Summary
Starbucks Corporation (SBUX) reported its first quarter fiscal year 2019 results on January 29, 2019, for the period ending December 30, 2018. The company demonstrated robust revenue growth, with total net revenues increasing by 9.2% year-over-year to $6.63 billion. This growth was primarily driven by a strong performance in company-operated stores, fueled by new store openings and the incremental revenue impact from the full consolidation of its East China business. Global comparable store sales also saw a healthy increase of 4%, indicating continued customer demand. Despite revenue growth, operating income saw a decline of 9.0% to $1.02 billion, resulting in a lower operating margin of 15.3% compared to 18.4% in the prior year. This margin compression was attributed to strategic initiatives, including the licensing of its CPG and Foodservice businesses to Nestlé and the divestiture of the Tazo brand, as well as increased investments in store partners and other operating expenses. The company also benefited from a lower effective tax rate of 21.2% compared to 25.1% in the prior year, largely due to the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act. Significant share repurchases totaling $5.0 billion were executed during the quarter.
Financial Highlights
57 data points| Revenue | $6.63B |
| Cost of Revenue | $2.18B |
| Gross Profit | $4.46B |
| Operating Expenses | $5.68B |
| Operating Income | $1.02B |
| Interest Expense | $75.00M |
| Net Income | $760.60M |
| EPS (Basic) | $0.61 |
| EPS (Diluted) | $0.61 |
| Shares Outstanding (Basic) | 1.24B |
| Shares Outstanding (Diluted) | 1.25B |
Key Highlights
- 1Total net revenues increased by 9.2% to $6.63 billion, driven by company-operated store growth and the consolidation of East China operations.
- 2Global comparable store sales grew by 4%, indicating sustained customer traffic and spending.
- 3Operating income decreased by 9.0% to $1.02 billion, and operating margin compressed by 310 basis points to 15.3% due to strategic shifts and increased operating expenses.
- 4The effective tax rate decreased significantly to 21.2% from 25.1% due to the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act.
- 5The company repurchased approximately $5.0 billion of its common stock during the quarter, reflecting a strong commitment to returning capital to shareholders.
- 6The China/Asia Pacific segment showed substantial revenue growth of 45%, largely due to the consolidation of East China operations.
- 7Adopted new revenue recognition guidance, impacting the timing and classification of stored value card breakage revenue.