Summary
Starbucks Corporation (SBUX) reported its first quarter fiscal year 2020 results, ending December 29, 2019, demonstrating robust top-line growth and improved profitability. Total net revenues increased by 7.0% year-over-year to $7.1 billion, driven primarily by strong performance in company-operated stores, which saw a 7.6% revenue increase. This growth was fueled by a 5% rise in global comparable store sales and the addition of new stores across both company-operated and licensed segments. The company also saw an improvement in its operating income, which grew by 20.1% to $1.2 billion, leading to a notable expansion in operating margin by 190 basis points. Diluted earnings per share rose to $0.74, a significant increase from $0.61 in the prior year's comparable quarter. From a segment perspective, the Americas and International segments both posted solid revenue growth, with the Americas benefiting from strong comparable store sales and new store openings, while the International segment saw growth primarily from new store additions. The Channel Development segment experienced a slight revenue decline, mainly due to prior year comparisons related to the Tazo brand transition. Management highlighted effective cost management, including supply chain efficiencies and a decrease in restructuring and impairment charges, as key drivers of improved profitability. The company also continued its commitment to returning capital to shareholders through dividends and share repurchases. However, a significant subsequent event disclosed is the impact of the coronavirus outbreak in China, which began in late January 2020, leading to store closures and anticipated material impacts on the International segment and consolidated results for the upcoming quarters.
Financial Highlights
53 data points| Revenue | $7.10B |
| Cost of Revenue | $2.24B |
| Gross Profit | $4.86B |
| Operating Expenses | $5.95B |
| Operating Income | $1.22B |
| Interest Expense | $91.90M |
| Net Income | $885.70M |
| EPS (Basic) | $0.75 |
| EPS (Diluted) | $0.74 |
| Shares Outstanding (Basic) | 1.18B |
| Shares Outstanding (Diluted) | 1.19B |
Key Highlights
- 1Total net revenues grew 7.0% to $7.1 billion.
- 2Global comparable store sales increased by 5%.
- 3Operating income increased by 20.1% to $1.2 billion, with operating margin expanding by 190 basis points.
- 4Diluted earnings per share (EPS) rose to $0.74 from $0.61 in the prior year.
- 5Company-operated stores revenue increased by 7.6%, driven by comparable store sales growth and net new store openings.
- 6Significant share repurchases of $1.1 billion were executed during the quarter.
- 7The company noted the anticipated material impact of the coronavirus outbreak in China on future financial results.