Stock Analysis on Net

Starbucks Corp. (NASDAQ:SBUX)

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Cash Flow Statement
Quarterly Data

The cash flow statement provides information about a company cash receipts and cash payments during an accounting period, showing how these cash flows link the ending cash balance to the beginning balance shown on the company balance sheet.

The cash flow statement consists of three parts: cash flows provided by (used in) operating activities, cash flows provided by (used in) investing activities, and cash flows provided by (used in) financing activities.

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Starbucks Corp., consolidated cash flow statement (quarterly data)

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3 months ended: Sep 28, 2025 Jun 29, 2025 Mar 30, 2025 Dec 29, 2024 Sep 29, 2024 Jun 30, 2024 Mar 31, 2024 Dec 31, 2023 Oct 1, 2023 Jul 2, 2023 Apr 2, 2023 Jan 1, 2023 Oct 2, 2022 Jul 3, 2022 Apr 3, 2022 Jan 2, 2022 Oct 3, 2021 Jun 27, 2021 Mar 28, 2021 Dec 27, 2020 Sep 27, 2020 Jun 28, 2020 Mar 29, 2020 Dec 29, 2019
Net earnings (loss) including noncontrolling interests
Depreciation and amortization
Deferred income taxes, net
Income earned from equity method investees, net
Distributions received from equity method investees
Gain on sale of assets
Net gain resulting from divestiture of certain operations
Stock-based compensation
Non-cash lease costs
Loss on retirement and impairment of assets
Other
Accounts receivable
Inventories
Income taxes payable
Accounts payable
Deferred revenue
Operating lease liability
Other operating assets and liabilities
Cash provided by (used in) changes in operating assets and liabilities
Adjustments to reconcile net earnings (loss) to net cash provided by operating activities
Net cash provided by operating activities
Purchases of investments
Sales of investments
Maturities and calls of investments
Additions to property, plant and equipment
Acquisitions, net of cash acquired
Proceeds from sale of assets
Net proceeds from the divestiture of certain operations
Other
Net cash used in investing activities
Net proceeds from issuance (payments) of commercial paper
Net proceeds from issuance of short-term debt
Repayments of short-term debt
Net proceeds from issuance of long-term debt
Repayments of long-term debt
Proceeds from issuance of common stock
Cash dividends paid
Repurchase of common stock
Minimum tax withholdings on share-based awards
Other
Net cash provided by (used in) financing activities
Effect of exchange rate changes on cash and cash equivalents
Net increase (decrease) in cash and cash equivalents

Based on: 10-K (reporting date: 2025-09-28), 10-Q (reporting date: 2025-06-29), 10-Q (reporting date: 2025-03-30), 10-Q (reporting date: 2024-12-29), 10-K (reporting date: 2024-09-29), 10-Q (reporting date: 2024-06-30), 10-Q (reporting date: 2024-03-31), 10-Q (reporting date: 2023-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2023-10-01), 10-Q (reporting date: 2023-07-02), 10-Q (reporting date: 2023-04-02), 10-Q (reporting date: 2023-01-01), 10-K (reporting date: 2022-10-02), 10-Q (reporting date: 2022-07-03), 10-Q (reporting date: 2022-04-03), 10-Q (reporting date: 2022-01-02), 10-K (reporting date: 2021-10-03), 10-Q (reporting date: 2021-06-27), 10-Q (reporting date: 2021-03-28), 10-Q (reporting date: 2020-12-27), 10-K (reporting date: 2020-09-27), 10-Q (reporting date: 2020-06-28), 10-Q (reporting date: 2020-03-29), 10-Q (reporting date: 2019-12-29).


Net Earnings Trend
The net earnings show significant volatility with a sharp decline to a loss in mid-2020, followed by a rebound in subsequent quarters. Earnings peaked in early 2022 and again in late 2023 before declining substantially towards early 2025. This indicates episodic variability in profitability possibly influenced by operational or market factors.
Depreciation and Amortization
Depreciation and amortization expenses have been relatively stable throughout the periods, with a slight increasing trend from around 360,000 to over 450,000 thousand USD, reflecting ongoing capital asset utilization and potential asset additions.
Income from Equity Method Investees
Income earned from equity method investees consistently reflects negative values with growing losses in several periods, while distributions received fluctuate substantially. This pattern suggests challenges or reduced profitability within equity investments.
Stock-Based Compensation and Lease Costs
Stock-based compensation shows some variability but remains within a consistent range, suggesting a steady approach to employee incentives. Non-cash lease costs fluctuate notably, with peaks in some quarters, indicating changing lease arrangements or accounting remeasurements.
Loss on Retirement and Impairment of Assets
Significant spikes in asset retirement and impairment losses occur notably in late 2020 and late 2025, including an extraordinarily large loss in Quarter ending September 28, 2025. These suggest major write-downs likely related to operational restructuring or asset obsolescence.
Working Capital Components
Accounts receivable and inventories display considerable fluctuations, including sharp declines and recoveries, indicative of variability in sales, inventory management, or customer payment timing. Accounts payable and deferred revenue oscillate significantly, highlighting dynamic supplier obligations and customer deposits or prepayments.
Operating Activities and Cash Flow
Cash provided by operating activities shows pronounced variability, with some quarters of strong positive cash flow and others with significant outflows. Adjustments for reconciling net earnings to cash provided indicate large non-cash expenses impacting reported profitability. Changes in operating assets and liabilities also contribute substantial volatility in cash flow generation.
Investing Activities
Net cash used in investing activities is predominantly negative, reflecting ongoing investments in property, plant, and equipment, including large capital expenditures with occasional asset sales and divestiture proceeds causing temporary positive cash inflows. Investments purchases and sales are also inconsistent over time.
Financing Activities
Cash flows from financing activities vary widely, with periods of significant debt issuance and repayments as well as notable repurchase of common stock at times. Dividends paid maintain a relatively consistent outflow, indicating a stable dividend policy despite the fluctuations in other financing cash flows.
Overall Cash Position
Net changes in cash and cash equivalents show alternating increases and decreases, often aligning with operating performance and investing and financing activities. The company experiences periods of considerable cash inflow balanced by episodes of cash declines, reflecting active capital management and financing strategy in response to business needs.