Starbucks Corporation (SBUX)

Pretax margin

Sep 30, 2024 Sep 30, 2023 Sep 30, 2022 Sep 30, 2021 Sep 30, 2020
Earnings before tax but after interest (EBT) US$ in thousands 4,968,200 5,401,700 4,230,100 5,355,900 1,168,000
Revenue US$ in thousands 36,176,200 35,975,600 32,250,300 29,060,600 23,518,000
Pretax margin 13.73% 15.01% 13.12% 18.43% 4.97%

September 30, 2024 calculation

Pretax margin = EBT ÷ Revenue
= $4,968,200K ÷ $36,176,200K
= 13.73%

The pretax margin of Starbucks Corporation has fluctuated over the past five years, ranging from 4.97% in 2020 to 18.43% in 2021. The trend indicates variability in the company's ability to generate profits before taxes relative to its revenue during this period. The pretax margin decreased in 2022, rebounded in 2023, and then decreased again in 2024, suggesting potential challenges in managing costs and/or increasing efficiency in certain years. Continued monitoring and analysis of the underlying factors affecting the company's profitability will be essential to understand the reasons behind these fluctuations and drive future strategic decisions.


Peer comparison

Sep 30, 2024

Company name
Symbol
Pretax margin
Starbucks Corporation
SBUX
13.73%
Shake Shack Inc
SHAK
1.50%
The Wendy’s Co
WEN
12.81%