Starbucks (SBUX) Other Working Capital Changes (2015 - 2026)
Starbucks' (SBUX) quarterly Other Working Capital Changes came in at -$402.6 million in Q2 2026, down 30.04% year-over-year from -$575.5 million in Q2 2025, and up 70.21% quarter-over-quarter from -$1.4 billion in Q1 2026.
Starbucks (SBUX) Other Working Capital Changes (2015 - 2026) Analysis & Trends
Starbucks (SBUX) has reported Other Working Capital Changes for 18 consecutive years, with -$402.6 million the latest figure, recorded in Q2 2026.
- On a quarterly basis, Other Working Capital Changes fell 30.04% year-over-year to -$402.6 million in Q2 2026; TTM through Jun 2026 was -$1.7 billion, a 23.42% decrease from a year earlier, with the FY2025 full-year figure at -$1.6 billion, down 21.76% from the prior year.
- Other Working Capital Changes was -$402.6 million for Q2 2026 at Starbucks, up from -$1.4 billion in the prior quarter.
- Over five years, Other Working Capital Changes peaked at $807.5 million in Q2 2023 and troughed at -$359.7 million in Q2 2022.
- A 5-year average of -$54.5 million and a median of -$104.8 million in 2023 frame the typical range for Other Working Capital Changes.
- Across the five-year window, Other Working Capital Changes jumped 192.57% in 2025 and slumped 316.9% in 2026, its largest moves.
- Over 5 years, Other Working Capital Changes stood at -$424.2 million in 2022, then jumped by 219.87% to $508.5 million in 2023, then tumbled by 200.33% to -$510.2 million in 2024, then jumped by 192.57% to $472.3 million in 2025, then sank by 185.24% to -$402.6 million in 2026.
- The last three Other Working Capital Changes figures came in at -$402.6 million (Q2 2026), -$1.4 billion (Q1 2026), and $472.3 million (Q4 2025), per Business Quant data.
Peer Comparison
| # | Company | Market Cap | Enterprise Value | Gross Profit (Qtr) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Mcdonalds | 168.67 Bn | 167.85 Bn | 6.42 Bn |
| 2 | Starbucks | 107.32 Bn | 103.72 Bn | 6.49 Bn |
| 3 | Chipotle Mexican Grill | 41.40 Bn | 40.73 Bn | 2.35 Bn |
| 4 | Yum Brands | 38.39 Bn | 37.72 Bn | 1.47 Bn |
| 5 | Restaurant Brands International | 25.02 Bn | 25.51 Bn | 1.89 Bn |
| 6 | Darden Restaurants | 24.39 Bn | 24.17 Bn | 3.68 Bn |
| 7 | Restaurant Brands International Limited Partnership | 17.01 Bn | 15.95 Bn | 1.89 Bn |
| 8 | Yum China Holdings | 14.09 Bn | 13.41 Bn | 2.22 Bn |
| 9 | Texas Roadhouse | 10.81 Bn | 10.63 Bn | 1.44 Bn |
| 10 | Dominos Pizza | 9.81 Bn | 9.60 Bn | 478.23 Mn |
Historic Data
| Date | Value |
|---|---|
| Jun 28, 2026 | -204.00 Mn |
| Jun 28, 2026 | -204.00 Mn |
| Mar 29, 2026 | -40.90 Mn |
| Mar 29, 2026 | -40.90 Mn |
| Dec 28, 2025 | 81.90 Mn |
| Dec 28, 2025 | 81.90 Mn |
| Sep 28, 2025 | -232.20 Mn |
| Sep 28, 2025 | -232.20 Mn |
| Jun 29, 2025 | -166.80 Mn |
| Jun 29, 2025 | -166.80 Mn |
| Mar 30, 2025 | 24.40 Mn |
| Mar 30, 2025 | 24.40 Mn |
| Dec 29, 2024 | 38.30 Mn |
| Dec 29, 2024 | 38.30 Mn |
| Sep 29, 2024 | -216.80 Mn |
| Sep 29, 2024 | -216.80 Mn |
| Jun 30, 2024 | -220.50 Mn |
| Jun 30, 2024 | -220.50 Mn |
| Mar 31, 2024 | 101.80 Mn |
| Mar 31, 2024 | 101.80 Mn |
Starbucks Other Working Capital Changes API
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const data = await res.json();