Starbucks Corp.
- SBUX · Nasdaq
- Retail-Eating & Drinking Places
- Seattle, WA
- 381,000 employees
- CIK 0000829224
Updated from SEC filings through
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Executives
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Brian R. Niccol chairman and ceo 4, 2026-09-10 - Brady Brewer ceo, International 4, 2026-09-09
- Cathy Smith executive vice president, chief financial officer 8-K, 2026-06-12
- Cathy R. Smith evp, cfo 4, 2026-03-26
- Sara Kelly evp, chief partner officer 4, 2026-09-17
- Michael David Grams evp, chief operating officer 4, 2026-03-19
Starbucks Corp is a U.S. public company in retail-eating & drinking places (SIC 5810), headquartered in Seattle, WA. It trades as SBUX on Nasdaq. Revenue was $37.2B in the fiscal year ending September 28, 2025, +2.8% from the year before. It reported about 381,000 employees. Brian R. Niccol is chairman and ceo.
Five-year financials
| Metric | FY2025 | FY2024 | FY2023 | FY2022 | FY2021 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Revenue | $37.2B 10-K, 2025-11-14 | $36.2B 10-K, 2025-11-14 | $36.0B 10-K, 2025-11-14 | $32.3B 10-K, 2024-11-20 | $29.1B 10-K, 2023-11-17 |
| Operating income | $2.9B 10-K, 2025-11-14 | $5.4B 10-K, 2025-11-14 | $5.9B 10-K, 2025-11-14 | $4.6B 10-K, 2024-11-20 | $4.9B 10-K, 2023-11-17 |
| SG&A | $2.6B 10-K, 2025-11-14 | $2.5B 10-K, 2025-11-14 | $2.4B 10-K, 2025-11-14 | $2.0B 10-K, 2024-11-20 | $1.9B 10-K, 2023-11-17 |
| Net income | $1.9B 10-K, 2025-11-14 | $3.8B 10-K, 2025-11-14 | $4.1B 10-K, 2025-11-14 | $3.3B 10-K, 2024-11-20 | $4.2B 10-K, 2023-11-17 |
Annual figures from XBRL in each company's own filings. Click a figure to open the filing. SG&A marked derived is general and administrative plus selling and marketing.
Leadership and board
| Name | Title | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Brian R. Niccol | chairman and ceo | 4, 2026-09-10 |
| Brady Brewer CEO, Starbucks International // Board Member ... | ceo, International | 4, 2026-09-09 |
| Cathy Smith | executive vice president, chief financial officer | 8-K, 2026-06-12 |
| Cathy R. Smith | evp, cfo | 4, 2026-03-26 |
| Sara Kelly executive vice president, chief partner officer | evp, chief partner officer | 4, 2026-09-17 |
| Michael David Grams | evp, chief operating officer | 4, 2026-03-19 |
| Bradley E. Lerman | evp, chief legal officer | 4, 2025-11-18 |
| Mike Grams evp, chief operating officer @ Starbucks Coffee Company | executive vice president, chief operating officer | 10-K, 2025-11-14 |
| Pilar Ramos Chief Legal Officer at Starbucks | evp, chief legal officer | 4, 2025-11-13 |
| Val Bauduin | svp, corp fin and dev | 3, 2026-06-18 |
| Daniel Servitje | Board member (per proxy) bio: director | DEF 14A, 2026-01-26 |
| Marissa Mayer | Board member (per proxy) bio: director | DEF 14A, 2026-01-26 |
| Mike Sievert | Board member (per proxy) bio: director | DEF 14A, 2026-01-26 |
| Neal Mohan | Board member (per proxy) bio: director | DEF 14A, 2026-01-26 |
| RICHARD E. ALLISON, JR. | Board member (per proxy) bio: director | DEF 14A, 2026-01-26 |
| Wei Zhang | Board member (per proxy) bio: director | DEF 14A, 2026-01-26 |
What Starbucks Corp does
Starbucks is the premier roaster, marketer, and retailer of specialty coffee in the world, operating in 89 markets. Formed in 1985, Starbucks Corporation’s common stock trades on the Nasdaq Global Select Market (“Nasdaq”) under the symbol “SBUX.” We purchase and roast high-quality coffees that we sell, along with handcrafted coffee, tea, and other beverages and a variety of high-quality food items through company-operated stores (“stores” or “coffeehouses”).A. (“Nestlé”).
Item 1. Business, 10-K for the year ending September 28, 2025
Shares and governance
| Shares outstanding | 1.14 billion (as of July 23, 2026) | 10-Q, July 29, 2026 |
|---|---|---|
| Public float | $111B (as of March 30, 2025) | 10-K, November 14, 2025 |
| Reportable segments | 3 (period ending June 28, 2026) | 10-Q, July 29, 2026 |
| Latest proxy statement | Meeting March 25, 2026 (filed January 26, 2026) | DEF 14A, January 26, 2026 |
| Auditor | Deloitte & Touche LLP (Seattle, Washington) | Latest 10-K |
Insider trades
Open-market buys and sales by officers and directors, from Forms 4 and 5. One row per filing.
| Date | Insider | Trade | Shares | Value | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| November 5, 2026 | Brady Brewer ceo, International | Sale | 2,229 | $245K | Form 4, November 9, 2026 |
| October 20, 2026 | Brady Brewer ceo, International | Sale | 588 | $59K | Form 4, October 22, 2026 |
| October 5, 2026 | Brady Brewer ceo, International | Sale | 1,641 | $156K | Form 4, October 7, 2026 |
| September 4, 2026 | Brady Brewer ceo, International | Sale | 2,229 | $235K | Form 4, September 9, 2026 |
| August 5, 2026 | Brady Brewer ceo, International | Sale | 2,229 | $236K | Form 4, August 6, 2026 |
| July 6, 2026 | Brady Brewer ceo, International | Sale | 2,229 | $232K | Form 4, July 8, 2026 |
| June 11, 2026 | Brady Brewer ceo, International | Sale | 588 | $59K | Form 4, June 15, 2026 |
| June 5, 2026 | Brady Brewer ceo, International | Sale | 1,641 | $155K | Form 4, June 9, 2026 |
Recent 8-K events
- 8-K filed 2026-10-29
- Item 2.02 Results of operations and financial condition (earnings release)
- 8-K filed 2026-09-24
- Item 2.05 Costs associated with exit or disposal activities (restructuring)
- Item 7.01 Regulation FD disclosure
- 8-K filed 2026-07-29
- Item 2.02 Results of operations and financial condition (earnings release)
- 8-K filed 2026-06-12
- Item 5.02 Departure or appointment of directors or officers; compensation
- 8-K filed 2026-05-20
- Item 8.01 Other events
- 8-K filed 2026-05-15
- Item 2.05 Costs associated with exit or disposal activities (restructuring)
- 8-K filed 2026-04-28
- Item 2.02 Results of operations and financial condition (earnings release)
- 8-K filed 2026-04-02
- Item 7.01 Regulation FD disclosure
- 8-K filed 2026-03-30
- Item 5.07 Submission of matters to a vote of security holders
- 8-K filed 2026-01-28
- Item 2.02 Results of operations and financial condition (earnings release)
Frequently asked questions about Starbucks Corp
- What does Starbucks Corp do?
- In its own words, from Item 1 of its 10-K: "Starbucks is the premier roaster, marketer, and retailer of specialty coffee in the world, operating in 89 markets. Formed in 1985, Starbucks Corporation’s common stock trades on the Nasdaq Global Select Market (“Nasdaq”) under the symbol “SBUX.” We purchase and roast high-quality coffees that we sell, along with handcrafted coffee, tea, and other beverages and a variety of high-quality food items through company-operated stores (“stores” or “coffeehouses”).A. (“Nestlé”)."
- What is Starbucks Corp's revenue?
- $37.2B for the fiscal year ending September 28, 2025, from its 10-K filed November 14, 2025.
- Is Starbucks Corp profitable?
- Starbucks Corp reported net income of $1.9B for the fiscal year ending September 28, 2025.
- How many employees does Starbucks Corp have?
- About 381,000 as of November 14, 2025, as stated in its annual report.
- Who is the CEO of Starbucks Corp?
- Brian R. Niccol, chairman and ceo, as named in a 4 filed September 10, 2026.
- Who is the CFO of Starbucks Corp?
- Cathy Smith, executive vice president, chief financial officer, as named in a 8-K filed June 12, 2026.
- Where is Starbucks Corp headquartered?
- Seattle, WA.
- What is Starbucks Corp's stock ticker?
- SBUX on Nasdaq.
- What industry is Starbucks Corp in?
- Retail-Eating & Drinking Places, SIC code 5810.
- What is Starbucks Corp's website?
- starbucks.com. Investor relations: https://investor.starbucks.com/.
- When does Starbucks Corp report earnings next?
- January 29, 2027. Source: estimate_8k_pattern.
- Is Starbucks Corp a public company?
- Yes. Starbucks Corp files with the SEC under CIK 0000829224 and trades as SBUX.
- Who audits Starbucks Corp?
- Deloitte & Touche LLP, Seattle, Washington, as named in its latest annual report (10-K).
- How many shares of Starbucks Corp are outstanding?
- 1.14 billion shares as of July 23, 2026, from its 10-Q filed July 29, 2026.
- What is Starbucks Corp's public float?
- $111B as of March 30, 2025, as reported on the cover of its 10-K filed November 14, 2025.
- How many business segments does Starbucks Corp report?
- 3 reportable segments for the period ending June 28, 2026, from its 10-Q filed July 29, 2026.
- When is Starbucks Corp's annual shareholder meeting?
- March 25, 2026, per its proxy statement (DEF 14A) filed January 26, 2026.
- Have Starbucks Corp insiders traded stock recently?
- Since November 10, 2025, officers and directors reported 15 open-market sales worth about $2.5M and 1 purchase worth about $995K on Forms 4 and 5. The most recent: Brady Brewer (ceo, International) sold 2,229 shares on November 5, 2026.