Who Owns Starbucks Corporation?
Updated onExplore the ownership hierarchy of Starbucks Corporation. See parent companies, holding structures, and ultimate controllers.
Ownership Chain
Starbucks Corporation
Global coffeehouse chain selling espresso drinks, food, packaged coffee and retail merchandise through company-owned and franchised stores worldwide.
Starbucks Corporation appears to be independent with no known parent company.
Starbucks Corporation
Global coffeehouse chain selling espresso drinks, food, packaged coffee and retail merchandise through company-owned and franchised stores worldwide.
Starbucks Corporation appears to be independent with no known parent company.
Major Shareholders
Starbucks Corporation
Major Shareholders
| Name | Type | Ownership | Voting | As of |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Capital Research and Management Company U.S. asset manager (Capital Group) whose various funds collectively hold the largest disclosed stake in Starbucks, based on recent institutional holdings data. | Institutional | 15.8% | 15.8% | Sep 2025 |
The Vanguard Group, Inc. Major index and mutual fund manager; holds Starbucks shares primarily through broad-market index funds and ETFs. | Institutional | 10.0% | 10.0% | Oct 2025 |
BlackRock, Inc. Global asset manager; stake held via iShares ETFs and other BlackRock-managed funds. | Institutional | 6.9% | 6.9% | Sep 2025 |
State Street Corporation (incl. State Street Global Advisors) Custody bank and index-fund manager; ownership primarily through State Street Global Advisors funds. | Institutional | 4.2% | 4.2% | Sep 2025 |
Geode Capital Management, LLC Quantitative asset manager that sub-advises index funds (including some Vanguard-branded funds); significant indexed position in Starbucks. | Institutional | 2.3% | 2.3% | Sep 2025 |
Howard D. Schultz Starbucks founder and former CEO/chair; largest individual shareholder with roughly 24.5 million shares, representing about 2–2.2% of the company. | Founder | 2.1% | 2.1% | — |
FMR LLC (Fidelity Investments) Privately held asset manager; position held via Fidelity mutual funds and other vehicles. | Institutional | 2.1% | 2.1% | Sep 2025 |
Wells Fargo & Company Financial services and banking group; stake reflects holdings across its asset management and wealth platforms. | Institutional | 1.7% | 1.7% | Sep 2025 |
Morgan Stanley Global investment bank and wealth manager; owns Starbucks shares through managed accounts and funds. | Institutional | 1.6% | 1.6% | Sep 2025 |
UBS Asset Management AG Asset management arm of UBS Group; holds Starbucks as part of diversified global equity portfolios. | Institutional | 1.4% | 1.4% | Sep 2025 |
Norges Bank Investment Management Manager of Norway’s sovereign wealth fund (Government Pension Fund Global); long-term institutional shareholder in Starbucks. | Government | 1.2% | 1.2% | Jun 2025 |
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