Starbucks Reports Q2 Fiscal 2024 Results

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Starbucks reports Q2 fiscal 2024 results with consolidated net revenues down 2% to $8.6 billion due to a challenging operating environment. The GAAP and non-GAAP EPS were $0.68. Global comparable store sales declined by 4%, with North America and U.S. sales down by 3%. International sales also declined by 6%. The company opened 364 net new stores in Q2, ending with a total of 38,951 stores. Consolidated net revenues declined 2% to $8.6 billion. Starbucks reported a GAAP operating margin of 12.8%, a decrease of 240 basis points year-over-year. GAAP EPS declined by 14% to $0.68. Starbucks Rewards loyalty program 90-day active members totaled 32.8 million, up 6% year-over-year.

Positive

• None.

Negative

• Global comparable store sales declined by 4%, with North America and U.S. sales down by 3%. International sales also declined by 6%.

• Starbucks reported a GAAP operating margin of 12.8%, a decrease of 240 basis points year-over-year.

• GAAP EPS declined by 14% to $0.68.

Insights

Financial Analyst

Starbucks' fiscal Q2 2024 earnings report reveals several areas that investors should pay close attention to. A 2% decrease in net revenues to $8.6 billion, alongside a decline in comparable store sales globally by 4%, paint a picture of the challenges faced by the company. Particularly concerning is the 11% decline in China's comparable store sales, a significant market for Starbucks. The company cites a 'complex operating environment' which suggests external market pressures and possibly internal strategic missteps.

The earnings per share on a GAAP basis saw a 14% decline year-over-year, while the non-GAAP earnings per share presented an 8% reduction, which adjusts for certain items. This indicates pressures on profitability, which the company attributes to investments in wages and benefits, increased promotional activities and other costs related to their 'Reinvention' plan. Despite this, their active U.S. Starbucks® Rewards membership showed an increase indicating potential for future revenue growth through customer loyalty. The contraction in both GAAP and non-GAAP operating margins suggests a need for more effective cost management or a revisitation of their strategic initiatives.

For long-term investors, the company's commitment to a clear strategic plan, the 'Triple Shot Reinvention with Two Pumps strategy', could be seen as a positive sign. However, the impact of this strategy on future performance is yet to be seen. The 364 new store openings also indicate continued growth ambitions. This expansion, combined with the company’s initiatives in loyalty and inclusion, could signal a rebound potential if executed effectively amid current market challenges.

Market Analyst

The broader retail coffee industry is highly competitive and sensitive to consumer behavior changes and economic pressures. Starbucks faces increased competition from both high-end specialty cafes and lower-cost competitors. The decline in comparable transactions may reflect a shift in consumer spending patterns, perhaps due to macroeconomic factors such as inflation or changing consumer preferences. This may also reflect operational issues or the impact of a saturated market.

As the company expands its global footprint, with an emphasis on sustainability through initiatives like the certification of 'Greener Stores', there's a clear pursuit to align with consumer values around environmental responsibility. This could bolster brand loyalty and attract a customer base that prioritizes sustainability, potentially offsetting some of the declines in store traffic.

Investors might also consider the role of foreign currency exchange rates, which have unfavorably impacted the International segment's net revenues. This highlights the importance of considering currency risks when investing in globally operating companies. Additionally, the company's proactive approach to labor relations and negotiations with Workers United may have implications for operational costs and stability in the workforce, which is vital in the service industry.

Legal & Compliance Analyst

The mention of ongoing litigation and negotiations with Workers United indicates Starbucks is actively managing its labor relations, an area of increasing investor scrutiny and potential financial impact. The establishment of a 'foundational framework designed to achieve collective bargaining agreements' suggests an effort to mitigate legal risks and manage relationships with employees in a structured manner. This outcome could influence the company's labor expenses and operational flexibility.

Additionally, Starbucks' issuance of a $2.0 billion bond in February 2024 and its intended purpose for general corporate needs and debt repayment is a significant financing move that reflects on the company's credit outlook and liquidity management. Investors may view this as a necessary step in supporting the company's growth initiatives, although it does increase long-term debt obligations.

Finally, the focus on creating 'Inclusive Spaces' in U.S. stores can be seen as a proactive compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and an overall commitment towards diversity and inclusion. Such initiatives could mitigate legal risks, improve customer experience and enhance brand reputation.

Q2 Consolidated Net Revenues Down 2% to $8.6 Billion, Driven by a Complex Operating Environment

Q2 GAAP and Non-GAAP EPS of $0.68; Long-Term Strategy Remains Intact

Q2 Active U.S. Starbucks^® Rewards Membership Totals 32.8 Million, Up 6% Over Prior Year

SEATTLE--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- Starbucks Corporation (Nasdaq: SBUX) today reported financial results for its 13-week fiscal second quarter ended March 31, 2024. 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.

Q2 Fiscal 2024 Highlights

• Global comparable store sales declined 4%, driven by a 6% decline in comparable transactions, partially offset by a 2% increase in average ticket
  • North America and U.S. comparable store sales declined 3%, driven by a 7% decline in comparable transactions, partially offset by a 4% increase in average ticket
  • International comparable store sales declined 6%, driven by a 3% decline in both comparable transactions and average ticket; China comparable store sales declined 11%, driven by an 8% decline in average ticket and a 4% decline in comparable transactions
• The company opened 364 net new stores in Q2, ending the period with 38,951 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 16,600 and 7,093 stores in the U.S. and China, respectively
• Consolidated net revenues declined 2%, to $8.6 billion, or a 1% decline on a constant currency basis
• GAAP operating margin contracted 240 basis points year-over-year to 12.8%, primarily driven by deleverage, incremental investments in store partner wages and benefits, increased promotional activities, lapping the gain on the sale of Seattle's Best Coffee brand, as well as higher general and administrative costs primarily in support of Reinvention. This decline was partially offset by pricing and in-store operational efficiencies.
  • Non-GAAP operating margin contracted 150 basis points year-over-year to 12.8%, or contracted 140 basis points on a constant currency basis
• GAAP earnings per share of $0.68 declined 14% over prior year
  • Non-GAAP earnings per share of $0.68 declined 8% over prior year, or declined 7% on a constant currency basis
• Starbucks Rewards loyalty program 90-day active members in the U.S. totaled 32.8 million, up 6% year-over-year

“In a highly challenged environment, this quarter's results do not reflect the power of our brand, our capabilities or the opportunities ahead,” commented Laxman Narasimhan, chief executive officer. “It did not meet our expectations, but we understand the specific challenges and opportunities immediately in front of us. We have a clear plan to execute and the entire organization is mobilized around it. We are very confident in our long-term and know that our Triple Shot Reinvention with Two Pumps strategy will deliver on the limitless potential of this brand,” Narasimhan added.

“While it was a difficult quarter, we learned from our own underperformance and sharpened our focus with a comprehensive roadmap of well thought out actions making the path forward clear,” commented Rachel Ruggeri, chief financial officer. “On this path, we remain committed to our disciplined approach to capital allocation as we navigate this complex and dynamic environment,” Ruggeri added.

Q2 North America Segment Results

	Quarter Ended
($ in millions)	Mar 31, 2024		Apr 2, 2023		Change (%)
Change in Comparable Store Sales (1)	(3)%		12%
Change in Transactions	(7)%		6%
Change in Ticket	4%		5%
Store Count	18,065		17,482		3%
Revenues	$6,380.0		$6,380.6		0%
Operating Income	$1,148.3		$1,217.9		(6)%
Operating Margin	18.0%		19.1%		(110) 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 of $6.4 billion in Q2 FY24 were flat to Q2 FY23, primarily driven by a 3% decline in comparable store sales, driven by a 7% decline in comparable transactions, partially offset by a 4% increase in average ticket. This decline was offset by net new company-operated store growth of 5% over the past 12 months, as well as growth in our licensed store business.

Operating income decreased to $1.1 billion in Q2 FY24 compared to $1.2 billion in Q2 FY23. Operating margin of 18.0% contracted from 19.1% in the prior year, primarily driven by deleverage, incremental investments in store partner wages and benefits, and increased promotional activity. This contraction was partially offset by pricing and in-store operational efficiencies.

Q2 International Segment Results

	Quarter Ended
($ in millions)	Mar 31, 2024		Apr 2, 2023		Change (%)
Change in Comparable Store Sales (1)	(6)%		7%
Change in Transactions	(3)%		7%
Change in Ticket	(3)%		0%
Store Count	20,886		19,152		9%
Revenues	$1,757.3		$1,854.8		(5)%
Operating Income	$233.8		$314.7		(26)%
Operating Margin	13.3%		17.0%		(370) 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 declined 5% over Q2 FY23 to $1.8 billion in Q2 FY24, primarily driven by an approximate 5% unfavorable impact from foreign currency translation and a 6% decline in comparable store sales, driven by a 3% decline in both comparable transactions and average ticket. Also contributing were lower product and equipment sales to, and royalty revenues from, our licensees. This decline was partially offset by net new company-operated store growth of 12% over the past 12 months.

Operating income decreased to $233.8 million in Q2 FY24 compared to $314.7 million in Q2 FY23. Operating margin of 13.3% contracted from 17.0% in the prior year, primarily driven by promotional activities, incremental investments in store partner wages and benefits, as well as sales mix shift, partially offset by pricing in certain markets.

Q2 Channel Development Segment Results

	Quarter Ended
($ in millions)	Mar 31, 2024		Apr 2, 2023		Change (%)
Revenues	$418.2		$480.7		(13)%
Operating Income	$216.3		$262.1		(17)%
Operating Margin	51.7%		54.5%		(280) bps

Net revenues for the Channel Development segment declined 13% over Q2 FY23 to $418.2 million in Q2 FY24, primarily due to a decline in revenue in the Global Coffee Alliance, following the sale of Seattle's Best Coffee brand in the prior year and SKU optimization.

Operating income decreased to $216.3 million in Q2 FY24 compared to $262.1 million in Q2 FY23. Operating margin of 51.7% contracted from 54.5% in the prior year, primarily due to lapping the gain on the sale of Seattle's Best Coffee brand, partially offset by growth in our North American Coffee Partnership joint venture income, sales mix shift, and lapping impairment charges against certain manufacturing assets.

Fiscal 2024 Financial Targets

The company will discuss fiscal year 2024 financial targets during its Q2 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 Update

1. In February, the company executed a $2.0 billion bond issuance. The company intends to use the net proceeds from the sale of the securities for general corporate purposes, including repayment of upcoming debt maturities.
   
   
2. In February, the company launched a loyalty partnership with Bank of America that offers its cardholders and Starbucks^® Rewards members in the U.S. the ability to earn additional benefits by linking accounts, increasing the value offered to both Bank of America and Starbucks Rewards members.
   
   
3. In February, the company announced the creation of a more accessible store experience across its U.S. store portfolio through its new Inclusive Spaces Framework, with improved features such as optimized acoustics and lighting. Simultaneously, the company opened its first store using this new design framework in Washington, D.C.
   
   
4. In February, the company published its Fiscal 2023 Global Impact Report, providing an overview of the company's environmental and social impact strategies and progress for the 22^nd consecutive year.
   
   
5. In February, the company announced an agreement between Starbucks and Workers United to begin discussions on a foundational framework designed to achieve collective bargaining agreements for represented stores and partners (employees), including a fair process for partners to organize, and the resolution of some outstanding litigation.
   
   
6. In March, the company virtually hosted its 32^nd Annual Meeting of Shareholders. Mellody Hobson, independent chair of the Starbucks Board of Directors, and Laxman Narasimhan, chief executive officer, highlighted the year in review, including early progress of the company’s Triple Shot Reinvention with Two Pumps strategy, and shared their optimism for the company's long-term success. Following the meeting, the company shared that all Starbucks Board of Directors nominees were elected.
   
   
7. In March, the company announced its new geographic leadership and global support structure, which included the appointments of Michael Conway as chief executive officer, North America, and Brady Brewer as chief executive officer, Starbucks International, as well as other leadership changes to further strengthen the support of long-term growth.
   
   
8. In March, the company achieved a milestone towards its environmental goal of certifying 10,000 Greener Stores globally by 2025, including over 6,000 certified Greener Stores in more than 40 markets globally.
   
   
9. The Board of Directors declared a cash dividend of $0.57 per share, payable on May 31, 2024, to shareholders of record on May 17, 2024. The company had 56 consecutive quarters of dividend payouts with CAGR of approximately 20% over that time period, demonstrating the company's commitment to consistent value creation for shareholders.
   
   
10. In April, the company in partnership with Delonorte S.A. and Premium Restaurants of America announced plans to open its first stores in Ecuador in July and Honduras before the end of the year, respectively, entrance in these markets will mark the brand's 88th market globally and 26th in the Latin America and Caribbean region.

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, June 14, 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;
• our anticipated operating expenses, including our anticipated total capital expenditures;
• 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, cocoa, energy, water, raw materials, or product ingredients;
• the impact of significant increases in logistics costs;
• a worsening in the terms and conditions upon which we engage with our manufacturers and source suppliers, whether resulting from broader local or global conditions, or dynamics specific to our relationships with such parties;
• 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, expansions, initiatives, strategies, investments, plans, 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 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.

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 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
	Mar 31,				Apr 2,				%			Mar 31,			Apr 2,
	2024				2023				Change			2024			2023
												As a % of total net revenues
Net revenues:
Company-operated stores	$	7,052.6			$	7,142.3			(1.3	)%		82.4	%		81.9	%
Licensed stores		1,054.5				1,069.5			(1.4	)		12.3			12.3
Other		455.9				508.0			(10.3	)		5.3			5.8
Total net revenues		8,563.0				8,719.8			(1.8	)		100.0			100.0
Product and distribution costs		2,648.7				2,801.7			(5.5	)		30.9			32.1
Store operating expenses		3,724.1				3,636.0			2.4			43.5			41.7
Other operating expenses		132.8				126.2			5.2			1.6			1.4
Depreciation and amortization expenses		371.9				341.9			8.8			4.3			3.9
General and administrative expenses		654.6				620.4			5.5			7.6			7.1
Restructuring and impairments		—				8.8			nm			—			0.1
Total operating expenses		7,532.1				7,535.0			—			88.0			86.4
Income from equity investees		68.0				51.4			32.3			0.8			0.6
Gain from sale of assets		—				91.3			nm			—			1.0
Operating income		1,098.9				1,327.5			(17.2	)		12.8			15.2
Interest income and other, net		34.1				18.4			85.3			0.4			0.2
Interest expense		(140.6	)			(136.3	)		3.2			(1.6	)		(1.6	)
Earnings before income taxes		992.4				1,209.6			(18.0	)		11.6			13.9
Income tax expense		219.9				301.3			(27.0	)		2.6			3.5
Net earnings including noncontrolling interests		772.5				908.3			(15.0	)		9.0			10.4
Net earnings attributable to noncontrolling interests		0.1				0.0			nm			0.0			0.0
Net earnings attributable to Starbucks	$	772.4			$	908.3			(15.0	)		9.0	%		10.4	%
Net earnings per common share - diluted	$	0.68			$	0.79			(13.9	)%
Weighted avg. shares outstanding - diluted		1,135.4				1,152.7
Cash dividends declared per share	$	0.57			$	0.53
Supplemental Ratios:
Store operating expenses as a % of company-operated store revenues												52.8	%		50.9	%
Effective tax rate including noncontrolling interests												22.2	%		24.9	%

	Two Quarters Ended											Two Quarters Ended
	Mar 31,				Apr 2,				%			Mar 31,			Apr 2,
	2024				2023				Change			2024			2023
												As a % of total net revenues
Net revenues:
Company-operated stores	$	14,807.9			$	14,225.7			4.1	%		82.3	%		81.6	%
Licensed stores		2,246.6				2,189.0			2.6			12.5			12.6
Other		933.8				1,019.1			(8.4	)		5.2			5.8
Total net revenues		17,988.3				17,433.8			3.2			100.0			100.0
Product and distribution costs		5,629.2				5,611.9			0.3			31.3			32.2
Store operating expenses		7,575.6				7,301.3			3.8			42.1			41.9
Other operating expenses		283.2				255.4			10.9			1.6			1.5
Depreciation and amortization expenses		737.2				669.0			10.2			4.1			3.8
General and administrative expenses		1,302.6				1,201.3			8.4			7.2			6.9
Restructuring and impairments		—				14.7			nm			—			0.1
Total operating expenses		15,527.8				15,053.6			3.2			86.3			86.3
Income from equity investees		123.8				109.2			13.4			0.7			0.6
Gain from sale of assets		—				91.3			nm			—			0.5
Operating income		2,584.3				2,580.7			0.1			14.4			14.8
Interest income and other, net		67.9				30.0			126.3			0.4			0.2
Interest expense		(280.7	)			(266.0	)		5.5			(1.6	)		(1.5	)
Earnings before income taxes		2,371.5				2,344.7			1.1			13.2			13.4
Income tax expense		574.6				581.1			(1.1	)		3.2			3.3
Net earnings including noncontrolling interests		1,796.9				1,763.6			1.9			10.0			10.1
Net earnings attributable to noncontrolling interests		0.1				0.0			nm			0.0			0.0
Net earnings attributable to Starbucks	$	1,796.8			$	1,763.6			1.9			10.0	%		10.1	%
Net earnings per common share - diluted	$	1.58			$	1.53			3.3	%
Weighted avg. shares outstanding - diluted		1,138.0				1,152.8
Cash dividends declared per share	$	1.14			$	1.06
Supplemental Ratios:
Store operating expenses as a % of company-operated store revenues												51.2	%		51.3	%
Effective tax rate including noncontrolling interests												24.2	%		24.8	%

Segment Results (in millions)

North America
	Mar 31,				Apr 2,				%			Mar 31,			Apr 2,
	2024				2023				Change			2024			2023
Quarter Ended												As a % of North America total net revenues
Net revenues:
Company-operated stores	$	5,724.5			$	5,742.7			(0.3	)%		89.7	%		90.0	%
Licensed stores		654.8				637.4			2.7			10.3			10.0
Other		0.7				0.5			40.0			0.0			0.0
Total net revenues		6,380.0				6,380.6			0.0			100.0			100.0
Product and distribution costs		1,767.7				1,821.7			(3.0	)		27.7			28.6
Store operating expenses		3,037.4				2,951.6			2.9			47.6			46.3
Other operating expenses		67.1				63.4			5.8			1.1			1.0
Depreciation and amortization expenses		257.1				226.3			13.6			4.0			3.5
General and administrative expenses		102.4				91.2			12.3			1.6			1.4
Restructuring and impairments		—				8.5			nm			—			0.1
Total operating expenses		5,231.7				5,162.7			1.3			82.0			80.9
Operating income	$	1,148.3			$	1,217.9			(5.7	)%		18.0	%		19.1	%
Supplemental Ratio:
Store operating expenses as a % of company-operated store revenues												53.1	%		51.4	%
Two Quarters Ended
Net revenues:
Company-operated stores	$	12,105.7			$	11,613.2			4.2	%		89.7	%		89.8	%
Licensed stores		1,392.7				1,317.4			5.7			10.3			10.2
Other		2.3				1.2			91.7			0.0			0.0
Total net revenues		13,500.7				12,931.8			4.4			100.0			100.0
Product and distribution costs		3,791.6				3,739.3			1.4			28.1			28.9
Store operating expenses		6,185.1				5,983.0			3.4			45.8			46.3
Other operating expenses		144.5				128.9			12.1			1.1			1.0
Depreciation and amortization expenses		507.5				443.1			14.5			3.8			3.4
General and administrative expenses		202.9				193.5			4.9			1.5			1.5
Restructuring and impairments		—				13.6			nm			—			0.1
Total operating expenses		10,831.6				10,501.4			3.1			80.2			81.2
Operating income	$	2,669.1			$	2,430.4			9.8	%		19.8	%		18.8	%
Supplemental Ratio:
Store operating expenses as a % of company-operated store revenues												51.1	%		51.5	%

International
	Mar 31,				Apr 2,				%			Mar 31,			Apr 2,
	2024				2023				Change			2024			2023
Quarter Ended												As a % of International total net revenues
Net revenues:
Company-operated stores	$	1,328.1			$	1,399.6			(5.1	)%		75.6	%		75.5	%
Licensed stores		399.7				432.1			(7.5	)		22.7			23.3
Other		29.5				23.1			27.7			1.7			1.2
Total net revenues		1,757.3				1,854.8			(5.3	)		100.0			100.0
Product and distribution costs		619.8				632.9			(2.1	)		35.3			34.1
Store operating expenses		686.7				684.4			0.3			39.1			36.9
Other operating expenses		50.0				49.9			0.2			2.8			2.7
Depreciation and amortization expenses		84.3				86.3			(2.3	)		4.8			4.7
General and administrative expenses		82.9				87.4			(5.1	)		4.7			4.7
Total operating expenses		1,523.7				1,540.9			(1.1	)		86.7			83.1
Income from equity investees		0.2				0.8			(75.0	)		0.0			0.0
Operating income	$	233.8			$	314.7			(25.7	)%		13.3	%		17.0	%
Supplemental Ratio:
Store operating expenses as a % of company-operated store revenues												51.7	%		48.9	%
Two Quarters Ended
Net revenues:
Company-operated stores	$	2,702.2			$	2,612.5			3.4	%		75.0	%		73.9	%
Licensed stores		853.9				871.6			(2.0	)		23.7			24.7
Other		47.5				50.8			(6.5	)		1.3			1.4
Total net revenues		3,603.6				3,534.9			1.9			100.0			100.0
Product and distribution costs		1,286.4				1,226.5			4.9			35.7			34.7
Store operating expenses		1,390.5				1,318.3			5.5			38.6			37.3
Other operating expenses		110.1				100.6			9.4			3.1			2.8
Depreciation and amortization expenses		168.3				167.7			0.4			4.7			4.7
General and administrative expenses		173.3				167.9			3.2			4.8			4.7
Total operating expenses		3,128.6				2,981.0			5.0			86.8			84.3
Income from equity investees		0.3				1.2			(75.0	)		0.0			0.0
Operating income	$	475.3			$	555.1			(14.4	)%		13.2	%		15.7	%
Supplemental Ratio:
Store operating expenses as a % of company-operated store revenues												51.5	%		50.5	%

Channel Development
	Mar 31,				Apr 2,				%			Mar 31,			Apr 2,
	2024				2023				Change			2024			2023
Quarter Ended												As a % of Channel Development total net revenues
Net revenues	$	418.2			$	480.7			(13.0	)%
Product and distribution costs		252.6				345.6			(26.9	)		60.4	%		71.9	%
Other operating expenses		15.2				12.8			18.8			3.6			2.7
Depreciation and amortization expenses		—				0.0			nm			—			0.0
General and administrative expenses		1.9				2.1			(9.5	)		0.5			0.4
Total operating expenses		269.7				360.5			(25.2	)		64.5			75.0
Income from equity investees		67.8				50.6			34.0			16.2			10.5
Gain from sale of assets		—				91.3			nm			—			19.0
Operating income	$	216.3			$	262.1			(17.5	)%		51.7	%		54.5	%
Two Quarters Ended
Net revenues	$	866.2			$	958.9			(9.7	)%
Product and distribution costs		531.5				639.8			(16.9	)		61.4	%		66.7	%
Other operating expenses		28.0				25.8			8.5			3.2			2.7
Depreciation and amortization expenses		—				0.1			nm			—			0.0
General and administrative expenses		4.2				4.1			2.4			0.5			0.4
Total operating expenses		563.7				669.8			(15.8	)		65.1			69.9
Income from equity investees		123.5				108.0			14.4			14.3			11.3
Gain from sale of assets		—				91.3			nm			—			9.5
Operating income	$	426.0			$	488.4			(12.8	)%		49.2	%		50.9	%

Corporate and Other
	Mar 31,				Apr 2,				%
	2024				2023				Change
Quarter Ended
Net revenues	$	7.5			$	3.7			102.7	%
Product and distribution costs		8.6				1.5			473.3
Other operating expenses		0.5				0.1			400.0
Depreciation and amortization expenses		30.5				29.3			4.1
General and administrative expenses		467.4				439.7			6.3
Restructuring and impairments		—				0.3			nm
Total operating expenses		507.0				470.9			7.7
Operating loss	$	(499.5	)		$	(467.2	)		6.9	%
Two Quarters Ended
Net revenues	$	17.8			$	8.2			117.1	%
Product and distribution costs		19.7				6.3			212.7
Other operating expenses		0.6				0.1			500.0
Depreciation and amortization expenses		61.4				58.1			5.7
General and administrative expenses		922.2				835.8			10.3
Restructuring and impairments		—				1.1			nm
Total operating expenses		1,003.9				901.4			11.4
Operating loss	$	(986.1	)		$	(893.2	)		10.4	%

STARBUCKS CORPORATION
CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS
(unaudited, in millions, except per share data)
	Mar 31, 2024				Oct 1, 2023
ASSETS
Current assets:
Cash and cash equivalents	$	2,764.1			$	3,551.5
Short-term investments		362.5				401.5
Accounts receivable, net		1,110.3				1,184.1
Inventories		1,744.0				1,806.4
Prepaid expenses and other current assets		484.1				359.9
Total current assets		6,465.0				7,303.4
Long-term investments		280.4				247.4
Equity investments		440.2				439.9
Property, plant and equipment, net		7,817.4				7,387.1
Operating lease, right-of-use asset		8,686.5				8,412.6
Deferred income taxes, net		1,746.5				1,769.8
Other long-term assets		587.2				546.5
Other intangible assets		110.7				120.5
Goodwill		3,229.3				3,218.3
TOTAL ASSETS	$	29,363.2			$	29,445.5
LIABILITIES AND SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY/(DEFICIT)
Current liabilities:
Accounts payable	$	1,487.4			$	1,544.3
Accrued liabilities		2,016.0				2,145.1
Accrued payroll and benefits		704.8				828.3
Current portion of operating lease liability		1,406.6				1,275.3
Stored value card liability and current portion of deferred revenue		1,872.0				1,700.2
Short-term debt		42.1				33.5
Current portion of long-term debt		—				1,818.6
Total current liabilities		7,528.9				9,345.3
Long-term debt		15,547.5				13,547.6
Operating lease liability		8,180.3				7,924.8
Deferred revenue		6,058.4				6,101.8
Other long-term liabilities		490.3				513.8
Total liabilities		37,805.4				37,433.3
Shareholders’ deficit:
Common stock ($0.001 par value) — authorized, 2,400.0 shares; issued and outstanding, 1,132.7 and 1,142.6 shares, respectively		1.1				1.1
Additional paid-in capital		141.7				38.1
Retained deficit		(7,970.7	)			(7,255.8	)
Accumulated other comprehensive income/(loss)		(621.5	)			(778.2	)
Total shareholders’ deficit		(8,449.4	)			(7,994.8	)
Noncontrolling interests		7.2				7.0
Total deficit		(8,442.2	)			(7,987.8	)
TOTAL LIABILITIES AND SHAREHOLDERS’ EQUITY/(DEFICIT)	$	29,363.2			$	29,445.5

STARBUCKS CORPORATION
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS
(unaudited, in millions)
	Two Quarters Ended
	Mar 31, 2024				Apr 2, 2023
OPERATING ACTIVITIES:
Net earnings including noncontrolling interests	$	1,796.9			$	1,763.6
Adjustments to reconcile net earnings to net cash provided by operating activities:
Depreciation and amortization		783.6				709.3
Deferred income taxes, net		4.0				2.6
Income earned from equity method investees		(132.3	)			(109.9	)
Distributions received from equity method investees		154.5				88.0
Gain on sale of assets		—				(91.3	)
Stock-based compensation		173.0				159.3
Non-cash lease costs		689.5				584.7
Loss on retirement and impairment of assets		42.5				75.6
Other		16.3				22.6
Cash provided by/(used in) changes in operating assets and liabilities:
Accounts receivable		86.4				26.2
Inventories		64.5				194.6
Income taxes payable		(84.9	)			15.8
Accounts payable		(51.6	)			(51.2	)
Deferred revenue		128.9				54.0
Operating lease liability		(635.1	)			(621.8	)
Other operating assets and liabilities		(146.3	)			(461.3	)
Net cash provided by operating activities		2,889.9				2,360.8
INVESTING ACTIVITIES:
Purchases of investments		(472.0	)			(247.7	)
Sales of investments		0.5				1.9
Maturities and calls of investments		498.7				270.0
Additions to property, plant and equipment		(1,255.0	)			(1,002.0	)
Proceeds from sale of assets		—				110.0
Other		(36.2	)			(39.2	)
Net cash used in investing activities		(1,264.0	)			(907.0	)
FINANCING ACTIVITIES:
Net (payments)/proceeds from issuance of commercial paper		—				(175.0	)
Net proceeds from issuance of short-term debt		93.2				52.8
Repayments of short-term debt		(80.5	)			—
Net proceeds from issuance of long-term debt		1,995.3				1,497.8
Repayments of long-term debt		(1,825.1	)			(1,000.0	)
Proceeds from issuance of common stock		58.4				129.8
Cash dividends paid		(1,293.5	)			(1,217.4	)
Repurchase of common stock		(1,266.7	)			(479.3	)
Minimum tax withholdings on share-based awards		(94.1	)			(81.4	)
Other		(10.6	)			(10.7	)
Net cash used in financing activities		(2,423.6	)			(1,283.4	)
Effect of exchange rate changes on cash and cash equivalents		10.4				83.0
Net increase/(decrease) in cash and cash equivalents		(787.3	)			253.4
CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS:
Beginning of period		3,551.5				2,818.4
End of period	$	2,764.1			$	3,071.8
SUPPLEMENTAL DISCLOSURE OF CASH FLOW INFORMATION:
Cash paid during the period for:
Interest, net of capitalized interest	$	275.6			$	250.4
Income taxes	$	850.9			$	636.8

Supplemental Information

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

U.S. Supplemental Data

	Quarter Ended
($ in millions)	Mar 31, 2024		Apr 2, 2023		Change (%)
Revenues	$5,956.4		$5,955.8		0%
Change in Comparable Store Sales (1)	(3)%		12%
Change in Transactions	(7)%		6%
Change in Ticket	4%		6%
Store Count	16,600		16,044		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)	Mar 31, 2024		Apr 2, 2023		Change (%)
Revenues	$705.8		$763.8		(8)%
Change in Comparable Store Sales (1)	(11)%		3%
Change in Transactions	(4)%		4%
Change in Ticket	(8)%		(1)%
Store Count	7,093		6,243		14%

(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				Two Quarters Ended				Stores open as of
	Mar 31, 2024		Apr 2, 2023		Mar 31, 2024		Apr 2, 2023		Mar 31, 2024		Apr 2, 2023
North America:
Company-operated stores	112		91		199		131		10,827		10,347
Licensed stores	22		10		56		56		7,238		7,135
Total North America	134		101		255		187		18,065		17,482
International:
Company-operated stores	132		174		318		271		9,282		8,308
Licensed stores	98		189		340		465		11,604		10,844
Total International	230		363		658		736		20,886		19,152
Total Company	364		464		913		923		38,951		36,634

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 (GAAP). 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 (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 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 (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 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.
Gain on sale of assets		Management excludes the gain related to the sale of assets to Nestlé, primarily consisting of intellectual properties associated with the Seattle's Best Coffee brand, as these items do not reflect future gains or tax impacts for reasons discussed above.

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 (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.

STARBUCKS CORPORATION
NET REVENUE CONSTANT CURRENCY RECONCILIATION
(unaudited, in millions)
	Quarter Ended
	Consolidated
Revenue for the quarter ended Apr 2, 2023 as reported (GAAP)	$	8,719.8
Revenue for the quarter ended Mar 31, 2024 as reported (GAAP)	$	8,563.0
Change (%)		(1.8	)%
Constant Currency Impact (%)		1.2	%
Change in Constant Currency (%)		(0.6	)%

STARBUCKS CORPORATION
RECONCILIATION OF SELECTED GAAP MEASURES TO NON-GAAP MEASURES
(unaudited, in millions, except per share data)
	Quarter Ended
Consolidated	Mar 31, 2024				Apr 2, 2023				Change		Constant Currency Impact		Change in Constant Currency
Operating income, as reported (GAAP)	$	1,098.9			$	1,327.5			(17.2)%
Restructuring and impairment costs (1)		—				8.8
Transaction and integration-related costs (2)		—				0.1
Gain from sale of assets		—				(91.3	)
Non-GAAP operating income	$	1,098.9			$	1,245.1			(11.7)%		1.5%		(10.2)%
Operating margin, as reported (GAAP)		12.8	%			15.2	%		(240) bps
Restructuring and impairment costs (1)		—				0.1
Transaction and integration-related costs (2)		—				0.0
Gain from sale of assets		—				(1.0	)
Non-GAAP operating margin		12.8	%			14.3	%		(150) bps		10 bps		(140) bps
Diluted net earnings per share, as reported (GAAP)	$	0.68			$	0.79			(13.9)%
Restructuring and impairment costs (1)		—				0.01
Transaction and integration-related costs (2)		—				0.00
Gain from sale of assets		—				(0.08	)
Income tax effect on Non-GAAP adjustments (3)		—				0.02
Non-GAAP EPS	$	0.68			$	0.74			(8.1)%		1.3%		(6.8)%

(1)		Represents costs associated with our restructuring efforts.
(2)		The second quarter of fiscal 2023 includes transaction-related expenses related to the sale of our Seattle's Best Coffee brand.
(3)		Adjustments were determined based on the nature of the underlying items and their relevant jurisdictional tax rates.

 

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North America and U.S. comparable store sales declined by 3% in Q2 fiscal 2024.

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Starbucks' International segment sales declined by 6% in Q2 fiscal 2024.

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