Starbucks Corporation (SBUX)

Operating profit margin

Sep 30, 2024 Mar 31, 2024 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
Operating income (ttm) US$ in thousands 5,408,800 5,874,400 6,103,000 5,870,700 5,360,000 5,071,600 4,693,000 4,617,700 4,904,400 5,097,600 5,136,300 4,872,000 3,948,100 1,755,500 1,255,300 1,561,600 2,086,600 3,911,800 4,282,100 4,078,000
Revenue (ttm) US$ in thousands 36,176,200 36,530,200 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
Operating profit margin 14.95% 16.08% 16.64% 16.32% 15.31% 14.92% 14.26% 14.32% 15.33% 16.27% 16.92% 16.76% 14.56% 7.36% 5.42% 6.64% 8.67% 14.67% 15.88% 15.38%

September 30, 2024 calculation

Operating profit margin = Operating income (ttm) ÷ Revenue (ttm)
= $5,408,800K ÷ $36,176,200K
= 14.95%

The operating profit margin of Starbucks Corporation has displayed some fluctuations over the period covered. It stood at 14.95% in September 2024, showing a slight decrease compared to the 16.08% reported in March 2024. Prior to this, the operating profit margin experienced a generally upward trend, reaching its peak at 16.92% in March 2022.

During the most recent quarters, there has been a slight decline in the operating profit margin, indicating potential challenges in managing operating expenses or maintaining revenue growth. However, it is worth noting that Starbucks has historically maintained a relatively healthy operating profit margin, with figures ranging from 14% to 16% in recent years.

Further analysis of the company's cost structure and revenue streams may provide insights into the factors influencing the fluctuations in the operating profit margin. Monitoring this metric over subsequent periods will be crucial to assess the company's operational efficiency and profitability.


Peer comparison

Sep 30, 2024

Company name
Symbol
Operating profit margin
Starbucks Corporation
SBUX
14.95%
Shake Shack Inc
SHAK
0.54%
The Wendy’s Co
WEN
17.51%

See also:

Starbucks Corporation Operating Profit Margin (Quarterly Data)