Starbucks

SBUX Q2 2025 Earnings

Reported Apr 29, 2025 at 4:07 PM ET · SEC Source

Q2 25 EPS

$0.41

MISS 15.24%

Est. $0.48

Q2 25 Revenue

$8.76B

MISS 0.82%

Est. $8.83B

vs S&P Since Q2 25

+7.2%

BEATING MARKET

SBUX +37.1% vs S&P +30.0%

Market Reaction

Did SBUX Beat Earnings? Q2 2025 Results

Starbucks delivered a disappointing second quarter for fiscal 2025, missing on both the top and bottom lines as the costs of its sweeping "Back to Starbucks" turnaround weighed heavily on results. The company posted non-GAAP EPS of $0.41, falling 15.… Read more Starbucks delivered a disappointing second quarter for fiscal 2025, missing on both the top and bottom lines as the costs of its sweeping "Back to Starbucks" turnaround weighed heavily on results. The company posted non-GAAP EPS of $0.41, falling 15.24% short of the $0.48 consensus estimate, while revenue of $8.76 billion rose 2.3% year-over-year but came in 0.82% below expectations. The primary culprit was a deliberate and aggressive reinvestment in labor and store operations under CEO Brian Niccol, which compressed non-GAAP operating margin by 460 basis points to just 8.2% and pushed GAAP operating income down 45% to $601 million. Global comparable store sales slipped 1%, with North American transaction volumes falling 4% even as higher average ticket partially cushioned the blow. Against a broader backdrop of softening consumer traffic pressuring the quick-service restaurant industry, Niccol maintained that early turnaround signals validate the strategy, with the company framing its disciplined investments as the foundation for durable long-term growth, though no specific fiscal 2025 financial guidance was issued.

Key Takeaways

  • Net new company-operated store growth of 5% over 12 months in North America
  • 3% increase in average ticket in North America offset by 4% decline in transactions
  • International comparable store sales increased 2% driven by 3% transaction growth
  • China transactions up 4% though offset by 4% ticket decline
  • Global ready-to-drink revenue increased within Channel Development
  • Acquisition of a U.K. licensed business partner contributed to International revenue growth
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SBUX YoY Financials

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SBUX Revenue by Segment

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SBUX Revenue by Geography

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“My optimism has turned into confidence that our 'Back to Starbucks' plan is the right strategy to turn the business around and to unlock opportunities ahead.”

— Brian Niccol, Q2 2025 Earnings Press Release