SBUX Dark Pool Activity
Starbucks Corp
Data as of Oct 26, 2026 · Source: FINRA daily short sale volume (off-exchange)
On Oct 26, 2026, FINRA reported 2.3M SBUX shares in publicly disseminated off-exchange trades (dark pools and other off-exchange venues). 1.6M of those shares (68.7%) were marked short or short-exempt, above SBUX's 30-day rolling average of 60.8% (z-score 1.20). Over the last 10 FINRA sessions (Oct 13, 2026 – Oct 26, 2026), SBUX's off-exchange short volume ratio ranged from 50.4% to 68.7% and averaged 61.9%; the latest reading is above that 10-session average.
Off-Exchange Volume
2.3M
Short Volume
1.6M
Short Volume Ratio
68.7%
30-Day Average
60.8%
z-score 1.20
Daily readings — last 10 FINRA sessions
| Date | Off-exchange shares | Short shares | Short ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 13, 2026 | 4.7M | 2.4M | 50.4% |
| Oct 14, 2026 | 2.3M | 1.5M | 65.3% |
| Oct 15, 2026 | 4.6M | 3.0M | 66.0% |
| Oct 16, 2026 | 3.5M | 2.0M | 58.3% |
| Oct 19, 2026 | 2.7M | 1.7M | 63.6% |
| Oct 20, 2026 | 2.8M | 1.7M | 61.7% |
| Oct 21, 2026 | 2.1M | 1.2M | 57.7% |
| Oct 22, 2026 | 3.0M | 2.0M | 65.3% |
| Oct 23, 2026 | 2.3M | 1.4M | 61.7% |
| Oct 26, 2026 Latest | 2.3M | 1.6M | 68.7% |
Source: FINRA daily short sale volume (off-exchange). Ratio = ShortVolume ÷ TotalVolume for the day.
SBUX dark pool FAQ
- How much SBUX off-exchange volume did FINRA report on Oct 26, 2026?
- FINRA's daily short sale volume file reported 2.3M SBUX shares in publicly disseminated off-exchange trades on Oct 26, 2026; 1.6M of those shares (68.7%) were marked short or short-exempt.
- Is SBUX's dark pool short volume ratio unusual right now?
- As of Oct 26, 2026, SBUX's short volume ratio of 68.7% is above SBUX's 30-day rolling average of 60.8% (z-score 1.20). Meridian's dark pool model does not flag this reading as an anomaly.
- What does the dark pool short volume ratio measure?
- FINRA publishes daily short sale volume for trades reported off-exchange to its trade reporting facilities, which include dark pools and other off-exchange venues. The ratio divides FINRA's ShortVolume figure, which counts both short and short-exempt sales, by the total off-exchange shares reported for that day. It is not short interest and not a directional signal: market-maker hedging and reporting mechanics can raise it, so it is context for other signals.