Starbucks Corporation reports news on a global coffeehouse business built around company-operated and licensed stores, specialty coffee beverages, responsibly sourced arabica coffee, and a growing consumer-packaged goods presence. Recurring updates cover comparable store sales, store count trends in the U.S. and China, North America, International and Channel Development performance, and the company’s Back to Starbucks operating initiatives.
Company announcements also address quarterly dividends, senior note tender offers, shareholder meetings, partner compensation programs, recycling and packaging initiatives, and the completed China retail joint venture in which Starbucks retained a minority interest while continuing as owner and licensor of the Starbucks global brand.
Starbucks (Nasdaq: SBUX) reported Q1 FY2026 results: consolidated net revenues rose 6% to $9.9 billion while global comparable store sales accelerated to +4% (U.S. +4%, China +7%). GAAP EPS was $0.26 and non-GAAP EPS $0.56. GAAP operating margin contracted to 9.0% largely from labor and commodity inflation. The company announced FY2026 guidance: comps of 3%+, non-GAAP EPS $2.15–$2.40, and ~600–650 net new stores.
Starbucks (NASDAQ: SBUX) will host its 2026 Investor Day on January 29, 2026 to unveil its long-term growth strategy. The event runs approximately 8:00 a.m. ET to 12:00 p.m. ET and will include presentations and a Q&A with CEO Brian Niccol and CFO Cathy Smith. In-person attendance is by invitation only; a live webcast will be available via the company’s Investor Relations Events & Presentations page. A replay and slides will be posted on the company website after the event.
Starbucks (Nasdaq: SBUX) will release first quarter fiscal 2026 results at 7:45 a.m. ET on Wednesday, January 28, 2026, followed by a conference call at 8:00 a.m. ET.
The conference call will be webcast with closed captioning and accessible via the company investor website. A replay of the webcast will be available on the investor website for a limited time. Investor and media contacts are provided for follow-up.
Starbucks (NASDAQ: SBUX) announced a quarterly cash dividend of $0.62 per share. The dividend is payable in cash on February 27, 2026 to shareholders of record on February 13, 2026.
The release reiterates the company’s business description and includes standard forward-looking statements and risk factors related to operations, markets, supply chain, and regulatory matters.
Starbucks (Nasdaq: SBUX) and Boyu Capital announced a joint venture for Starbucks retail in China, with Boyu acquiring up to a 60% interest and Starbucks retaining 40%. Boyu’s stake is based on a cash-free, debt-free enterprise value of approximately $4 billion. Starbucks expects the total value of its China retail business to exceed $13 billion, including proceeds from the sale, retained JV equity, and licensing economics over the next decade or longer.
The JV will be headquartered in Shanghai, operate the existing 8,000 China coffeehouses, and target growth to as many as 20,000 locations. Closing is expected in Q2 FY2026 pending regulatory approvals.
Starbucks (Nasdaq: SBUX) reported Q4 FY2025 and full-year results for the period ended September 28, 2025. Q4 consolidated net revenues rose 5% to $9.6 billion and global comparable store sales returned to growth at +1%, the first quarterly comp gain in seven quarters.
Q4 GAAP EPS was $0.12 and non-GAAP EPS was $0.52. The company closed stores under a restructuring plan (including 627 closures in Q4) and ended the quarter with 40,990 stores. The Board declared a $0.62 per-share cash dividend payable November 28, 2025.
Starbucks (Nasdaq: SBUX) will release its fourth quarter and full fiscal year 2025 financial results after market close on Wednesday, October 29, 2025.
A conference call will follow on October 29, 2025 at 1:15 p.m. Pacific Time, and the event will be webcast with closed captioning at https://investor.starbucks.com/. A replay of the webcast will be available on the company's investor website through end of day Friday, December 12, 2025.
Company background: since 1971 Starbucks has grown to more than 40,000 stores worldwide as a roaster and retailer of specialty coffee.
Starbucks (NASDAQ: SBUX) has announced its fifteenth consecutive annual dividend increase, raising its quarterly cash dividend from $0.61 to $0.62 per share. The increased dividend will be paid on November 28, 2025, to shareholders of record as of November 14, 2025, reflecting an annualized dividend rate of $2.48 per share.
Since initiating its dividend program in 2010 with a $0.05 quarterly payout, Starbucks has grown its dividend at a compound annual growth rate of 17.5%. The company plans to host an investor day in fiscal year 2026 to provide more details on its capital allocation strategy.
Starbucks (NASDAQ: SBUX) has been named the Official Coffee Partner of the LA28 Olympic and Paralympic Games and Team USA. As a Founding Partner, Starbucks will establish a specially designed coffeehouse in the Olympic and Paralympic Village and provide coffee service at competition venues and volunteer hubs.
The partnership includes collaboration with NBCUniversal for coverage of both the Milano Cortina 2026 Winter Games and LA28 Games, with Starbucks securing coffee exclusivity across NBCUniversal's national Olympic and Paralympic coverage. The company, which operates over 1,000 stores in the LA region, has demonstrated community commitment through The Starbucks Foundation, recently awarding $100,000 in Neighborhood Grants and contributing $1 million for wildfire relief efforts.
Starbucks (NASDAQ:SBUX) has unveiled its first Spanish flagship store inside Madrid's iconic Santiago Bernabéu Stadium, home of Real Madrid. The 900-square-meter (10,000 square feet) store spans two floors and represents a significant milestone in Starbucks' Spanish expansion.
The flagship location features a digital entrance portal, Reserve Bar, mixology bar, lounge areas, and tasting rooms with stadium views. The store employs 65 new partners, adding to Starbucks' 2,800+ workforce in the region. This opening marks Starbucks' continued growth in Spain, where it now operates 222 stores across 48 cities through its partnership with Alsea.