Summary
Starbucks Corporation reported strong top-line growth in the first quarter of fiscal year 2022, with total net revenues increasing by 19.3% to $8.1 billion compared to the prior year period. This growth was primarily driven by a significant increase in comparable store sales across its North America segment and a rebound in licensed store revenues. The company also saw an expansion in its consolidated operating margin to 14.6%, up from 13.5% in the prior year quarter. Despite inflationary pressures, increased labor costs, and ongoing COVID-19 related disruptions impacting certain international markets, particularly China, Starbucks demonstrated resilience and effective cost management strategies, including pricing adjustments. The company resumed its share repurchase program in the first quarter of fiscal year 2022, repurchasing $3.5 billion of its common stock, signaling confidence in its financial position and future outlook. While facing headwinds from supply chain issues and increased partner wages, Starbucks' strategic focus on contactless experiences, digital capabilities, and beverage innovation continues to underpin its long-term growth model. Investors should note the continued investment in store partner wages and benefits as a key factor influencing operating expenses, alongside the positive impact of recovering sales leverage and strategic pricing.
Financial Highlights
52 data points| Revenue | $8.05B |
| Operating Expenses | $6.91B |
| Operating Income | $1.18B |
| Interest Expense | $115.30M |
| Net Income | $815.90M |
| EPS (Basic) | $0.70 |
| EPS (Diluted) | $0.69 |
| Shares Outstanding (Basic) | 1.17B |
| Shares Outstanding (Diluted) | 1.18B |
Key Highlights
- 1Total net revenues increased by 19.3% to $8.1 billion for the quarter ended January 2, 2022, compared to $6.7 billion in the prior year quarter.
- 2Comparable store sales grew by 13% globally, with a notable 18% increase in the North America segment, demonstrating strong recovery and consumer demand.
- 3Consolidated operating margin improved to 14.6% from 13.5% in the prior year, driven by sales leverage and pricing, partially offset by increased labor and supply chain costs.
- 4The company repurchased $3.5 billion of common stock during the quarter, resuming its share repurchase program and indicating management's confidence.
- 5Net earnings attributable to Starbucks increased to $815.9 million ($0.69 per diluted share) from $622.2 million ($0.53 per diluted share) in the prior year quarter.
- 6International comparable store sales saw a decline of 3%, primarily impacted by pandemic-related restrictions in China, which experienced a 14% decrease.
- 7Store operating expenses as a percentage of company-operated store revenue increased, reflecting investments in wages and benefits for retail partners.