Summary
Starbucks Corporation's (SBUX) 10-Q filing for the period ending March 29, 2009, reveals a challenging quarter marked by significant revenue decline and a substantial net loss, largely due to ongoing restructuring efforts and the impact of the global economic recession. Net revenues decreased by 7.6% year-over-year to $2.33 billion for the quarter, with comparable store sales down 8% in the U.S. and 3% internationally. The company reported a net loss of $25 million ($0.03 per diluted share) compared to a net earning of $108.7 million ($0.15 per diluted share) in the prior year period. The primary driver of the financial performance was a significant increase in restructuring charges, totaling $152.1 million for the quarter, related to the closure of underperforming stores in the U.S. and internationally. While these actions are intended to position the company for long-term profitable growth and reduce its cost structure by an expected $500 million in fiscal year 2009, they have substantially impacted short-term profitability. Despite these challenges, the company maintained a strong cash flow from operations, which was primarily used to reduce short-term borrowings.
Financial Highlights
26 data points| Revenue | $2.33B |
| Cost of Revenue | $1.04B |
| Gross Profit | $1.29B |
| Operating Expenses | $2.32B |
| Operating Income | $40.90M |
| Interest Expense | $8.90M |
| Net Income | $25.00M |
| EPS (Basic) | $0.01 |
| EPS (Diluted) | $0.01 |
| Shares Outstanding (Basic) | 1.48B |
| Shares Outstanding (Diluted) | 1.48B |
Key Highlights
- 1Net revenues declined 7.6% to $2.33 billion for the quarter, impacted by an 8.5% decrease in company-operated retail sales.
- 2Consolidated comparable store sales decreased by 8% in the U.S. and 3% internationally, reflecting the weak economic environment.
- 3The company reported a net loss of $25 million ($0.03 per diluted share), a significant drop from a net earning of $108.7 million ($0.15 per diluted share) in the prior year quarter.
- 4Restructuring charges amounted to $152.1 million, primarily for the closure of approximately 800 underperforming stores in the U.S. and internationally.
- 5Operating income fell sharply to $40.9 million from $178.2 million year-over-year, with operating margin contracting significantly due to restructuring costs and sales deleverage.
- 6Cash flow from operations remained robust at $715.4 million for the first half of the fiscal year, allowing for a reduction in short-term borrowings from $713 million to $226 million.
- 7The company expects to add approximately 20 net new stores globally in fiscal year 2009, with a net reduction in U.S. company-operated stores and a net increase in international company-operated and all licensed stores.