NASDAQ$SBUX

Starbucks Corp · Q4 2023 earnings

Q4 2023 earnings · · Investor relations

Briefing

Starbucks' Q4 2023 earnings were reported, showcasing record revenue and strong global performance.

Starbucks reported strong Q4 2023 results, with consolidated net revenues up 11% to a record $9.4 billion. Global comparable store sales increased by 8%, driven by growth in both North America and International segments. GAAP EPS and non-GAAP EPS both reached $1.06, reflecting a significant year-over-year increase. The company opened 816 net new stores, bringing the global count to 38,038.

  • Global comparable store sales increased by 8%, with North America up 8% and International up 5%.
  • Consolidated net revenues reached a record $9.4 billion, an 11% increase year-over-year.
  • GAAP and Non-GAAP earnings per share both grew to $1.06, driven by strong global performance and reinvention execution.
  • Starbucks Rewards loyalty program in the U.S. saw active members increase to 32.6 million, a 14% rise year-over-year.

Headline financials

Total Revenue

$9.37B

Previous: $8.41B+11.4%
EPS (adj)

$1.06

Previous: $0.81+30.9%
Global comp sales

8.0%

Previous: 7.0%+14.3%
Total global stores

38.0K

Previous: 35.7K+6.5%
Capital Expenditures

$700M

Previous: $546M+28.1%
Free Cash Flow

$1.25B

Previous: $554M+124.9%
Net Income

$1.22B

Previous: $878M+38.8%
Operating Income

$1.71B

Previous: $1.2B+42.7%
Gross Profit

$2.72B

Previous: $2.16B+26.0%
Cash & Equivalents

$3.55B

Previous: $2.82B+26.0%
Total Assets

$29.4B

Previous: $28B+5.2%
Stock-Based Comp

$74.2M

Previous: $64.9M+14.3%

Revenue & EPS history

Starbucks · Revenue · Quarterly

$9.37B

Q4 2023+11.4%vs Q4 2022
Beat estimate in 9 of 15 quarters(60%)
ActualEstimate

Revenue by segment

Starbucks · $9.37B total across 3 segments · Q4 2023

  • Company-operated
    $7.68B+11.3%
  • Licensed stores
    $1.19B+18.9%
  • Other
    $506M-1.6%

Forward guidance

Starbucks provided financial targets for fiscal year 2024, focusing on balancing revenue growth and margin expansion amidst macroeconomic uncertainty. The company's Reinvention plan is expected to continue driving positive impacts on partner and customer experiences.

Tailwinds

  • Sustained momentum expected throughout the company for years to come.
  • Full fiscal year 2024 guidance will be grounded on a balance of both revenue growth and margin expansion.
  • Reinvention is moving ahead of schedule, fueling revenue growth, efficiency and margin expansion.
  • Positive impact of Reinvention on partner and customer experiences.
  • Durable long-term growth and Reinvention plan execution.

Headwinds

  • Macro uncertainty in the current year.
  • Potential negative effects of incidents involving food or beverage-borne illnesses, tampering, adulteration or mislabeling.
  • 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.
  • The impact of foreign currency translation, particularly a stronger U.S. dollar
  • 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

Historical earnings impact

How earnings announcements have historically affected this stock's price.

Avg. return before/after earnings

Based on 20 quarterly earnings reports · overlaid with Q4 2023

Historical avgQ4 2023

+0.2%

Avg return

Earnings day

-0.4%

Avg return

5 days after

+1.7%

Avg return

30 days after

51%

37 / 73 earnings

Positive

+12.4%

Q4 2023

Best reaction

-15.7%

Q2 2024

Worst reaction

Earnings price reactions
QuarterReport dateReaction (Day 0)+5 days+30 days
Q2 2026+0.1%+7.9%+1.9%
Q1 2026-0.8%-4.2%+2.4%
Q4 2025-0.9%-5.4%+3.5%
Q3 2025-0.2%-3.4%-5.1%
Q2 2025-5.7%-3.8%-1.1%
Q1 2025+8.1%+7.7%+15.3%
Q4 2024+0.3%+0.9%+3.7%
Q3 2024+3.7%+0.9%+26.1%
Q2 2024-15.7%-17.2%-10.8%
Q1 2024-0.8%-0.9%+1.2%
Q4 2023+12.4%+13.5%+8.6%
Q3 2023+0.6%-0.9%-4.1%
Q2 2023-9.3%-6.4%-14.9%
Q1 2023-5.2%-2.9%-4.9%
Q4 2022+8.6%+9.7%+24.2%
Q3 2022+2.8%+1.0%+0.6%
Q2 2022+8.3%+1.5%+5.4%
Q1 2022-0.6%-3.4%-6.9%
Q4 2021-6.6%-1.8%-2.5%
Q3 2021-2.9%-3.7%-9.3%
Q2 2021-3.0%-1.2%-2.1%
Q1 2021-5.4%-6.4%+0.0%
Q4 2020-0.2%+1.4%+13.2%
Q3 2020+1.3%+0.1%+9.1%
Q2 2020-1.1%-5.1%+1.0%
Q1 2020-2.3%-4.4%-11.8%
Q4 2019+0.5%-2.1%+1.5%
Q3 2019+9.3%+6.6%+4.5%
Q2 2019+1.4%+1.7%-0.3%
Q1 2019+1.0%+0.9%+7.3%
Q4 2018+10.4%+13.3%+14.5%
Q3 2018+1.0%+1.5%+2.2%
Q2 2018+1.1%+0.7%+0.4%
Q1 2018-4.7%-6.0%-7.7%
Q4 2017+1.6%+3.8%+4.0%
Q3 2017-6.8%-5.5%-6.2%
Q2 2017-2.4%-1.7%+2.8%
Q1 2017-4.4%-5.9%-2.1%
Q4 2016-0.4%+3.1%+8.0%
Q3 2016+0.6%+1.3%-4.5%
Q2 2016-5.3%
Q1 2016+4.0%
Q4 2015-1.5%
Q3 2015+1.1%
Q2 2015+7.2%
Q1 2015+8.5%
Q4 2014-1.3%
Q3 2014-0.5%
Q2 2014+1.5%
Q1 2014+1.9%
Q4 2013+1.8%
Q3 2013+10.1%
Q2 2013+0.3%
Q1 2013+4.3%
Q4 2012+10.8%
Q3 2012-5.8%
Q2 2012-3.5%
Q1 2012+0.2%
Q4 2011-0.9%
Q3 2011-7.8%
Q2 2011-1.0%
Q1 2011+3.5%
Q4 2010-1.2%
Q3 2010-0.6%
Q2 2010-3.5%
Q1 2009+0.8%
Q1 2010+0.7%
Q2 2009+0.4%
Q4 2009+0.4%
Q4 2007+0.4%
Q3 2009-2.1%
Q4 2008-2.1%
Q3 2008-2.1%

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