Starbucks Reports Q1 Fiscal 2024 Results

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Starbucks Corporation (Nasdaq: SBUX) reported strong financial results for Q1 FY24, with consolidated net revenues up 8% to a record $9.4 billion. Comparable store sales were up 5% globally, 5% in North America, and 7% in International. GAAP EPS grew 22% to $0.90, while non-GAAP EPS grew 20% to $0.90. The U.S. Starbucks Rewards Membership reached 34.3 million, up 13% over the prior year. The company opened 549 net new stores in Q1, ending the period with 38,587 stores. Consolidated net revenues were up 8%, and GAAP operating margin expanded 140 basis points year-over-year to 15.8%. The company also provided Q1 segment results and fiscal 2024 financial targets.

Positive

• Consolidated net revenues up 8% to a record $9.4 billion
• Global comparable store sales increased 5%
• GAAP EPS grew 22% to $0.90
• Non-GAAP EPS grew 20% to $0.90
• U.S. Starbucks Rewards Membership reached 34.3 million, up 13% over the prior year
• The company opened 549 net new stores in Q1, ending the period with 38,587 stores
• Consolidated net revenues were up 8%
• GAAP operating margin expanded 140 basis points year-over-year to 15.8%

Negative

• None.

Insights

Market Research Analyst

Starbucks Corporation's reported increase in Q1 consolidated net revenues by 8% to a record $9.4 billion is a significant indicator of the company's growth trajectory. The fact that this growth is accompanied by a 5% rise in global comparable store sales, with North America and International segments showing robust performance, is indicative of the company's strong market presence and operational efficiency. Notably, the increase in active U.S. Starbucks Rewards membership by 13% to 34.3 million shows the brand's successful customer engagement strategies, which are critical for recurring revenue streams. The expansion in GAAP and non-GAAP operating margins suggests that the company's 'Reinvention' strategy is yielding cost savings and operational benefits, despite investments in employee wages and benefits.

From a market research perspective, the performance of the International segment, particularly in China with a 10% increase in comparable store sales, is a testament to the brand's resilience and adaptability in diverse markets. However, the decline in average ticket size in the International segment, especially in China, may indicate changing consumer behaviors or increased competition that requires careful monitoring. The opening of 549 net new stores reflects an aggressive expansion strategy, which can be a double-edged sword if not matched with sustainable growth in customer footfall and spending.

Financial Analyst

Starbucks' financial results, particularly the 22% increase in GAAP EPS and 20% increase in non-GAAP EPS, are likely to be well-received by investors as they reflect not only top-line growth but also bottom-line efficiency. The company's ability to deliver double-digit earnings growth while expanding its operating margin by 140 basis points year-over-year is a strong signal of effective cost management and operational leverage. This is crucial for maintaining investor confidence, especially in a retail environment where labor costs and inflationary pressures are of concern.

The financial health of the Channel Development segment, which saw a 6% decline in net revenues and a 7% decline in operating income, may raise questions about the long-term sustainability of this revenue stream. The impact of the sale of Seattle's Best Coffee brand and the decrease in global ready-to-drink revenue could be areas of focus for investors looking at diversified income sources and long-term growth prospects for the company.

Economist

The reported results from Starbucks suggest a strong consumer discretionary spending pattern, especially in North America, which is a positive economic indicator. The 5% increase in comparable store sales in North America, driven by a 4% increase in average ticket, suggests that consumers are willing to spend more per visit, which could be reflective of a broader economic trend of consumer confidence. However, the 1% increase in comparable transactions indicates a moderate growth in customer visits, which may require attention if the trend does not align with broader economic growth.

Internationally, the 7% increase in comparable store sales with an 11% increase in comparable transactions could reflect economic recovery post-pandemic, particularly in China. However, the reported 9% decline in average ticket size could be indicative of price sensitivity or a shift in consumer preferences, which could have broader economic implications for multinational corporations operating in these markets.

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Q1 Active U.S. Starbucks^® Rewards Membership Reaches 34.3 Million, Up 13% Over Prior Year

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SEATTLE--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- Starbucks Corporation (Nasdaq: SBUX) today reported financial results for its 13-week fiscal first quarter ended December 31, 2023. GAAP results in fiscal 2024 and fiscal 2023 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.

Q1 Fiscal 2024 Highlights

• Global comparable store sales increased 5%, driven by a 3% increase in comparable transactions and 2% increase in average ticket
  • North America and U.S. comparable store sales increased 5%, driven by a 4% increase in average ticket and 1% increase in comparable transactions
  • International comparable store sales increased 7%, driven by a 11% increase in comparable transactions and 3% decline in average ticket; China comparable store sales increased 10%, driven by a 21% increase in comparable transactions and 9% decline in average ticket
• The company opened 549 net new stores in Q1, ending the period with 38,587 stores: 51% company-operated and 49% licensed
  • At the end of Q1, stores in the U.S. and China comprised 61% of the company’s global portfolio, with 16,466 and 6,975 stores in the U.S. and China, respectively
• Consolidated net revenues up 8%, including on a constant currency basis, to a record $9.4 billion
• GAAP operating margin expanded 140 basis points year-over-year to 15.8%, primarily driven by sales leverage and in-store operational efficiencies. This expansion was partially offset by investments in store partner wages and benefits, as well as higher general and administrative costs in support of Reinvention.
  • Non-GAAP operating margin expanded 130 basis points to 15.8% from 14.5% year-over-year, including on a constant currency basis
• GAAP earnings per share of $0.90 grew 22% over prior year
  • Non-GAAP earnings per share of $0.90 grew 20% over prior year, including on a constant currency basis
• Starbucks Rewards loyalty program 90-day active members in the U.S. increased to 34.3 million, up 13% year-over-year

“Our first quarter performance was strong on many measures. Of note was the unwavering commitment of our most loyal customers, the growth in rewards members, tender and spend per member,” commented Laxman Narasimhan, chief executive officer. “Despite headwinds, our brand is very strong, and that coupled with innovation and a relentless focus on our green apron partners form long-term differentiators, along with focused execution on Triple Shot Reinvention, will drive balanced and attractive earnings growth,” Narasimhan added.

“I am proud of the significant margin expansion and double-digit earnings growth we delivered in our first quarter, as it underscores our multiple paths to earnings growth,” commented Rachel Ruggeri, chief financial officer. “We are executing on several levers within those multiple paths to continue delivering against our balanced growth model over the remainder of the year,” Ruggeri added.

Q1 North America Segment Results
	Quarter Ended
($ in millions)	Dec 31, 2023		Jan 1, 2023		Change (%)
Change in Comparable Store Sales (1)	5%		10%
Change in Transactions	1%		1%
Change in Ticket	4%		9%
Store Count	17,931		17,381		3%
Revenues	$7,120.7		$6,551.3		9%
Operating Income	$1,520.8		$1,212.4		25%
Operating Margin	21.4%		18.5%		290 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 grew 9% over Q1 FY23 to $7.1 billion in Q1 FY24, primarily driven by a 5% increase in comparable store sales, driven by a 4% increase in average ticket and a 1% increase in comparable transactions, net new company-operated store growth of 4% over the past 12 months, as well as growth in our licensed store business.

Operating income increased to $1.5 billion in Q1 FY24 compared to $1.2 billion in Q1 FY23. Operating margin of 21.4% expanded from 18.5% in the prior year, primarily driven by in-store operational efficiencies and sales leverage. This expansion was partially offset by investments in store partner wages and benefits in support of Reinvention.

Q1 International Segment Results
	Quarter Ended
($ in millions)	Dec 31, 2023		Jan 1, 2023		Change (%)
Change in Comparable Store Sales (1)	7%		(13)%
Change in Transactions	11%		(12)%
Change in Ticket	(3)%		(1)%
Store Count	20,656		18,789		10%
Revenues	$1,846.3		$1,680.1		10%
Operating Income	$241.5		$240.4		0%
Operating Margin	13.1%		14.3%		(120) 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 grew 10% over Q1 FY23 to $1.8 billion in Q1 FY24, primarily driven by net new company-operated store growth of 12% over the past 12 months and a 7% increase in comparable store sales, driven by an 11% increase in comparable transactions and a 3% decline in average ticket. These increases were partially offset by approximately 2% unfavorable impact from foreign currency translation.

Operating income increased to $241.5 million in Q1 FY24 compared to $240.4 million in Q1 FY23. Operating margin of 13.1% contracted from 14.3% in the prior year, primarily driven by investments in store partner wages and benefits, business mix shift and strategic investments. This contraction was partially offset by sales leverage.

Q1 Channel Development Segment Results
	Quarter Ended
($ in millions)	Dec 31, 2023		Jan 1, 2023		Change (%)
Revenues	$448.0		$478.2		(6)%
Operating Income	$209.7		$226.3		(7)%
Operating Margin	46.8%		47.3%		(50) bps

Net revenues for the Channel Development segment declined 6% over Q1 FY23 to $448.0 million in Q1 FY24, primarily due to a decline in revenue in the Global Coffee Alliance following the sale of Seattle's Best Coffee brand in Q2 FY23 and a decrease in global ready-to-drink revenue.

Operating income decreased to $209.7 million in Q1 FY24 compared to $226.3 million in Q1 FY23. Operating margin of 46.8% contracted from 47.3% in the prior year, primarily driven by product costs related to the Global Coffee Alliance, partially offset by business mix shift.

Fiscal 2024 Financial Targets

The company will discuss fiscal year 2024 financial targets during its Q1 FY24 earnings conference call starting today at 2:00 p.m. Pacific Time. These items 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 Updates

1. In November, the company hosted its Reinvention Update and Holiday Launch in New York City. Laxman Narasimhan, chief executive officer, and members of the Starbucks executive leadership team announced their long-term growth strategy, Triple Shot Reinvention with Two Pumps Plan.
   
   
2. In November, the Board of Directors announced its intention to establish a new Environmental, Partner, and Community Impact Committee (the "Impact Committee") focused on the oversight of stakeholder promises. The Impact Committee was formally established in December.
   
   
3. In December, the company celebrated nearly 1,000 partners (employees) who graduated through the Starbucks College Achievement Plan at Arizona State University, with over 12,000 graduates to date.
   
   
4. In December, the Board of Directors released an independent assessment of the company's adherence to its stated commitment to workers' freedom of association and collective bargaining rights. The company also commissioned an independent Human Rights Impact Assessment in accordance with the United Nations Guiding Principles on Business and Human Rights, as a step toward making key investments for partners, farmers, communities and the environment.
   
   
5. In January, the company announced that all company-operated and participating licensed stores across the U.S. and Canada will accept reusable cups for drive-thru, in café and mobile orders.
   
   
6. In January, Tata Starbucks Private Limited announced its ambition of operating 1,000 stores in India by 2028. As part of the long-term commitment to elevate the coffee experience in India, Tata Starbucks will also open its second Starbucks Reserve^® store this year.
   
   
7. In January, the company welcomed three new members to its Board of Directors: Daniel Servitje, Chief Executive Officer, President, and Chairman of Grupo Bimbo SAB de CV, Neal Mohan, Chief Executive Officer of YouTube, and Mike Sievert, Chief Executive Officer, President, and Director of T-Mobile US, Inc. These appointments increased Starbucks Board of Directors from eight members to 11 members.
   
   
8. In Q1 FY24, the company repurchased 12.8 million shares of common stock valued at $1.3 billion; approximately 29.8 million shares remain available for purchase under the current authorization.
   
   
9. The Board of Directors declared a cash dividend of $0.57 per share, payable on February 23, 2024, to shareholders of record on February 9, 2024. The company had 55 consecutive quarters of dividend payouts with CAGR of approximately 20%.

Conference Call

Starbucks will hold a conference call today at 2:00 p.m. Pacific Time, which will be hosted by Laxman Narasimhan, 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 1, 2024.

About Starbucks

Since 1971, Starbucks Coffee Company has been committed to ethically sourcing and roasting high-quality arabica coffee. Today, with more than 38,000 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 stories.starbucks.com or www.starbucks.com.

Forward-Looking Statements

Certain statements contained herein and in our investor conference call related to these results 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:

• our ability to preserve, grow and leverage our brands, including the risk of negative responses by consumers (such as boycotts or negative publicity campaigns) or governmental actors (such as retaliatory legislative treatment) who object to certain actions taken or not taken by the Company, which responses could adversely affect our brand value;
• the acceptance of the company’s products and changes in consumer preferences, consumption, or spending behavior and our ability to anticipate or react to them; shifts in demographic or health and wellness trends; or unfavorable consumer reaction to new products, platforms, reformulations, or other innovations;
• the costs associated with, and the successful execution and effects of, our existing and any future business opportunities, expansions, initiatives, strategies, investments and plans, including our Triple Shot Reinvention with Two Pumps Plan;
• the impacts of partner investments and changes in the availability and cost of labor including any union organizing efforts and our responses to such efforts;
• the ability of our business partners, suppliers and third-party providers to fulfill their responsibilities and commitments;
• higher costs, lower quality, or unavailability of coffee, dairy, energy, water, raw materials, or product ingredients;
• the impact of significant increases in logistics costs;
• unfavorable global or regional economic conditions and related economic slowdowns or recessions, low consumer confidence, high unemployment, weak credit or capital markets, budget deficits, burdensome government debt, austerity measures, higher interest rates, higher taxes, political instability, higher inflation, or deflation;
• inherent risks of operating a global business including geopolitical instability;
• failure to attract or retain key executive or partner talent or successfully transition executives;
• the potential negative effects of incidents involving food or beverage-borne illnesses, tampering, adulteration, contamination or mislabeling;
• negative publicity related to our company, products, brands, marketing, executive leadership, partners, board of directors, founder, operations, business performance, or prospects;
• potential negative effects of a material breach, failure, or corruption of our information technology systems or those of our direct and indirect business partners, suppliers or third-party providers, or failure to comply with personal data protection laws;
• our environmental, social and governance (“ESG”) efforts and any reaction related thereto such as the rise in opposition to ESG and inclusion and diversity efforts;
• risks associated with acquisitions, dispositions, business partnerships, or investments – such as acquisition integration, termination difficulties or costs or impairment in recorded value;
• the impact of foreign currency translation, particularly a stronger U.S. dollar;
• the impact of 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;
• the impact of changes in U.S. tax law and related guidance and regulations that may be implemented, including on tax rates;
• the impact of health epidemics, pandemics or other public health events on our business and financial results, and the risk of negative economic impacts and related regulatory measures or voluntary actions that may be put in place, including restrictions on business operations or social distancing requirements, and the duration and efficacy of such restrictions;
• failure to comply with anti-corruption laws, trade sanctions and restrictions or similar laws or regulations; and
• the impact of significant legal disputes and proceedings, or government investigations.

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 report. 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

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 31,				Jan 1,				%			Dec 31,			Jan 1,
	2023				2023				Change			2023			2023
												As a % of total net revenues
Net revenues:
Company-operated stores	$	7,755.2			$	7,083.5			9.5	%		82.3	%		81.3	%
Licensed stores		1,192.1				1,119.5			6.5			12.6			12.8
Other		478.0				510.9			(6.4	)		5.1			5.9
Total net revenues		9,425.3				8,713.9			8.2			100.0			100.0
Product and distribution costs		2,980.6				2,810.2			6.1			31.6			32.2
Store operating expenses		3,851.5				3,665.3			5.1			40.9			42.1
Other operating expenses		150.4				129.3			16.3			1.6			1.5
Depreciation and amortization expenses		365.3				327.1			11.7			3.9			3.8
General and administrative expenses		648.0				580.9			11.6			6.9			6.7
Restructuring and impairments		—				5.8			nm			—			0.1
Total operating expenses		7,995.8				7,518.6			6.3			84.8			86.3
Income from equity investees		55.9				57.8			(3.3	)		0.6			0.7
Operating income		1,485.4				1,253.1			18.5			15.8			14.4
Interest income and other, net		33.8				11.6			191.4			0.4			0.1
Interest expense		(140.1	)			(129.7	)		8.0			(1.5	)		(1.5	)
Earnings before income taxes		1,379.1				1,135.0			21.5			14.6			13.0
Income tax expense		354.7				279.8			26.8			3.8			3.2
Net earnings including noncontrolling interests		1,024.4				855.2			19.8			10.9			9.8
Net earnings attributable to noncontrolling interests		0.0				0.0			nm			0.0			0.0
Net earnings attributable to Starbucks	$	1,024.4			$	855.2			19.8			10.9	%		9.8	%
Net earnings per common share - diluted	$	0.90			$	0.74			21.6	%
Weighted avg. shares outstanding - diluted		1,140.6				1,152.9
Cash dividends declared per share	$	0.57			$	0.53
Supplemental Ratios:
Store operating expenses as a % of company-operated store revenues												49.7	%		51.7	%
Effective tax rate including noncontrolling interests												25.7	%		24.6	%

Segment Results (in millions)
North America
	Dec 31,				Jan 1,				%			Dec 31,			Jan 1,
	2023				2023				Change			2023			2023
Quarter Ended												As a % of North America total net revenues
Net revenues:
Company-operated stores	$	6,381.1			$	5,870.6			8.7	%		89.6	%		89.6	%
Licensed stores		737.9				680.0			8.5			10.4			10.4
Other		1.7				0.7			142.9			0.0			0.0
Total net revenues		7,120.7				6,551.3			8.7			100.0			100.0
Product and distribution costs		2,023.9				1,917.6			5.5			28.4			29.3
Store operating expenses		3,147.7				3,031.4			3.8			44.2			46.3
Other operating expenses		77.4				65.6			18.0			1.1			1.0
Depreciation and amortization expenses		250.4				216.9			15.4			3.5			3.3
General and administrative expenses		100.5				102.3			(1.8	)		1.4			1.6
Restructuring and impairments		—				5.1			nm			—			0.1
Total operating expenses		5,599.9				5,338.9			4.9			78.6			81.5
Operating income	$	1,520.8			$	1,212.4			25.4	%		21.4	%		18.5	%
Supplemental Ratio:
Store operating expenses as a % of company-operated store revenues												49.3	%		51.6	%

International
	Dec 31,				Jan 1,				%			Dec 31,			Jan 1,
	2023				2023				Change			2023			2023
Quarter Ended												As a % of International total net revenues
Net revenues:
Company-operated stores	$	1,374.1			$	1,212.9			13.3	%		74.4	%		72.2	%
Licensed stores		454.2				439.5			3.3			24.6			26.2
Other		18.0				27.7			(35.0	)		1.0			1.6
Total net revenues		1,846.3				1,680.1			9.9			100.0			100.0
Product and distribution costs		666.5				593.6			12.3			36.1			35.3
Store operating expenses		703.8				633.9			11.0			38.1			37.7
Other operating expenses		60.1				50.7			18.5			3.3			3.0
Depreciation and amortization expenses		84.1				81.5			3.2			4.6			4.9
General and administrative expenses		90.5				80.5			12.4			4.9			4.8
Total operating expenses		1,605.0				1,440.2			11.4			86.9			85.7
Income from equity investees		0.2				0.5			(60.0	)		0.0			0.0
Operating income	$	241.5			$	240.4			0.5	%		13.1	%		14.3	%
Supplemental Ratio:
Store operating expenses as a % of company-operated store revenues												51.2	%		52.3	%

Channel Development
	Dec 31,				Jan 1,				%			Dec 31,			Jan 1,
	2023				2023				Change			2023			2023
Quarter Ended												As a % of Channel Development total net revenues
Net revenues	$	448.0			$	478.2			(6.3	)%
Product and distribution costs		279.0				294.2			(5.2	)		62.3	%		61.5	%
Other operating expenses		12.8				13.0			(1.5	)		2.9			2.7
General and administrative expenses		2.2				2.0			10.0			0.5			0.4
Total operating expenses		294.0				309.2			(4.9	)		65.6			64.7
Income from equity investees		55.7				57.3			(2.8	)		12.4			12.0
Operating income	$	209.7			$	226.3			(7.3	)%		46.8	%		47.3	%

Corporate and Other
	Dec 31,				Jan 1,				%
	2023				2023				Change
Quarter Ended
Net revenues	$	10.3			$	4.3			139.5	%
Product and distribution costs		11.2				4.8			133.3
Other operating expenses		0.1				—			nm
Depreciation and amortization expenses		30.8				28.7			7.3
General and administrative expenses		454.8				396.1			14.8
Restructuring and impairments		—				0.7			nm
Total operating expenses		496.9				430.3			15.5
Operating loss	$	(486.6	)		$	(426.0	)		14.2	%

STARBUCKS CORPORATION
CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS
(unaudited, in millions, except per share data)
	Dec 31, 2023				Oct 1, 2023
ASSETS
Current assets:
Cash and cash equivalents	$	3,000.4			$	3,551.5
Short-term investments		383.0				401.5
Accounts receivable, net		1,165.1				1,184.1
Inventories		1,646.3				1,806.4
Prepaid expenses and other current assets		374.7				359.9
Total current assets		6,569.5				7,303.4
Long-term investments		239.8				247.4
Equity investments		401.0				439.9
Property, plant and equipment, net		7,611.7				7,387.1
Operating lease, right-of-use asset		8,638.6				8,412.6
Deferred income taxes, net		1,769.4				1,769.8
Other long-term assets		531.1				546.5
Other intangible assets		115.8				120.5
Goodwill		3,302.8				3,218.3
TOTAL ASSETS	$	29,179.7			$	29,445.5
LIABILITIES AND SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY/(DEFICIT)
Current liabilities:
Accounts payable	$	1,460.7			$	1,544.3
Accrued liabilities		2,326.9				2,145.1
Accrued payroll and benefits		648.5				828.3
Current portion of operating lease liability		1,309.4				1,275.3
Stored value card liability and current portion of deferred revenue		2,199.8				1,700.2
Short-term debt		349.5				33.5
Current portion of long-term debt		1,100.8				1,818.6
Total current liabilities		9,395.6				9,345.3
Long-term debt		13,564.8				13,547.6
Operating lease liability		8,139.0				7,924.8
Deferred revenue		6,129.0				6,101.8
Other long-term liabilities		560.2				513.8
Total liabilities		37,788.6				37,433.3
Shareholders’ deficit:
Common stock ($0.001 par value) — authorized, 2,400.0 shares; issued and outstanding, 1,132.2 and 1,142.6 shares, respectively		1.1				1.1
Additional paid-in capital		38.2				38.1
Retained deficit		(8,097.5	)			(7,255.8	)
Accumulated other comprehensive income/(loss)		(557.8	)			(778.2	)
Total shareholders’ deficit		(8,616.0	)			(7,994.8	)
Noncontrolling interests		7.1				7.0
Total deficit		(8,608.9	)			(7,987.8	)
TOTAL LIABILITIES AND SHAREHOLDERS’ EQUITY/(DEFICIT)	$	29,179.7			$	29,445.5

STARBUCKS CORPORATION
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS
(unaudited and in millions)
	Quarter Ended
	Dec 31, 2023				Jan 1, 2023
OPERATING ACTIVITIES:
Net earnings including noncontrolling interests	$	1,024.4			$	855.2
Adjustments to reconcile net earnings to net cash provided by operating activities:
Depreciation and amortization		384.4				342.5
Deferred income taxes, net		26.1				15.8
Income earned from equity method investees		(59.0	)			(56.9	)
Distributions received from equity method investees		105.2				45.7
Stock-based compensation		94.8				85.2
Non-cash lease costs		278.0				263.7
Loss on retirement and impairment of assets		28.3				21.1
Other		17.8				6.7
Cash provided by/(used in) changes in operating assets and liabilities:
Accounts receivable		42.3				42.0
Inventories		174.3				108.5
Income taxes payable		189.6				147.6
Accounts payable		(95.8	)			(117.3	)
Deferred revenue		508.5				461.0
Operating lease liability		(290.5	)			(281.4	)
Other operating assets and liabilities		(44.5	)			(346.2	)
Net cash provided by operating activities		2,383.9				1,593.2
INVESTING ACTIVITIES:
Purchases of investments		(217.1	)			(10.5	)
Sales of investments		—				0.8
Maturities and calls of investments		253.5				253.3
Additions to property, plant and equipment		(595.9	)			(516.8	)
Other		(9.3	)			(6.1	)
Net cash used in investing activities		(568.8	)			(279.3	)
FINANCING ACTIVITIES:
Net (payments)/proceeds from issuance of commercial paper		300.0				(175.0	)
Net proceeds from issuance of short-term debt		49.1				—
Repayments of short-term debt		(33.8	)			—
Repayments of long-term debt		(750.0	)			—
Proceeds from issuance of common stock		32.3				45.9
Cash dividends paid		(648.1	)			(608.3	)
Repurchase of common stock		(1,266.7	)			(191.4	)
Minimum tax withholdings on share-based awards		(92.1	)			(79.0	)
Net cash used in financing activities		(2,409.3	)			(1,007.8	)
Effect of exchange rate changes on cash and cash equivalents		43.1				62.0
Net increase/(decrease) in cash and cash equivalents		(551.1	)			368.1
CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS:
Beginning of period		3,551.5				2,818.4
End of period	$	3,000.4			$	3,186.5
SUPPLEMENTAL DISCLOSURE OF CASH FLOW INFORMATION:
Cash paid during the period for:
Interest, net of capitalized interest	$	120.1			$	116.7
Income taxes	$	143.0			$	106.2

Supplemental Information

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

U.S. Supplemental Data
	Quarter Ended
($ in millions)	Dec 31, 2023		Jan 1, 2023		Change (%)
Revenues	$6,643.0		$6,110.2		9%
Change in Comparable Store Sales (1)	5%		10%
Change in Transactions	1%		1%
Change in Ticket	4%		9%
Store Count	16,466		15,952		3%

(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 31, 2023		Jan 1, 2023		Change (%)
Revenues	$735.0		$621.7		18%
Change in Comparable Store Sales (1)	10%		(29)%
Change in Transactions	21%		(28)%
Change in Ticket	(9)%		(1)%
Store Count	6,975		6,090		15%

(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 31, 2023			Jan 1, 2023			Dec 31, 2023			Jan 1, 2023
North America:
Company-operated stores	87			40			10,715			10,256
Licensed stores	34			46			7,216			7,125
Total North America	121			86			17,931			17,381
International:
Company-operated stores	186			97			9,150			8,134
Licensed stores	242			276			11,506			10,655
Total International	428			373			20,656			18,789
Total Company	549			459			38,587			36,170

Non-GAAP Disclosure

In addition to the GAAP results provided in this release, the company provides certain non-GAAP financial measures that are not in accordance with, or alternatives for, generally accepted accounting principles in the United States. When provided, our non-GAAP financial measures of non-GAAP general and administrative expenses (G&A), non-GAAP operating income, non-GAAP operating income growth, 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 they do not contribute to a meaningful evaluation of the company’s future operating performance or 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, non-GAAP operating margin, non-GAAP effective tax rate and non-GAAP earnings per share are general and administrative expenses, operating income, operating income growth, 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 for reasons discussed above. These expenses are anticipated to be completed within a finite period of time.
Transaction and integration-related costs	Management excludes transaction and integration costs for reasons discussed above. Additionally, we incur certain costs associated with certain divestiture activities. The majority of these costs will be recognized over 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, 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, 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.

STARBUCKS CORPORATION
NET REVENUE CONSTANT CURRENCY RECONCILIATION
(unaudited, in millions)
	Consolidated
Revenue for the quarter ended Jan 1, 2023 as reported (GAAP)	$	8,713.9
Revenue for the quarter ended Dec 31, 2023 as reported (GAAP)	$	9,425.3
Change (%)		8.2	%
Constant Currency Impact (%)		0.3	%
Change in Constant Currency (%)		8.5	%

STARBUCKS CORPORATION
RECONCILIATION OF SELECTED GAAP MEASURES TO NON-GAAP MEASURES
(unaudited, in millions except per share data)
	Quarter Ended (1)
Consolidated	Dec 31, 2023				Jan 1, 2023				Change		Constant Currency Impact		Change in Constant Currency
Operating income, as reported (GAAP)	$	1,485.4			$	1,253.1			18.5%
Restructuring and impairment costs (2)		—				5.8
Transaction and integration-related costs (3)		—				0.3
Non-GAAP operating income	$	1,485.4			$	1,259.2			18.0%		0.4%		18.4%
Operating margin, as reported (GAAP)		15.8	%			14.4	%		140 bps
Restructuring and impairment costs (2)		—				0.1
Transaction and integration-related costs (3)		—				0.0
Non-GAAP operating margin		15.8	%			14.5	%		130 bps		— bps		130 bps
Diluted net earnings per share, as reported (GAAP)	$	0.90			$	0.74			21.6%
Restructuring and impairment costs (2)		—				0.01
Transaction and integration-related costs (3)		—				0.00
Income tax effect on Non-GAAP adjustments (4)		—				0.00
Non-GAAP EPS	$	0.90			$	0.75			20.0%		—%		20.0%

(1)	Certain numbers may not foot due to rounding convention.
(2)	Represents costs associated with our restructuring efforts.
(3)	The first quarter of fiscal 2023 includes transaction-related expenses related to the sale of our Seattle's Best Coffee brand.
(4)	Adjustments were determined based on the nature of the underlying items and their relevant jurisdictional tax rates.

 

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