Summary
Starbucks Corporation (SBUX) reported strong financial results for the third quarter and the first three quarters of fiscal year 2013, ending June 30, 2013. The company demonstrated robust revenue growth, increasing total net revenues by 13% to $3.7 billion for the quarter and 11.7% to $11.1 billion for the nine-month period. This growth was broad-based, with contributions from company-operated stores, licensed stores, and the CPG/foodservice segment. Global comparable store sales increased by 8% in the quarter, driven by a 7% rise in transactions, indicating healthy customer traffic and demand for Starbucks products. Profitability also saw significant improvements. Operating income rose by 25% year-over-year for the quarter to $615 million, with operating margin expanding by 150 basis points to 16.4%. Diluted earnings per share (EPS) grew by 28% to $0.55 for the quarter. The company's strategic investments, including the acquisition of Teavana and continued store expansion, appear to be paying off, positioning Starbucks for continued growth. The Americas segment showed particular strength, while the China/Asia Pacific region continued its rapid expansion. The company also highlighted its ongoing commitment to returning capital to shareholders through dividends and share repurchases.
Financial Highlights
57 data points| Revenue | $3.74B |
| Cost of Revenue | $1.60B |
| Gross Profit | $2.14B |
| Operating Expenses | $3.18B |
| Operating Income | $615.20M |
| Interest Expense | $6.30M |
| Net Income | $417.80M |
| EPS (Basic) | $0.28 |
| EPS (Diluted) | $0.28 |
| Shares Outstanding (Basic) | 1.50B |
| Shares Outstanding (Diluted) | 1.52B |
Key Highlights
- 1Total net revenues increased 13% to $3.7 billion for the third quarter, and 11.7% to $11.1 billion for the nine months ended June 30, 2013.
- 2Global comparable store sales grew 8% for the quarter, with a 7% increase in transactions, indicating strong customer engagement.
- 3Operating income increased 25% to $615 million for the quarter, and operating margin expanded by 150 basis points to 16.4%.
- 4Diluted EPS grew 28% to $0.55 for the third quarter, reflecting improved profitability.
- 5The company completed the acquisition of Teavana Holdings, Inc. in December 2012 for $615.8 million, aiming to expand its tea offerings and global footprint.
- 6Significant share repurchases were made, with $544.1 million used in the first three quarters of fiscal 2013, alongside a quarterly cash dividend of $0.21 per share.
- 7The China/Asia Pacific segment showed strong revenue growth of 29% for the quarter, signaling the region's increasing importance.