Starbucks Corporation (SBUX)

Receivables turnover

Dec 31, 2023 Sep 30, 2023 Jun 30, 2023 Mar 31, 2023 Dec 31, 2022 Sep 30, 2022 Jun 30, 2022 Mar 31, 2022 Dec 31, 2021 Sep 30, 2021 Jun 30, 2021 Mar 31, 2021 Dec 31, 2020 Sep 30, 2020 Jun 30, 2020 Mar 31, 2020 Dec 31, 2019 Sep 30, 2019 Jun 30, 2019 Mar 31, 2019
Revenue (ttm) US$ in thousands 36,687,000 35,975,600 35,016,200 33,998,000 32,913,800 32,250,300 31,982,800 31,329,200 30,361,600 29,060,600 27,117,000 23,842,600 23,170,300 23,518,000 24,061,900 26,662,800 26,973,000 26,508,600 26,065,200 25,552,500
Receivables US$ in thousands 1,165,100 1,184,100 1,140,200 1,203,200 960,700 979,100 1,060,800 1,220,600 1,269,000 1,310,900 1,331,800 1,049,100 1,055,800 898,100 900,000
Receivables turnover 31.49 30.38 30.71 26.80 30.25 27.70 22.48 18.98 18.53 18.36 20.02 25.71 25.11 29.02 28.39

December 31, 2023 calculation

Receivables turnover = Revenue (ttm) ÷ Receivables
= $36,687,000K ÷ $1,165,100K
= 31.49

The receivables turnover ratio measures how effectively a company is collecting on its credit sales. It is calculated by dividing the net credit sales by the average accounts receivable over a specific period. A higher turnover ratio indicates that a company is collecting its receivables more efficiently.

In the case of Starbucks Corp., the receivables turnover has been consistently increasing over the past eight quarters. This indicates that the company has been improving its ability to collect on credit sales. The trend suggests that Starbucks is becoming more effective in managing its receivables, which is a positive sign for the company's liquidity and cash flow. It also reflects favorably on Starbucks' credit and collection policies, indicating that the company is efficiently converting its credit sales into cash. Overall, the increasing trend in receivables turnover for Starbucks Corp. is a positive indicator of the company's financial health and efficiency in managing its accounts receivable.


Peer comparison

Dec 31, 2023

Company name
Symbol
Receivables turnover
Starbucks Corporation
SBUX
31.49
Shake Shack Inc
SHAK
64.59
The Wendy’s Co
WEN
17.18

See also:

Starbucks Corporation Receivables Turnover (Quarterly Data)