Whales with a lot of money to spend have taken a noticeably bearish stance on Starbucks.
Looking at options history for Starbucks SBUX we detected 10 trades.
If we consider the specifics of each trade, it is accurate to state that 10% of the investors opened trades with bullish expectations and 80% with bearish.
From the overall spotted trades, 7 are puts, for a total amount of $319,185 and 3, calls, for a total amount of $176,515.
Predicted Price Range
After evaluating the trading volumes and Open Interest, it's evident that the major market movers are focusing on a price band between $85.0 and $115.0 for Starbucks, spanning the last three months.
Volume & Open Interest Development
Looking at the volume and open interest is a powerful move while trading options. This data can help you track the liquidity and interest for Starbucks's options for a given strike price. Below, we can observe the evolution of the volume and open interest of calls and puts, respectively, for all of Starbucks's whale trades within a strike price range from $85.0 to $115.0 in the last 30 days.
Starbucks 30-Day Option Volume & Interest Snapshot
Significant Options Trades Detected:
| Symbol | PUT/CALL | Trade Type | Sentiment | Exp. Date | Ask | Bid | Price | Strike Price | Total Trade Price | Open Interest | Volume |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SBUX | PUT | TRADE | BULLISH | 01/15/27 | $11.8 | $11.75 | $11.75 | $95.00 | $109.2K | 634 | 7 |
| SBUX | CALL | TRADE | BEARISH | 06/18/26 | $12.35 | $11.2 | $11.3 | $105.00 | $82.4K | 305 | 73 |
| SBUX | CALL | SWEEP | BEARISH | 01/31/25 | $2.34 | $2.32 | $2.32 | $100.00 | $57.9K | 8.6K | 387 |
| SBUX | PUT | TRADE | BEARISH | 06/18/26 | $6.2 | $6.0 | $6.15 | $85.00 | $50.4K | 2.3K | 0 |
| SBUX | PUT | SWEEP | NEUTRAL | 12/18/26 | $11.7 | $11.15 | $11.4 | $95.00 | $37.6K | 1.2K | 88 |
About Starbucks
Starbucks is one of the most widely recognized restaurant brands in the world, operating more than 40,000 stores across more than 80 countries as of the end of fiscal 2024. The firm operates in three segments: North America, international markets, and channel development (grocery and ready-to-drink beverage). The coffee chain generates revenue from company-operated stores, royalties, sales of equipment and products to license partners, ready-to-drink beverages, packaged coffee sales, and single-serve products.
Where Is Starbucks Standing Right Now?
- Trading volume stands at 816,726, with SBUX's price up by 0.54%, positioned at $98.52.
- RSI indicators show the stock to be may be overbought.
- Earnings announcement expected in 4 days.
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