Mirae Asset Increases Stake in Starbucks

South Korean investment firm boosts ownership in coffee giant

Apr. 17, 2026 at 11:20am

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An extreme close-up of the heavy, metallic components of an industrial coffee roasting machine, capturing the scale and complexity of Starbucks' global operations.Mirae Asset's increased stake in Starbucks signals investor confidence in the coffee giant's ability to navigate a changing retail landscape.Seattle Today

Mirae Asset Global Investments Co. Ltd., a major South Korean investment management firm, has increased its stake in Starbucks Corporation by 19.5% in the fourth quarter of 2025, according to a recent SEC filing. The firm now owns 611,927 shares of the coffee company's stock, valued at around $51.5 million.

Why it matters

Mirae Asset's increased investment in Starbucks reflects the firm's confidence in the coffee chain's long-term growth potential, even as the company navigates a competitive and evolving retail landscape. This move could signal broader investor optimism around Starbucks' ability to maintain its market leadership.

The details

According to the 13F filing, Mirae Asset acquired an additional 100,040 shares of Starbucks in the fourth quarter, bringing its total ownership to approximately 0.05% of the company's outstanding stock. The investment firm cited Starbucks' strong brand recognition, global expansion, and diversified product offerings as factors behind its increased stake.

  • Mirae Asset increased its Starbucks stake in the fourth quarter of 2025.
  • The 13F filing detailing the transaction was submitted on April 17, 2026.

The players

Mirae Asset Global Investments Co. Ltd.

A major South Korean investment management firm that has increased its ownership in Starbucks Corporation.

Starbucks Corporation

A global coffeehouse chain and roaster that operates, licenses, and franchises coffee shops and related retail businesses.

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The takeaway

Mirae Asset's strategic move to boost its Starbucks stake underscores the continued appeal of the coffee giant's brand and business model among institutional investors, despite broader challenges facing the retail industry.