Starbucks (Nasdaq: SBUX) lifts 2026 outlook after strong Q2 growth
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Starbucks Corporation reported solid growth for its fiscal Q2 2026, showing clear progress in its “Back to Starbucks” turnaround plan. Consolidated net revenues rose 9% to $9.5 billion, driven by a 6.2% increase in global comparable store sales from higher transactions and average ticket.
GAAP earnings per share were $0.45, up 32% year over year, while non-GAAP EPS grew 22% to $0.50. GAAP operating margin expanded 180 basis points to 8.7%, and non-GAAP operating margin improved to 9.4%. The company ended the quarter with 41,129 stores worldwide.
North America comparable store sales increased 7.1%, though segment margin compressed to 9.9% due to labor investments, product mix, and inflation. International net revenues grew 10%, with operating margin jumping to 19.4% as China retail assets were classified as held for sale. Channel Development revenue grew 39% to $567.8 million.
Starbucks raised its fiscal 2026 outlook, now targeting global and U.S. comparable store sales growth of at least 5%, roughly flat consolidated net revenues, slightly higher non-GAAP operating margin, and non-GAAP EPS between $2.25 and $2.45, alongside 600 to 650 net new coffeehouses globally.
Positive
- Stronger top- and bottom-line performance: Q2 net revenues rose 9% to $9.5 billion, global comparable store sales increased 6.2%, and GAAP EPS grew 32% to $0.45, with non-GAAP EPS up 22% to $0.50 and GAAP operating margin expanding 180 basis points to 8.7%.
- Raised full-year earnings outlook: Starbucks now targets global and U.S. comparable store sales growth of at least 5% and non-GAAP EPS between $2.25 and $2.45 for fiscal 2026, reflecting management’s increased confidence in the “Back to Starbucks” turnaround and margin trajectory.
Negative
- North America margin pressure and weaker year-to-date earnings: North America Q2 operating margin declined to 9.9% from 11.6% despite 7.1% comparable sales growth, and net earnings for the first two quarters fell 31% year over year to $804.2 million, with the effective tax rate rising to 46.1%.
Insights
Starbucks posts strong Q2 rebound, boosts 2026 EPS outlook despite mixed regional margins.
Starbucks delivered Q2 2026 net revenues of $9.5 billion, up 9%, on global comparable store sales growth of 6.2%. Traffic drove most of the gain, with comparable transactions up 3.8% and average ticket up 2.3%, indicating both more visits and modest pricing/mix benefits.
Profitability improved at the consolidated level: GAAP operating margin reached 8.7% and GAAP EPS climbed to $0.45, up 32%. Non-GAAP EPS of $0.50 increased 22%. International margin strength was notable, rising to 19.4%, helped by lower store operating and depreciation costs after classifying China retail assets as held for sale.
North America remains the profit engine but saw Q2 segment operating margin fall to 9.9% from 11.6%, reflecting labor investments, product mix, and inflation. Management nonetheless raised full‑year non-GAAP EPS guidance to $2.25–$2.45 and now expects global and U.S. comparable sales growth of at least 5%, signaling confidence that cost discipline and the “Back to Starbucks” initiatives can offset near-term margin pressure.
8-K Event Classification
2 items: 2.02, 9.01
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Item 2.02
Results of Operations and Financial Condition
Financial
Disclosure of earnings results, typically an earnings press release or preliminary financials.
Item 9.01
Financial Statements and Exhibits
Exhibits
Financial statements, pro forma financial information, and exhibit attachments filed with this report.
Key Figures
Q2 net revenues: $9.5 billion
Global comparable store sales: 6.2%
Q2 GAAP EPS: $0.45
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8 metrics
Q2 net revenues
$9.5 billion
Quarter ended March 29, 2026; up 9% year over year
Global comparable store sales
6.2%
Q2 fiscal 2026, driven by higher transactions and ticket
Q2 GAAP EPS
$0.45
Quarter ended March 29, 2026; 32% higher than prior year
Q2 non-GAAP EPS
$0.50
Quarter ended March 29, 2026; 22% growth year over year
Global store count
41,129 stores
End of Q2 fiscal 2026; 52% company-operated, 48% licensed
Dividend per share
$0.62
Cash dividend declared, payable May 29, 2026
FY 2026 non-GAAP EPS guidance
$2.25–$2.45
Updated fiscal year 2026 outlook relative to 2025 non-GAAP
North America Q2 operating margin
9.9%
Quarter ended March 29, 2026; down from 11.6% prior year
Key Terms
comparable store sales, non-GAAP earnings per share, constant currency basis, Back to Starbucks, +2 more
6 terms
comparable store sales financial
"Global comparable store sales increased 6.2%, primarily driven by a 3.8% increase in comparable transactions"
Comparable store sales measure the change in revenue generated by stores that have been open for a certain period, typically at least one year. It helps assess how well a business is growing by showing whether existing stores are attracting more customers and sales, rather than just counting new store openings. Investors use this figure to gauge the true health and performance of a company's core operations over time.
constant currency basis financial
"Consolidated net revenues increased 9% to $9.5 billion, or a 8% increase on a constant currency basis"
A "constant currency basis" is a way companies compare financial results by removing the effects of changing exchange rates between different currencies. It helps show how the business is really performing, without the confusion caused by currency value swings, much like adjusting for inflation to see true growth.
Back to Starbucks financial
"labor investments largely in support of “Back to Starbucks”"
effective tax rate financial
"Effective tax rate of 29.8% compared to 23.5% in the prior year"
The effective tax rate is the percentage of a company's profits that it pays in taxes. It shows how much of its earnings go to taxes after all deductions and credits are considered. For investors, it indicates how much of the company's income is taken by taxes, impacting overall profitability and financial health.
assets held for sale financial
"after classifying assets for Starbucks retail operations in China as held for sale"
Assets held for sale are things a company has decided to sell and has reclassified on its balance sheet to show they are being marketed rather than used in daily operations — like putting a house on the market instead of living in it. This matters to investors because these items are measured based on expected sale proceeds (which can reveal likely gains or losses), stop being treated as regular operating assets, and signal upcoming cash inflows or a change in strategy that can affect the company’s financial health and stock value.
Earnings Snapshot
Revenue: $9.5 billion · Guidance included
Q2 FY 2026
Revenue
$9.5 billion
+9% year over year
Global comparable store sales
6.2%
driven by +3.8% transactions and +2.3% ticket
GAAP EPS
$0.45
+32% year over year
Non-GAAP EPS
$0.50
+22% year over year
Guidance
For fiscal 2026, Starbucks targets global and U.S. comparable store sales growth of 5.0% or greater, consolidated net revenues roughly flat, slightly higher non-GAAP operating margin, non-GAAP EPS of $2.25–$2.45, and approximately 600 to 650 net new coffeehouses globally.
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FORM 8-K
CURRENT REPORT
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Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported): April 28, 2026
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Item 2.02Results of Operations and Financial Condition.
On April 28, 2026, Starbucks Corporation issued a press release announcing its financial results for the quarter ended March 29, 2026. A copy of the press release is attached as Exhibit 99.1.
Item 9.01Financial Statements and Exhibits.
(d) Exhibits.
| Exhibit No. | Description | |||||||
99.1 | Earnings Release of Starbucks Corporation dated April 28, 2026 | |||||||
| 104 | Cover Page Interactive Data File (formatted as inline XBRL) | |||||||
SIGNATURES
Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned hereunto duly authorized.
| STARBUCKS CORPORATION | ||||||||||||||
| Dated: | April 28, 2026 | |||||||||||||
| By: | /s/ Cathy R. Smith | |||||||||||||
| Cathy R. Smith | ||||||||||||||
| executive vice president, chief financial officer | ||||||||||||||
Exhibit 99.1
Starbucks Reports Q2 Fiscal Year 2026 Results
Company Delivers Healthy Comparable Store Sales and Earnings Growth
Global Q2 Comparable Store Sales Up 6.2%, Led by Transaction Growth
Q2 Consolidated Net Revenues Up 9% to $9.5 billion
Q2 GAAP EPS $0.45, Non-GAAP EPS $0.50
Raises Fiscal Year 2026 Guidance for Comparable Stores Sales Growth and Non-GAAP EPS
SEATTLE; April 28, 2026 – Starbucks Corporation (Nasdaq: SBUX) today reported financial results for its 13-week fiscal second quarter ended March 29, 2026. GAAP results in fiscal 2026 include items that are excluded from non-GAAP results. Please refer to the reconciliation of GAAP measures to non-GAAP measures at the end of this release for more information.
Q2 Fiscal Year 2026 Highlights
•Global comparable store sales increased 6.2%, primarily driven by a 3.8% increase in comparable transactions and a 2.3% increase in average ticket
◦North America comparable store sales increased 7.1%, primarily driven by a 4.4% increase in comparable transactions and a 2.6% increase in average ticket; U.S. comparable store sales increased 7.1%, primarily driven by a 4.3% increase in comparable transactions and a 2.7% increase in average ticket
◦International comparable store sales increased 2.6%, primarily driven by a 2.1% increase in comparable transactions and a 0.5% increase in average ticket; China comparable store sales increased 0.5%, primarily driven by a 2.1% increase in comparable transactions, partially offset by a 1.6% decline in average ticket
•The company opened 11 net new stores in Q2, ending the period with 41,129 stores: 52% company-operated and 48% licensed
◦At the end of Q2, stores in the U.S. and China comprised 61% of the company’s global portfolio, with 16,944 and 7,991 stores in the U.S. and China, respectively
•Consolidated net revenues increased 9% to $9.5 billion, or a 8% increase on a constant currency basis
•GAAP operating margin expanded 180 basis points year-over-year to 8.7%, primarily driven by sales leverage and lower store operating and depreciation and amortization costs after classifying assets for Starbucks retail operations in China as held for sale, partially offset by labor investments largely in support of “Back to Starbucks”
◦Non-GAAP operating margin expanded 120 basis points year-over-year to 9.4%, or 110 basis points on a constant currency basis
•Effective tax rate of 29.8% compared to 23.5% in the prior year, with the increase primarily due to the impact of reorganizing certain entities in China, the $8 million discrete increase to the change in indefinite reinvestment assertions as a result of classifying our Starbucks retail operations in China as held for sale in the first quarter of 2026, and the effect of higher pre-tax earnings and the proportionate impacts from certain permanent differences and discrete items
◦Non-GAAP effective tax rate increased 340 basis points to 27.1%
•GAAP earnings per share of $0.45 increased 32% over prior year
◦Non-GAAP earnings per share of $0.50 expanded 22% over prior year, including on a constant currency basis
“Our second quarter marked the turn in our turnaround as our Back to Starbucks plan drove both top and bottom line growth,” commented Brian Niccol, chairman and chief executive officer. “This is the Starbucks our customers deserve and the Starbucks we believe will deliver long-term growth and value for our partners and shareholders as we execute consistently, at-scale.”
“We’ve been clear that topline improvement would come first, with earnings growth to follow. We have more work to do, but we're pleased to see the combination of our comp growth and cost discipline starting to show up in margins,” commented Cathy Smith, chief financial officer.
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Q2 North America Segment Results
| Quarter Ended | Change (%) | ||||||||||||||||
| ($ in millions) | Mar 29, 2026 | Mar 30, 2025 | |||||||||||||||
Change in Comparable Store Sales (1) | 7.1% | (1.3)% | |||||||||||||||
| Change in Transactions | 4.4% | (3.9)% | |||||||||||||||
| Change in Ticket | 2.6% | 2.7% | |||||||||||||||
Store Count (2) | 18,385 | 18,627 | (1)% | ||||||||||||||
| Net revenues | $6,893.8 | $6,472.7 | 7% | ||||||||||||||
| Operating Income | $679.9 | $748.3 | (9)% | ||||||||||||||
| Operating Margin | 9.9% | 11.6% | (170) bps | ||||||||||||||
(1) Includes only Starbucks® company-operated stores open 13 months or longer. Comparable store sales exclude the effects of fluctuations in foreign currency exchange rates and Siren Retail stores. Stores that are temporarily closed for fewer than three weeks or operating at reduced hours remain in comparable store sales while stores identified for permanent closures are removed in the month following closure. (2) Includes the impact of 7 stores closed in Q2 FY26 as part of our “Back to Starbucks” restructuring plan. | |||||||||||||||||
Net revenues for the North America segment increased 7% over Q2 FY25 to $6.9 billion in Q2 FY26, primarily driven by an increase in company-operated store revenue due to a 7.1% increase in comparable store sales, driven by a 4.4% increase in comparable transactions and a 2.6% increase in average ticket.
Operating income decreased to $679.9 million in Q2 FY26 compared to $748.3 million in Q2 FY25. Operating margin of 9.9% contracted from 11.6% in the prior year, primarily driven by labor investments largely in support of “Back to Starbucks”, product mix shift, and inflation led by tariffs and elevated coffee pricing, partially offset by sales leverage.
Q2 International Segment Results
| Quarter Ended | Change (%) | ||||||||||||||||
| ($ in millions) | Mar 29, 2026 | Mar 30, 2025 | |||||||||||||||
Change in Comparable Store Sales (1) | 2.6% | 1.7% | |||||||||||||||
| Change in Transactions | 2.1% | 3.0% | |||||||||||||||
| Change in Ticket | 0.5% | (1.3)% | |||||||||||||||
Store Count (2) | 22,744 | 22,162 | 3% | ||||||||||||||
| Net revenues | $2,051.1 | $1,867.1 | 10% | ||||||||||||||
| Operating Income | $398.6 | $217.0 | 84% | ||||||||||||||
| Operating Margin | 19.4% | 11.6% | 780 bps | ||||||||||||||
(1) Includes only Starbucks® company-operated stores open 13 months or longer. Comparable store sales exclude the effects of fluctuations in foreign currency exchange rates and Siren Retail stores. Stores that are temporarily closed for fewer than three weeks or operating at reduced hours remain in comparable store sales while stores identified for permanent closures are removed in the month following closure. (2) Includes the impact of 55 stores closed in Q2 FY26 as part of our “Back to Starbucks” restructuring plan. | |||||||||||||||||
Net revenues for the International segment increased 10% over Q2 FY25 to $2.1 billion in Q2 FY26, primarily driven by an increase in our licensed store business revenue, favorable foreign currency translation impacts, an increase in company-operated store revenue due to a 2.6% increase in comparable store sales, driven by a 2.1% increase in comparable transactions and a 0.5% increase in average ticket, and net new company-operated store growth of 3% over the past 12 months.
Operating income increased to $398.6 million in Q2 FY26 compared to $217.0 million in Q2 FY25. Operating margin of 19.4% expanded from 11.6% in the prior year, primarily driven by lower store operating and depreciation and amortization costs after classifying assets for Starbucks retail operations in China as held for sale and ceasing the
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related depreciation and amortization, and sales leverage, partially offset by inflationary pressures, primarily driven by elevated coffee pricing.
Q2 Channel Development Segment Results
| Quarter Ended | Change (%) | ||||||||||||||||
| ($ in millions) | Mar 29, 2026 | Mar 30, 2025 | |||||||||||||||
| Net revenues | $567.8 | $409.0 | 39% | ||||||||||||||
| Operating Income | $229.9 | $193.5 | 19% | ||||||||||||||
| Operating Margin | 40.5% | 47.3% | (680) bps | ||||||||||||||
Net revenues for the Channel Development segment increased 39% over Q2 FY25 to $567.8 million in Q2 FY26, primarily due to an increase in revenue in the Global Coffee Alliance.
Operating income increased to $229.9 million in Q2 FY26 compared to $193.5 million in Q2 FY25. Operating margin of 40.5% contracted from 47.3% in the prior year, primarily driven by lower income from the North American Coffee Partnership joint venture relative to segment revenue growth and other product mix shifts.
Company Update
1.In January, the company hosted its Investor Day in New York City where Starbucks leaders, including ceo, Brian Niccol, cfo, Cathy Smith, and other executive leaders highlighted the company’s turnaround progress, unveiled new coffeehouse innovations, introduced a reimagined loyalty program, and reaffirmed its commitment to be the world’s leading customer service company.
2.In March, the company launched its reimagined loyalty program with three levels of membership – Green, Gold, Reserve – to deliver more meaningful value, personalization, and engagement in members. This evolution is a key milestone in the Back to Starbucks strategy and has reinvigorated what it means to be a Starbucks Rewards member.
3.In March, the company hosted its 34th Annual Meeting of Shareholders. Brian Niccol delivered opening remarks, highlighting continued progress in the company’s Back to Starbucks plan and commitments. Shareholders voted in favor of all director nominees, approved the company’s executive compensation on an advisory basis, and ratified the appointment of the company’s independent registered public accounting firm.
4.In April, the company announced a new incentive rewards program designed to create more opportunities for hourly coffeehouse partners to share in the success of the Back to Starbucks transformation. The program reflects the company's continued commitment to offering one of the most competitive total compensation and benefits packages in the industry.
5.In April, the company announced the closing of its previously announced joint venture with Boyu Capital to operate Starbucks retail in China, marking a significant milestone in the company's long-term strategy to unlock sustainable, disciplined growth in China. Under the terms of the agreement, funds managed by Boyu Capital now hold a 60% stake in Starbucks China retail operations, while Starbucks retains a 40% ownership interest and continues to own and license the brand and intellectual property to the joint venture. The impact of this transaction will begin to be reported in connection with our third quarter results.
6.In April, the company announced a plan to open an additional office in Nashville, Tennessee intended to establish a more strategic presence in the Southeast region of the U.S. In March, management approved a restructuring plan to relocate certain functions of our support organization to the additional office.
7.The Board declared a cash dividend of $0.62 per share, payable on May 29, 2026, to shareholders of record on May 15, 2026. The company had 64 consecutive quarters of dividend payouts with CAGR of 17% over that time period, demonstrating the company's commitment to consistent value creation for shareholders.
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Fiscal Year 2026 Guidance
The company updates its fiscal year 2026 guidance (all growth targets are relative to fiscal year 2025 non-GAAP measures unless specified):
•Global and U.S. comparable store sales growth of 5.0% or greater;
•Consolidated net revenues roughly flat year over year;
•Non-GAAP consolidated operating margin to slightly improve year over year;
•Non-GAAP earnings per share in the range of $2.25 to $2.45; and
•Approximately 600 to 650 net new coffeehouses globally across company-operated and licensed businesses.
Please refer to the section entitled "Non-GAAP Disclosure" and the reconciliation of GAAP measures to non-GAAP measures at the end of this release. Certain projected non-GAAP financial measures cannot be reconciled to the most comparable GAAP measure without unreasonable effort.
Guidance reflects the retail operations of Starbucks China as a joint venture licensee structure in the second half of the fiscal year 2026. The retail operations of Starbucks China are reported as a company‑operated business for the first half of fiscal year 2026.
The company will provide additional information regarding its business outlook during its regularly scheduled quarterly earnings conference call.
Conference Call
Starbucks will hold a conference call today at 1:15 p.m. Pacific Time, which will be hosted by Brian Niccol, chairman and ceo, and Cathy Smith, cfo. The call will be webcast and can be accessed at http://investor.starbucks.com. A replay of the webcast will be available until end of day Friday, June 12, 2026.
The company uses its website as a tool to disclose important information about the company and comply with its disclosure obligations under Regulation Fair Disclosure.
About Starbucks
Since 1971, Starbucks Coffee Company has been committed to responsibly sourcing and roasting high-quality arabica coffee. Today, with a global footprint of more than 41,000 company-operated and licensed coffeehouses and a growing presence in consumer-packaged goods, we are the world's premier purveyor of specialty coffee. Through our unwavering commitment to excellence and our guiding principles, we bring the unique Starbucks Experience to life for every customer through every cup. To share in the experience, please visit us in our stores or online at about.starbucks.com or www.starbucks.com.
Forward-Looking Statements
Certain statements contained herein and in our investor conference call related to these results and progress towards our “Back to Starbucks” plan are “forward-looking” statements within the meaning of applicable securities laws and regulations. Generally, these statements can be identified by the use of words such as “aim,” “anticipate,” “believe,” “continue,” “could,” “estimate,” “expect,” “feel,” “forecast,” “intend,” “may,” “outlook,” “plan,” “potential,” “predict,” “project,” “seek,” “should,” “will,” “would,” and similar expressions intended to identify forward-looking statements, although not all forward-looking statements contain these identifying words. By their nature, forward-looking statements involve risks, uncertainties, and other factors (many beyond our control) that could cause our actual results to differ materially from our historical experience or from our current expectations or projections. Our forward-looking statements, and the risks and uncertainties related thereto, include, but are not limited to, those described under the “Risk Factors” and “Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations” sections of the company’s most recently filed periodic reports on Form 10-K and Form 10-Q and in other filings with the SEC, as well as, among others:
•our ability to preserve, grow, and leverage our brands;
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•the impact of our brand, marketing, promotional, advertising, and pricing strategies, platforms, reformulations, innovations, or customer experience initiatives or investments;
•the costs and risks associated with, and the successful and timely execution and effects of, our existing and any future business opportunities, expansions, initiatives, strategies, investments, and plans, including our “Back to Starbucks” strategy and our restructuring plan;
•the costs and risks associated with, and the successful execution and effects of, strategic changes to our ownership and operating structure, including as a result of acquisitions, divestitures, other strategic transactions or entry into joint ventures, including our joint venture with respect to Starbucks retail operations in China;
•our ability to align our investment efforts with our strategic goals;
•evolving consumer preferences, demand, consumption, or spending behavior, reduction in discretionary spending and price increases, and our ability to anticipate or react to these changes;
•the ability of our business partners, suppliers, and third-party providers to fulfill their responsibilities and commitments and our reliance on certain key business partners and suppliers;
•the potential negative effects of food or beverage safety incidents, or product recalls, including any perceived association of our products or brands with such incidents;
•our ability to open new stores and efficiently maintain the attractiveness of our existing stores and manage related costs;
•our heavy reliance on the financial performance of our North America operating segment and our dependence on the performance and growth of certain international markets;
•our ability to operate and successfully expand our footprint in international markets, which is influenced by factors distinct from our North America operating segment;
•inherent risks of operating a global business, including changing conditions in our markets; local factors affecting store openings, protectionist trade or foreign investment policies, such as tariffs and import/export regulations; economic or trade sanctions; compliance with local laws and other regulations; and local labor policies and conditions, including labor strikes and work stoppages;
•higher costs, lower quality, or unavailability of coffee, dairy, cocoa, energy, water, raw materials, or product ingredients and related volatility;
•the ability of our supply chain to meet current or future business needs and our ability to scale and improve our forecasting, planning, production, and logistics management;
•the potential impact on our supply chain and operations of adverse weather conditions, natural disasters, or significant increases in logistics costs;
•a worsening in the terms and conditions upon which we engage with our manufacturers and source suppliers;
•the impact of unfavorable macroeconomic conditions and other factors, including economic slowdowns or recessions, rising real estate costs, supply chain disruptions, climate change and extreme weather events, inflation and interest rate fluctuations, government shutdowns, labor unrest, geopolitical instability, disruptions in credit markets and foreign current exchange rate volatility;
•failure to meet market expectations for our financial performance or any announced guidance and the impact thereof;
•failure to attract or retain key executive or partner talent;
•changes in the availability and cost of labor, including any union organizing efforts and our responses to such efforts;
•the impact of, and our ability to respond to, substantial competition from new entrants, consolidations by competitors, and other competitive activities, such as pricing actions (including price reductions, promotions, discounting, couponing, or free goods); marketing, category expansion, product introductions; or entry or expansion in our geographic markets;
•evolving corporate governance and public disclosure regulations and expectations;
•the potential impact of activist shareholder actions or tactics;
•failure to comply with applicable laws and complex and changing legal and regulatory requirements, including in privacy and data protection;
•the impact or likelihood of significant legal disputes and proceedings or government investigations;
•the unauthorized access, use, theft, or destruction of our data, or of our proprietary or confidential information and the impact thereof;
•potential negative effects of, and our ability to respond to, a material failure, inadequacy, or interruption of our information technology systems or those of our third-party business partners or service providers, or failure to comply with data protection laws; and
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•our ability to adequately protect our intellectual property or adequately ensure that we are not infringing the intellectual property of others.
In addition, many of the foregoing risks and uncertainties are, or could be, exacerbated by any worsening of the global business and economic environment, and new risks periodically emerge. A forward-looking statement is neither a prediction nor a guarantee of future events or circumstances, and those future events or circumstances may not occur. Actual results could differ materially and adversely from those anticipated or implied in the forward-looking statements. You should not place undue reliance on the forward-looking statements, which speak only as of the date of this release. We are under no obligation to update or alter any forward-looking statements, whether as a result of new information, future events, or otherwise.
Key Metrics
We believe the company's financial results and long-term growth model will continue to be driven by new store openings, comparable store sales growth and operating margin management. We believe these key operating metrics are useful to investors because management uses these metrics to assess the growth of our business and the effectiveness of our marketing and operational strategies.
Contacts:
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| Catherine Park | Emily Albright | |||||||
| investorrelations@starbucks.com | press@starbucks.com | |||||||
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CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF EARNINGS
(unaudited, in millions, except per share data)
| Quarter Ended | Quarter Ended | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Mar 29, 2026 | Mar 30, 2025 | % Change | Mar 29, 2026 | Mar 30, 2025 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
| As a % of total net revenues | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Net revenues: | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Company-operated stores | $ | 7,816.4 | $ | 7,285.0 | 7.3 | % | 82.0 | % | 83.1 | % | |||||||||||||||||||
| Licensed stores | 1,088.4 | 1,016.0 | 7.1 | 11.4 | 11.6 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Other | 626.7 | 460.6 | 36.1 | 6.6 | 5.3 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Total net revenues | 9,531.5 | 8,761.6 | 8.8 | 100.0 | 100.0 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Product and distribution costs | 3,208.5 | 2,737.6 | 17.2 | 33.7 | 31.2 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Store operating expenses | 4,408.6 | 4,176.0 | 5.6 | 46.3 | 47.7 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Other operating expenses | 130.5 | 138.7 | (5.9) | 1.4 | 1.6 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Depreciation and amortization expenses | 363.4 | 418.9 | (13.2) | 3.8 | 4.8 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| General and administrative expenses | 618.1 | 632.3 | (2.2) | 6.5 | 7.2 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
Restructuring and impairments | 25.1 | 116.2 | (78.4) | 0.3 | 1.3 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Total operating expenses | 8,754.2 | 8,219.7 | 6.5 | 91.8 | 93.8 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Income from equity investees | 50.8 | 59.1 | (14.0) | 0.5 | 0.7 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Operating income | 828.1 | 601.0 | 37.8 | 8.7 | 6.9 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Interest income and other, net | 37.0 | 28.4 | 30.3 | 0.4 | 0.3 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Interest expense | (137.0) | (127.3) | 7.6 | (1.4) | (1.5) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Earnings before income taxes | 728.1 | 502.1 | 45.0 | 7.6 | 5.7 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Income tax expense | 217.3 | 118.0 | 84.2 | 2.3 | 1.3 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Net earnings including noncontrolling interests | 510.8 | 384.1 | 33.0 | 5.4 | 4.4 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
Net earnings/(loss) attributable to noncontrolling interests | (0.1) | (0.1) | — | 0.0 | 0.0 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Net earnings attributable to Starbucks | $ | 510.9 | $ | 384.2 | 33.0 | 5.4 | % | 4.4 | % | ||||||||||||||||||||
| Net earnings per common share - diluted | $ | 0.45 | $ | 0.34 | 32.4 | % | |||||||||||||||||||||||
| Weighted avg. shares outstanding - diluted | 1,143.2 | 1,140.0 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Cash dividends declared per share | $ | 0.62 | $ | 0.61 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Supplemental Ratios: | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Store operating expenses as a % of company-operated store revenues | 56.4 | % | 57.3 | % | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Effective tax rate including noncontrolling interests | 29.8 | % | 23.5 | % | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Two Quarters Ended | Two Quarters Ended | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Mar 29, 2026 | Mar 30, 2025 | % Change | Mar 29, 2026 | Mar 30, 2025 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
| As a % of total net revenues | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Net revenues: | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Company-operated stores | $ | 16,004.4 | $ | 15,070.3 | 6.2 | % | 82.3 | % | 83.0 | % | |||||||||||||||||||
| Licensed stores | 2,218.8 | 2,151.7 | 3.1 | 11.4 | 11.8 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Other | 1,223.4 | 937.4 | 30.5 | 6.3 | 5.2 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Total net revenues | 19,446.6 | 18,159.4 | 7.1 | 100.0 | 100.0 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Product and distribution costs | 6,482.1 | 5,631.3 | 15.1 | 33.3 | 31.0 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Store operating expenses | 8,961.0 | 8,379.1 | 6.9 | 46.1 | 46.1 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Other operating expenses | 261.7 | 291.3 | (10.2) | 1.3 | 1.6 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Depreciation and amortization expenses | 764.3 | 826.2 | (7.5) | 3.9 | 4.5 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| General and administrative expenses | 1,256.8 | 1,298.0 | (3.2) | 6.5 | 7.1 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
Restructuring and impairments | 113.2 | 116.2 | (2.6) | 0.6 | 0.6 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Total operating expenses | 17,839.1 | 16,542.1 | 7.8 | 91.7 | 91.1 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Income from equity investees | 111.3 | 105.5 | 5.5 | 0.6 | 0.6 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Operating income | 1,718.8 | 1,722.8 | (0.2) | 8.8 | 9.5 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Interest income and other, net | 50.1 | 56.2 | (10.9) | 0.3 | 0.3 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Interest expense | (276.0) | (254.5) | 8.4 | (1.4) | (1.4) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Earnings before income taxes | 1,492.9 | 1,524.5 | (2.1) | 7.7 | 8.4 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Income tax expense | 688.9 | 359.4 | 91.7 | 3.5 | 2.0 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Net earnings including noncontrolling interests | 804.0 | 1,165.1 | (31.0) | 4.1 | 6.4 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Net earnings attributable to noncontrolling interests | (0.2) | 0.1 | nm | 0.0 | 0.0 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Net earnings attributable to Starbucks | $ | 804.2 | $ | 1,165.0 | (31.0) | 4.1 | % | 6.4 | % | ||||||||||||||||||||
| Net earnings per common share - diluted | $ | 0.70 | $ | 1.02 | (31.4) | % | |||||||||||||||||||||||
| Weighted avg. shares outstanding - diluted | 1,142.6 | 1,139.2 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Cash dividends declared per share | $ | 1.24 | $ | 1.22 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Supplemental Ratios: | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Store operating expenses as a % of company-operated store revenues | 56.0 | % | 55.6 | % | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Effective tax rate including noncontrolling interests | 46.1 | % | 23.6 | % | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Segment Results (in millions)
North America
| Mar 29, 2026 | Mar 30, 2025 | % Change | Mar 29, 2026 | Mar 30, 2025 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Quarter Ended | As a % of North America total net revenues | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Net revenues: | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Company-operated stores | $ | 6,284.7 | $ | 5,861.7 | 7.2 | % | 91.2 | % | 90.6 | % | |||||||||||||||||||
| Licensed stores | 608.0 | 610.3 | (0.4) | 8.8 | 9.4 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Other | 1.1 | 0.7 | 57.1 | 0.0 | 0.0 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Total net revenues | 6,893.8 | 6,472.7 | 6.5 | 100.0 | 100.0 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Product and distribution costs | 2,068.8 | 1,807.1 | 14.5 | 30.0 | 27.9 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Store operating expenses | 3,691.9 | 3,431.6 | 7.6 | 53.6 | 53.0 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Other operating expenses | 56.0 | 68.6 | (18.4) | 0.8 | 1.1 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Depreciation and amortization expenses | 299.5 | 299.2 | 0.1 | 4.3 | 4.6 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| General and administrative expenses | 92.4 | 96.6 | (4.3) | 1.3 | 1.5 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
Restructuring and impairments | 5.3 | 21.3 | (75.1) | 0.1 | 0.3 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Total operating expenses | 6,213.9 | 5,724.4 | 8.6 | 90.1 | 88.4 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Operating income | $ | 679.9 | $ | 748.3 | (9.1) | % | 9.9 | % | 11.6 | % | |||||||||||||||||||
| Supplemental Ratio: | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Store operating expenses as a % of company-operated store revenues | 58.7 | % | 58.5 | % | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Two Quarters Ended | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Net revenues: | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Company-operated stores | $ | 12,920.2 | $ | 12,229.5 | 5.6 | % | 91.2 | % | 90.3 | % | |||||||||||||||||||
| Licensed stores | 1,251.2 | 1,313.0 | (4.7) | 8.8 | 9.7 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Other | 2.9 | 2.1 | 38.1 | 0.0 | 0.0 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Total net revenues | 14,174.3 | 13,544.6 | 4.6 | 100.0 | 100.0 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Product and distribution costs | 4,204.3 | 3,774.6 | 11.4 | 29.7 | 27.9 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Store operating expenses | 7,477.0 | 6,890.1 | 8.5 | 52.8 | 50.9 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Other operating expenses | 115.8 | 147.0 | (21.2) | 0.8 | 1.1 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Depreciation and amortization expenses | 598.3 | 588.1 | 1.7 | 4.2 | 4.3 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| General and administrative expenses | 186.7 | 193.9 | (3.7) | 1.3 | 1.4 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
Restructuring and impairments | 45.3 | 21.3 | 112.7 | 0.3 | 0.2 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Total operating expenses | 12,627.4 | 11,615.0 | 8.7 | 89.1 | 85.8 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Operating income | $ | 1,546.9 | $ | 1,929.6 | (19.8) | % | 10.9 | % | 14.2 | % | |||||||||||||||||||
| Supplemental Ratio: | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Store operating expenses as a % of company-operated store revenues | 57.9 | % | 56.3 | % | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
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International
| Mar 29, 2026 | Mar 30, 2025 | % Change | Mar 29, 2026 | Mar 30, 2025 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Quarter Ended | As a % of International total net revenues | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Net revenues: | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Company-operated stores | $ | 1,531.7 | $ | 1,423.3 | 7.6 | % | 74.7 | % | 76.2 | % | |||||||||||||||||||
| Licensed stores | 480.4 | 405.7 | 18.4 | 23.4 | 21.7 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Other | 39.0 | 38.1 | 2.4 | 1.9 | 2.0 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Total net revenues | 2,051.1 | 1,867.1 | 9.9 | 100.0 | 100.0 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Product and distribution costs | 749.7 | 659.8 | 13.6 | 36.6 | 35.3 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Store operating expenses | 716.7 | 744.4 | (3.7) | 34.9 | 39.9 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Other operating expenses | 55.6 | 55.1 | 0.9 | 2.7 | 3.0 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Depreciation and amortization expenses | 32.6 | 89.0 | (63.4) | 1.6 | 4.8 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| General and administrative expenses | 89.0 | 84.8 | 5.0 | 4.3 | 4.5 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
Restructuring and impairments | 8.8 | 16.8 | (47.6) | 0.4 | 0.9 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Total operating expenses | 1,652.4 | 1,649.9 | 0.2 | 80.6 | 88.4 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
Income/(loss) from equity investees | (0.1) | (0.2) | (50.0) | 0.0 | 0.0 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Operating income | $ | 398.6 | $ | 217.0 | 83.7 | % | 19.4 | % | 11.6 | % | |||||||||||||||||||
| Supplemental Ratio: | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Store operating expenses as a % of company-operated store revenues | 46.8 | % | 52.3 | % | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Two Quarters Ended | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Net revenues: | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Company-operated stores | $ | 3,084.2 | $ | 2,840.8 | 8.6 | % | 74.9 | % | 76.0 | % | |||||||||||||||||||
| Licensed stores | 967.6 | 838.7 | 15.4 | 23.5 | 22.4 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Other | 64.2 | 58.9 | 9.0 | 1.6 | 1.6 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Total net revenues | 4,116.0 | 3,738.4 | 10.1 | 100.0 | 100.0 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Product and distribution costs | 1,497.8 | 1,306.8 | 14.6 | 36.4 | 35.0 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Store operating expenses | 1,484.0 | 1,489.0 | (0.3) | 36.1 | 39.8 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Other operating expenses | 112.3 | 115.7 | (2.9) | 2.7 | 3.1 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Depreciation and amortization expenses | 102.7 | 178.1 | (42.3) | 2.5 | 4.8 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| General and administrative expenses | 184.9 | 177.2 | 4.3 | 4.5 | 4.7 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
Restructuring and impairments | 52.4 | 16.8 | 211.9 | 1.3 | 0.4 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Total operating expenses | 3,434.1 | 3,283.6 | 4.6 | 83.4 | 87.8 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
Income/(loss) from equity investees | (0.5) | (0.7) | (28.6) | 0.0 | 0.0 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Operating income | $ | 681.4 | $ | 454.1 | 50.1 | % | 16.6 | % | 12.1 | % | |||||||||||||||||||
| Supplemental Ratio: | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Store operating expenses as a % of company-operated store revenues | 48.1 | % | 52.4 | % | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Channel Development
| Mar 29, 2026 | Mar 30, 2025 | % Change | Mar 29, 2026 | Mar 30, 2025 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Quarter Ended | As a % of Channel Development total net revenues | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Net revenues | $ | 567.8 | $ | 409.0 | 38.8 | % | |||||||||||||||||||||||
| Product and distribution costs | 370.5 | 257.7 | 43.8 | 65.3 | % | 63.0 | % | ||||||||||||||||||||||
| Other operating expenses | 17.7 | 15.0 | 18.0 | 3.1 | 3.7 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| General and administrative expenses | 0.7 | 1.2 | (41.7) | 0.1 | 0.3 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
Restructuring and impairments | (0.1) | 0.9 | nm | 0.0 | 0.2 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Total operating expenses | 388.8 | 274.8 | 41.5 | 68.5 | 67.2 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Income from equity investees | 50.9 | 59.3 | (14.2) | 9.0 | 14.5 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Operating income | $ | 229.9 | $ | 193.5 | 18.8 | % | 40.5 | % | 47.3 | % | |||||||||||||||||||
| Two Quarters Ended | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Net revenues | $ | 1,090.5 | $ | 845.3 | 29.0 | % | |||||||||||||||||||||||
| Product and distribution costs | 723.1 | 517.5 | 39.7 | 66.3 | % | 61.2 | % | ||||||||||||||||||||||
| Other operating expenses | 31.5 | 28.4 | 10.9 | 2.9 | 3.4 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| General and administrative expenses | 1.9 | 3.1 | (38.7) | 0.2 | 0.4 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
Restructuring and impairments | 0.1 | 0.9 | (88.9) | 0.0 | 0.1 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Total operating expenses | 756.6 | 549.9 | 37.6 | 69.4 | 65.1 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Income from equity investees | 111.8 | 106.2 | 5.3 | 10.3 | 12.6 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Operating income | $ | 445.7 | $ | 401.6 | 11.0 | % | 40.9 | % | 47.5 | % | |||||||||||||||||||
Corporate and Other
| Mar 29, 2026 | Mar 30, 2025 | % Change | |||||||||||||||
| Quarter Ended | |||||||||||||||||
| Net revenues | $ | 18.8 | $ | 12.8 | 46.9 | % | |||||||||||
| Product and distribution costs | 19.5 | 13.0 | 50.0 | ||||||||||||||
| Other operating expenses | 1.2 | — | nm | ||||||||||||||
| Depreciation and amortization expenses | 31.3 | 30.7 | 2.0 | ||||||||||||||
| General and administrative expenses | 436.0 | 449.7 | (3.0) | ||||||||||||||
Restructuring and impairments | 11.1 | 77.2 | (85.6) | ||||||||||||||
| Total operating expenses | 499.1 | 570.6 | (12.5) | ||||||||||||||
| Operating loss | $ | (480.3) | $ | (557.8) | (13.9) | % | |||||||||||
| Two Quarters Ended | |||||||||||||||||
| Net revenues | $ | 65.8 | $ | 31.1 | 111.6 | % | |||||||||||
| Product and distribution costs | 56.9 | 32.4 | 75.6 | ||||||||||||||
| Other operating expenses | 2.1 | 0.2 | 950.0 | ||||||||||||||
| Depreciation and amortization expenses | 63.3 | 60.0 | 5.5 | ||||||||||||||
| General and administrative expenses | 883.3 | 923.8 | (4.4) | ||||||||||||||
| Restructuring and impairments | 15.4 | 77.2 | (80.1) | ||||||||||||||
| Total operating expenses | 1,021.0 | 1,093.6 | (6.6) | ||||||||||||||
| Operating loss | $ | (955.2) | $ | (1,062.5) | (10.1) | % | |||||||||||
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STARBUCKS CORPORATION
CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS
(unaudited, in millions, except per share data)
| Mar 29, 2026 | Sep 28, 2025 | ||||||||||
| ASSETS | |||||||||||
| Current assets: | |||||||||||
| Cash and cash equivalents | $ | 1,532.0 | $ | 3,219.8 | |||||||
| Short-term investments | 168.3 | 247.2 | |||||||||
| Accounts receivable, net | 1,288.9 | 1,277.5 | |||||||||
| Inventories | 2,157.8 | 2,185.6 | |||||||||
| Prepaid expenses and other current assets | 368.8 | 452.2 | |||||||||
| Assets held for sale | 5,043.4 | — | |||||||||
| Total current assets | 10,559.2 | 7,382.3 | |||||||||
| Long-term investments | 306.3 | 246.9 | |||||||||
| Equity investments | 483.1 | 466.2 | |||||||||
| Property, plant and equipment, net | 7,188.7 | 8,493.5 | |||||||||
| Operating lease, right-of-use asset | 8,189.5 | 9,315.7 | |||||||||
| Deferred incomes taxes, net | 1,541.8 | 1,826.9 | |||||||||
| Other long-term assets | 817.8 | 752.5 | |||||||||
| Other intangible assets | 176.0 | 166.8 | |||||||||
| Goodwill | 1,295.1 | 3,368.9 | |||||||||
| TOTAL ASSETS | $ | 30,557.5 | $ | 32,019.7 | |||||||
| LIABILITIES AND SHAREHOLDERS’ EQUITY/(DEFICIT) | |||||||||||
| Current liabilities: | |||||||||||
| Accounts payable | $ | 1,674.3 | $ | 1,852.8 | |||||||
| Accrued liabilities | 2,168.0 | 2,359.7 | |||||||||
| Accrued payroll and benefits | 793.9 | 1,093.9 | |||||||||
| Current portion of operating lease liability | 1,301.2 | 1,564.5 | |||||||||
| Stored value card liability and current portion of deferred revenue | 1,828.7 | 1,840.6 | |||||||||
| Current portion of long-term debt | 1,997.7 | 1,498.9 | |||||||||
| Liabilities held for sale | 1,685.6 | — | |||||||||
| Total current liabilities | 11,449.4 | 10,210.4 | |||||||||
| Long-term debt | 13,084.2 | 14,575.9 | |||||||||
| Operating lease liability | 8,008.3 | 8,972.2 | |||||||||
| Deferred revenue | 5,678.7 | 5,772.6 | |||||||||
| Other long-term liabilities | 794.6 | 577.8 | |||||||||
| Total liabilities | 39,015.2 | 40,108.9 | |||||||||
| Shareholders’ deficit: | |||||||||||
Common stock ($0.001 par value) — authorized, 2,400.0 shares; issued and outstanding, 1,139.5 and 1,136.9 shares, respectively | 1.1 | 1.1 | |||||||||
| Additional paid-in-capital | 832.1 | 634.1 | |||||||||
| Retained deficit | (8,881.0) | (8,272.5) | |||||||||
| Accumulated other comprehensive income/(loss) | (417.3) | (459.3) | |||||||||
| Total shareholders’ deficit | (8,465.1) | (8,096.6) | |||||||||
| Noncontrolling interests | 7.4 | 7.4 | |||||||||
| Total deficit | (8,457.7) | (8,089.2) | |||||||||
| TOTAL LIABILITIES AND SHAREHOLDERS’ EQUITY/(DEFICIT) | $ | 30,557.5 | $ | 32,019.7 | |||||||
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STARBUCKS CORPORATION
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS
(unaudited, in millions)
| Two Quarters Ended | |||||||||||
| Mar 29, 2026 | Mar 30, 2025 | ||||||||||
| OPERATING ACTIVITIES: | |||||||||||
| Net earnings including noncontrolling interests | $ | 804.0 | $ | 1,165.1 | |||||||
| Adjustments to reconcile net earnings to net cash provided by operating activities: | |||||||||||
| Depreciation and amortization | 821.1 | 867.5 | |||||||||
| Deferred income taxes, net | 363.0 | (12.4) | |||||||||
| Income earned from equity method investees, net | (128.0) | (115.5) | |||||||||
| Distributions received from equity method investees | 109.7 | 133.8 | |||||||||
| Stock-based compensation | 219.3 | 178.3 | |||||||||
| Non-cash lease costs | 675.3 | 811.6 | |||||||||
| Loss on disposal, impairment, and accelerated amortization of assets | 138.0 | 82.1 | |||||||||
| Other | (2.0) | 3.4 | |||||||||
| Cash provided by/(used in) changes in operating assets and liabilities: | |||||||||||
| Accounts receivable | (83.4) | 17.0 | |||||||||
| Inventories | (90.4) | (281.0) | |||||||||
| Income taxes payable | (5.9) | 6.4 | |||||||||
| Accounts payable | (41.4) | 339.4 | |||||||||
| Deferred revenue | 103.2 | 65.4 | |||||||||
| Operating lease liability | (879.3) | (834.4) | |||||||||
| Other operating assets and liabilities | (41.0) | (62.7) | |||||||||
| Net cash provided by operating activities | 1,962.2 | 2,364.0 | |||||||||
| INVESTING ACTIVITIES: | |||||||||||
| Purchases of investments | (105.6) | (169.4) | |||||||||
| Sales of investments | 16.4 | — | |||||||||
| Maturities and calls of investments | 106.0 | 141.0 | |||||||||
| Additions to property, plant and equipment | (596.4) | (1,282.1) | |||||||||
| Acquisitions, net of cash acquired | — | (177.1) | |||||||||
| Other | (73.7) | (11.6) | |||||||||
| Net cash used in investing activities | (653.3) | (1,499.2) | |||||||||
| FINANCING ACTIVITIES: | |||||||||||
| Net proceeds from issuance of short-term debt | 2.5 | 1.1 | |||||||||
| Repayments of short-term debt | — | (5.4) | |||||||||
| Repayments of long-term debt | (1,000.0) | — | |||||||||
| Proceeds from issuance of common stock | 36.5 | 44.4 | |||||||||
| Cash dividends paid | (1,411.4) | (1,384.9) | |||||||||
| Minimum tax withholdings on share-based awards | (60.2) | (76.5) | |||||||||
| Net cash used in financing activities | (2,432.6) | (1,421.3) | |||||||||
| Effect of exchange rate changes on cash and cash equivalents | 5.9 | (58.3) | |||||||||
| Less: Net change in cash balances classified as assets held for sale | (570.0) | — | |||||||||
| Net increase/(decrease) in cash and cash equivalents | (1,687.8) | (614.8) | |||||||||
| CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS: | |||||||||||
| Beginning of period | 3,219.8 | 3,286.2 | |||||||||
| End of period | $ | 1,532.0 | $ | 2,671.4 | |||||||
| SUPPLEMENTAL DISCLOSURE OF CASH FLOW INFORMATION: | |||||||||||
| Cash paid during the period for: | |||||||||||
| Interest, net of capitalized interest | $ | 314.4 | $ | 294.2 | |||||||
| Income taxes | $ | 320.5 | $ | 459.2 | |||||||
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Supplemental Information
The following supplemental information is provided for historical and comparative purposes.
U.S. Supplemental Data
| Quarter Ended | Change (%) | ||||||||||||||||
| ($ in millions) | Mar 29, 2026 | Mar 30, 2025 | |||||||||||||||
| Net revenues | $6,435.9 | $6,048.8 | 6% | ||||||||||||||
Change in Comparable Store Sales (1) | 7.1% | (1.6)% | |||||||||||||||
| Change in Transactions | 4.3% | (4.3)% | |||||||||||||||
| Change in Ticket | 2.7% | 2.9% | |||||||||||||||
Store Count (2) | 16,944 | 17,122 | (1)% | ||||||||||||||
(1)Includes only Starbucks® company-operated stores open 13 months or longer. Comparable store sales exclude Siren Retail stores. Stores that are temporarily closed for fewer than three weeks or operating at reduced hours remain in comparable store sales while stores identified for permanent closures are removed in the month following closure. (2)Includes the impact of 4 stores closed in Q2 FY26 as part of our “Back to Starbucks” restructuring plan. | |||||||||||||||||
China Supplemental Data
| Quarter Ended | Change (%) | ||||||||||||||||
| ($ in millions) | Mar 29, 2026 | Mar 30, 2025 | |||||||||||||||
| Net revenues | $799.8 | $739.7 | 8% | ||||||||||||||
Change in Comparable Store Sales (1) | 0.5% | (0.1)% | |||||||||||||||
| Change in Transactions | 2.1% | 4.4% | |||||||||||||||
| Change in Ticket | (1.6)% | (4.2)% | |||||||||||||||
Store Count (2) | 7,991 | 7,758 | 3% | ||||||||||||||
(1)Includes only Starbucks® company-operated stores open 13 months or longer. Comparable store sales exclude the effects of fluctuations in foreign currency exchange rates and Siren Retail stores. Stores that are temporarily closed for fewer than three weeks or operating at reduced hours remain in comparable store sales while stores identified for permanent closures are removed in the month following closure. (2)Includes the impact of 48 stores closed in Q2 FY26 as part of our “Back to Starbucks” restructuring plan. | |||||||||||||||||
Store Data
Net stores opened/(closed) and transferred during the period (1) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Quarter Ended | Two Quarters Ended | Stores open as of | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Mar 29, 2026 | Mar 30, 2025 | Mar 29, 2026 | Mar 30, 2025 | Mar 29, 2026 | Mar 30, 2025 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| North America: | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Company-operated stores | 44 | 89 | 104 | 170 | 11,122 | 11,331 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Licensed stores | (19) | 1 | (30) | 33 | 7,263 | 7,296 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Total North America | 25 | 90 | 74 | 203 | 18,385 | 18,627 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| International: | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Company-operated stores (2) | (10) | 91 | (61) | 317 | 10,435 | 10,174 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Licensed stores (2) | (4) | 32 | 126 | 70 | 12,309 | 11,988 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Total International | (14) | 123 | 65 | 387 | 22,744 | 22,162 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Total Company | 11 | 213 | 139 | 590 | 41,129 | 40,789 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
(1) Includes the impact of 62 stores closed in Q2 FY26 as part of our “Back to Starbucks” restructuring plan.
(2) Includes the conversion of 113 licensed stores to company-operated stores following the acquisition of 23.5 Degrees Topco Limited during the first quarter of fiscal 2025.
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Non-GAAP Disclosure
In addition to the generally accepted accounting principles in the United States (GAAP) results provided in this release, the company provides certain non-GAAP financial measures in this release that are not in accordance with, or alternatives for, GAAP. Our non-GAAP financial measures of non-GAAP general and administrative expenses (G&A), non-GAAP operating income, non-GAAP operating income growth (loss), non-GAAP operating margin, non-GAAP effective tax rate and non-GAAP earnings per share exclude the below-listed items and their related tax impacts, as management believes this exclusion contributes to a more meaningful evaluation of the company’s future operating performance and comparisons to the company's past operating performance. The GAAP measures most directly comparable to non-GAAP G&A, non-GAAP operating income, non-GAAP operating income growth (loss), non-GAAP operating margin, non-GAAP effective tax rate and non-GAAP earnings per share are G&A, operating income, operating income growth (loss), operating margin, effective tax rate and diluted net earnings per share, respectively.
| Non-GAAP Exclusion | Rationale | ||||
Restructuring and impairment costs | Management excludes restructuring and impairment costs relating to the write-down of certain company-operated store assets and employee severance costs for the reasons discussed above. These expenses are anticipated to be completed within a finite period of time. | ||||
Transaction costs | Management excludes transaction costs for the reasons discussed above. These expenses are anticipated to be completed within a finite period of time. | ||||
| Income tax impact from changes in indefinite reinvestment assertions | Management excludes the income tax impact from changes in indefinite reinvestment assertions as a result of classifying our Starbucks retail operations in China as held for sale for the reasons discussed above. These expenses are anticipated to be completed within a finite period of time. | ||||
Transformation costs | Management excludes transformation costs that reflect temporary, incremental third‑party professional services incurred in connection with a defined initiative to implement changes to certain processes and operating models. These expenses are anticipated to be completed within a finite period of time. | ||||
The company also presents constant currency information to provide a framework for assessing how our underlying businesses performed excluding the effect of foreign currency rate fluctuations. To present the constant currency information, including with respect to consolidated net revenues, operating income, operating margin, and earnings per share, current period results for entities reporting in currencies other than United States dollars are converted into United States dollars using the average monthly exchange rates from the comparative period rather than the actual exchange rates in effect during the respective periods, excluding related hedging activities. We believe the presentation of results on a constant currency basis in addition to GAAP results helps users better understand our performance, because it excludes the effects of foreign currency volatility that are not indicative of our underlying operating results.
Non-GAAP G&A, non-GAAP operating income, non-GAAP operating income growth (loss), non-GAAP operating margin, non-GAAP effective tax rate, non-GAAP earnings per share, and constant currency may have limitations as analytical tools. These measures should not be considered in isolation or as a substitute for analysis of the company’s results as reported under GAAP. Other companies may calculate these non-GAAP financial measures differently than the company does, limiting the usefulness of those measures for comparative purposes.
The company is unable to provide a reconciliation of our Non-GAAP consolidated operating margin growth target to the corresponding GAAP financial measure because the company believes that it would not be possible for it to have the required information necessary to quantitatively reconcile such measures with sufficient precision without unreasonable efforts.
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STARBUCKS CORPORATION
NET REVENUE CONSTANT CURRENCY RECONCILIATION
(unaudited, in millions)
Quarter Ended | |||||
| Consolidated | |||||
Revenue for the quarter ended Mar 30, 2025 as reported (GAAP) | $ | 8,761.6 | |||
Revenue for the quarter ended Mar 29, 2026 as reported (GAAP) | $ | 9,531.5 | |||
| Change (%) | 8.8 | % | |||
| Constant Currency Impact (%) | (0.7) | ||||
| Change in Constant Currency (%) | 8.1 | % | |||
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RECONCILIATION OF SELECTED GAAP MEASURES TO NON-GAAP MEASURES
(unaudited, in millions, except per share data)
Quarter Ended (1) | |||||||||||||||||||||||
| Consolidated | Mar 29, 2026 | Mar 30, 2025 | Change | Constant Currency Impact | Change in Constant Currency | ||||||||||||||||||
| Operating income, as reported (GAAP) | $ | 828.1 | $ | 601.0 | 37.8% | ||||||||||||||||||
Restructuring and impairments (2) | 25.1 | 116.2 | |||||||||||||||||||||
Transaction costs (3) | 9.8 | — | |||||||||||||||||||||
Transformation costs (4) | 28.9 | — | |||||||||||||||||||||
Non-GAAP operating income | $ | 891.9 | $ | 717.2 | 24.4% | (1.3)% | 23.1% | ||||||||||||||||
| Operating margin, as reported (GAAP) | 8.7 | % | 6.9 | % | 180 bps | ||||||||||||||||||
Restructuring and impairments (2) | 0.3 | 1.3 | |||||||||||||||||||||
Transaction costs (3) | 0.1 | — | |||||||||||||||||||||
Transformation costs (4) | 0.3 | — | |||||||||||||||||||||
Non-GAAP operating margin | 9.4 | % | 8.2 | % | 120 bps | (10) bps | 110 bps | ||||||||||||||||
| Diluted net earnings per share, as reported (GAAP) | $ | 0.45 | $ | 0.34 | 32.4% | ||||||||||||||||||
Restructuring and impairments (2) | 0.02 | 0.10 | |||||||||||||||||||||
Transaction costs (3) | 0.01 | — | |||||||||||||||||||||
Transformation costs (4) | 0.03 | — | |||||||||||||||||||||
Income tax effect on Non-GAAP adjustments (5) | — | (0.03) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Income tax impact from changes in indefinite reinvestment assertions (6) | 0.01 | — | |||||||||||||||||||||
Non-GAAP diluted net earnings per share | $ | 0.50 | $ | 0.41 | 22.0% | —% | 22.0% | ||||||||||||||||
(1)Certain numbers may not foot due to rounding convention.
(2)Represents costs associated with our restructuring efforts.
(3)Represents transaction-related expenses related to the strategic partnership with Boyu Capital to operate Starbucks retail in China.
(4)Represents transformation costs primarily due to relocating certain functions of our support organization to an additional office in Nashville, Tennessee.
(5)Adjustments were determined based on the nature of the underlying items and their relevant jurisdictional tax rates.
(6)Represents the impact from changes in indefinite reinvestment assertions as a result of classifying our Starbucks retail operations in China as held for sale.
Quarter Ended | |||||||||||||||||
| Consolidated | Mar 29, 2026 | Mar 30, 2025 | Change | ||||||||||||||
Effective tax rate (GAAP) | 29.8 | % | 23.5 | % | 630 bps | ||||||||||||
Income tax effect on Non-GAAP adjustments (1) | 6.2 | % | 0.2 | % | |||||||||||||
Income tax impact from changes in indefinite reinvestment assertions (2) | (8.9) | % | —% | ||||||||||||||
Non-GAAP effective tax rate | 27.1 | % | 23.7 | % | 340 bps | ||||||||||||
(1)Adjustments were determined based on the nature of the underlying items and their relevant jurisdictional tax rates.
(2)Represents the impact from changes in indefinite reinvestment assertions as a result of classifying our Starbucks retail operations in China as held for sale.
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Q2 QTD FY26 NON-GAAP DISCLOSURE DETAILS
(unaudited, in millions, and before income taxes)
Q2 QTD FY26 | |||||||||||||||||
| Statement of Earnings Line Item | North America | International | Channel Development | Corporate and Other | Consolidated | ||||||||||||
| Restructuring and impairments | |||||||||||||||||
Restructuring and impairment costs (1) | $ | 5.3 | $ | 8.8 | $ | (0.1) | $ | 11.1 | $ | 25.1 | |||||||
| General and administrative expenses | |||||||||||||||||
Transaction costs (2) | $ | — | $ | 5.4 | $ | — | $ | 4.4 | $ | 9.8 | |||||||
Transformation costs (3) | $ | 2.5 | $ | 2.8 | $ | — | $ | 5.6 | $ | 10.9 | |||||||
| Product and distribution costs | |||||||||||||||||
Transformation costs (3) | $ | 16.7 | $ | — | $ | — | $ | — | $ | 16.7 | |||||||
Other operating expenses | |||||||||||||||||
Transformation costs (3) | $ | — | $ | 1.3 | $ | — | $ | — | $ | 1.3 | |||||||
| Total impact to operating income | $ | (24.5) | $ | (18.3) | $ | 0.1 | $ | (21.1) | $ | (63.8) | |||||||
(1)Represents costs associated with our restructuring efforts.
(2)Represents transaction-related expenses related to the strategic partnership with Boyu Capital to operate Starbucks retail in China.
(3)Represents transformation costs primarily due to relocating certain functions of our support organization to an additional office in Nashville, Tennessee.
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RECONCILIATION OF SELECTED GAAP MEASURES TO NON-GAAP MEASURES
(unaudited)
| Year Ended | |||||
| Consolidated | Sep 27, 2026 | ||||
| (Projected) | |||||
Diluted net earnings per share (GAAP) (1) | $ 1.73- 1.93 | ||||
Restructuring and impairments | 0.21 | ||||
Transaction costs | 0.08 | ||||
Transformation costs | 0.04 | ||||
| Income tax impact from changes in indefinite reinvestment assertions | 0.24 | ||||
| Income tax effect on Non-GAAP adjustments | (0.05) | ||||
Non-GAAP net earnings per share (2) | $ 2.25- 2.45 | ||||
(1)Management is currently evaluating the effects the transaction will have on our third quarter financial results, therefore the anticipated material gain, and related tax impacts, have been excluded from our projections.
(2)Certain numbers may not foot due to rounding convention.
FAQ
How did Starbucks (SBUX) perform financially in Q2 fiscal 2026?
Starbucks delivered solid Q2 results, with net revenues rising 9% to $9.5 billion and global comparable store sales up 6.2%. GAAP EPS increased to $0.45, up 32% year over year, while non-GAAP EPS reached $0.50, a 22% improvement versus the prior-year quarter.
What guidance did Starbucks (SBUX) give for fiscal year 2026?
Starbucks expects global and U.S. comparable store sales growth of 5.0% or greater, consolidated net revenues roughly flat year over year, and non-GAAP EPS between $2.25 and $2.45. Management also anticipates slightly improved non-GAAP operating margin and 600 to 650 net new coffeehouses globally.
How are Starbucks’ North America and International segments performing?
In Q2, North America net revenues grew 7% to $6.9 billion with comparable store sales up 7.1%, but segment operating margin fell to 9.9%. International net revenues increased 10% to $2.1 billion, and operating margin improved strongly to 19.4% from 11.6% a year earlier.
What did Starbucks report about its China business and new joint venture?
Starbucks classified its China retail assets as held for sale and closed a joint venture with Boyu Capital. Boyu-managed funds now own 60% of Starbucks China retail operations, while Starbucks retains a 40% stake and continues to own and license the brand and intellectual property to the joint venture.
How many stores does Starbucks (SBUX) operate globally and what are recent trends?
Starbucks ended Q2 fiscal 2026 with 41,129 stores worldwide, split 52% company-operated and 48% licensed. The company opened a net 11 new stores in the quarter and 139 over the first two quarters, with the U.S. and China together representing 61% of the global portfolio.
What dividend did Starbucks declare and what is its payout history?
Starbucks’ board declared a cash dividend of $0.62 per share, payable May 29, 2026, to shareholders of record on May 15, 2026. The company noted it has paid dividends for 64 consecutive quarters with a compound annual growth rate of 17% over that period, underscoring its shareholder return focus.
How did Starbucks’ Channel Development business perform in Q2 2026?
Channel Development, which includes consumer-packaged goods partnerships, generated Q2 net revenues of $567.8 million, up 39% year over year, mainly from the Global Coffee Alliance. Operating income increased to $229.9 million, though operating margin declined to 40.5% from 47.3% due to mix shifts and joint venture income dynamics.