Starbucks Corporation (SBUX)

Number of days of payables

Sep 30, 2024 Sep 30, 2023 Sep 30, 2022 Sep 30, 2021 Sep 30, 2020
Payables turnover 8.44 8.46 8.39 8.95 9.80
Number of days of payables days 43.26 43.14 43.48 40.80 37.24

September 30, 2024 calculation

Number of days of payables = 365 ÷ Payables turnover
= 365 ÷ 8.44
= 43.26

The number of days of payables for Starbucks Corporation has been relatively stable over the past five years, ranging from 37.24 days in 2020 to 43.48 days in 2022. This indicates that, on average, it takes Starbucks approximately 40 to 43 days to pay its suppliers and vendors. The slight fluctuations in this ratio suggest that Starbucks has been managing its accounts payable effectively, neither extending nor reducing payment terms significantly. Overall, the consistency in the number of days of payables reflects a stable and balanced approach to managing trade credit relationships within the company's supply chain.


Peer comparison

Sep 30, 2024

Company name
Symbol
Number of days of payables
Starbucks Corporation
SBUX
43.26
Shake Shack Inc
SHAK
14.60
The Wendy’s Co
WEN
8.41

See also:

Starbucks Corporation Average Payables Payment Period