Starbucks Reports Q1 Fiscal Year 2025 Results

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Starbucks Reports Q1 Fiscal Year 2025 Results

Early Progress on "Back to Starbucks" Strategy, as We Re-introduce Starbucks to the World
Q1 Consolidated Net Revenues of $9.4 Billion, Flat to Prior Year with Clear Path Forward
Q1 EPS of $0.69, Reflecting Heightened Investments as Part of "Back to Starbucks" Strategy
Q1 Active U.S. Starbucks ® Rewards Membership Totals 34.6 Million
Q1 U.S. Card Loads Reach $3.5 Billion; Maintains the #2 Brand Ranking for U.S. Gift Cards Sold

SEATTLE, January 28, 2025 --( BUSINESS WIRE )--Starbucks Corporation (Nasdaq: SBUX) today reported financial results for its 13-week fiscal first quarter ended December 29, 2024. Constant currency measures are non-GAAP measures. Please refer to the reconciliations of constant currency measures at the end of this release for more information.

Q1 Fiscal Year 2025 Highlights

"While we’re only one quarter into our turnaround, we’re moving quickly to act on the 'Back to Starbucks' efforts and we’ve seen a positive response," commented Brian Niccol, chairman and chief executive officer. "We believe this is the fundamental change in strategy needed to solve our underlying issues, restore confidence in our brand and return the business to sustainable, long-term growth," Niccol added.

"We are encouraged by our Q1 results, which demonstrated the effectiveness of our 'Back to Starbucks' strategy, evidenced by our top-line trend," commented Rachel Ruggeri, chief financial officer. "Although we are in the beginning chapter, and have much more work ahead of us, we will continue to prioritize shareholder value through dividends, providing a predictable return of capital while we turn around our business," Ruggeri added.

Q1 North America Segment Results

Quarter Ended

($ in millions)

Dec 29, 2024

Dec 31, 2023

Change (%)

Change in Comparable Store Sales (1)

(4)%

5%

Change in Transactions

(8)%

1%

Change in Ticket

4%

4%

Store Count

18,537

17,931

3%

Net revenues

$7,071.9

$7,120.7

(1)%

Operating Income

$1,181.3

$1,520.8

(22)%

Operating Margin

16.7%

21.4%

(470) 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 or operating at reduced hours remain in comparable store sales while stores identified for permanent closure have been removed.

Net revenues for the North America segment decreased 1% over Q1 FY24 to $7.1 billion in Q1 FY25, primarily due to a 4% decline in comparable store sales, driven by an 8% decline in comparable transactions, partially offset by a 4% increase in average ticket, as well as a decline in our licensed store business. These decreases were partially offset by net new company-operated store growth of 5% over the past 12 months.

Operating income decreased to $1.2 billion in Q1 FY25 compared to $1.5 billion in Q1 FY24. Operating margin of 16.7% contracted from 21.4% in the prior year, primarily driven by deleverage and investments in support of "Back to Starbucks," including store partner wages, benefits and hours, and the removal of the extra charge for non-dairy milk customizations. This contraction was partially offset by the annualization of pricing.

Q1 International Segment Results

Quarter Ended

($ in millions)

Dec 29, 2024

Dec 31, 2023

Change (%)

Change in Comparable Store Sales (1)

(4)%

7%

Change in Transactions

(2)%

11%

Change in Ticket

(2)%

(3)%

Store Count

22,039

20,656

7%

Net revenues

$1,871.3

$1,846.3

1%

Operating Income

$237.1

$241.5

(2)%

Operating Margin

12.7%

13.1%

(40) 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 or operating at reduced hours remain in comparable store sales while stores identified for permanent closure have been removed.

Net revenues for the International segment increased 1% over Q1 FY24 to $1.9 billion in Q1 FY25, primarily due to net new company-operated store growth of 9% over the past 12 months and incremental net revenue from the acquisition of a U.K. licensed business partner. This increase was partially offset by a 4% decline in comparable store sales, driven by a 2% decline in both average ticket and comparable transactions.

Operating income decreased to $237.1 million in Q1 FY25 compared to $241.5 million in Q1 FY24. Operating margin of 12.7% contracted from 13.1% in the prior year, primarily driven by increased promotional activity and investments in store partner wages and benefits. This contraction was partially offset by supply chain and in-store efficiencies.

Q1 Channel Development Segment Results

Quarter Ended

($ in millions)

Dec 29, 2024

Dec 31, 2023

Change (%)

Net revenues

$436.3

$448.0

(3)%

Operating Income

$208.0

$209.7

(1)%

Operating Margin

47.7%

46.8%

90 bps

Net revenues for the Channel Development segment declined 3% over Q1 FY24 to $436.3 million in Q1 FY25, primarily due to a decline in revenue in the Global Coffee Alliance from SKU optimization and a decrease in global ready-to-drink revenue.

Operating income decreased to $208.0 million in Q1 FY25 compared to $209.7 million in Q1 FY24. Operating margin of 47.7% expanded from 46.8% in the prior year, primarily driven by mix shift and lower product costs related to the Global Coffee Alliance. This expansion was partially offset by higher costs in our North American Coffee Partnership joint venture income.

Fiscal Year 2025 Financial Performance

The company will discuss its results during its Q1 FY25 earnings conference call starting today at 2:00 p.m. Pacific Time. These results can be accessed on the company's Investor Relations website during and after the call. 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.

Company Update

  1. In December, the Company announced that paid parental leave would more than double for U.S. retail store partners who work an average of 20 hours or more per week starting in March 2025. This enhanced benefit for retail partners aligns with a priority of being the best job in retail and is core to our "Back to Starbucks" plan as our success starts and ends with our green apron partners.

  2. In December, the Company shared an update on contract negotiations with Workers United and remains committed to engaging constructively and in good faith to reach collective bargaining agreements for represented stores and partners.

  3. In January, the Company shared the following as it refocuses on getting "Back to Starbucks":

  4. In January, Mellody Hobson announced her intention not to stand for re-election for the company's Board of Directors at the 2025 Annual Meeting of Shareholders, stating, "With Brian Niccol firmly at the helm, I am confident Starbucks is in excellent hands... Together, I know Brian and the Starbucks board will remain laser-focused on driving long-term value for all stakeholders... Although the company has had a stunning 52-year run, I strongly believe its best days lie ahead."

  5. In January, Belinda Wong, chairwoman of Starbucks China, retired from the company after 25 years of dedicated service.

  6. The Board declared a cash dividend of $0.61 per share, payable on February 28, 2025, to shareholders of record on February 14, 2025. The company had 59 consecutive quarters of dividend payouts with CAGR of nearly 20% over that time period, demonstrating the company's commitment to consistent value creation for shareholders.

Conference Call

Starbucks will hold a conference call today at 2:00 p.m. Pacific Time, which will be hosted by Brian Niccol, chairman and ceo, and Rachel Ruggeri, 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, March 14, 2025.

About Starbucks

Since 1971, Starbucks Coffee Company has been committed to ethically sourcing and roasting high-quality arabica coffee. Today, with more than 40,000 stores worldwide, the company is the premier roaster and retailer of specialty coffee in the world. 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:

In addition, many of the foregoing risks and uncertainties are, or could be, exacerbated by any worsening of the global business and economic environment. 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. 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.

STARBUCKS CORPORATION

CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF EARNINGS

(unaudited, in millions, except per share data)

Quarter Ended

Quarter Ended

Dec 29,
2024

Dec 31,
2023

%
Change

Dec 29,
2024

Dec 31,
2023

As a % of total net revenues

Net revenues:

Company-operated stores

$

7,785.3

$

7,755.2

0.4

%

82.8

%

82.3

%

Licensed stores

1,135.7

1,192.1

(4.7

)

12.1

12.6

Other

476.8

478.0

(0.3

)

5.1

5.1

Total net revenues

9,397.8

9,425.3

(0.3

)

100.0

100.0

Product and distribution costs

2,893.7

2,980.6

(2.9

)

30.8

31.6

Store operating expenses

4,203.0

3,851.5

9.1

44.7

40.9

Other operating expenses

152.5

150.4

1.4

1.6

1.6

Depreciation and amortization expenses

407.6

365.3

11.6

4.3

3.9

General and administrative expenses

665.8

648.0

2.7

7.1

6.9

Total operating expenses

8,322.6

7,995.8

4.1

88.6

84.8

Income from equity investees

46.5

55.9

(16.8

)

0.5

0.6

Operating income

1,121.7

1,485.4

(24.5

)

11.9

15.8

Interest income and other, net

27.8

33.8

(17.8

)

0.3

0.4

Interest expense

(127.2

)

(140.1

)

(9.2

)

(1.4

)

(1.5

)

Earnings before income taxes

1,022.3

1,379.1

(25.9

)

10.9

14.6

Income tax expense

241.4

354.7

(31.9

)

2.6

3.8

Net earnings including noncontrolling interests

780.9

1,024.4

(23.8

)

8.3

10.9

Net earnings attributable to noncontrolling interests

0.1

0.0

nm

0.0

0.0

Net earnings attributable to Starbucks

$

780.8

$

1,024.4

(23.8

)

8.3

%

10.9

%

Net earnings per common share - diluted

$

0.69

$

0.90

(23.3

)%

Weighted avg. shares outstanding - diluted

1,138.4

1,140.6

Cash dividends declared per share

$

0.61

$

0.57

Supplemental Ratios:

Store operating expenses as a % of company-operated store revenues

54.0

%

49.7

%

Effective tax rate including noncontrolling interests

23.6

%

25.7

%

Segment Results ( in millions )

North America

Dec 29,
2024

Dec 31,
2023

%
Change

Dec 29,
2024

Dec 31,
2023

Quarter Ended

As a % of North America
total net revenues

Net revenues:

Company-operated stores

$

6,367.9

$

6,381.1

(0.2

)%

90.0

%

89.6

%

Licensed stores

702.7

737.9

(4.8

)

9.9

10.4

Other

1.3

1.7

(23.5

)

0.0

0.0

Total net revenues

7,071.9

7,120.7

(0.7

)

100.0

100.0

Product and distribution costs

1,967.5

2,023.9

(2.8

)

27.8

28.4

Store operating expenses

3,458.4

3,147.7

9.9

48.9

44.2

Other operating expenses

78.4

77.4

1.3

1.1

1.1

Depreciation and amortization expenses

289.0

250.4

15.4

4.1

3.5

General and administrative expenses

97.3

100.5

(3.2

)

1.4

1.4

Total operating expenses

5,890.6

5,599.9

5.2

83.3

78.6

Operating income

$

1,181.3

$

1,520.8

(22.3

)%

16.7

%

21.4

%

Supplemental Ratio:

Store operating expenses as a % of company-operated store revenues

54.3

%

49.3

%

International

Dec 29,
2024

Dec 31,
2023

%
Change

Dec 29,
2024

Dec 31,
2023

Quarter Ended

As a % of International
total net revenues

Net revenues:

Company-operated stores

$

1,417.4

$

1,374.1

3.2

%

75.7

%

74.4

%

Licensed stores

433.0

454.2

(4.7

)

23.1

24.6

Other

20.9

18.0

16.1

1.1

1.0

Total net revenues

1,871.3

1,846.3

1.4

100.0

100.0

Product and distribution costs

647.0

666.5

(2.9

)

34.6

36.1

Store operating expenses

744.6

703.8

5.8

39.8

38.1

Other operating expenses

60.7

60.1

1.0

3.2

3.3

Depreciation and amortization expenses

89.1

84.1

5.9

4.8

4.6

General and administrative expenses

92.4

90.5

2.1

4.9

4.9

Total operating expenses

1,633.8

1,605.0

1.8

87.3

86.9

Income from equity investees

(0.4

)

0.2

(300.0

)

0.0

0.0

Operating income

$

237.1

$

241.5

(1.8

)%

12.7

%

13.1

%

Supplemental Ratio:

Store operating expenses as a % of company-operated store revenues

52.5

%

51.2

%

Channel Development

Dec 29,
2024

Dec 31,
2023

%
Change

Dec 29,
2024

Dec 31,
2023

Quarter Ended

As a % of
Channel Development
total net revenues

Net revenues

$

436.3

$

448.0

(2.6

)%

Product and distribution costs

259.8

279.0

...

(6.9

)

59.5

%

62.3

%

Other operating expenses

13.4

12.8

4.7

3.1

2.9

Depreciation and amortization expenses

0.0

nm

0.0

General and administrative expenses

2.0

2.2

(9.1

)

0.5

0.5

Total operating expenses

275.2

294.0

(6.4

)

63.1

65.6

Income from equity investees

46.9

55.7

(15.8

)

10.7

12.4

Operating income

$

208.0

$

209.7

(0.8

)%

47.7

%

46.8

%

Corporate and Other

Dec 29,
2024

Dec 31,
2023

%
Change

Quarter Ended

Net revenues

$

18.3

$

10.3

77.7

%

Product and distribution costs

19.4

11.2

73.2

Other operating expenses

0.0

0.1

nm

Depreciation and amortization expenses

29.5

30.8

(4.2

)

General and administrative expenses

474.1

454.8

4.2

Total operating expenses

523.0

496.9

5.3

Operating loss

$

(504.7

)

$

(486.6

)

3.7

%

STARBUCKS CORPORATION

CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS

(unaudited, in millions, except per share data)

Dec 29,
2024

Sep 29,
2024

ASSETS

Current assets:

Cash and cash equivalents

$

3,671.4

$

3,286.2

Short-term investments

285.8

257.0

Accounts receivable, net

1,241.5

1,213.8

Inventories

1,731.6

1,777.3

Prepaid expenses and other current assets

354.4

313.1

Total current assets

7,284.7

6,847.4

Long-term investments

227.3

276.0

Equity investments

449.3

463.9

Property, plant and equipment, net

8,683.5

8,665.5

Operating lease, right-of-use asset

9,358.1

9,286.2

Deferred income taxes, net

1,723.0

1,766.7

Other long-term assets

708.8

617.0

Other intangible assets

170.5

100.9

Goodwill

3,287.9

3,315.7

TOTAL ASSETS

$

31,893.1

$

31,339.3

LIABILITIES AND SHAREHOLDERS’ EQUITY/(DEFICIT)

Current liabilities:

Accounts payable

$

1,777.7

$

1,595.5

Accrued liabilities

2,211.8

2,194.7

Accrued payroll and benefits

780.0

786.6

Current portion of operating lease liability

1,453.3

1,463.1

Stored value card liability and current portion of deferred revenue

2,253.3

1,781.2

Current portion of long-term debt

1,249.2

1,248.9

Total current liabilities

9,725.3

9,070.0

Long-term debt

14,312.2

14,319.5

Operating lease liability

8,856.8

8,771.6

Deferred revenue

5,941.1

5,963.6

Other long-term liabilities

522.3

656.2

Total liabilities

39,357.7

38,780.9

Shareholders’ deficit:

Common stock ($0.001 par value) — authorized, 2,400.0 shares; issued and outstanding, 1,135.8 and 1,133.5 shares, respectively

1.1

1.1

Additional paid-in capital

367.2

322.6

Retained deficit

(7,256.4

)

(7,343.8

)

Accumulated other comprehensive income/(loss)

(583.6

)

(428.8

)

Total shareholders’ deficit

(7,471.7

)

(7,448.9

)

Noncontrolling interests

7.1

7.3

Total deficit

(7,464.6

)

(7,441.6

)

TOTAL LIABILITIES AND SHAREHOLDERS’ EQUITY/(DEFICIT)

$

31,893.1

$

31,339.3

STARBUCKS CORPORATION

CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS

(unaudited, in millions)

Quarter Ended

Dec 29,
2024

Dec 31,
2023

OPERATING ACTIVITIES:

Net earnings including noncontrolling interests

$

780.9

$

1,024.4

Adjustments to reconcile net earnings to net cash provided by operating activities:

Depreciation and amortization

432.2

384.4

Deferred income taxes, net

(14.9

)

26.1

Income earned from equity method investees, net

(53.1

)

(59.0

)

Distributions received from equity method investees

81.9

105.2

Stock-based compensation

100.6

94.8

Non-cash lease costs

493.7

278.0

Loss on retirement and impairment of assets

40.9

28.3

Other

(7.0

)

17.8

Cash provided by/(used in) changes in operating assets and liabilities:

Accounts receivable

(75.8

)

42.3

Inventories

25.1

174.3

Income taxes payable

104.9

189.6

Accounts payable

230.2

(95.8

)

Deferred revenue

480.9

508.5

Operating lease liability

(510.2

)

(290.5

)

Other operating assets and liabilities

(38.3

)

(44.5

)

Net cash provided by operating activities

2,072.0

2,383.9

INVESTING ACTIVITIES:

Purchases of investments

(66.3

)

(217.1

)

Maturities and calls of investments

87.6

253.5

Additions to property, plant and equipment

(692.9

)

(595.9

)

Acquisitions, net of cash acquired

(177.1

)

Other

(6.5

)

(9.3

)

Net cash used in investing activities

(855.2

)

(568.8

)

FINANCING ACTIVITIES:

Net (payments)/proceeds from issuance of commercial paper

300.0

Net proceeds from issuance of short-term debt

49.1

Repayments of short-term debt

(5.4

)

(33.8

)

Repayments of long-term debt

(750.0

)

Proceeds from issuance of common stock

17.1

32.3

Cash dividends paid

(691.9

)

(648.1

)

Repurchase of common stock

(1,266.7

)

Minimum tax withholdings on share-based awards

(74.6

)

(92.1

)

Net cash used in financing activities

(754.8

)

(2,409.3

)

Effect of exchange rate changes on cash and cash equivalents

(76.8

)

43.1

Net increase/(decrease) in cash and cash equivalents

385.2

(551.1

)

CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS:

Beginning of period

3,286.2

3,551.5

End of period

$

3,671.4

$

3,000.4

SUPPLEMENTAL DISCLOSURE OF CASH FLOW INFORMATION:

Cash paid during the period for:

Interest, net of capitalized interest

$

98.3

$

120.1

Income taxes

$

121.4

$

143.0

Supplemental Information

The following supplemental information is provided for historical and comparative purposes.

U.S. Supplemental Data

Quarter Ended

($ in millions)

Dec 29, 2024

Dec 31, 2023

Change (%)

Net revenues

$6,604.6

$6,643.0

(1)%

Change in Comparable Store Sales (1)

(4)%

5%

Change in Transactions

(8)%

1%

Change in Ticket

4%

4%

Store Count

17,049

16,466

4%

(1)

Includes only Starbucks ® company-operated stores open 13 months or longer. Comparable store sales exclude Siren Retail stores. Stores that are temporarily closed or operating at reduced hours remain in comparable store sales while stores identified for permanent closure have been removed.

China Supplemental Data

Quarter Ended

($ in millions)

Dec 29, 2024

Dec 31, 2023

Change (%)

Net revenues

$743.6

$735.0

1%

Change in Comparable Store Sales (1)

(6)%

10%

Change in Transactions

(2)%

21%

Change in Ticket

(4)%

(9)%

Store Count

7,685

6,975

10%

(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 or operating at reduced hours remain in comparable store sales while stores identified for permanent closure have been removed.

Store Data

Net stores opened/(closed) and transferred
during the period

Quarter Ended

Stores open as of

Dec 29,
2024

Dec 31,
2023

Dec 29,
2024

Dec 31,
2023

North America:

Company-operated stores

81

87

11,242

10,715

Licensed stores

32

34

7,295

7,216

Total North America

113

121

18,537

17,931

International:

Company-operated stores

226

186

10,083

9,150

Licensed stores

38

242

11,956

11,506

Total International

264

428

22,039

20,656

Total Company

377

549

40,576

38,587

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 that are not in accordance with, or alternatives for, GAAP. The Company 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 non-GAAP 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.

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.

STARBUCKS CORPORATION

RECONCILIATION OF CONSTANT CURRENCY MEASURES

(unaudited, in millions, except per share data)

Consolidated

Net Revenue

Operating Income

Operating Margin

Diluted Net Earnings Per Share

Quarter ended Dec 31, 2023 as reported

$

9,425.3

$

1,485.4

15.8

%

$

0.90

Quarter ended Dec 29, 2024 as reported

$

9,397.8

$

1,121.7

11.9

%

$

0.69

Change (%)

(0.3

)%

(24.5

)%

(390) bps

(23.3

)%

Constant Currency Impact (%)

0.3

%

0.9

%

10 bps

1.1

%

Change in Constant Currency (%)

0.0

%

(23.6

)%

(380) bps

(22.2

)%

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Contacts

Starbucks Contact, Investor Relations:
Tiffany Willis
[email protected]

Starbucks Contact, Media:
Emily Albright
[email protected]

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