Baillie Gifford Trims Starbucks Stake in Q4

Investment firm reduces holdings in coffee giant by 6%

Apr. 14, 2026 at 7:35am

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Baillie Gifford & Co. trimmed its stake in Starbucks Corporation (NASDAQ:SBUX) by 6.0% in the fourth quarter, according to a recent SEC filing. The fund now owns 645,865 shares of the coffee company's stock, down from 687,220 shares held previously.

Why it matters

Baillie Gifford is a major institutional investor, so changes in its Starbucks holdings can signal broader market sentiment around the coffee chain's stock. This disclosure provides insight into how one of the world's largest investment management firms views Starbucks' future prospects.

The details

According to the filing, Baillie Gifford sold 41,355 Starbucks shares during the fourth quarter. The firm now owns approximately 0.06% of Starbucks' outstanding stock, valued at $54.4 million as of the end of 2025.

  • Baillie Gifford filed the 13F disclosure for the fourth quarter of 2025 on April 14, 2026.

The players

Baillie Gifford & Co.

A global investment management firm based in Edinburgh, Scotland that oversees over $450 billion in assets.

Starbucks Corporation

An American multinational coffeehouse and roastery chain based in Seattle, Washington.

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The takeaway

This filing suggests Baillie Gifford sees limited upside in Starbucks' stock in the near term, even as the coffee giant continues to expand its global footprint. Investors will be watching to see if other major institutional holders make similar moves in the coming quarters.