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 17 trades.
If we consider the specifics of each trade, it is accurate to state that 23% of the investors opened trades with bullish expectations and 47% with bearish.
From the overall spotted trades, 5 are puts, for a total amount of $390,586 and 12, calls, for a total amount of $1,036,028.
Predicted Price Range
Based on the trading activity, it appears that the significant investors are aiming for a price territory stretching from $105.0 to $160.0 for Starbucks over the recent three months.
Analyzing Volume & Open Interest
Examining the volume and open interest provides crucial insights into stock research. This information is key in gauging liquidity and interest levels for Starbucks's options at certain strike prices. Below, we present a snapshot of the trends in volume and open interest for calls and puts across Starbucks's significant trades, within a strike price range of $105.0 to $160.0, over the past month.
Starbucks Call and Put Volume: 30-Day Overview
Significant Options Trades Detected:
| Symbol | PUT/CALL | Trade Type | Sentiment | Exp. Date | Ask | Bid | Price | Strike Price | Total Trade Price | Open Interest | Volume |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SBUX | CALL | TRADE | NEUTRAL | 01/15/27 | $6.3 | $5.6 | $6.0 | $160.00 | $300.0K | 14 | 500 |
| SBUX | CALL | SWEEP | BEARISH | 03/21/25 | $3.4 | $3.25 | $3.3 | $114.00 | $206.3K | 1.6K | 1.1K |
| SBUX | PUT | SWEEP | BEARISH | 05/16/25 | $12.4 | $12.2 | $12.2 | $125.00 | $122.0K | 210 | 101 |
| SBUX | CALL | TRADE | BULLISH | 03/21/25 | $10.45 | $10.2 | $10.45 | $105.00 | $110.7K | 6.4K | 137 |
| SBUX | PUT | SWEEP | BEARISH | 07/18/25 | $7.5 | $7.4 | $7.4 | $115.00 | $81.4K | 259 | 142 |
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.
Having examined the options trading patterns of Starbucks, our attention now turns directly to the company. This shift allows us to delve into its present market position and performance
Where Is Starbucks Standing Right Now?
- Trading volume stands at 4,471,444, with SBUX's price up by 0.17%, positioned at $114.69.
- RSI indicators show the stock to be may be approaching overbought.
- Earnings announcement expected in 60 days.
Professional Analyst Ratings for Starbucks
In the last month, 1 experts released ratings on this stock with an average target price of $125.0.
Unusual Options Activity Detected: Smart Money on the Move
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