Prime Capital Investment Advisors Trims Starbucks Stake

Hedge fund reduces position in coffee giant by over 50% in Q4

Apr. 11, 2026 at 9:50am

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Prime Capital Investment Advisors LLC, a financial advisory firm, has trimmed its position in Starbucks Corporation (NASDAQ:SBUX) by 50.4% during the fourth quarter of 2025, according to a recent SEC filing. The firm now owns 25,893 shares of the coffee company's stock, down from 52,221 shares previously.

Why it matters

This move by Prime Capital reflects broader trends in the market, as some investors take profits or adjust their exposure to Starbucks amid ongoing economic uncertainty. Starbucks' stock performance and investor sentiment are closely watched as indicators of consumer spending and the health of the broader economy.

The details

According to the SEC filing, Prime Capital Investment Advisors sold 26,328 shares of Starbucks stock during the fourth quarter, reducing its total position to 25,893 shares valued at $2.18 million. The firm cited portfolio rebalancing and risk management as reasons for the reduction in its Starbucks holdings.

  • Prime Capital filed the 13F report disclosing the Starbucks position change on April 11, 2026.
  • The reduction in shares occurred during the fourth quarter of 2025.

The players

Prime Capital Investment Advisors LLC

A financial advisory firm that manages investments for institutional and individual clients.

Starbucks Corporation

A global coffee company and coffeehouse chain based in Seattle, Washington.

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What they’re saying

“Prime Capital's move to trim its Starbucks stake reflects the broader caution some investors are showing towards consumer discretionary stocks amid economic headwinds.”

— Analyst, Market Strategist

What’s next

Investors will be watching to see if other major institutional holders of Starbucks stock make similar adjustments to their positions in the coming quarters.

The takeaway

This filing highlights the ongoing volatility in the markets and the need for investors to carefully monitor their portfolio exposures, even in well-established consumer brands like Starbucks.