Summary
Starbucks Corporation (SBUX) reported its financial results for the quarter ended December 31, 2022 (filed February 1, 2023). The company demonstrated revenue growth, with total net revenues increasing by 8.2% year-over-year to $8.7 billion. This growth was primarily driven by a 5.4% increase in company-operated store revenues, fueled by a 5% rise in comparable store sales (10% in the U.S. market), and a significant 31.6% jump in licensed store revenues. Despite the top-line growth, operating margin saw a slight decrease of 20 basis points to 14.4%. This was attributed to increased investments in partner wages and benefits, inflationary pressures on supply chain costs, and sales deleverage in China due to COVID-19 related disruptions. However, strategic pricing in North America and growth in markets outside China provided some offsets. Net earnings attributable to Starbucks increased by 4.8% to $855.2 million, with diluted earnings per share rising to $0.74 from $0.69 in the prior year period.
Financial Highlights
52 data points| Revenue | $8.71B |
| Operating Expenses | $7.52B |
| Operating Income | $1.25B |
| Interest Expense | $129.70M |
| Net Income | $855.20M |
| EPS (Basic) | $0.74 |
| EPS (Diluted) | $0.74 |
| Shares Outstanding (Basic) | 1.15B |
| Shares Outstanding (Diluted) | 1.15B |
Key Highlights
- 1Total net revenues increased by 8.2% to $8.7 billion.
- 2Comparable store sales grew by 5% globally, with a strong 10% increase in the U.S. market.
- 3China experienced a significant 29% decline in comparable store sales due to COVID-19 disruptions.
- 4Operating margin slightly decreased by 20 basis points to 14.4% due to increased labor costs and inflationary pressures.
- 5Net earnings attributable to Starbucks increased by 4.8% to $855.2 million.
- 6Diluted earnings per share rose to $0.74 from $0.69 in the prior year.
- 7The company repurchased $191.4 million in common stock during the quarter, resuming its share repurchase program.