Starbucks options flow after Chipotle takeover report
Starbucks options traded heavily on a potential Chipotle takeover report. The Financial Times reported that Starbucks had explored an acquisition of Chipotle, though the current status was unclear. Chipotle shares rose over 7% following the report. Starbucks stock fell 4.08% to $89.76 as of Oct 8, 2026. Trading volume for Starbucks' options was 41,939 contracts, with nearly an even split between calls (22,130) and puts (19,809).
This represents a call share of about 53%, showing a balanced mix of hedging and speculation among traders. The option flow indicates market positioning, not definitive proof of future events. The options data was sourced from Bloomberg.
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