Starbucks Trading Volume Drops 38.96% Ranking 244th in Market Activity

On July 18, 2025, Starbucks (SBUX) saw a trading volume of $485 million, a 38.96% decrease from the previous day, ranking 244th in the day's stock market activity. The stock price rose by 0.65%, marking the third consecutive day of gains, with a total increase of 1.43% over the past three days.

Jefferies has downgraded Starbucks to Underperform, maintaining a price target of $76.00. This change reflects concerns over the company's recent performance and future prospects.

Starbucks reported a global comparable store sales decline of 1% and a global operating margin of 8.2%, both of which fell short of market expectations. These figures have raised concerns about the company's ability to maintain its profitability in the face of increasing competition and operational challenges.

Analysts predict that Starbucks' operating margin will decrease from 16.1% in 2023 to 13.0% in 2025. This decline is attributed to various pressures, including increased competition and operational hurdles, particularly in key markets like China.

Barclays has lowered its price target for Starbucks to $106 from $108, while maintaining an Overweight rating on the shares. This adjustment comes as the firm reassesses the company's valuation and growth prospects.

BofA has raised its price target for Starbucks to $110, citing signs of progress in the company's operations, particularly in China, where comparable store sales have shown some improvement despite ongoing challenges.