Starbucks (SBUX) Free Cash Flow (2009 - 2026)
Starbucks (SBUX) posted quarterly Free Cash Flow of $1.4 billion for Q2 2026, up 210.96% year-over-year from $434.3 million in Q2 2025, and up 1371.13% quarter-over-quarter from $91.8 million in Q1 2026.
Starbucks (SBUX) Free Cash Flow (2009 - 2026) Analysis & Trends
Starbucks (SBUX) has reported Free Cash Flow for 18 consecutive years, with $1.4 billion the latest figure, recorded in Q2 2026.
- In Q2 2026, Free Cash Flow rose 210.96% year-over-year to $1.4 billion; the TTM figure through Jun 2026 stood at $3.6 billion (up 61.61% YoY), while the FY2025 annual figure was $2.4 billion, down 26.4% from the prior year.
- Free Cash Flow grew to $1.4 billion in Q2 2026 per SBUX's latest filing, from $91.8 million in the prior quarter.
- Across five years, Free Cash Flow topped out at $5.8 billion in Q3 2023 and bottomed at -$4.4 billion in Q2 2023.
- Historically, Free Cash Flow has averaged $774.1 million across 5 years, with a median of $925.8 million in 2025.
- On a YoY basis, Free Cash Flow climbed as much as 588.51% in 2023 and fell as far as 1414.05% in 2023.
- Starbucks' Free Cash Flow stood at $553.8 million in 2022, then soared by 222.86% to $1.8 billion in 2023, then decreased by 22.87% to $1.4 billion in 2024, then slipped by 7.62% to $1.3 billion in 2025, then gained by 6.0% to $1.4 billion in 2026.
- Business Quant data shows SBUX's Free Cash Flow at $1.4 billion in Q2 2026, $91.8 million in Q1 2026, and $1.3 billion in Q4 2025.
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| # | Company | Market Cap | Enterprise Value | Gross Profit (Qtr) | Free Cash Flow (Qtr) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Mcdonalds | 193.05 Bn | 192.23 Bn | 6.42 Bn | 1.98 Bn |
| 2 | Starbucks | 122.77 Bn | 119.16 Bn | 6.49 Bn | 1.35 Bn |
| 3 | Chipotle Mexican Grill | 42.40 Bn | 41.73 Bn | 2.35 Bn | 463.38 Mn |
| 4 | Yum Brands | 40.42 Bn | 39.75 Bn | 1.47 Bn | 407.00 Mn |
| 5 | Restaurant Brands International | 27.11 Bn | 27.59 Bn | 1.89 Bn | 479.00 Mn |
| 6 | Darden Restaurants | 25.70 Bn | 25.48 Bn | 3.68 Bn | 379.00 Mn |
| 7 | Restaurant Brands International Limited Partnership | 17.24 Bn | 16.18 Bn | 1.89 Bn | 479.00 Mn |
| 8 | Yum China Holdings | 16.42 Bn | 15.74 Bn | 2.22 Bn | 299.00 Mn |
| 9 | Texas Roadhouse | 13.58 Bn | 13.40 Bn | 1.44 Bn | 81.47 Mn |
| 10 | Dominos Pizza | 11.46 Bn | 11.32 Bn | 478.23 Mn | 166.68 Mn |
Historic Data
Download Data| Date | Value |
|---|---|
| Jun 28, 2026 | 1.35 Bn |
| Jun 28, 2026 | 1.35 Bn |
| Mar 29, 2026 | 91.80 Mn |
| Mar 29, 2026 | 91.80 Mn |
| Dec 28, 2025 | 1.27 Bn |
| Dec 28, 2025 | 1.27 Bn |
| Sep 28, 2025 | 925.80 Mn |
| Sep 28, 2025 | 925.80 Mn |
| Jun 29, 2025 | 434.30 Mn |
| Jun 29, 2025 | 434.30 Mn |
| Mar 30, 2025 | -297.20 Mn |
| Mar 30, 2025 | -297.20 Mn |
| Dec 29, 2024 | 1.38 Bn |
| Dec 29, 2024 | 1.38 Bn |
| Sep 29, 2024 | 737.40 Mn |
| Sep 29, 2024 | 737.40 Mn |
| Jun 30, 2024 | 945.80 Mn |
| Jun 30, 2024 | 945.80 Mn |
| Mar 31, 2024 | -153.10 Mn |
| Mar 31, 2024 | -153.10 Mn |