Why Starbucks Traded Lower Today

Starbucks Corporation SBUX shares closed lower by 2.93% at $109.79 after hedge fund manager Bill Ackman sold Starbucks shares for Domino's Pizza, Inc. DPZ shares. Weakness is also related to overall market weakness as inflationary pressures weigh on stocks.

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Starbucks is one of the most widely recognized restaurant brands in the world, operating 32,900 stores across 83 countries as of December 2020. Starbucks primarily generates revenue from company-operated stores, with additional sales coming from royalties, sales of equipment and products to license partners, ready-to-drink beverages, fresh coffee and single-serve coffee products.

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