http://www.streetinsider.com Latest StreetInsider.com News Articles en-us Copyright 2026, StreetInsider.com rss@streetinsider.com (SI RSS) rss@streetinsider.com (SI RSS) Tue, 20 Oct 2026 11:41:00 -0400 http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss http://www.streetinsider.com/images/rss_logo.gif http://www.streetinsider.com 143 28 0 1 2 3 21 22 23 Saturday Sunday http://www.streetinsider.com/SEC+Filings/Form++144++++++++STARBUCKS+CORP+++++++++++++++++++++++++Filed+by%3A+BREWER+BRADY/27209027.html si-local-file:///var/storage/secattach/20261020/27209027.html http://www.streetinsider.com/SEC+Filings/Form++144++++++++STARBUCKS+CORP+++++++++++++++++++++++++Filed+by%3A+BREWER+BRADY/27209027.html Tue, 20 Oct 2026 11:41:00 -0400 SBUX http://www.streetinsider.com/Analyst+Comments/UBS+Reiterates+Neutral+Rating+on+Starbucks+%28SBUX%29+Ahead+of+Q4+Earnings/27208178.html <p>UBS analyst Dennis Geiger reiterated a Neutral rating and $105.00 price target on Starbucks (NASDAQ: SBUX).</p><p>The analyst commented, "For SBUX's F4Q earnings (10/29), we expect continued sales momentum supported by further progress on the "Back to Starbucks" turnaround plan, with contribution from menu innovation, service enhancements, and marketing activity. Key investor expectations we've heard for F4Q include US sss of ~7.5% (Consensus 6.7%) and a ~$0.05-0.10 EPS beat (Cons. $0.72). Discussions suggest expectations for FY27 guidance generally include US sss of 3%+ or ~3-4% and EPS generally bracketing or including Consensus' $3.16. Earnings call focus is likely to be on the FY27 http://www.streetinsider.com/Analyst+Comments/UBS+Reiterates+Neutral+Rating+on+Starbucks+%28SBUX%29+Ahead+of+Q4+Earnings/27208178.html Tue, 20 Oct 2026 09:36:22 -0400 SBUX http://www.streetinsider.com/General+News/%22Not+buying+Chipotle%22%3A+Starbucks+squashes+blockbuster+acquisition+speculation/27174547.html <p data-path-to-node="0">Investing.com -- Shares of <span itemscope="" itemtype="http://schema.org/Corporation"><span itemprop="name">Starbucks</span></span> (NASDAQ: SBUX) climbed 1.5% on Monday after the coffee giant officially denied rumors that it is pursuing an acquisition of <span itemscope="" itemtype="http://schema.org/Corporation"><span itemprop="name">Chipotle Mexican Grill</span></span> (NYSE: CMG). Following the statement, Chipotle’s stock dropped 2.5%.</p><p data-path-to-node="1">"Starbucks is not buying Chipotle," a company spokesperson stated, according to reports from CNBC and Bloomberg News.</p><p data-path-to-node="2">The definitive denial puts an end to days of mounting market speculation between the two restaurant industry heavyweights. Last Thursday, the <em data-path-to-node="2" data-index-in-node="142">Financial Times</em> reported that Starbucks had been working with advisers on a potential takeover proposal in http://www.streetinsider.com/General+News/%22Not+buying+Chipotle%22%3A+Starbucks+squashes+blockbuster+acquisition+speculation/27174547.html Mon, 12 Oct 2026 09:22:09 -0400 CMG SBUX http://www.streetinsider.com/Investing/%22Not+buying+Chipotle%22%3A+Starbucks+squashes+blockbuster+acquisition+speculation/27174547.html <p data-path-to-node="0">Investing.com -- Shares of <span itemscope="" itemtype="http://schema.org/Corporation"><span itemprop="name">Starbucks</span></span> (NASDAQ: SBUX) climbed 1.5% on Monday after the coffee giant officially denied rumors that it is pursuing an acquisition of <span itemscope="" itemtype="http://schema.org/Corporation"><span itemprop="name">Chipotle Mexican Grill</span></span> (NYSE: CMG). Following the statement, Chipotle’s stock dropped 2.5%.</p><p data-path-to-node="1">"Starbucks is not buying Chipotle," a company spokesperson stated, according to reports from CNBC and Bloomberg News.</p><p data-path-to-node="2">The definitive denial puts an end to days of mounting market speculation between the two restaurant industry heavyweights. Last Thursday, the <em data-path-to-node="2" data-index-in-node="142">Financial Times</em> reported that Starbucks had been working with advisers on a potential takeover proposal in http://www.streetinsider.com/Investing/%22Not+buying+Chipotle%22%3A+Starbucks+squashes+blockbuster+acquisition+speculation/27174547.html Mon, 12 Oct 2026 09:22:09 -0400 CMG SBUX http://www.streetinsider.com/Rumors/%22Not+buying+Chipotle%22%3A+Starbucks+squashes+blockbuster+acquisition+speculation/27174547.html <p data-path-to-node="0">Investing.com -- Shares of <span itemscope="" itemtype="http://schema.org/Corporation"><span itemprop="name">Starbucks</span></span> (NASDAQ: SBUX) climbed 1.5% on Monday after the coffee giant officially denied rumors that it is pursuing an acquisition of <span itemscope="" itemtype="http://schema.org/Corporation"><span itemprop="name">Chipotle Mexican Grill</span></span> (NYSE: CMG). Following the statement, Chipotle’s stock dropped 2.5%.</p><p data-path-to-node="1">"Starbucks is not buying Chipotle," a company spokesperson stated, according to reports from CNBC and Bloomberg News.</p><p data-path-to-node="2">The definitive denial puts an end to days of mounting market speculation between the two restaurant industry heavyweights. Last Thursday, the <em data-path-to-node="2" data-index-in-node="142">Financial Times</em> reported that Starbucks had been working with advisers on a potential takeover proposal in http://www.streetinsider.com/Rumors/%22Not+buying+Chipotle%22%3A+Starbucks+squashes+blockbuster+acquisition+speculation/27174547.html Mon, 12 Oct 2026 09:22:09 -0400 CMG SBUX http://www.streetinsider.com/Mergers+and+Acquisitions/%22Not+buying+Chipotle%22%3A+Starbucks+squashes+blockbuster+acquisition+speculation/27174547.html <p data-path-to-node="0">Investing.com -- Shares of <span itemscope="" itemtype="http://schema.org/Corporation"><span itemprop="name">Starbucks</span></span> (NASDAQ: SBUX) climbed 1.5% on Monday after the coffee giant officially denied rumors that it is pursuing an acquisition of <span itemscope="" itemtype="http://schema.org/Corporation"><span itemprop="name">Chipotle Mexican Grill</span></span> (NYSE: CMG). Following the statement, Chipotle’s stock dropped 2.5%.</p><p data-path-to-node="1">"Starbucks is not buying Chipotle," a company spokesperson stated, according to reports from CNBC and Bloomberg News.</p><p data-path-to-node="2">The definitive denial puts an end to days of mounting market speculation between the two restaurant industry heavyweights. Last Thursday, the <em data-path-to-node="2" data-index-in-node="142">Financial Times</em> reported that Starbucks had been working with advisers on a potential takeover proposal in http://www.streetinsider.com/Mergers+and+Acquisitions/%22Not+buying+Chipotle%22%3A+Starbucks+squashes+blockbuster+acquisition+speculation/27174547.html Mon, 12 Oct 2026 09:22:09 -0400 CMG SBUX http://www.streetinsider.com/General+News/%22Not+buying+Chipotle%22%3A+Starbucks+squashes+blockbuster+acquisition+speculation/27174547.html <p data-path-to-node="0">Investing.com -- Shares of <span itemscope="" itemtype="http://schema.org/Corporation"><span itemprop="name">Starbucks</span></span> (NASDAQ: SBUX) climbed 1.5% on Monday after the coffee giant officially denied rumors that it is pursuing an acquisition of <span itemscope="" itemtype="http://schema.org/Corporation"><span itemprop="name">Chipotle Mexican Grill</span></span> (NYSE: CMG). Following the statement, Chipotle’s stock dropped 2.5%.</p><p data-path-to-node="1">"Starbucks is not buying Chipotle," a company spokesperson stated, according to reports from CNBC and Bloomberg News.</p><p data-path-to-node="2">The definitive denial puts an end to days of mounting market speculation between the two restaurant industry heavyweights. Last Thursday, the <em data-path-to-node="2" data-index-in-node="142">Financial Times</em> reported that Starbucks had been working with advisers on a potential takeover proposal in http://www.streetinsider.com/General+News/%22Not+buying+Chipotle%22%3A+Starbucks+squashes+blockbuster+acquisition+speculation/27174547.html Mon, 12 Oct 2026 09:22:09 -0400 CMG SBUX http://www.streetinsider.com/Investing/%22Not+buying+Chipotle%22%3A+Starbucks+squashes+blockbuster+acquisition+speculation/27174547.html <p data-path-to-node="0">Investing.com -- Shares of <span itemscope="" itemtype="http://schema.org/Corporation"><span itemprop="name">Starbucks</span></span> (NASDAQ: SBUX) climbed 1.5% on Monday after the coffee giant officially denied rumors that it is pursuing an acquisition of <span itemscope="" itemtype="http://schema.org/Corporation"><span itemprop="name">Chipotle Mexican Grill</span></span> (NYSE: CMG). Following the statement, Chipotle’s stock dropped 2.5%.</p><p data-path-to-node="1">"Starbucks is not buying Chipotle," a company spokesperson stated, according to reports from CNBC and Bloomberg News.</p><p data-path-to-node="2">The definitive denial puts an end to days of mounting market speculation between the two restaurant industry heavyweights. Last Thursday, the <em data-path-to-node="2" data-index-in-node="142">Financial Times</em> reported that Starbucks had been working with advisers on a potential takeover proposal in http://www.streetinsider.com/Investing/%22Not+buying+Chipotle%22%3A+Starbucks+squashes+blockbuster+acquisition+speculation/27174547.html Mon, 12 Oct 2026 09:22:09 -0400 CMG SBUX http://www.streetinsider.com/Rumors/%22Not+buying+Chipotle%22%3A+Starbucks+squashes+blockbuster+acquisition+speculation/27174547.html <p data-path-to-node="0">Investing.com -- Shares of <span itemscope="" itemtype="http://schema.org/Corporation"><span itemprop="name">Starbucks</span></span> (NASDAQ: SBUX) climbed 1.5% on Monday after the coffee giant officially denied rumors that it is pursuing an acquisition of <span itemscope="" itemtype="http://schema.org/Corporation"><span itemprop="name">Chipotle Mexican Grill</span></span> (NYSE: CMG). Following the statement, Chipotle’s stock dropped 2.5%.</p><p data-path-to-node="1">"Starbucks is not buying Chipotle," a company spokesperson stated, according to reports from CNBC and Bloomberg News.</p><p data-path-to-node="2">The definitive denial puts an end to days of mounting market speculation between the two restaurant industry heavyweights. Last Thursday, the <em data-path-to-node="2" data-index-in-node="142">Financial Times</em> reported that Starbucks had been working with advisers on a potential takeover proposal in http://www.streetinsider.com/Rumors/%22Not+buying+Chipotle%22%3A+Starbucks+squashes+blockbuster+acquisition+speculation/27174547.html Mon, 12 Oct 2026 09:22:09 -0400 CMG SBUX http://www.streetinsider.com/Mergers+and+Acquisitions/%22Not+buying+Chipotle%22%3A+Starbucks+squashes+blockbuster+acquisition+speculation/27174547.html <p data-path-to-node="0">Investing.com -- Shares of <span itemscope="" itemtype="http://schema.org/Corporation"><span itemprop="name">Starbucks</span></span> (NASDAQ: SBUX) climbed 1.5% on Monday after the coffee giant officially denied rumors that it is pursuing an acquisition of <span itemscope="" itemtype="http://schema.org/Corporation"><span itemprop="name">Chipotle Mexican Grill</span></span> (NYSE: CMG). Following the statement, Chipotle’s stock dropped 2.5%.</p><p data-path-to-node="1">"Starbucks is not buying Chipotle," a company spokesperson stated, according to reports from CNBC and Bloomberg News.</p><p data-path-to-node="2">The definitive denial puts an end to days of mounting market speculation between the two restaurant industry heavyweights. Last Thursday, the <em data-path-to-node="2" data-index-in-node="142">Financial Times</em> reported that Starbucks had been working with advisers on a potential takeover proposal in http://www.streetinsider.com/Mergers+and+Acquisitions/%22Not+buying+Chipotle%22%3A+Starbucks+squashes+blockbuster+acquisition+speculation/27174547.html Mon, 12 Oct 2026 09:22:09 -0400 CMG SBUX http://www.streetinsider.com/Hot+M+and+A/Starbucks+%28SBUX%29+isn%27t+buying++Chipotle+Mexican+Grill+%28CMG%29+-+CNBC/27174430.html (Updated - October 12, 2026 9:07 AM EDT) <p>Starbucks (NASDAQ: SBUX) isn't buying Chipotle Mexican Grill (NYSE: CMG) - Chatter</p><ul><li>The chatter was reported by CNBC.</li><li>SBUX +2%</li><li>CMG -1.5%</li><li>Starbucks Says Not Buying Chipotle: CNBC Cites Spokesperson</li></ul><p> </p> http://www.streetinsider.com/Hot+M+and+A/Starbucks+%28SBUX%29+isn%27t+buying++Chipotle+Mexican+Grill+%28CMG%29+-+CNBC/27174430.html Mon, 12 Oct 2026 09:07:18 -0400 CMG SBUX http://www.streetinsider.com/Rumors/Starbucks+%28SBUX%29+isn%27t+buying++Chipotle+Mexican+Grill+%28CMG%29+-+CNBC/27174430.html (Updated - October 12, 2026 9:07 AM EDT) <p>Starbucks (NASDAQ: SBUX) isn't buying Chipotle Mexican Grill (NYSE: CMG) - Chatter</p><ul><li>The chatter was reported by CNBC.</li><li>SBUX +2%</li><li>CMG -1.5%</li><li>Starbucks Says Not Buying Chipotle: CNBC Cites Spokesperson</li></ul><p> </p> http://www.streetinsider.com/Rumors/Starbucks+%28SBUX%29+isn%27t+buying++Chipotle+Mexican+Grill+%28CMG%29+-+CNBC/27174430.html Mon, 12 Oct 2026 09:07:18 -0400 CMG SBUX http://www.streetinsider.com/Mergers+and+Acquisitions/Starbucks+%28SBUX%29+isn%27t+buying++Chipotle+Mexican+Grill+%28CMG%29+-+CNBC/27174430.html (Updated - October 12, 2026 9:07 AM EDT) <p>Starbucks (NASDAQ: SBUX) isn't buying Chipotle Mexican Grill (NYSE: CMG) - Chatter</p><ul><li>The chatter was reported by CNBC.</li><li>SBUX +2%</li><li>CMG -1.5%</li><li>Starbucks Says Not Buying Chipotle: CNBC Cites Spokesperson</li></ul><p> </p> http://www.streetinsider.com/Mergers+and+Acquisitions/Starbucks+%28SBUX%29+isn%27t+buying++Chipotle+Mexican+Grill+%28CMG%29+-+CNBC/27174430.html Mon, 12 Oct 2026 09:07:18 -0400 CMG SBUX http://www.streetinsider.com/Trader+Talk/Starbucks+%28SBUX%29+isn%27t+buying++Chipotle+Mexican+Grill+%28CMG%29+-+CNBC/27174430.html (Updated - October 12, 2026 9:07 AM EDT) <p>Starbucks (NASDAQ: SBUX) isn't buying Chipotle Mexican Grill (NYSE: CMG) - Chatter</p><ul><li>The chatter was reported by CNBC.</li><li>SBUX +2%</li><li>CMG -1.5%</li><li>Starbucks Says Not Buying Chipotle: CNBC Cites Spokesperson</li></ul><p> </p> http://www.streetinsider.com/Trader+Talk/Starbucks+%28SBUX%29+isn%27t+buying++Chipotle+Mexican+Grill+%28CMG%29+-+CNBC/27174430.html Mon, 12 Oct 2026 09:07:18 -0400 CMG SBUX http://www.streetinsider.com/Hot+M+and+A/Starbucks+%28SBUX%29+isn%27t+buying++Chipotle+Mexican+Grill+%28CMG%29+-+CNBC/27174430.html (Updated - October 12, 2026 9:07 AM EDT) <p>Starbucks (NASDAQ: SBUX) isn't buying Chipotle Mexican Grill (NYSE: CMG) - Chatter</p><ul><li>The chatter was reported by CNBC.</li><li>SBUX +2%</li><li>CMG -1.5%</li><li>Starbucks Says Not Buying Chipotle: CNBC Cites Spokesperson</li></ul><p> </p> http://www.streetinsider.com/Hot+M+and+A/Starbucks+%28SBUX%29+isn%27t+buying++Chipotle+Mexican+Grill+%28CMG%29+-+CNBC/27174430.html Mon, 12 Oct 2026 09:07:18 -0400 CMG SBUX http://www.streetinsider.com/Rumors/Starbucks+%28SBUX%29+isn%27t+buying++Chipotle+Mexican+Grill+%28CMG%29+-+CNBC/27174430.html (Updated - October 12, 2026 9:07 AM EDT) <p>Starbucks (NASDAQ: SBUX) isn't buying Chipotle Mexican Grill (NYSE: CMG) - Chatter</p><ul><li>The chatter was reported by CNBC.</li><li>SBUX +2%</li><li>CMG -1.5%</li><li>Starbucks Says Not Buying Chipotle: CNBC Cites Spokesperson</li></ul><p> </p> http://www.streetinsider.com/Rumors/Starbucks+%28SBUX%29+isn%27t+buying++Chipotle+Mexican+Grill+%28CMG%29+-+CNBC/27174430.html Mon, 12 Oct 2026 09:07:18 -0400 CMG SBUX http://www.streetinsider.com/Mergers+and+Acquisitions/Starbucks+%28SBUX%29+isn%27t+buying++Chipotle+Mexican+Grill+%28CMG%29+-+CNBC/27174430.html (Updated - October 12, 2026 9:07 AM EDT) <p>Starbucks (NASDAQ: SBUX) isn't buying Chipotle Mexican Grill (NYSE: CMG) - Chatter</p><ul><li>The chatter was reported by CNBC.</li><li>SBUX +2%</li><li>CMG -1.5%</li><li>Starbucks Says Not Buying Chipotle: CNBC Cites Spokesperson</li></ul><p> </p> http://www.streetinsider.com/Mergers+and+Acquisitions/Starbucks+%28SBUX%29+isn%27t+buying++Chipotle+Mexican+Grill+%28CMG%29+-+CNBC/27174430.html Mon, 12 Oct 2026 09:07:18 -0400 CMG SBUX http://www.streetinsider.com/Trader+Talk/Starbucks+%28SBUX%29+isn%27t+buying++Chipotle+Mexican+Grill+%28CMG%29+-+CNBC/27174430.html (Updated - October 12, 2026 9:07 AM EDT) <p>Starbucks (NASDAQ: SBUX) isn't buying Chipotle Mexican Grill (NYSE: CMG) - Chatter</p><ul><li>The chatter was reported by CNBC.</li><li>SBUX +2%</li><li>CMG -1.5%</li><li>Starbucks Says Not Buying Chipotle: CNBC Cites Spokesperson</li></ul><p> </p> http://www.streetinsider.com/Trader+Talk/Starbucks+%28SBUX%29+isn%27t+buying++Chipotle+Mexican+Grill+%28CMG%29+-+CNBC/27174430.html Mon, 12 Oct 2026 09:07:18 -0400 CMG SBUX http://www.streetinsider.com/Analyst+Comments/DA+Davidson+Reiterates+Neutral+Rating+on+Starbucks+%28SBUX%29/27169932.html <p>DA Davidson analyst Matt Curtis reiterated a Neutral rating and $110.00 price target on Starbucks (NASDAQ: SBUX).</p><p>The analyst commented, "Starbucks has reportedly explored a takeover of Chipotle, according to the Financial Times, a transaction that would certainly be transformational for both. Despite little obvious overlap in terms of supply chain and other areas, there is some strategic rationale for such a deal, namely another growth lever for SBUX and access to infrastructure/expertise for CMG. That said, we still view the odds of a deal being completed as relatively low (~20%)."</p><p>For an analyst ratings summary and ratings history on Starbucks <a http://www.streetinsider.com/Analyst+Comments/DA+Davidson+Reiterates+Neutral+Rating+on+Starbucks+%28SBUX%29/27169932.html Fri, 09 Oct 2026 09:43:17 -0400 SBUX http://www.streetinsider.com/Analyst+Comments/Raymond+James%27+Thoughts+on+Starbucks+Acquisition+Chatter/27169926.html <p>Raymond James analyst Brian Vaccaro reiterated an Outperform rating and $42.50 price target on Chipotle Mexican Grill (NYSE: CMG) following media reports that Starbucks has worked with advisors to explore a potential acquisition of the burrito chain.</p><p>Starbucks issued a statement in response to the reports, saying its team is focused on executing its Back to Starbucks strategy and expressing confidence in its long-term growth potential, without directly addressing the speculation.</p><p>Vaccaro noted that if completed, the deal would likely be the largest transaction in restaurant history, valued at more than $50 billion, assuming at least a 20% premium to Chipotle's current http://www.streetinsider.com/Analyst+Comments/Raymond+James%27+Thoughts+on+Starbucks+Acquisition+Chatter/27169926.html Fri, 09 Oct 2026 09:42:11 -0400 CMG SBUX http://www.streetinsider.com/Hot+Comments/Raymond+James%27+Thoughts+on+Starbucks+Acquisition+Chatter/27169926.html <p>Raymond James analyst Brian Vaccaro reiterated an Outperform rating and $42.50 price target on Chipotle Mexican Grill (NYSE: CMG) following media reports that Starbucks has worked with advisors to explore a potential acquisition of the burrito chain.</p><p>Starbucks issued a statement in response to the reports, saying its team is focused on executing its Back to Starbucks strategy and expressing confidence in its long-term growth potential, without directly addressing the speculation.</p><p>Vaccaro noted that if completed, the deal would likely be the largest transaction in restaurant history, valued at more than $50 billion, assuming at least a 20% premium to Chipotle's current http://www.streetinsider.com/Hot+Comments/Raymond+James%27+Thoughts+on+Starbucks+Acquisition+Chatter/27169926.html Fri, 09 Oct 2026 09:42:11 -0400 CMG SBUX http://www.streetinsider.com/Analyst+Comments/Raymond+James%27+Thoughts+on+Starbucks+Acquisition+Chatter/27169926.html <p>Raymond James analyst Brian Vaccaro reiterated an Outperform rating and $42.50 price target on Chipotle Mexican Grill (NYSE: CMG) following media reports that Starbucks has worked with advisors to explore a potential acquisition of the burrito chain.</p><p>Starbucks issued a statement in response to the reports, saying its team is focused on executing its Back to Starbucks strategy and expressing confidence in its long-term growth potential, without directly addressing the speculation.</p><p>Vaccaro noted that if completed, the deal would likely be the largest transaction in restaurant history, valued at more than $50 billion, assuming at least a 20% premium to Chipotle's current http://www.streetinsider.com/Analyst+Comments/Raymond+James%27+Thoughts+on+Starbucks+Acquisition+Chatter/27169926.html Fri, 09 Oct 2026 09:42:11 -0400 CMG SBUX http://www.streetinsider.com/Hot+Comments/Raymond+James%27+Thoughts+on+Starbucks+Acquisition+Chatter/27169926.html <p>Raymond James analyst Brian Vaccaro reiterated an Outperform rating and $42.50 price target on Chipotle Mexican Grill (NYSE: CMG) following media reports that Starbucks has worked with advisors to explore a potential acquisition of the burrito chain.</p><p>Starbucks issued a statement in response to the reports, saying its team is focused on executing its Back to Starbucks strategy and expressing confidence in its long-term growth potential, without directly addressing the speculation.</p><p>Vaccaro noted that if completed, the deal would likely be the largest transaction in restaurant history, valued at more than $50 billion, assuming at least a 20% premium to Chipotle's current http://www.streetinsider.com/Hot+Comments/Raymond+James%27+Thoughts+on+Starbucks+Acquisition+Chatter/27169926.html Fri, 09 Oct 2026 09:42:11 -0400 CMG SBUX http://www.streetinsider.com/Analyst+Comments/TD+Cowens+comments+on+Starbucks+and+Chipotle+Rumor%3A+%27low-probability+outcome+at+this+stage%27/27168482.html <p>TD Cowens comments on Starbucks and Chipotle Rumor.</p><p>The analyst comments "We would view a deal as a low-probability outcome at this stage. We argue Brian Niccol's priority at Starbucks has been executing the "Back to Starbucks" U.S. turnaround and pursuing a >$44B (baseline assuming no takeover premium) acquisition would seem inconsistent, though we understand why Niccol would evaluate CMG given his familiarity and track record with the business. We note an unsubstantiated Financial Times article that reported a Starbucks (Buy, $89.74)/ Chipotle (Buy, $33.03) takeover exploration, though there is no indication a formal bid has been submitted or that negotiations http://www.streetinsider.com/Analyst+Comments/TD+Cowens+comments+on+Starbucks+and+Chipotle+Rumor%3A+%27low-probability+outcome+at+this+stage%27/27168482.html Fri, 09 Oct 2026 05:22:00 -0400 CMG SBUX http://www.streetinsider.com/Hot+Comments/TD+Cowens+comments+on+Starbucks+and+Chipotle+Rumor%3A+%27low-probability+outcome+at+this+stage%27/27168482.html <p>TD Cowens comments on Starbucks and Chipotle Rumor.</p><p>The analyst comments "We would view a deal as a low-probability outcome at this stage. We argue Brian Niccol's priority at Starbucks has been executing the "Back to Starbucks" U.S. turnaround and pursuing a >$44B (baseline assuming no takeover premium) acquisition would seem inconsistent, though we understand why Niccol would evaluate CMG given his familiarity and track record with the business. We note an unsubstantiated Financial Times article that reported a Starbucks (Buy, $89.74)/ Chipotle (Buy, $33.03) takeover exploration, though there is no indication a formal bid has been submitted or that negotiations http://www.streetinsider.com/Hot+Comments/TD+Cowens+comments+on+Starbucks+and+Chipotle+Rumor%3A+%27low-probability+outcome+at+this+stage%27/27168482.html Fri, 09 Oct 2026 05:22:00 -0400 CMG SBUX