The chart below shows how SBUX performed 10 days before and after its earnings report, based on data from the past quarters. Typically, SBUX sees a -2.36% change in stock price 10 days leading up to the earnings, and a +3.16% change 10 days following the report. On the earnings day itself, the stock moves by +1.09%. This data can give you a slight idea of what to expect for the next quarter's release.
Positive
Fiscal Year Revenue Increase: 1. Revenue Growth: Starbucks achieved consolidated net revenues of $36.2 billion for fiscal year 2024, marking a 1% increase compared to the previous year, driven by 7% net new company-operated store growth.
Positive Store Sales Growth: 2. Strong Store Performance: Approximately 40% of U.S. company-operated stores experienced positive comparable store sales growth in fiscal year 2024, particularly benefiting from newer stores in low-density markets.
Active Membership Surge: 3. Increased Active Membership: The company reported a record high of 23.5 million active Starbucks Rewards members in Q4, with a net addition of 2.2 million members year-over-year, indicating strong customer engagement.
Dividend Growth Announcement: 4. Dividend Increase: Starbucks announced an increase in its quarterly cash dividend from $0.57 to $0.61 per share, marking the 14th consecutive year of annual increases at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of approximately 20%.
Cost Reduction Success: 5. Cost Efficiency Achievements: The company’s efficiency efforts yielded approximately 250 basis points of margin improvement for the full fiscal year 2024, translating to nearly $1 billion in cost reductions throughout the P&L.
Negative
Revenue Decline Analysis: 1. Declining Revenue: Q4 consolidated revenue was $9.1 billion, down 3% from the prior year, primarily due to a 7% decline in comparable store sales.
Store Traffic Decline: 2. Traffic Challenges: U.S. comparable store sales declined by 6%, driven by a 10% decrease in transactions, indicating ongoing traffic issues across all channels.
Operating Margin Decline: 3. Operating Margin Contraction: Q4 consolidated operating margin contracted by 370 basis points to 14.4%, primarily due to increased investments in store partner wages and benefits, as well as heightened promotional activities.
Earnings Per Share Drop: 4. Earnings Per Share Decline: Q4 EPS was $0.80, down 24% from the prior year, reflecting the impact of traffic challenges and increased investments.
China Sales Decline: 5. China Market Struggles: Comparable store sales in China declined by 14%, driven by an 8% decrease in average ticket and a 6% decline in transactions, exacerbated by intensified competition and a soft macro environment.
Starbucks Corporation (SBUX) Q4 2024 Earnings Call Transcript
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