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STARBUCKS CORP - Quarter Report: 2023 July (Form 10-Q)

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UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, DC 20549
FORM 10-Q
 
QUARTERLY REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934
For the Quarterly Period Ended July 2, 2023
OR
TRANSITION REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934
For the transition period from            to            .
Commission File Number: 000-20322
Starbucks Corporation
(Exact Name of Registrant as Specified in its Charter)
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Washington91-1325671
(State or Other Jurisdiction of
Incorporation or Organization)
(IRS Employer
Identification No.)
2401 Utah Avenue South, Seattle, Washington 98134
(Address of principal executive offices)
(206) 447-1575
(Registrant’s Telephone Number, including Area Code)
Securities registered pursuant to Section 12(b) of the Act:
TitleTrading SymbolName of each exchange on which registered
Common Stock, par value $0.001 per shareSBUXNasdaq Global Select Market
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant: (1) has filed all reports required to be filed by Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 during the preceding 12 months (or for such shorter period that the registrant was required to file such reports), and (2) has been subject to such filing requirements for the past 90 days.    Yes  x    No   ¨
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant has submitted electronically every Interactive Data File required to be submitted pursuant to Rule 405 of Regulation S-T (§232.405 of this chapter) during the preceding 12 months (or for such shorter period that the registrant was required to submit such files).    Yes  x    No  ¨
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a large accelerated filer, an accelerated filer, a non-accelerated filer, smaller reporting company, or an emerging growth company. See the definitions of “large accelerated filer,” “accelerated filer,” “smaller reporting company” and “emerging growth company” in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act.
Large accelerated filerxAccelerated filer¨Non-accelerated filer¨Smaller reporting company
Emerging growth company
If an emerging growth company, indicate by check mark if the registrant has elected not to use the extended transition period for complying with any new or revised financial accounting standards provided pursuant to Section 13(a) of the Exchange Act. ¨
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a shell company (as defined in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act):    Yes    ☐  No  x 
Indicate the number of shares outstanding of each of the issuer’s classes of common stock, as of the latest practicable date.
Shares Outstanding as of July 26, 2023
1,145.4 million


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STARBUCKS CORPORATION
FORM 10-Q
For the Quarterly Period Ended July 2, 2023
Table of Contents
 
  
PART I. FINANCIAL INFORMATION
Item 1
Item 2
Item 3
Item 4
PART II. OTHER INFORMATION
Item 1
Item 1A
Item 2
Item 3
Item 4
Item 5
Item 6

 


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PART I — FINANCIAL INFORMATION
Item 1.Financial Statements
STARBUCKS CORPORATION
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF EARNINGS
(in millions, except per share data)
(unaudited)
 Quarter EndedThree Quarters Ended
Jul 2,
2023
Jul 3,
2022
Jul 2,
2023
Jul 3,
2022
Net revenues:
Company-operated stores$7,556.7 $6,675.5 $21,782.4 $19,674.7 
Licensed stores1,136.2 956.8 3,325.2 2,657.0 
Other475.4 517.8 1,494.4 1,504.4 
Total net revenues9,168.3 8,150.1 26,602.0 23,836.1 
Product and distribution costs2,864.2 2,613.6 8,476.1 7,606.4 
Store operating expenses3,697.6 3,302.5 10,998.9 10,017.1 
Other operating expenses138.7 135.1 394.1 338.4 
Depreciation and amortization expenses342.2 356.8 1,011.2 1,090.5 
General and administrative expenses604.3 486.7 1,805.6 1,494.0 
Restructuring and impairments7.1 14.0 21.8 10.9 
Total operating expenses7,654.1 6,908.7 22,707.7 20,557.3 
Income from equity investees69.7 54.1 179.0 143.5 
Gain from sale of assets— — 91.3 — 
Operating income1,583.9 1,295.5 4,164.6 3,422.3 
Interest income and other, net21.3 19.8 51.1 66.0 
Interest expense(140.9)(123.1)(406.9)(357.6)
Earnings before income taxes1,464.3 1,192.2 3,808.8 3,130.7 
Income tax expense322.4 278.5 903.4 725.9 
Net earnings including noncontrolling interests1,141.9 913.7 2,905.4 2,404.8 
Net earnings attributable to noncontrolling interests0.2 0.8 0.2 1.5 
Net earnings attributable to Starbucks$1,141.7 $912.9 $2,905.2 $2,403.3 
Earnings per share - basic$1.00 $0.80 $2.53 $2.08 
Earnings per share - diluted$0.99 $0.79 $2.52 $2.07 
Weighted average shares outstanding:
Basic1,145.9 1,147.0 1,147.6 1,155.3 
Diluted1,150.5 1,151.0 1,152.0 1,160.5 

See Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements.
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STARBUCKS CORPORATION
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF COMPREHENSIVE INCOME
(in millions, unaudited)
Quarter EndedThree Quarters Ended
Jul 2,
2023
Jul 3,
2022
Jul 2,
2023
Jul 3,
2022
Net earnings including noncontrolling interests$1,141.9 $913.7 $2,905.4 $2,404.8 
Other comprehensive income/(loss), net of tax:
Unrealized holding gains/(losses) on available-for-sale debt securities(2.2)(2.1)3.4 (16.0)
Tax (expense)/benefit0.5 0.5 (0.8)3.9 
Unrealized gains/(losses) on cash flow hedging instruments4.6 54.4 (177.3)210.3 
Tax (expense)/benefit(3.8)(13.4)25.8 (39.5)
Unrealized gains/(losses) on net investment hedging instruments101.0 109.2 33.7 188.8 
Tax (expense)/benefit(25.5)(27.6)(8.5)(47.7)
Translation adjustment and other(318.1)(396.9)(34.5)(421.2)
Tax (expense)/benefit— — — — 
Reclassification adjustment for net (gains)/losses realized in net earnings for available-for-sale debt securities, hedging instruments, and translation adjustment(16.5)(59.2)(181.5)(109.5)
Tax expense/(benefit)4.1 9.8 25.4 18.7 
Other comprehensive income/(loss)(255.9)(325.3)(314.3)(212.2)
Comprehensive income including noncontrolling interests886.0 588.4 2,591.1 2,192.6 
Comprehensive income attributable to noncontrolling interests(0.5)0.8 (0.5)1.5 
Comprehensive income attributable to Starbucks$886.5 $587.6 $2,591.6 $2,191.1 

See Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements.
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STARBUCKS CORPORATION
CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS
(in millions, except per share data)
(unaudited)
Jul 2,
2023
Oct 2,
2022
ASSETS
Current assets:
Cash and cash equivalents$3,357.0 $2,818.4 
Short-term investments263.0 364.5 
Accounts receivable, net1,140.2 1,175.5 
Inventories1,987.0 2,176.6 
Prepaid expenses and other current assets423.5 483.7 
Total current assets7,170.7 7,018.7 
Long-term investments238.6 279.1 
Equity investments384.4 311.2 
Property, plant and equipment, net7,053.5 6,560.5 
Operating lease, right-of-use asset 8,178.5 8,015.6 
Deferred income taxes, net1,790.3 1,799.7 
Other long-term assets541.7 554.2 
Other intangible assets124.4 155.9 
Goodwill3,250.9 3,283.5 
TOTAL ASSETS$28,733.0 $27,978.4 
LIABILITIES AND SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY/(DEFICIT)
Current liabilities:
Accounts payable$1,503.5 $1,441.4 
Accrued liabilities2,060.5 2,137.1 
Accrued payroll and benefits 755.4 761.7 
Current portion of operating lease liability1,265.2 1,245.7 
Stored value card liability and current portion of deferred revenue1,759.6 1,641.9 
Short-term debt34.5 175.0 
Current portion of long-term debt1,835.9 1,749.0 
Total current liabilities9,214.6 9,151.8 
Long-term debt13,544.4 13,119.9 
Operating lease liability7,691.2 7,515.2 
Deferred revenue 6,152.5 6,279.7 
Other long-term liabilities 471.9 610.5 
Total liabilities37,074.6 36,677.1 
Shareholders' deficit:
Common stock ($0.001 par value) — authorized, 2,400.0 shares; issued and outstanding, 1,145.4 and 1,147.9 shares, respectively
1.1 1.1 
Additional paid-in capital38.3 205.3 
Retained deficit(7,610.5)(8,449.8)
Accumulated other comprehensive income/(loss)(777.5)(463.2)
Total shareholders’ deficit(8,348.6)(8,706.6)
Noncontrolling interests7.0 7.9 
Total deficit(8,341.6)(8,698.7)
TOTAL LIABILITIES AND SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY/(DEFICIT)$28,733.0 $27,978.4 


See Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements.
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STARBUCKS CORPORATION
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS
(in millions, unaudited)
 Three Quarters Ended
Jul 2,
2023
Jul 3,
2022
OPERATING ACTIVITIES:
Net earnings including noncontrolling interests$2,905.4 $2,404.8 
Adjustments to reconcile net earnings to net cash provided by operating activities:
Depreciation and amortization1,073.8 1,169.0 
Deferred income taxes, net(30.2)35.0 
Income earned from equity method investees(182.7)(175.0)
Distributions received from equity method investees146.6 145.9 
Gain on sale of assets(91.3)— 
Stock-based compensation228.5 206.6 
Non-cash lease costs998.4 1,090.4 
Loss on retirement and impairment of assets79.1 89.6 
Other22.8 (44.7)
Cash provided by/(used in) changes in operating assets and liabilities:
Accounts receivable44.3 (245.5)
Inventories194.5 (557.3)
Accounts payable47.3 341.7 
Deferred revenue(8.2)32.7 
Operating lease liability(1,056.1)(1,201.4)
Other operating assets and liabilities(308.5)5.8 
Net cash provided by operating activities4,063.7 3,297.6 
INVESTING ACTIVITIES:
Purchases of investments(357.1)(117.3)
Sales of investments2.0 72.6 
Maturities and calls of investments515.0 59.5 
Additions to property, plant and equipment(1,634.1)(1,295.4)
Proceeds from sale of assets110.0 — 
Other(42.0)(95.7)
Net cash used in investing activities(1,406.2)(1,376.3)
FINANCING ACTIVITIES:
Net (payments)/proceeds from issuance of commercial paper(175.0)200.0 
Net proceeds from issuance of short-term debt83.7 38.9 
Repayments of short-term debt(46.7)(38.9)
Net proceeds from issuance of long-term debt1,497.8 1,498.1 
Repayments of long-term debt(1,000.0)(1,000.0)
Proceeds from issuance of common stock149.4 75.5 
Cash dividends paid(1,824.8)(1,701.1)
Repurchase of common stock(699.3)(4,013.0)
Minimum tax withholdings on share-based awards(87.0)(123.5)
Other(11.0)(9.2)
Net cash used in financing activities(2,112.9)(5,073.2)
Effect of exchange rate changes on cash and cash equivalents(6.0)(126.3)
Net increase/(decrease) in cash and cash equivalents538.6 (3,278.2)
CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS:
Beginning of period2,818.4 6,455.7 
End of period$3,357.0 $3,177.5 
SUPPLEMENTAL DISCLOSURE OF CASH FLOW INFORMATION:
Cash paid during the period for:
Interest, net of capitalized interest$369.6 $344.9 
Income taxes$939.8 $911.2 
See Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements.
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STARBUCKS CORPORATION
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF EQUITY
For the Quarter Ended July 2, 2023 and July 3, 2022
(in millions, except per share data, unaudited)
Common StockAdditional Paid-in CapitalRetained
Earnings/(Deficit)
Accumulated
Other
Comprehensive
Income/(Loss)
Shareholders’
Equity/(Deficit)
Noncontrolling
Interests
Total
 SharesAmount
Balance, April 2, 2023
1,147.0$1.1 $38.2 $(8,024.6)$(521.6)$(8,506.9)$7.5 $(8,499.4)
Net earnings— — 1,141.7 — 1,141.7 0.2 1,141.9 
Other comprehensive loss— — — (255.2)(255.2)(0.7)(255.9)
Stock-based compensation expense— 69.9 — — 69.9 — 69.9 
Exercise of stock options/vesting of RSUs0.3— 1.6 — — 1.6 — 1.6 
Sale of common stock0.1— 12.4 — — 12.4 — 12.4 
Repurchase of common stock(2.0)— (83.8)(121.1)— (204.9)— (204.9)
Cash dividends declared, $0.53 per share
— — (606.5)— (606.5)— (606.5)
Purchase of non-controlling interests and other
— — — (0.7)(0.7)— (0.7)
Balance, July 2, 2023
1,145.4$1.1 $38.3 $(7,610.5)$(777.5)$(8,348.6)$7.0 $(8,341.6)
Balance, April 3, 2022
1,146.9$1.1 $41.1 $(9,070.5)$260.3 $(8,768.0)$6.8 $(8,761.2)
Net earnings— — 912.9 — 912.9 0.8 913.7 
Other comprehensive loss— — — (325.3)(325.3)— (325.3)
Stock-based compensation expense— 58.2 — — 58.2 — 58.2 
Exercise of stock options/vesting of RSUs0.2— 5.8 — — 5.8 — 5.8 
Sale of common stock0.2— 12.0 — — 12.0 — 12.0 
Cash dividends declared, $0.49 per share
— — (562.1)— (562.1)— (562.1)
Balance, July 3, 2022
1,147.3$1.1 $117.1 $(8,719.7)$(65.0)$(8,666.5)$7.6 $(8,658.9)

See Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements.





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STARBUCKS CORPORATION
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF EQUITY
For the Three Quarters Ended July 2, 2023 and July 3, 2022
(in millions, except per share data, unaudited)
Common StockAdditional Paid-in CapitalRetained
Earnings/(Deficit)
Accumulated
Other
Comprehensive
Income/(Loss)
Shareholders’
Equity/(Deficit)
Noncontrolling
Interests
Total
 SharesAmount
Balance, October 2, 2022
1,147.9$1.1 $205.3 $(8,449.8)$(463.2)$(8,706.6)$7.9 $(8,698.7)
Net earnings— — 2,905.2 — 2,905.2 0.2 2,905.4 
Other comprehensive loss— — — (313.6)(313.6)(0.7)(314.3)
Stock-based compensation expense— 231.3 — — 231.3 — 231.3 
Exercise of stock options/vesting of RSUs4.0— 25.1 — — 25.1 — 25.1 
Sale of common stock0.4— 37.3 — — 37.3 — 37.3 
Repurchase of common stock(6.9)— (457.7)(242.5)— (700.2)— (700.2)
Cash dividends declared, $1.59 per share
— — (1,823.4)— (1,823.4)— (1,823.4)
Purchase of noncontrolling interests and other— (3.0)— (0.7)(3.7)(0.4)(4.1)
Balance, July 2, 2023
1,145.4$1.1 $38.3 $(7,610.5)$(777.5)$(8,348.6)$7.0 $(8,341.6)
Balance, October 3, 2021
1,180.0$1.2 $846.1 $(6,315.7)$147.2 $(5,321.2)$6.7 $(5,314.5)
Net earnings— — 2,403.3 — 2,403.3 1.5 2,404.8 
Other comprehensive loss— — (212.2)(212.2)— (212.2)
Stock-based compensation expense— 209.7 — — 209.7 — 209.7 
Exercise of stock options/vesting of RSUs3.2(0.1)(82.7)— — (82.8)— (82.8)
Sale of common stock0.4— 34.8 — — 34.8 — 34.8 
Repurchase of common stock(36.3)— (890.8)(3,122.2)— (4,013.0)— (4,013.0)
Cash dividends declared, $1.47 per share
— — (1,685.1)— (1,685.1)— (1,685.1)
Net distributions to noncontrolling interests — — — — — (0.6)(0.6)
Balance, July 3, 2022
1,147.3$1.1 $117.1 $(8,719.7)$(65.0)$(8,666.5)$7.6 $(8,658.9)

See Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements.


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STARBUCKS CORPORATION
INDEX FOR NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
Note 1
Note 2
Note 3
Note 4
Note 5
Note 6
Note 7
Note 8
Note 9
Note 10
Note 11
Note 12
Note 13
Note 14
Note 15

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STARBUCKS CORPORATION
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
(unaudited)
Note 1: Summary of Significant Accounting Policies and Estimates
Financial Statement Preparation
The unaudited consolidated financial statements as of July 2, 2023, and for the quarters and three quarters ended July 2, 2023 and July 3, 2022, have been prepared by Starbucks Corporation under the rules and regulations of the Securities and Exchange Commission (“SEC”). In the opinion of management, the financial information for the quarters and three quarters ended July 2, 2023 and July 3, 2022 reflects all adjustments and accruals, which are of a normal recurring nature, necessary for a fair presentation of the financial position, results of operations and cash flows for the interim periods. In this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q (“10-Q”), Starbucks Corporation is referred to as “Starbucks,” the “Company,” “we,” “us” or “our.”
Segment information is prepared on the same basis that our management reviews financial information for operational decision-making purposes.
The financial information as of October 2, 2022 is derived from our audited consolidated financial statements and notes for the fiscal year ended October 2, 2022 (“fiscal 2022”) included in Item 8 in the Fiscal 2022 Annual Report on Form 10-K (“10-K”). The information included in this 10-Q should be read in conjunction with the footnotes and management’s discussion and analysis of the consolidated financial statements in the 10-K.
The results of operations for the quarter and three quarters ended July 2, 2023 are not necessarily indicative of the results of operations that may be achieved for the entire fiscal year ending October 1, 2023 (“fiscal 2023”).
The novel coronavirus, known as the global COVID-19 pandemic, was first identified in December 2019 before spreading to markets where we have company-operated or licensed stores. We have since established the necessary protocols to operate safely, and in many of our markets, our businesses demonstrated powerful momentum beyond recovery from the COVID-19 pandemic. During the quarter ended July 2, 2023, our China market continued its recovery from pandemic-related business interruptions in previous quarters that had suppressed customer mobility. We continue to monitor the COVID-19 pandemic and its effect on our business and results of operations; however, we cannot predict the duration, scope or severity of the COVID-19 pandemic or its future impact on our business, results of operations, cash flows and financial condition.
Restructuring
In fiscal 2022, we announced our plan in the U.S. market to increase efficiency while elevating the partner and customer experience (the “Reinvention Plan”). We believe the company-operated market investments in partner wages and trainings have increased retention and productivity while the acceleration of purpose-built store concepts and innovations in technologies will provide additional convenience and connection with our customers. As a result of the restructuring efforts in connection with the Reinvention Plan, we recorded an immaterial charge on our consolidated statements of earnings during the quarter and three quarters ended July 2, 2023. Future restructuring and impairment costs attributable to our Reinvention Plan are not expected to be material.
As of July 2, 2023 and October 2, 2022, there were no material restructuring-related accrued liabilities on our consolidated balance sheets.
Recently Adopted Accounting Pronouncements
In the first quarter of fiscal 2022, we adopted the Financial Accounting Standards Board (“FASB”) issued guidance related to reference rate reform. The pronouncement provides temporary optional expedients and exceptions to the current guidance on contract modifications and hedge accounting to ease the financial reporting burden related to the expected market transition from the London Interbank Offered Rate (“LIBOR”) and other interbank offered rates to alternative reference rates. The guidance was effective upon issuance and generally can be applied to applicable contract modifications through December 31, 2024. The adoption of the new guidance did not have a material impact on our financial statements.
Note 2: Acquisitions, Divestitures and Strategic Alliance
Fiscal 2023
On January 13, 2023, we sold the assets, primarily consisting of intellectual properties associated with the Seattle's Best Coffee brand, to Nestlé for $110.0 million. The transaction resulted in a pre-tax gain of $91.3 million, which was included in gain from sale of assets on our consolidated statements of earnings. Results from Seattle's Best Coffee operations prior to the sale are reported in our Channel Development operating segment.

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Fiscal 2022
In the fourth quarter of fiscal 2022, we sold our Evolution Fresh brand and business to Bolthouse Farms. This transaction did not have a material impact on our consolidated financial statements.
Note 3: Derivative Financial Instruments
Interest Rates
From time to time, we enter into designated cash flow hedges to manage the variability in cash flows due to changes in benchmark interest rates. We enter into interest rate swap agreements and treasury locks, which are synthetic forward sales of U.S. Treasury securities settled in cash based upon the difference between an agreed-upon treasury rate and the prevailing treasury rate at settlement. These agreements are cash settled at the time of the pricing of the related debt. Each derivative agreement's gain or loss is recorded in accumulated other comprehensive income (“AOCI”) and is subsequently reclassified to interest expense over the life of the related debt.
To hedge the exposure to changes in the fair value of our fixed-rate debt, we enter into interest rate swap agreements, which are designated as fair value hedges. The changes in fair values of these derivative instruments and the offsetting changes in fair values of the underlying hedged debt due to changes in the relevant benchmark interest rates are recorded in interest expense. Refer to Note 8, Debt, for additional information on our long-term debt.
Foreign Currency
To reduce cash flow volatility from foreign currency fluctuations, we enter into forward and swap contracts to hedge portions of cash flows of anticipated intercompany royalty payments, inventory purchases, and intercompany borrowing and lending activities. The resulting gains and losses from these derivatives are recorded in AOCI and subsequently reclassified to revenue, product and distribution costs, or interest income and other, net, respectively, when the hedged exposures affect net earnings.
From time to time, we may enter into financial instruments, including, but not limited to, forward and swap contracts or foreign currency-denominated debt, to hedge the currency exposure of our net investments in certain international operations. The resulting gains and losses from these derivatives are recorded in AOCI and are subsequently reclassified to net earnings when the hedged net investment is either sold or substantially liquidated.
Foreign currency forward and swap contracts not designated as hedging instruments are used to mitigate the foreign exchange risk of certain other balance sheet items. Gains and losses from these derivatives are largely offset by the financial impact of translating foreign currency-denominated payables and receivables, and these gains and losses are recorded in interest income and other, net.
Commodities
Depending on market conditions, we may enter into coffee forward contracts, futures contracts and collars to hedge anticipated cash flows under our price-to-be-fixed green coffee contracts, which are described further in Note 5, Inventories, or our longer-dated forecasted coffee demand where underlying fixed price and price-to-be-fixed contracts are not yet available. The resulting gains and losses are recorded in AOCI and are subsequently reclassified to product and distribution costs when the hedged exposure affects net earnings.
Depending on market conditions, we may also enter into dairy forward contracts and futures contracts to hedge a portion of anticipated cash flows under our dairy purchase contracts and our forecasted dairy demand. The resulting gains or losses are recorded in AOCI and are subsequently reclassified to product and distribution costs when the hedged exposure affects net earnings.
Cash flow hedges related to anticipated transactions are designated and documented at the inception of each hedge. Cash flows from hedging transactions are classified in the same categories as the cash flows from the respective hedged items. For de-designated cash flow hedges in which the underlying transactions are no longer probable of occurring, the related accumulated derivative gains or losses are recognized in interest income and other, net on our consolidated statements of earnings. These derivatives may be accounted for prospectively as non-designated derivatives until maturity, re-designated to new hedging relationships or terminated early. We continue to believe transactions related to our other designated cash flow hedges are probable to occur.
To mitigate the price uncertainty of a portion of our future purchases, including diesel fuel and other commodities, we enter into swap contracts, futures and collars that are not designated as hedging instruments. The resulting gains and losses are recorded in interest income and other, net to help offset price fluctuations on our beverage, food, packaging and transportation costs, which are included in product and distribution costs on our consolidated statements of earnings.
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Gains and losses on derivative contracts and foreign currency-denominated debt designated as hedging instruments included in AOCI and expected to be reclassified into earnings within 12 months, net of tax (in millions):
Net Gains/(Losses)
Included in AOCI
Net Gains/(Losses) Expected to be Reclassified from AOCI into Earnings within 12 Months
Outstanding Contract/Debt Remaining Maturity
(Months)
Jul 2, 2023Oct 2, 2022
Cash Flow Hedges:
Coffee$(107.6)$153.9 $(95.6)6
Cross-currency swaps(1.1)(1.9)— 17
Dairy (5.2)(2.6)(5.2)9
Foreign currency - other25.7 55.3 18.2 33
Interest rates(5.9)(5.8)(1.7)0
Net Investment Hedges:
Cross-currency swaps76.5 67.3 — 105
Foreign currency16.0 16.1 — 0
Foreign currency debt126.8 125.7 — 9
Pre-tax gains and losses on derivative contracts and foreign currency-denominated long-term debt designated as hedging instruments recognized in other comprehensive income (“OCI”) and reclassifications from AOCI to earnings (in millions):
Quarter Ended
Gains/(Losses) Recognized in
OCI Before Reclassifications
Gains/(Losses) Reclassified from
AOCI to Earnings
Location of gain/(loss)
Jul 2, 2023Jul 3, 2022Jul 2, 2023Jul 3, 2022
Cash Flow Hedges:
Coffee$(20.0)$(19.3)$0.3 $32.2 Product and distribution costs
Cross-currency swaps4.2 12.9 (3.5)(2.1)Interest expense
7.5 16.0 Interest income and other, net
Dairy(6.1)(1.4)(3.8)4.4 Product and distribution costs
Foreign currency - other26.5 43.4 6.1 6.6 Licensed stores revenue
1.4 (0.9)Product and distribution costs
Interest rates— 18.8 0.8 (0.6)Interest expense
Net Investment Hedges:
Cross-currency swaps 47.6 37.0 7.8 3.8 Interest expense
Foreign currency debt53.4 72.2 — — 
Three Quarters Ended
Gains/(Losses) Recognized in
OCI Before Reclassifications
Gains/(Losses) Reclassified from
AOCI to Earnings
Location of gain/(loss)
Jul 2, 2023Jul 3, 2022Jul 2, 2023Jul 3, 2022
Cash Flow Hedges:
Coffee$(139.9)$76.1 $156.9 $56.6 Product and distribution costs
Cross-currency swaps(10.0)22.3 (9.2)(3.7)Interest expense
(1.7)32.3 Interest income and other, net
Dairy(12.0)6.6 (8.6)6.8 Product and distribution costs
Foreign currency - other(15.7)51.1 18.0 11.0 Licensed stores revenue
5.8 (2.5)Product and distribution costs
0.2 — Interest income and other, net
Interest rates0.3 54.2 0.5 (1.5)Interest expense
Net Investment Hedges:
Cross-currency swaps 32.5 51.2 20.1 10.7 Interest expense
Foreign currency debt1.2 137.6 — — 
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Pre-tax gains and losses on non-designated derivatives and designated fair value hedging instruments and the related fair value hedged item recognized in earnings (in millions):
Gains/(Losses) Recognized in Earnings
Location of gain/(loss) recognized in earnings Quarter EndedThree Quarters Ended
 Jul 2, 2023Jul 3, 2022Jul 2, 2023Jul 3, 2022
Non-Designated Derivatives:
DairyInterest income and other, net$(0.1)$0.1 $(0.1)$0.2 
Foreign currency - otherInterest income and other, net— 6.4 (10.0)28.2 
CoffeeInterest income and other, net— (0.2)(5.5)9.1 
Diesel fuel and other commoditiesInterest income and other, net(1.0)3.3 (2.9)4.0 
Fair Value Hedges:
Interest rate swapInterest expense(12.2)(11.6)(9.1)(37.7)
Long-term debt (hedged item)Interest expense3.4 14.5 (12.0)47.5 
Notional amounts of outstanding derivative contracts (in millions):
Jul 2, 2023Oct 2, 2022
Coffee$373 $649 
Cross-currency swaps1,092 741 
Dairy67 94 
Diesel fuel and other commodities24 33 
Foreign currency - other 1,190 1,269 
Interest rate swaps1,100 1,100 
Fair value of outstanding derivative contracts (in millions) including the location of the asset and/or liability on the consolidated balance sheets:
Derivative Assets
Balance Sheet LocationJul 2, 2023Oct 2, 2022
Designated Derivative Instruments:
Cross-currency swapsOther long-term assets$117.3 $115.4 
DairyPrepaid expenses and other current assets 0.1 0.5 
Foreign currency - otherPrepaid expenses and other current assets27.3 39.9 
Other long-term assets17.4 33.5 
Non-designated Derivative Instruments:
Diesel fuel and other commoditiesPrepaid expenses and other current assets0.2 0.4 
Foreign currencyPrepaid expenses and other current assets6.7 34.3 
Other long-term assets— 7.3 
Derivative Liabilities
Balance Sheet LocationJul 2, 2023Oct 2, 2022
Designated Derivative Instruments:
DairyAccrued liabilities$3.0 $2.9 
Foreign currency - otherAccrued liabilities5.5 0.3 
Other long-term liabilities5.5 — 
Interest rate swapsAccrued liabilities12.9 12.0 
Other long-term liabilities37.1 34.0 
Non-designated Derivative Instruments:
Diesel fuel and other commoditiesAccrued liabilities1.2 — 
Foreign currencyAccrued liabilities2.0 5.8 
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The following amounts were recorded on the consolidated balance sheets related to fixed-to-floating interest rate swaps designated in fair value hedging relationships (in millions):
Carrying amount of hedged itemCumulative amount of fair value hedging adjustment included in the carrying amount
Jul 2, 2023Oct 2, 2022Jul 2, 2023Oct 2, 2022
Location on the balance sheet
Long-term debt$1,059.7 $1,047.7 $(40.3)$(52.3)
Additional disclosures related to cash flow gains and losses included in AOCI, as well as subsequent reclassifications to earnings, are included in Note 11, Equity.

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Note 4: Fair Value Measurements
Assets and liabilities measured at fair value on a recurring basis (in millions):
  Fair Value Measurements at Reporting Date Using
 Balance at
July 2, 2023
Quoted Prices in Active Markets for Identical Assets
(Level 1)
Significant  Other Observable Inputs
(Level 2)
Significant Unobservable  Inputs
(Level 3)
Assets:
Cash and cash equivalents$3,357.0 $3,357.0 $— $— 
Short-term investments:
Available-for-sale debt securities
Corporate debt securities68.4 — 68.4 — 
U.S. government treasury securities6.9 6.9 — — 
Foreign government obligations3.9 — 3.9 — 
Total available-for-sale debt securities79.2 6.9 72.3 — 
Structured deposits111.1 — 111.1 — 
Marketable equity securities72.7 72.7 — — 
Total short-term investments263.0 79.6 183.4 — 
Prepaid expenses and other current assets:
Derivative assets34.3 — 34.3 — 
Long-term investments:
Available-for-sale debt securities
Corporate debt securities86.3 — 86.3 — 
Mortgage and other asset-backed securities47.5 — 47.5 — 
State and local government obligations1.3 — 1.3 — 
U.S. government treasury securities103.5 103.5 — — 
Total long-term investments238.6 103.5 135.1 — 
Other long-term assets:
Derivative assets134.7 — 134.7 — 
Total assets$4,027.6 $3,540.1 $487.5 $— 
Liabilities:
Accrued liabilities:
Derivative liabilities$24.6 $— $24.6 $— 
Other long-term liabilities:
Derivative liabilities42.6 — 42.6 — 
Total liabilities$67.2 $— $67.2 $— 
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  Fair Value Measurements at Reporting Date Using
 Balance at
October 2, 2022
Quoted Prices in Active Markets for Identical Assets
(Level 1)
Significant Other Observable Inputs
(Level 2)
Significant
Unobservable  Inputs
(Level 3)
Assets:
Cash and cash equivalents$2,818.4 $2,797.3 $21.1 $— 
Short-term investments:
Available-for-sale debt securities
Corporate debt securities22.4 — 22.4 — 
U.S. government treasury securities9.3 9.3 — — 
Total available-for-sale debt securities31.7 9.3 22.4 — 
Structured deposits275.1 — 275.1 — 
Marketable equity securities57.7 57.7 — — 
Total short-term investments364.5 67.0 297.5 — 
Prepaid expenses and other current assets:
Derivative assets75.1 — 75.1 — 
Long-term investments:
Available-for-sale debt securities
Corporate debt securities134.7 — 134.7 — 
Foreign government obligations3.8 — 3.8 — 
Mortgage and other asset-backed securities56.5 — 56.5 — 
State and local government obligations1.3 — 1.3 — 
U.S. government treasury securities82.8 82.8 — — 
Total long-term investments279.1 82.8 196.3 — 
Other long-term assets:
Derivative assets156.2 — 156.2 — 
Total assets$3,693.3 $2,947.1 $746.2 $— 
Liabilities:
Accrued liabilities:
Derivative liabilities$21.0 $— $21.0 $— 
Other long-term liabilities:
Derivative liabilities34.0 — 34.0 — 
Total liabilities$55.0 $— $55.0 $— 
There were no material transfers between levels and there was no significant activity within Level 3 instruments during the periods presented. The fair values of any financial instruments presented above exclude the impact of netting assets and liabilities when a legally enforceable master netting agreement exists.
Gross unrealized holding gains and losses on available-for-sale debt securities, structured deposits and marketable equity securities were not material as of July 2, 2023 and October 2, 2022.
Assets and Liabilities Measured at Fair Value on a Nonrecurring Basis
Assets and liabilities recognized or disclosed at fair value on the consolidated financial statements on a nonrecurring basis include items such as property, plant and equipment, ROU assets, goodwill and other intangible assets and other assets. These assets are measured at fair value if determined to be impaired.

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The estimated fair value of our long-term debt based on the quoted market price (Level 2) is included at Note 8, Debt. There were no material fair value adjustments during the three quarters ended July 2, 2023 and July 3, 2022.
Note 5: Inventories (in millions):
Jul 2, 2023Oct 2, 2022
Coffee:
Unroasted$926.7 $1,018.6 
Roasted270.9 310.3 
Other merchandise held for sale345.8 430.9 
Packaging and other supplies443.6 416.8 
Total$1,987.0 $2,176.6 
Other merchandise held for sale includes, among other items, serveware, food and tea. Inventory levels vary due to seasonality, commodity market supply and price fluctuations.
As of July 2, 2023, we had committed to purchasing green coffee totaling $300.5 million under fixed-price contracts and an estimated $786.0 million under price-to-be-fixed contracts. A portion of our price-to-be-fixed contracts are effectively fixed through the use of futures. See Note 3, Derivative Financial Instruments, for further discussion. Price-to-be-fixed contracts are purchase commitments whereby the quality, quantity, delivery period and other negotiated terms are agreed upon, but the date, and therefore the price, at which the base “C” coffee commodity price component will be fixed has not yet been established. For most contracts, either Starbucks or the seller has the option to “fix” the base “C” coffee commodity price prior to the delivery date. For other contracts, Starbucks and the seller may agree upon pricing parameters determined by the base “C” coffee commodity price. Until prices are fixed, we estimate the total cost of these purchase commitments. We believe, based on established relationships with our suppliers and continuous monitoring, the risk of non-delivery on these purchase commitments is remote.
Note 6: Supplemental Balance Sheet and Statement of Earnings Information (in millions):
Property, Plant and Equipment, net
Jul 2, 2023Oct 2, 2022
Land$46.1 $46.1 
Buildings622.7 555.4 
Leasehold improvements9,731.5 9,066.8 
Store equipment3,203.9 3,018.2 
Roasting equipment829.1 838.5 
Furniture, fixtures and other1,578.0 1,526.1 
Work in progress729.9 558.7 
Property, plant and equipment, gross16,741.2 15,609.8 
Accumulated depreciation(9,687.7)(9,049.3)
Property, plant and equipment, net$7,053.5 $6,560.5 
Accrued Liabilities
Jul 2, 2023Oct 2, 2022
Accrued occupancy costs$82.3 $84.6 
Accrued dividends payable607.0 608.3 
Accrued capital and other operating expenditures737.2 878.1 
Self-insurance reserves255.1 232.3 
Income taxes payable184.2 139.2 
Accrued business taxes194.7 194.6 
Total accrued liabilities$2,060.5 $2,137.1 

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Store Operating Expenses
Quarter EndedThree Quarters Ended
Jul 2, 2023Jul 3, 2022Jul 2, 2023Jul 3, 2022
Wages and benefits$2,185.7 $1,983.0 $6,575.6 $6,012.0 
Occupancy costs727.4 652.9 2,102.2 1,983.1 
Other expenses784.5 666.6 2,321.1 2,022.0 
Total store operating expenses$3,697.6 $3,302.5 $10,998.9 $10,017.1 
Note 7: Other Intangible Assets and Goodwill
Indefinite-Lived Intangible Assets
(in millions)Jul 2, 2023Oct 2, 2022
Trade names, trademarks and patents$79.1 $97.5 

Finite-Lived Intangible Assets
Jul 2, 2023Oct 2, 2022
(in millions)Gross Carrying AmountAccumulated AmortizationNet Carrying AmountGross Carrying AmountAccumulated AmortizationNet Carrying Amount
Acquired and reacquired rights$966.5 $(966.5)$— $990.0 $(990.0)$— 
Acquired trade secrets and processes27.6 (27.6)— 27.6 (27.3)0.3 
Trade names, trademarks and patents130.2 (87.2)43.0 124.6 (69.6)55.0 
Licensing agreements16.9 (14.6)2.3 19.3 (16.2)3.1 
Other finite-lived intangible assets20.3 (20.3)— 20.6 (20.6)— 
Total finite-lived intangible assets$1,161.5 $(1,116.2)$45.3 $1,182.1 $(1,123.7)$58.4 
Amortization expense for finite-lived intangible assets was $5.4 million and $16.4 million for the quarter and three quarters ended July 2, 2023, respectively, and $47.6 million and $147.0 million for the quarter and three quarters ended July 3, 2022, respectively.
Estimated future amortization expense as of July 2, 2023 (in millions):
Fiscal YearTotal
2023 (excluding the three quarters ended July 2, 2023)
$5.0 
202419.7 
202514.0 
20262.0 
20271.7 
Thereafter2.9 
Total estimated future amortization expense$45.3 
Goodwill
Changes in the carrying amount of goodwill by reportable operating segment (in millions):
North AmericaInternationalChannel DevelopmentCorporate and OtherTotal
Goodwill balance at October 2, 2022
$491.1 $2,756.7 $34.7 $1.0 $3,283.5 
Other(1)
0.9 (33.5)— — (32.6)
Goodwill balance at July 2, 2023
$492.0 $2,723.2 $34.7 $1.0 $3,250.9 
(1)“Other” consists of changes in the goodwill balance resulting from foreign currency translation.
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Note 8: Debt
Revolving Credit Facility
Our $3.0 billion unsecured five-year revolving credit facility (the “2021 credit facility”), of which $150.0 million may be used for issuances of letters of credit, is currently set to mature on September 16, 2026. The 2021 credit facility is available for working capital, capital expenditures and other corporate purposes, including acquisitions and share repurchases. We have the option, subject to negotiation and agreement with the related banks, to increase the maximum commitment amount by an additional $1.0 billion.
Borrowings under the 2021 credit facility, which was most recently amended in April 2023, will bear interest at a variable rate based on Term SOFR, and, for U.S. dollar-denominated loans under certain circumstances, a Base Rate (as defined in the 2021 credit facility), in each case plus an applicable margin. The applicable margin is based on the Company’s long-term credit ratings assigned by the Moody’s and Standard & Poor’s rating agencies. The “Base Rate” is the highest of (i) the Federal Funds Rate (as defined in the 2021 credit facility) plus 0.500%, (ii) Bank of America’s prime rate, and (iii) Term SOFR plus 1.000%. Term SOFR means the forward-looking SOFR term rate administrated by the Chicago Mercantile Exchange plus a SOFR Adjustment of 0.100%.
The 2021 credit facility contains provisions requiring us to maintain compliance with certain covenants, including a minimum fixed charge coverage ratio, which measures our ability to cover financing expenses. As of July 2, 2023, we were in compliance with all applicable covenants. No amounts were outstanding under our 2021 credit facility as of July 2, 2023 or October 2, 2022.
Short-term Debt
Under our commercial paper program, we may issue unsecured commercial paper notes up to a maximum aggregate amount outstanding at any time of $3.0 billion, with individual maturities that may vary but not exceed 397 days from the date of issue. Amounts outstanding under the commercial paper program are required to be backstopped by available commitments under our 2021 credit facility. The proceeds from borrowings under our commercial paper program may be used for working capital needs, capital expenditures and other corporate purposes, including, but not limited to, business expansion, payment of cash dividends on our common stock and share repurchases. As of July 2, 2023, we had no borrowings outstanding under the program. As of October 2, 2022, we had $175.0 million in borrowings outstanding under this program.
Additionally, we hold the following Japanese yen-denominated credit facilities that are available for working capital needs and capital expenditures within our Japanese market:
A ¥5 billion, or $34.5 million, credit facility is currently set to mature on January 4, 2024. Borrowings under this credit facility are subject to terms defined within the facility and will bear interest at a variable rate based on Tokyo Interbank Offered Rate ("TIBOR") plus an applicable margin of 0.400%.
A ¥10 billion, or $69.1 million, credit facility is currently set to mature on March 27, 2024. Borrowings under this credit facility are subject to terms defined within the facility and will bear interest at a variable rate based on TIBOR plus an applicable margin of 0.300%.
As of July 2, 2023, we had ¥5 billion, or $34.5 million, of borrowings outstanding under these credit facilities. As of October 2, 2022, we had no borrowings outstanding under these credit facilities.
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Long-term Debt
Components of long-term debt including the associated interest rates and related estimated fair values by calendar maturity (in millions, except interest rates):
Jul 2, 2023Oct 2, 2022Stated Interest Rate
Effective Interest Rate(1)
IssuanceAmountEstimated Fair ValueAmountEstimated Fair Value
March 2023 notes$— $— $1,000.0 $996.5 3.100 %3.107 %
October 2023 notes(2)
750.0 747.1 750.0 744.8 3.850 %2.859 %
February 2024 notes(3)
500.0 500.4 500.0 497.3 5.600 %5.830 %
March 2024 notes(4)
587.2 586.9 588.4 584.7 0.372 %0.462 %
August 2025 notes1,250.0 1,209.1 1,250.0 1,209.6 3.800 %3.721 %
February 2026 notes1,000.0 990.0 — — 4.750 %4.788 %
June 2026 notes500.0 464.6 500.0 458.3 2.450 %2.511 %
March 2027 notes500.0 449.5 500.0 437.9 2.000 %2.058 %
March 2028 notes600.0 563.2 600.0 554.8 3.500 %3.529 %
November 2028 notes750.0 719.0 750.0 704.7 4.000 %3.958 %
August 2029 notes(2)
1,000.0 931.1 1,000.0 900.3 3.550 %3.840 %
March 2030 notes750.0 634.4 750.0 607.7 2.250 %3.084 %
November 2030 notes1,250.0 1,061.2 1,250.0 1,017.9 2.550 %2.582 %
February 2032 notes1,000.0 864.9 1,000.0 827.1 3.000 %3.155 %
February 2033 notes500.0 493.1 — — 4.800 %3.798 %
June 2045 notes350.0 304.5 350.0 281.5 4.300 %4.348 %
December 2047 notes500.0 393.5 500.0 369.6 3.750 %3.765 %
November 2048 notes1,000.0 890.3 1,000.0 824.6 4.500 %4.504 %
August 2049 notes1,000.0 881.3 1,000.0 817.8 4.450 %4.447 %
March 2050 notes500.0 367.5 500.0 342.0 3.350 %3.362 %
November 2050 notes1,250.0 945.2 1,250.0 874.9 3.500 %3.528 %
Total15,537.2 13,996.8 15,038.4 13,052.0 
Aggregate debt issuance costs and unamortized premium/(discount), net(116.6)(117.2)
Hedge accounting fair value adjustment(2)
(40.3)(52.3)
Total$15,380.3 $14,868.9 
(1)Includes the effects of the amortization of any premium or discount and any gain or loss upon settlement of related treasury locks or forward-starting interest rate swaps utilized to hedge interest rate risk prior to the debt issuance.
(2)Amount includes the change in fair value due to changes in benchmark interest rates related to hedging our October 2023 notes and $350 million of our August 2029 notes. Refer to Note 3, Derivative Financial Instruments, for additional information on our interest rate swaps designated as fair value hedges.
(3)Floating rate notes which bear interest at a rate equal to Compounded SOFR (as defined in the February 2024 notes) plus 0.420%, resulting in a stated interest rate of 5.600% at July 2, 2023.
(4)Japanese yen-denominated long-term debt.
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The following table summarizes our long-term debt maturities as of July 2, 2023 by fiscal year (in millions):
Fiscal Year Total
2023$750.0 
20241,087.2 
20251,250.0 
20261,500.0 
2027500.0 
Thereafter10,450.0 
Total$15,537.2 
Note 9: Leases
The components of lease costs (in millions):
Quarter EndedThree Quarters Ended
Jul 2, 2023Jul 3, 2022Jul 2, 2023Jul 3, 2022
Operating lease costs(1)
$401.6 $386.5 $1,188.2 $1,166.0 
Variable lease costs264.1 221.5 753.3 687.1 
Short-term lease costs7.0 6.9 20.9 21.1 
Total lease costs$672.7 $614.9 $1,962.4 $1,874.2 
(1)Includes immaterial amounts of sublease income and rent concessions.
The following table includes supplemental information (in millions):
Three Quarters Ended
Jul 2, 2023Jul 3, 2022
Cash paid related to operating lease liabilities$1,234.8 $1,248.7 
Operating lease liabilities arising from obtaining ROU assets1,245.5 1,121.6 
Jul 2, 2023Jul 3, 2022
Weighted-average remaining operating lease term8.5 years8.5 years
Weighted-average operating lease discount rate3.0 %2.5 %
Finance lease assets are recorded in property, plant and equipment, net with the corresponding lease liabilities included in accrued liabilities and other long-term liabilities on the consolidated balance sheet. There were no material finance leases as of July 2, 2023 and October 2, 2022.
Minimum future maturities of operating lease liabilities (in millions):
Fiscal YearTotal
2023 (excluding the three quarters ended July 2, 2023)
$384.8 
20241,527.5 
20251,458.8 
20261,313.8 
20271,128.2 
Thereafter4,428.2 
Total lease payments10,241.3 
Less imputed interest(1,284.9)
Total$8,956.4 
As of July 2, 2023, we have entered into operating leases that have not yet commenced of $1.4 billion, primarily related to real estate leases. These leases will commence between fiscal year 2023 and fiscal year 2026 with lease terms ranging from two to twenty years.
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Note 10: Deferred Revenue
Our deferred revenue primarily consists of the prepaid royalty from Nestlé, for which we have continuing performance obligations to support the Global Coffee Alliance, our unredeemed stored value card liability and unredeemed loyalty points (“Stars”) associated with our loyalty program.
As of July 2, 2023, the current and long-term deferred revenue related to Nestlé was $177.0 million and $6.0 billion, respectively. As of October 2, 2022, the current and long-term deferred revenue related to the Nestlé up-front payment was $177.0 million and $6.2 billion, respectively. During the quarter and three quarters ended July 2, 2023, we recognized $44.1 million and $132.3 million of prepaid royalty revenue related to Nestlé. During the quarter and three quarters ended July 3, 2022, we recognized $44.1 million and $132.5 million of prepaid royalty revenue related to Nestlé.
Changes in our deferred revenue balance related to our stored value cards and loyalty program (in millions):
Quarter Ended July 2, 2023
Total
Stored value cards and loyalty program at April 2, 2023
$1,664.5 
Revenue deferred - card activations, card reloads and Stars earned3,641.3 
Revenue recognized - card and Stars redemptions and breakage(3,662.9)
Other(1)
(14.7)
Stored value cards and loyalty program at July 2, 2023(2)
$1,628.2 
Quarter Ended July 3, 2022
Total
Stored value cards and loyalty program at April 3, 2022
$1,645.2 
Revenue deferred - card activations, card reloads and Stars earned3,282.6 
Revenue recognized - card and Stars redemptions and breakage(3,312.3)
Other(1)
(21.7)
Stored value cards and loyalty program at July 3, 2022(2)
$1,593.8 
Three Quarters Ended July 2, 2023
Total
Stored value cards and loyalty program at October 2, 2022
$1,503.0 
Revenue deferred - card activations, card reloads and Stars earned11,280.7 
Revenue recognized - card and Stars redemptions and breakage(11,155.4)
Other(1)
(0.1)
Stored value cards and loyalty program at July 2, 2023(2)
$1,628.2 
Three Quarters Ended July 3, 2022
Total
Stored value cards and loyalty program at October 3, 2021
$1,448.5 
Revenue deferred - card activations, card reloads and Stars earned10,324.1 
Revenue recognized - card and Stars redemptions and breakage(10,149.4)
Other(1)
(29.4)
Stored value cards and loyalty program at July 3, 2022(2)
$1,593.8 
(1)“Other” primarily consists of changes in the stored value cards and loyalty program balances resulting from foreign currency translation.
(2)As of July 2, 2023 and July 3, 2022, approximately $1.5 billion and $1.5 billion of these amounts were current, respectively.
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Note 11:     Equity
Changes in AOCI by component, net of tax (in millions):
Quarter Ended Available-for-Sale Debt Securities Cash Flow Hedges Net Investment HedgesTranslation Adjustment and OtherTotal
July 2, 2023
Net gains/(losses) in AOCI, beginning of period$(10.9)$(88.1)$149.6 $(572.2)$(521.6)
Net gains/(losses) recognized in OCI before reclassifications(1.7)0.8 75.5 (317.4)(242.8)
Net (gains)/losses reclassified from AOCI to earnings0.2 (6.8)(5.8)— (12.4)
Other comprehensive income/(loss) attributable to Starbucks(1.5)(6.0)69.7 (317.4)(255.2)
Other comprehensive income/(loss) attributable to NCI — — — (0.7)(0.7)
Net gains/(losses) in AOCI, end of period$(12.4)$(94.1)$219.3 $(890.3)$(777.5)
July 3, 2022
Net gains/(losses) in AOCI, beginning of period$(9.0)$251.7 $103.0 $(85.4)$260.3 
Net gains/(losses) recognized in OCI before reclassifications(1.6)41.0 81.6 (396.9)(275.9)
Net (gains)/losses reclassified from AOCI to earnings0.1 (46.7)(2.8)— (49.4)
Other comprehensive income/(loss) attributable to Starbucks(1.5)(5.7)78.8 (396.9)(325.3)
Net gains/(losses) in AOCI, end of period$(10.5)$246.0 $181.8 $(482.3)$(65.0)
Three Quarters EndedAvailable-for-Sale Debt SecuritiesCash Flow HedgesNet Investment HedgesTranslation Adjustment and OtherTotal
July 2, 2023
Net gains/(losses) in AOCI, beginning of period$(15.5)$199.0 $209.1 $(855.8)$(463.2)
Net gains/(losses) recognized in OCI before reclassifications2.6 (151.5)25.2 (33.8)(157.5)
Net (gains)/losses reclassified from AOCI to earnings0.5 (141.6)(15.0)— (156.1)
Other comprehensive income/(loss) attributable to Starbucks3.1 (293.1)10.2 (33.8)(313.6)
Other comprehensive income/(loss) attributable to NCI — — — (0.7)(0.7)
Net gains/(losses) in AOCI, end of period$(12.4)$(94.1)$219.3 $(890.3)$(777.5)
July 3, 2022
Net gains/(losses) in AOCI, beginning of period$1.5 $158.3 $48.6 $(61.2)$147.2 
Net gains/(losses) recognized in OCI before reclassifications(12.1)170.8 141.1 (421.2)(121.4)
Net (gains)/losses reclassified from AOCI to earnings0.1 (83.1)(7.9)0.1 (90.8)
Other comprehensive income/(loss) attributable to Starbucks(12.0)87.7 133.2 (421.1)(212.2)
Net gains/(losses) in AOCI, end of period$(10.5)$246.0 $181.8 $(482.3)$(65.0)
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Impact of reclassifications from AOCI on the consolidated statements of earnings (in millions):
Quarter Ended
AOCI
Components
Amounts Reclassified from AOCIAffected Line Item in
the Statements of Earnings
Jul 2, 2023Jul 3, 2022
Gains/(losses) on available-for-sale debt securities$(0.1)$(0.2)Interest income and other, net
Gains/(losses) on cash flow hedges8.8 55.6 
Please refer to Note 3, Derivative Financial Instruments for additional information.
Gains/(losses) on net investment hedges7.8 3.8 Interest expense
16.5 59.2 Total before tax
(4.1)(9.8)Tax expense
$12.4 $49.4 Net of tax
Three Quarters Ended
AOCI
Components
Amounts Reclassified from AOCIAffected Line Item in
the Statements of Earnings
Jul 2, 2023Jul 3, 2022
Gains/(losses) on available-for-sale debt securities$(0.5)$(0.2)Interest income and other, net
Gains/(losses) on cash flow hedges161.9 99.0 
Please refer to Note 3, Derivative Financial Instruments for additional information.
Gains/(losses) on net investment hedges20.1 10.7 Interest expense
181.5 109.5 Total before tax
(25.4)(18.7)Tax expense
$156.1 $90.8 Net of tax
In addition to 2.4 billion shares of authorized common stock with $0.001 par value per share, the Company has authorized 7.5 million shares of preferred stock, none of which was outstanding as of July 2, 2023.
During the three quarters ended July 2, 2023 and July 3, 2022, we repurchased 6.9 million and 36.3 million shares of common stock for $699.3 million and $4.0 billion, respectively. As of July 2, 2023, 45.7 million shares remained available for repurchase under current authorizations.
During the third quarter of fiscal 2023, our Board of Directors approved a quarterly cash dividend to shareholders of $0.53 per share to be paid on August 25, 2023 to shareholders of record as of the close of business on August 11, 2023.
Note 12: Employee Stock Plans
As of July 2, 2023, there were 92.5 million shares of common stock available for issuance pursuant to future equity-based compensation awards and 10.4 million shares available for issuance under our employee stock purchase plan.
Stock-based compensation expense recognized in the consolidated statements of earnings (in millions):
 Quarter EndedThree Quarters Ended
 Jul 2, 2023Jul 3, 2022Jul 2, 2023Jul 3, 2022
Restricted Stock Units (“RSUs”)$69.1 $57.4 $228.3 $207.2 
Options0.1 (0.1)0.2 (0.6)
Total stock-based compensation expense$69.2 $57.3 $228.5 $206.6 
Stock option and RSU transactions from October 2, 2022 through July 2, 2023 (in millions):
Stock OptionsRSUs
Options outstanding/Nonvested RSUs, October 2, 2022
4.1 7.0 
Granted— 4.3 
Options exercised/RSUs vested(2.0)(2.9)
Forfeited/expired0.0 (0.9)
Options outstanding/Nonvested RSUs, July 2, 2023
2.1 7.5 
Total unrecognized stock-based compensation expense, net of estimated forfeitures, as of July 2, 2023
$— $223.9 
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Note 13: Earnings per Share
Calculation of net earnings per common share (“EPS”) — basic and diluted (in millions, except EPS):
 Quarter EndedThree Quarters Ended
Jul 2, 2023Jul 3, 2022Jul 2, 2023Jul 3, 2022
Net earnings attributable to Starbucks$1,141.7 $912.9 $2,905.2 $2,403.3 
Weighted average common shares outstanding (for basic calculation)1,145.9 1,147.0 1,147.6 1,155.3 
Dilutive effect of outstanding common stock options and RSUs4.6 4.0 4.4 5.2 
Weighted average common and common equivalent shares outstanding (for diluted calculation)1,150.5 1,151.0 1,152.0 1,160.5 
EPS — basic$1.00 $0.80 $2.53 $2.08 
EPS — diluted$0.99 $0.79 $2.52 $2.07 
Potential dilutive shares consist of the incremental common shares issuable upon the exercise of outstanding stock options (both vested and non-vested) and unvested RSUs, calculated using the treasury stock method. The calculation of dilutive shares outstanding excludes anti-dilutive stock options or unvested RSUs, which were immaterial in the periods presented.
Note 14: Commitments and Contingencies
Legal Proceedings
Starbucks is involved in various legal proceedings arising in the ordinary course of business, including certain employment litigation cases that have been certified as class or collective actions, but is not currently a party to any legal proceeding that management believes could have a material adverse effect on our consolidated financial position, results of operations or cash flows.
Note 15: Segment Reporting
Segment information is prepared on the same basis that our chief executive officer, who is our chief operating decision maker, manages the segments, evaluates financial results and makes key operating decisions.
Consolidated revenue mix by product type (in millions):
Quarter EndedThree Quarters Ended
Jul 2, 2023Jul 3, 2022Jul 2, 2023Jul 3, 2022
Beverage(1)
$5,587.9 61 %$4,944.6 61 %$15,988.9 60 %$14,442.9 61 %
Food(2)
1,704.5 19 %1,472.0 18 %4,861.0 18 %4,271.5 18 %
Other(3)
1,875.9 20 %1,733.5 21 %5,752.1 22 %5,121.7 21 %
Total$9,168.3 100 %$8,150.1 100 %$26,602.0 100 %$23,836.1 100 %
(1)Beverage represents sales within our company-operated stores.
(2)Food includes sales within our company-operated stores.
(3)Other primarily consists of packaged and single-serve coffees and teas, royalty and licensing revenues, beverage-related ingredients and serveware, among other items.
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The tables below present financial information for our reportable operating segments and Corporate and Other segment (in millions):
Quarter Ended
North AmericaInternationalChannel DevelopmentCorporate and OtherTotal
July 2, 2023
Total net revenues$6,737.8 $1,972.9 $448.8 $8.8 $9,168.3 
Depreciation and amortization expenses230.4 83.1 0.0 28.7 342.2 
Income from equity investees— 0.8 68.9 — 69.7 
Operating income/(loss)1,463.9 374.5 208.0 (462.5)1,583.9 
July 3, 2022
Total net revenues$6,058.4 $1,584.7 $479.7 $27.3 $8,150.1 
Depreciation and amortization expenses201.2 125.0 0.0 30.6 356.8 
Income from equity investees— 0.4 53.7 — 54.1 
Operating income/(loss)1,330.1 135.3 191.7 (361.6)1,295.5 
Three Quarters Ended
North AmericaInternationalChannel DevelopmentCorporate and OtherTotal
July 2, 2023
Total net revenues$19,669.7 $5,507.8 $1,407.7 $16.8 $26,602.0 
Depreciation and amortization expenses673.5 250.8 0.1 86.8 1,011.2 
Income from equity investees— 2.0 177.0 — 179.0 
Operating income/(loss)3,894.3 929.6 696.4 (1,355.7)4,164.6 
July 3, 2022
Total net revenues$17,236.4 $5,163.1 $1,359.9 $76.7 $23,836.1 
Depreciation and amortization expenses603.2 391.4 0.1 95.8 1,090.5 
Income from equity investees— 1.6 141.9 — 143.5 
Operating income/(loss)3,344.8 615.7 572.7 (1,110.9)3,422.3 
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Item 2.Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations
CAUTIONARY STATEMENT PURSUANT TO THE PRIVATE SECURITIES LITIGATION REFORM ACT OF 1995
Certain statements contained herein are “forward-looking” statements within the meaning of applicable securities laws and regulations. Generally, these statements can be identified by the use of words such as “aim,” “anticipate,” “believe,” “continue,” “could,” “estimate,” “expect,” “feel,” “forecast,” “intend,” “may,” “outlook,” “plan,” “potential,” “predict,” “project,” “seek,” “should,” “will,” “would,” and similar expressions intended to identify forward-looking statements, although not all forward-looking statements contain these identifying words. By their nature, forward-looking statements involve risks, uncertainties, and other factors (many beyond our control) that could cause our actual results to differ materially from our historical experience or from our current expectations or projections. Our forward-looking statements, and the risks and uncertainties related thereto, include, but are not limited to, those described under the “Risk Factors” and “Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations” sections of the company’s most recently filed periodic reports on Form 10-K and Form 10-Q and subsequent filings with the SEC, as well as:

our ability to preserve, grow and leverage our brands;
the acceptance of the company’s products and changes in consumer preferences, consumption, or spending behavior and our ability to anticipate or react to them; shifts in demographic or health and wellness trends; or unfavorable consumer reaction to new products, platforms, reformulations, or other innovations;
the costs associated with, and the successful execution and effects of, our existing and any future business opportunities, expansions, initiatives, strategies, investments and plans, including our Reinvention Plan;
the impacts of partner investments and changes in the availability and cost of labor including any union organizing efforts and our responses to such efforts;
the ability of our business partners, suppliers and third-party providers to fulfill their responsibilities and commitments;
higher costs, lower quality, or unavailability of coffee, dairy, energy, water, raw materials, or product ingredients;
the impact of significant increases in logistics costs;
unfavorable global or regional economic conditions and related economic slowdowns or recessions, low consumer confidence, high unemployment, weak credit or capital markets, budget deficits, burdensome government debt, austerity measures, higher interest rates, higher taxes, political instability, higher inflation, or deflation;
inherent risks of operating a global business including geopolitical considerations related to our business in China and any potential negative effects stemming from the Russian invasion of Ukraine;
failure to attract or retain key executive or partner talent or successfully transition executives;
the potential negative effects of incidents involving food or beverage-borne illnesses, tampering, adulteration, contamination or mislabeling;
negative publicity related to our company, products, brands, marketing, executive leadership, partners, board of directors, founder, operations, business performance, or prospects;
potential negative effects of a material breach, failure, or corruption of our information technology systems or those of our direct and indirect business partners, suppliers or third-party providers, or failure to comply with personal data protection laws;
our environmental, social and governance (“ESG”) efforts and any reaction related thereto such as the rise in opposition to ESG and inclusion and diversity efforts;
risks associated with acquisitions, dispositions, business partnerships, or investments – such as acquisition integration, termination difficulties or costs or impairment in recorded value;
the impact of foreign currency translation, particularly a stronger U.S. dollar;
the impact of substantial competition from new entrants, consolidations by competitors, and other competitive activities, such as pricing actions (including price reductions, promotions, discounting, couponing, or free goods), marketing, category expansion, product introductions, or entry or expansion in our geographic markets;
the impact of changes in U.S. tax law and related guidance and regulations that may be implemented, including on tax rates and the Inflation Reduction Act of 2022;
the impact of health epidemics, pandemics or other public health events on our business and financial results, and the risk of negative economic impacts and related regulatory measures or voluntary actions that may be put in place, including restrictions on business operations or social distancing requirements, and the duration and efficacy of such restrictions;
failure to comply with anti-corruption laws, trade sanctions and restrictions or similar laws or regulations; and
the impact of significant legal disputes and proceedings, or government investigations.

A forward-looking statement is neither a prediction nor a guarantee of future events or circumstances, and those future events or circumstances may not occur. You should not place undue reliance on the forward-looking statements, which speak only as of the date of this report. We are under no obligation to update or alter any forward-looking statements, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise.
This information should be read in conjunction with the consolidated financial statements and the notes included in Item 1 of Part I of this 10-Q and the audited consolidated financial statements and notes, and Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations (“MD&A”), contained in the 10-K filed with the SEC on November 18, 2022.
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Introduction and Overview
Starbucks is the premier roaster, marketer and retailer of specialty coffee in the world, operating in 86 markets. As of July 2, 2023, Starbucks had more than 37,200 company-operated and licensed stores, an increase of 7% from the prior year. Additionally, we sell a variety of consumer-packaged goods, primarily through the Global Coffee Alliance established with Nestlé and other partnerships and joint ventures.
We have three reportable operating segments: 1) North America, which is inclusive of the U.S. and Canada, 2) International, which is inclusive of China, Japan, Asia Pacific, Europe, Middle East, Africa, Latin America and the Caribbean; and 3) Channel Development. Non-reportable operating segments and unallocated corporate expenses are reported within Corporate and Other.
We believe our financial results and long-term growth model will continue to be driven by new store openings, comparable store sales growth and operating margin management, underpinned by disciplined capital allocation. We believe these key operating metrics are useful to investors because management uses these metrics to assess the growth of our business and the effectiveness of our marketing and operational strategies. Throughout this MD&A, we commonly discuss the following key operating metrics:
New store openings and store count
Comparable store sales growth
Operating margin
Comparable store sales growth represents the percentage change in sales in one period from the same prior year period for company-operated stores open for 13 months or longer and exclude the impact of foreign currency translation. We analyze comparable store sales growth on a constant currency basis as this helps identify underlying business trends, without distortion from the effects of currency movements. Stores that are temporarily closed or operating at reduced hours due to the COVID-19 pandemic remain in comparable store sales while stores identified for permanent closure have been removed.
Our fiscal year ends on the Sunday closest to September 30. Fiscal 2023 and 2022 include 52 weeks. All references to store counts, including data for new store openings, are reported net of store closures, unless otherwise noted.
Starbucks results for the third quarter of fiscal 2023 demonstrate the overall strength of our brand. Consolidated net revenues increased 12% to $9.2 billion in the third quarter of fiscal 2023 compared to $8.2 billion in the third quarter of fiscal 2022, primarily driven by strength in our U.S. business and international licensed markets as well as continued recovery from COVID-19 pandemic-related business interruptions in China. During the quarter ended July 2, 2023, our global comparable store sales grew 10%, primarily driven by 7% growth in the U.S. market and 24% growth internationally, demonstrating the strength of the Starbucks brand globally. Consolidated operating margin increased 140 basis points from the prior year to 17.3%, primarily driven by sales leverage, pricing and productivity improvement from increased efficiency in our U.S. stores. These were partially offset by previously-committed investments in labor, including enhancements in retail store partner wages and benefits as well as increased general and administrative costs related to our Reinvention Plan.
Results of Operations (in millions)
Revenues
 Quarter EndedThree Quarters Ended
Jul 2,
2023
Jul 3,
2022
$
Change
%
Change
Jul 2,
2023
Jul 3,
2022
$
Change
%
Change
Company-operated stores$7,556.7 $6,675.5 $881.2 13.2 %$21,782.4 $19,674.7 $2,107.7 10.7 %
Licensed stores1,136.2 956.8 179.4 18.8 3,325.2 2,657.0 668.2 25.1 
Other475.4 517.8 (42.4)(8.2)1,494.4 1,504.4 (10.0)(0.7)
Total net revenues$9,168.3 $8,150.1 $1,018.2 12.5 %$26,602.0 $23,836.1 $2,765.9 11.6 %
For the quarter ended July 2, 2023 compared with the quarter ended July 3, 2022
Total net revenues for the third quarter of fiscal 2023 increased $1.0 billion, primarily due to higher revenues from company-operated stores ($881 million). The growth of company-operated stores revenue was driven by a 10% increase in comparable store sales ($632 million), attributable to a 5% increase in comparable transactions and a 4% increase in average ticket. Also contributing was incremental revenues from 1,265 net new Starbucks® company-operated stores, or a 7% increase, over the past 12 months ($336 million). Partially offsetting these increases was unfavorable foreign currency translation ($96 million).
Licensed stores revenue increased $179 million contributing to the increase in total net revenues, driven by higher product and equipment sales to and royalty revenues from our licensees ($185 million).
Other revenues decreased $42 million, primarily due to a decline in revenue in the Global Coffee Alliance ($31 million) and the absence of revenues from the Evolution Fresh business following its sale in the fourth quarter of fiscal 2022 ($18 million).
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For the three quarters ended July 2, 2023 compared with the three quarters ended July 3, 2022
Total net revenues for the first three quarters of fiscal 2023 increased $2.8 billion, primarily due to higher revenues from company-operated stores ($2.1 billion). The growth of company-operated stores revenue was driven by a 9% increase in comparable store sales ($1.6 billion) attributed to a 5% increase in average ticket and a 3% increase in transactions. Also contributing to the increase were incremental revenues from 1,265 net new Starbucks company-operated stores, or a 7% increase, over the past 12 months ($907 million). Partially offsetting these increases was unfavorable foreign currency translation ($484 million).
Licensed stores revenue increased $668 million contributing to the increase in total net revenues, driven by higher product and equipment sales to and royalty revenues from our licensees ($716 million). Partially offsetting this increase was unfavorable foreign currency translation ($66 million).
Other revenues decreased $10 million, primarily due to the absence of revenues from the Evolution Fresh business following its sale in the fourth quarter of fiscal 2022 ($55 million), partially offset by an increase in revenue in the Global Coffee Alliance ($32 million).
Operating Expenses
 Quarter EndedThree Quarters Ended
Jul 2,
2023
Jul 3,
2022
$
Change
Jul 2,
2023
Jul 3,
2022
Jul 2,
2023
Jul 3,
2022
$
Change
Jul 2,
2023
Jul 3,
2022
As a % of
Total Net Revenues
As a % of
Total Net Revenues
Product and distribution costs$2,864.2 $2,613.6 $250.6 31.2 %32.1 %$8,476.1 $7,606.4 $869.7 31.9 %31.9 %
Store operating expenses3,697.6 3,302.5 395.1 40.3 40.5 10,998.9 10,017.1 981.8 41.3 42.0 
Other operating expenses138.7 135.1 3.6 1.5 1.7 394.1 338.4 55.7 1.5 1.4 
Depreciation and amortization expenses342.2 356.8 (14.6)3.7 4.4 1,011.2 1,090.5 (79.3)3.8 4.6 
General and administrative expenses604.3 486.7 117.6 6.6 6.0 1,805.6 1,494.0 311.6 6.8 6.3 
Restructuring and impairments7.1 14.0 (6.9)0.1 0.2 21.8 10.9 10.9 0.1 0.0 
Total operating expenses7,654.1 6,908.7 745.4 83.5 84.8 22,707.7 20,557.3 2,150.4 85.4 86.2 
Income from equity investees69.7 54.1 15.6 0.8 0.7 179.0 143.5 35.5 0.7 0.6 
Gain from sale of assets— — — — — 91.3 — 91.3 0.3 — 
Operating income$1,583.9 $1,295.5 $288.4 17.3 %15.9 %$4,164.6 $3,422.3 $742.3 15.7 %14.4 %
Store operating expenses as a % of company-operated stores revenue48.9 %49.5 %50.5 %50.9 %
For the quarter ended July 2, 2023 compared with the quarter ended July 3, 2022
Product and distribution costs as a percentage of total net revenues decreased 90 basis points for the third quarter of fiscal 2023, primarily due to pricing.
Store operating expenses as a percentage of total net revenues decreased 20 basis points for the third quarter of fiscal 2023. Store operating expenses as a percentage of company-operated stores revenue decreased 60 basis points, primarily due to sales leverage (approximately 250 basis points) and productivity improvement (approximately 190 basis points). These were partially offset by previously-committed investments in labor, including enhancements in retail store partner wages and benefits (approximately 340 basis points) and increased spend on partner training (approximately 50 basis points).
Depreciation and amortization expenses as a percentage of total net revenues decreased 70 basis points, primarily due to lapping amortization expenses of acquisition-related intangibles assets that are now fully amortized.
General and administrative expenses increased $118 million, primarily due to incremental investments in technology ($38 million), increased support costs of strategic initiatives including the Reinvention Plan ($27 million), higher performance-based compensation ($20 million) and a donation to the Starbucks Foundation ($15 million).
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Income from equity investees increased $16 million, primarily due to higher income from our North American Coffee Partnership joint venture.
The combination of these changes resulted in an overall increase in operating margin of 140 basis points for the third quarter of fiscal 2023.
For the three quarters ended July 2, 2023 compared with the three quarters ended July 3, 2022
Store operating expenses as a percentage of total net revenues decreased 70 basis points for the first three quarters of fiscal 2023. Store operating expenses as a percentage of company-operated stores revenue decreased 40 basis points, primarily due to pricing (approximately 180 basis points), sales leverage (approximately 160 basis points) and productivity improvement (approximately 130 basis points). These were partially offset by previously-committed investments in labor, including enhancements in retail store partner wages and benefits (approximately 340 basis points) and increased spend on partner training (approximately 50 basis points).
Other operating expenses increased $56 million for the first three quarters of fiscal 2023, primarily due to higher strategic investments in technology and other initiatives ($21 million) and support costs for our growing licensed markets ($21 million).
Depreciation and amortization expenses as a percentage of total net revenues decreased 80 basis points, primarily due to lapping amortization expenses of acquisition-related intangibles assets that are now fully amortized.
General and administrative expenses increased $312 million, primarily due to incremental investments in technology ($103 million), increased support costs of strategic initiatives including the Reinvention Plan ($57 million), higher performance-based compensation ($45 million), donations to the Starbucks Foundation ($30 million) and other labor and leadership support costs ($26 million).
Income from equity investees increased $36 million, primarily due to higher income from our North American Coffee Partnership joint venture.
Gain from sale of assets includes the sale of our Seattle's Best Coffee brand to Nestlé in the second quarter of fiscal 2023.
The combination of these changes resulted in an overall increase in operating margin of 130 basis points for the first three quarters of fiscal 2023.
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Other Income and Expenses 
 Quarter EndedThree Quarters Ended
Jul 2,
2023
Jul 3,
2022
$
Change
Jul 2,
2023
Jul 3,
2022
Jul 2,
2023
Jul 3,
2022
$
Change
Jul 2,
2023
Jul 3,
2022
As a % of Total
Net Revenues
As a % of Total
Net Revenues
Operating income$1,583.9 $1,295.5 $288.4 17.3 %15.9 %$4,164.6 $3,422.3 $742.3 15.7 %14.4 %
Interest income and other, net21.3 19.8 1.5 0.2 0.2 51.1 66.0 (14.9)0.2 0.3 
Interest expense(140.9)(123.1)(17.8)(1.5)(1.5)(406.9)(357.6)(49.3)(1.5)(1.5)
Earnings before income taxes1,464.3 1,192.2 272.1 16.0 14.6 3,808.8 3,130.7 678.1 14.3 13.1 
Income tax expense322.4 278.5 43.9 3.5 3.4 903.4 725.9 177.5 3.4 3.0 
Net earnings including noncontrolling interests1,141.9 913.7 228.2 12.5 11.2 2,905.4 2,404.8 500.6 10.9 10.1 
Net earnings attributable to noncontrolling interests0.2 0.8 (0.6)0.0 0.0 0.2 1.5 (1.3)0.0 0.0 
Net earnings attributable to Starbucks$1,141.7 $912.9 $228.8 12.5 %11.2 %$2,905.2 $2,403.3 $501.9 10.9 %10.1 %
Effective tax rate including noncontrolling interests22.0 %23.4 %23.7 %23.2 %

For the quarter ended July 2, 2023 compared with the quarter ended July 3, 2022
Interest expense increased $18 million, primarily due to higher debt balances and a rising interest rate environment.
The effective tax rate for the quarter ended July 2, 2023 was 22.0% compared to 23.4% for the same period in fiscal 2022. The decrease was primarily due to the release of valuation allowances recorded against certain deferred tax assets of an international jurisdiction (approximately 300 basis points), partially offset by lapping beneficial valuation allowance activity from the prior year.
For the three quarters ended July 2, 2023 compared with the three quarters ended July 3, 2022
Interest income and other, net decreased $15 million, primarily due to lapping higher investment gains in the prior year.
Interest expense increased $49 million, primarily due to higher debt balances and a rising interest rate environment.
The effective tax rate for the first three quarters ended July 2, 2023 was 23.7% compared to 23.2% for the same period in fiscal 2022. The increase was primarily due to lapping a beneficial return-to-provision adjustment recorded related to the divestiture of certain joint venture operations (approximately 70 basis points) and a decrease in stock-based compensation excess tax benefits (approximately 50 basis points), offset by the release of valuation allowances recorded against certain deferred tax assets of an international jurisdiction (approximately 120 basis points).
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Segment Information
Results of operations by segment (in millions):
North America
 Quarter EndedThree Quarters Ended
Jul 2,
2023
Jul 3,
2022
$
Change
Jul 2,
2023
Jul 3,
2022
Jul 2,
2023
Jul 3,
2022
$
Change
Jul 2,
2023
Jul 3,
2022
As a % of North America
Total Net Revenues
As a % of North America
Total Net Revenues
Net revenues:
Company-operated stores$6,080.6 $5,513.2 $567.4 90.2 %91.0 %$17,693.9 $15,663.6 $2,030.3 90.0 %90.9 %
Licensed stores655.8 544.2 111.6 9.7 9.0 1,973.2 1,567.1 406.1 10.0 9.1 
Other1.4 1.0 0.4 0.0 0.0 2.6 5.7 (3.1)0.0 0.0 
Total net revenues6,737.8 6,058.4 679.4 100.0 100.0 19,669.7 17,236.4 2,433.3 100.0 100.0 
Product and distribution costs1,885.4 1,713.2 172.2 28.0 28.3 5,624.7 4,906.5 718.2 28.6 28.5 
Store operating expenses2,990.1 2,670.0 320.1 44.4 44.1 8,973.2 7,997.8 975.4 45.6 46.4 
Other operating expenses67.8 55.4 12.4 1.0 0.9 196.7 150.7 46.0 1.0 0.9 
Depreciation and amortization expenses230.4 201.2 29.2 3.4 3.3 673.5 603.2 70.3 3.4 3.5 
General and administrative expenses93.1 76.5 16.6 1.4 1.3 286.6 224.5 62.1 1.5 1.3 
Restructuring and impairments7.1 12.0 (4.9)0.1 0.2 20.7 8.9 11.8 0.1 0.1 
Total operating expenses5,273.9 4,728.3 545.6 78.3 78.0 15,775.4 13,891.6 1,883.8 80.2 80.6 
Operating income$1,463.9 $1,330.1 $133.8 21.7 %22.0 %$3,894.3 $3,344.8 $549.5 19.8 %19.4 %
Store operating expenses as a % of company-operated stores revenue49.2 %48.4 %50.7 %51.1 %
For the quarter ended July 2, 2023 compared with the quarter ended July 3, 2022
Revenues
North America total net revenues for the third quarter of fiscal 2023 increased $679 million, or 11%, primarily due to a 7% increase in comparable store sales ($379 million) driven by a 6% increase in average ticket and a 1% increase in transactions. Also contributing to these increases were the performance of net new company-operated store openings over the past 12 months ($206 million) and higher product and equipment sales to and royalty revenues from our licensees ($108 million).
Operating Margin
North America operating income for the third quarter of fiscal 2023 increased 10% to $1.5 billion, compared to $1.3 billion in the third quarter of fiscal 2022. Operating margin decreased 30 basis points to 21.7%, primarily due to previously-committed investments in labor, including enhancements in retail store partner wages and benefits (approximately 360 basis points) and increased spend on partner training (approximately 50 basis points), partially offset by pricing (approximately 220 basis points), labor productivity (approximately 210 basis points) and sales leverage.

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For the three quarters ended July 2, 2023 compared with the three quarters ended July 3, 2022
Revenues
North America total net revenues for the first three quarters of fiscal 2023 increased $2.4 billion, or 14%, primarily due to a 10% increase in comparable store sales ($1.5 billion) driven by a 7% increase in average ticket and a 3% increase in transactions. Also contributing to these increases were net new company-operated store openings over the past 12 months ($593 million) and higher product and equipment sales to and royalty revenues from our licensees ($390 million).
Operating Margin
North America operating income for the first three quarters of fiscal 2023 increased 16% to $3.9 billion, compared to $3.3 billion for the same period in fiscal 2022. Operating margin increased 40 basis points to 19.8%, primarily due to pricing (approximately 350 basis points), labor productivity (approximately 150 basis points) and sales leverage. These increases were partially offset by previously-committed investments in labor, including enhancements in retail store partner wages and benefits (approximately 370 basis points) and increased spend on partner training (approximately 50 basis points) as well as inflationary pressures on commodities and our supply chain (approximately 100 basis points).
International
 Quarter EndedThree Quarters Ended
 Jul 2,
2023
Jul 3,
2022
$
Change
Jul 2,
2023
Jul 3,
2022
Jul 2,
2023
Jul 3,
2022
$
Change
Jul 2,
2023
Jul 3,
2022
As a % of International
Total Net Revenues
As a % of International
Total Net Revenues
Net revenues:
Company-operated stores$1,476.1 $1,162.3 $313.8 74.8 %73.3 %$4,088.5 $4,011.1 $77.4 74.2 %77.7 %
Licensed stores480.4 412.6 67.8 24.3 26.0 1,352.0 1,089.9 262.1 24.5 21.1 
Other16.4 9.8 6.6 0.8 0.6 67.3 62.1 5.2 1.2 1.2 
Total net revenues1,972.9 1,584.7 388.2 100.0 100.0 5,507.8 5,163.1 344.7 100.0 100.0 
Product and distribution costs677.3 550.3 127.0 34.3 34.7 1,903.8 1,746.8 157.0 34.6 33.8 
Store operating expenses707.5 632.5 75.0 35.9 39.9 2,025.7 2,019.3 6.4 36.8 39.1 
Other operating expenses54.3 60.2 (5.9)2.8 3.8 155.0 138.8 16.2 2.8 2.7 
Depreciation and amortization expenses83.1 125.0 (41.9)4.2 7.9 250.8 391.4 (140.6)4.6 7.6 
General and administrative expenses77.0 81.8 (4.8)3.9 5.2 244.9 252.7 (7.8)4.4 4.9 
Total operating expenses1,599.2 1,449.8 149.4 81.1 91.5 4,580.2 4,549.0 31.2 83.2 88.1 
Income from equity investees0.8 0.4 0.4 0.0 0.0 2.0 1.6 0.4 0.0 0.0 
Operating income$374.5 $135.3 $239.2 19.0 %8.5 %$929.6 $615.7 $313.9 16.9 %11.9 %
Store operating expenses as a % of company-operated stores revenue47.9 %54.4 %49.5 %50.3 %
For the quarter ended July 2, 2023 compared with the quarter ended July 3, 2022
Revenues
International total net revenues for the third quarter of fiscal 2023 increased $388 million, or 24%, primarily due to a 24% increase in comparable store sales ($253 million) driven by a 21% increase in customer transactions, primarily attributable to business recovery from COVID-19 pandemic related disruptions in China. Also contributing were 863 net new company-operated store openings, or an 11% increase, over the past 12 months ($131 million) and higher product and equipment sales to and royalty revenues from our licensees ($77 million). These increases were partially offset by unfavorable foreign currency translation ($86 million).
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Operating Margin
International operating income for the third quarter of fiscal 2023 increased 177% to $375 million, compared to $135 million in the third quarter of fiscal 2022. Operating margin increased 1,050 basis points to 19.0%, primarily due to sales leverage (approximately 860 basis points), including lapping prior year mobility restrictions in China. Also contributing was lapping amortization expenses of acquisition-related intangibles assets that are now fully amortized (approximately 260 basis points), partially offset by digital investments (approximately 110 basis points) and inflationary pressures (approximately 100 basis points).
For the three quarters ended July 2, 2023 compared with the three quarters ended July 3, 2022
Revenues
International total net revenues for the first three quarters of fiscal 2023 increased $345 million, or 7%, primarily due to higher product and equipment sales to and royalty revenues from our licensees ($326 million) and 863 net new company-operated store openings, or an 11% increase, over the past 12 months ($314 million). Also contributing was a 5% increase in comparable store sales ($168 million) driven by a 4% increase in customer transactions. These increases were partially offset by unfavorable foreign currency translation ($485 million).
Operating Margin
International operating income for the first three quarters of fiscal 2023 increased 51% to $930 million, compared to $616 million for the same period in fiscal 2022. Operating margin increased 500 basis points to 16.9%, primarily due to sales leverage (approximately 290 basis points) and lapping amortization expenses of acquisition-related intangibles assets that are now fully amortized (approximately 250 basis points).

Channel Development 
Quarter EndedThree Quarters Ended
 Jul 2,
2023
Jul 3,
2022
$
Change
Jul 2,
2023
Jul 3,
2022
Jul 2,
2023
Jul 3,
2022
$
Change
Jul 2,
2023
Jul 3,
2022
As a % of Channel Development
Total Net Revenues
As a % of Channel Development
Total Net Revenues
Net revenues$448.8 $479.7 $(30.9)$1,407.7 $1,359.9 $47.8 
Product and distribution costs293.0 325.8 (32.8)65.3 %67.9 %932.7 885.2 47.5 66.3 %65.1 %
Other operating expenses14.8 13.6 1.2 3.3 2.8 40.6 35.7 4.9 2.9 2.6 
Depreciation and amortization expenses0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.1 0.1 0.0 0.0 0.0 
General and administrative expenses1.9 2.3 (0.4)0.4 0.5 6.2 8.1 (1.9)0.4 0.6 
Total operating expenses309.7 341.7 (32.0)69.0 71.2 979.6 929.1 50.5 69.6 68.3 
Income from equity investees68.9 53.7 15.2 15.4 11.2 177.0 141.9 35.1 12.6 10.4 
Gain from sale of assets— — — nmnm91.3 — 91.3 6.5 %nm
Operating income$208.0 $191.7 $16.3 46.3 %40.0 %$696.4 $572.7 $123.7 49.5 %42.1 %
For the quarter ended July 2, 2023 compared with the quarter ended July 3, 2022
Revenues
Channel Development total net revenues for the third quarter of fiscal 2023 decreased $31 million, or 6%, primarily due to a decline in revenue in the Global Coffee Alliance ($31 million).
Operating Margin
Channel Development operating income for the third quarter of fiscal 2023 increased 9% to $208 million, compared to $192 million in the third quarter of fiscal 2022. Operating margin increased 630 basis points to 46.3%, primarily due to growth in our North American Coffee Partnership joint venture income (approximately 410 basis points) and mix shift (approximately 310 basis points).

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For the three quarters ended July 2, 2023 compared with the three quarters ended July 3, 2022
Revenues
Channel Development total net revenues for the first three quarters of fiscal 2023 increased $48 million, or 4%, primarily due to an increase in revenue in the Global Coffee Alliance ($32 million) and growth in our global ready-to-drink business ($27 million).
Operating Margin
Channel Development operating income for the first three quarters of fiscal 2023 increased 22% to $696 million, compared to $573 million for the same period in fiscal 2022. Operating margin increased 740 basis points to 49.5%, primarily due to the gain from sale of our Seattle's Best Coffee brand (approximately 650 basis points) and growth in our North American Coffee Partnership joint venture income (approximately 200 basis points), partially offset by impairment charges against certain manufacturing assets (approximately 120 basis points).

Corporate and Other
 Quarter EndedThree Quarters Ended
Jul 2,
2023
Jul 3,
2022
$
Change
%
Change
Jul 2,
2023
Jul 3,
2022
$
Change
%
Change
Net revenues:
Other$8.8 $27.3 $(18.5)(67.8)%$16.8 $76.7 $(59.9)(78.1)%
Total net revenues8.8 27.3 (18.5)(67.8)16.8 76.7 (59.9)(78.1)
Product and distribution costs8.5 24.3 (15.8)(65.0)14.9 67.9 (53.0)(78.1)
Other operating expenses1.8 5.9 (4.1)(69.5)1.8 13.2 (11.4)(86.4)
Depreciation and amortization expenses28.7 30.6 (1.9)(6.2)86.8 95.8 (9.0)(9.4)
General and administrative expenses432.3 326.1 106.2 32.6 1,267.9 1,008.7 259.2 25.7 
Restructuring and impairments— 2.0 (2.0)nm1.1 2.0 (0.9)(45.0)%
Total operating expenses471.3 388.9 82.4 21.2 1,372.5 1,187.6 184.9 15.6 
Operating loss$(462.5)$(361.6)$(100.9)27.9 %$(1,355.7)$(1,110.9)$(244.8)22.0 %
Corporate and Other primarily consists of our unallocated corporate expenses and Evolution Fresh, prior to its sale in the fourth quarter of fiscal 2022. Unallocated corporate expenses include corporate administrative functions that support the operating segments but are not specifically attributable to or managed by any segment and are not included in the reported financial results of the operating segments.
For the quarter ended July 2, 2023 compared with the quarter ended July 3, 2022
Corporate and Other operating loss increased by 28% to $463 million for the third quarter of fiscal 2023 compared to $362 million for the third quarter of fiscal 2022. This increase was primarily driven by incremental investments in technology ($38 million), increased support costs of strategic initiatives including the Reinvention Plan ($27 million), higher performance-based compensation ($17 million) and a donation to the Starbucks Foundation ($15 million).
For the three quarters ended July 2, 2023 compared with the three quarters ended July 3, 2022
Corporate and Other operating loss increased by 22% to $1.4 billion for the first three quarters of fiscal 2023 compared to $1.1 billion for the same period in fiscal 2022. This increase was primarily driven by incremental investments in technology ($100 million), increased support costs of strategic initiatives including the Reinvention Plan ($57 million), higher performance-based compensation ($33 million) and donations to the Starbucks Foundation ($30 million).
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Quarterly Store Data
Our store data for the periods presented is as follows:
 Net stores opened/(closed) and transferred during the period  
 Quarter EndedThree Quarters EndedStores open as of
Jul 2,
2023
Jul 3,
2022
Jul 2,
2023
Jul 3,
2022
Jul 2,
2023
Jul 3,
2022
North America
Company-operated stores105 96 236 189 10,452 10,050 
Licensed stores28 61 35 7,140 7,000 
Total North America110 124 297 224 17,592 17,050 
International
Company-operated stores272 130 543 445 8,580 7,717 
Licensed stores206 64 671 446 11,050 10,181 
Total International478 194 1,214 891 19,630 17,898 
Total Company588 318 1,511 1,115 37,222 34,948 

Financial Condition, Liquidity and Capital Resources
Cash and Investment Overview
Our cash and investments totaled $3.9 billion as of July 2, 2023 and $3.5 billion as of October 2, 2022. We actively manage our cash and investments in order to internally fund operating needs, make scheduled interest and principal payments on our borrowings, make acquisitions and return cash to shareholders through common stock cash dividend payments and share repurchases. Our investment portfolio primarily includes highly liquid available-for-sale securities, including corporate debt securities, government treasury securities (foreign and domestic) and commercial paper as well as principal-protected structured deposits. As of July 2, 2023, approximately $2.5 billion of cash and short-term investment were held in foreign subsidiaries.
Borrowing Capacity
Revolving Credit Facility
Our $3.0 billion unsecured five-year revolving credit facility (the “2021 credit facility”), of which $150.0 million may be used for issuances of letters of credit, is currently set to mature on September 16, 2026. The 2021 credit facility is available for working capital, capital expenditures and other corporate purposes, including acquisitions and share repurchases. We have the option, subject to negotiation and agreement with the related banks, to increase the maximum commitment amount by an additional $1.0 billion.
Borrowings under the 2021 credit facility, which was most recently amended in April 2023, will bear interest at a variable rate based on Term SOFR, and, for U.S. dollar-denominated loans under certain circumstances, a Base Rate (as defined in the 2021 credit facility), in each case plus an applicable margin. The applicable margin is based on the Company’s long-term credit ratings assigned by the Moody’s and Standard & Poor’s rating agencies. The “Base Rate” is the highest of (i) the Federal Funds Rate (as defined in the 2021 credit facility) plus 0.500%, (ii) Bank of America’s prime rate, and (iii) Term SOFR plus 1.000%. Term SOFR means the forward-looking SOFR term rate administrated by the Chicago Mercantile Exchange plus a SOFR Adjustment of 0.100%.
The 2021 credit facility contains provisions requiring us to maintain compliance with certain covenants, including a minimum fixed charge coverage ratio, which measures our ability to cover financing expenses. As of July 2, 2023, we were in compliance with all applicable covenants. No amounts were outstanding under our 2021 credit facility as of July 2, 2023 or October 2, 2022.
Commercial Paper
Under our commercial paper program, we may issue unsecured commercial paper notes up to a maximum aggregate amount outstanding at any time of $3.0 billion, with individual maturities that may vary but not exceed 397 days from the date of issue. Amounts outstanding under the commercial paper program are required to be backstopped by available commitments under the 2021 credit facility discussed above. The proceeds from borrowings under our commercial paper program may be used for working capital needs, capital expenditures and other corporate purposes, including, but not limited to, business expansion, payment of cash dividends on our common stock and share repurchases. As of July 2, 2023, we had no borrowings outstanding under our commercial paper program. As of October 2, 2022, we had $175.0 million in borrowings outstanding under this
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program. Our total contractual borrowing capacity for general corporate purposes was $3.0 billion as of the end of our third quarter of fiscal 2023.
Credit facilities in Japan
Additionally, we hold Japanese yen-denominated credit facilities for the use of our Japan subsidiary. These are available for working capital needs and capital expenditures within our Japanese market.
A ¥5 billion, or $34.5 million, credit facility is currently set to mature on January 4, 2024. Borrowings under this credit facility are subject to terms defined within the facility and will bear interest at a variable rate based on TIBOR plus an applicable margin of 0.400%.
A ¥10 billion, or $69.1 million, credit facility is currently set to mature on March 27, 2024. Borrowings under this credit facility are subject to terms defined within the facility and will bear interest at a variable rate based on TIBOR plus an applicable margin of 0.300%.
As of July 2, 2023, we had ¥5 billion, or $34.5 million, of borrowings outstanding under these credit facilities. As of October 2, 2022, we had no borrowings outstanding under these credit facilities.
See Note 8, Debt, to the consolidated financial statements included in Item 1 of Part I of this 10-Q for details of the components of our long-term debt.
Our ability to incur new liens and conduct sale and leaseback transactions on certain material properties is subject to compliance with terms of the indentures under which the long-term notes were issued. As of July 2, 2023, we were in compliance with all applicable covenants.
Use of Cash
We expect to use our available cash and investments, including, but not limited to, additional potential future borrowings under the credit facilities, commercial paper program and the issuance of debt to support and invest in our core businesses, including investing in new ways to serve our customers and supporting our store partners, repaying maturing debts, as well as returning cash to shareholders through common stock cash dividend payments and discretionary share repurchases and investing in new business opportunities related to our core and developing businesses. Furthermore, we may use our available cash resources to make proportionate capital contributions to our investees. We may also seek strategic acquisitions to leverage existing capabilities and further build our business. Acquisitions may include increasing our ownership interests in our investees. Any decisions to increase such ownership interests will be driven by valuation and fit with our ownership strategy.
We believe that net future cash flows generated from operations and existing cash and investments both domestically and internationally combined with our ability to leverage our balance sheet through the issuance of debt will be sufficient to finance capital requirements for our core businesses as well as shareholder distributions for at least the next 12 months. We are currently not aware of any trends or demands, commitments, events or uncertainties that will result in, or that are reasonably likely to result in, our liquidity increasing or decreasing in any material way that will impact our capital needs during or beyond the next 12 months. We have borrowed funds and continue to believe we have the ability to do so at reasonable interest rates; however, additional borrowings would result in increased interest expense in the future. In this regard, we may incur additional debt, within targeted levels, as part of our plans to fund our capital programs, including cash returns to shareholders through future dividends and discretionary share repurchases as well as investing in new business opportunities. If necessary, we may pursue additional sources of financing, including both short-term and long-term borrowings and debt issuances.
We regularly review our cash positions and our determination of indefinite reinvestment of foreign earnings. In the event we determine that all or a portion of such foreign earnings are no longer indefinitely reinvested, we may be subject to additional foreign withholding taxes and U.S. state income taxes, which could be material. While we do not anticipate the need for repatriated funds to the U.S. to satisfy domestic liquidity requirements, any foreign earnings which are not indefinitely reinvested may be repatriated at management’s discretion.
During the third quarter of fiscal 2023, our Board of Directors approved a quarterly cash dividend to shareholders of $0.53 per share to be paid on August 25, 2023 to shareholders of record as of the close of business on August 11, 2023.
During the first quarter of fiscal 2023, we resumed our share repurchase program which was temporarily suspended in April 2022. During the three quarters ended July 2, 2023, we repurchased 6.9 million shares of common stock for $699.3 million. As of July 2, 2023, 45.7 million shares remained available for repurchase under current authorizations.
Other than normal operating expenses, cash requirements for the remainder of fiscal 2023 are expected to consist primarily of capital expenditures for investments in our new and existing stores, our supply chain and corporate facilities. Total capital expenditures for fiscal 2023 are expected to be approximately $2.5 billion.
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In the MD&A included in the 10-K, we disclosed that we had $33.2 billion of current and long-term material cash requirements as of October 2, 2022. There have been no material changes to our material cash requirements during the period covered by this 10-Q outside of the normal course of our business.
Cash Flows
Cash provided by operating activities was $4.1 billion for the first three quarters of fiscal 2023, compared to $3.3 billion for the same period in fiscal 2022. The change was primarily due to a decrease in net cash used by changes in operating assets and liabilities and higher net earnings during the period.
Cash used in investing activities totaled $1.4 billion for each of the first three quarters of fiscal 2023 and fiscal 2022, respectively. Increased maturities and calls of investments in fiscal 2023 were offset by increased capital expenditures and higher investment purchases.
Cash used in financing activities for the first three quarters of fiscal 2023 totaled $2.1 billion compared to cash used in financing activities of $5.1 billion for the same period in fiscal 2022. The change is primarily due to a decrease in share repurchase activities.
Commodity Prices, Availability and General Risk Conditions
Commodity price risk represents our primary market risk, generated by our purchases of green coffee and dairy products, among other items. We purchase, roast and sell high-quality arabica coffee and related products and risk arises from the price volatility of green coffee. In addition to coffee, we also purchase significant amounts of dairy products to support the needs of our company-operated stores. The price and availability of these commodities directly impact our results of operations, and we expect commodity prices, particularly coffee, to impact future results of operations. For additional details, see Product Supply in Item 1 of the 10-K, as well as Risk Factors in Item 1A of the 10-K.
Seasonality and Quarterly Results
Our business is subject to moderate seasonal fluctuations, of which our fiscal second quarter typically experiences lower revenues and operating income. Additionally, as our stored value cards are issued to and loaded by customers during the holiday season, we tend to have higher cash flows from operations during the first quarter of the fiscal year. However, since revenues from our stored value cards are recognized upon redemption and not when cash is loaded, the impact of seasonal fluctuations on the consolidated statements of earnings is much less pronounced. As a result of moderate seasonal fluctuations, results for any quarter are not necessarily indicative of the results that may be achieved for the full fiscal year.
Critical Accounting Estimates
The preparation of financial statements and related disclosures in conformity with U.S. generally accepted accounting principles and the Company’s discussion and analysis of its financial condition and operating results require the Company’s management to make judgments, assumptions and estimates that affect the amounts reported. Note 1, Summary of Significant Accounting Policies and Estimates, to the consolidated financial statements included in Item 1 of Part I of this 10-Q and in the Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements in Part II, Item 8 of the 10-K describe the significant accounting policies and methods used in the preparation of the Company’s consolidated financial statements. There have been no material changes to the Company’s critical accounting estimates since the 10-K.
RECENT ACCOUNTING PRONOUNCEMENTS
See Note 1, Summary of Significant Accounting Policies and Estimates, to the consolidated financial statements included in Item 1 of Part I of this 10-Q, for a detailed description of recent accounting pronouncements.
Item 3.Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures About Market Risk
There has been no material change in the commodity price risk, foreign currency exchange risk, equity security price risk or interest rate risk discussed in Item 7A of the 10-K.
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Item 4. Controls and Procedures
We maintain disclosure controls and procedures that are designed to ensure that material information required to be disclosed in our periodic reports filed or submitted under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended (the “Exchange Act”), is recorded, processed, summarized and reported within the time periods specified in the SEC’s rules and forms. Our disclosure controls and procedures are also designed to ensure that information required to be disclosed in the reports we file or submit under the Exchange Act is accumulated and communicated to our management, including our principal executive officer and principal financial officer as appropriate, to allow timely decisions regarding required disclosure.
During the third quarter of fiscal 2023, we carried out an evaluation, under the supervision and with the participation of our management, including our chief executive officer and our chief financial officer, of the effectiveness of the design and operation of the disclosure controls and procedures, as defined in Rules 13a-15(e) and 15d-15(e) under the Exchange Act. Based upon that evaluation, our chief executive officer and chief financial officer concluded that our disclosure controls and procedures were effective, as of the end of the period covered by this report (July 2, 2023).
There were no changes in our internal control over financial reporting (as defined in Rules 13a-15(f) and 15d-15(f) of the Exchange Act) during our most recently completed fiscal quarter that materially affected, or are reasonably likely to materially affect, our internal control over financial reporting.

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PART II — OTHER INFORMATION
Item 1.Legal Proceedings
See Note 14, Commitments and Contingencies, to the consolidated financial statements included in Item 1 of Part I of this 10-Q for information regarding certain legal proceedings in which we are involved.
Item 1A.Risk Factors
In addition to the other information set forth in this 10-Q, you should carefully consider the risks and uncertainties discussed in Part I, Item 1A. Risk Factors in our 10-K and Part II, Item 1A. There have been no material changes to the risk factors disclosed in our 10-K.
Item 2.Unregistered Sales of Equity Securities and Use of Proceeds
Information regarding repurchases of our common stock during the quarter ended July 2, 2023:
Total
Number of
Shares
Purchased
Average
Price
Paid per
Share
Total Number
of Shares
Purchased as
Part of Publicly
Announced
Plans or
Programs(2)
Maximum
Number of
Shares that May
Yet Be
Purchased
Under the Plans
or Programs(3)
Period (1)
April 3, 2023 - April 30, 2023707,551 $107.42 707,551 46,967,624 
May 1, 2023 - May 28, 2023759,649 105.30 759,649 46,207,975 
May 29, 2023 - July 2, 2023487,157 98.54 487,157 45,720,818 
Total1,954,357 $104.38 1,954,357 
(1)Monthly information is presented by reference to our fiscal months during the third quarter of fiscal 2023.
(2)Share repurchases are conducted under our ongoing share repurchase program announced in September 2001, which has no expiration date, and for which the authorized number of shares has been increased by our Board numerous times, with our Board most recently authorizing the repurchase of up to an additional 40 million shares in March 2022.
(3)This column includes the total number of shares available for repurchase under the Company's ongoing share repurchase program. Shares under our ongoing share repurchase program may be repurchased in open market transactions, including pursuant to a trading plan adopted in accordance with Rule 10b5-1 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, or through privately negotiated transactions. The timing, manner, price and amount of repurchases will be determined at our discretion and the share repurchase program may be suspended, terminated or modified at any time for any reason.
Item 3.Defaults upon Senior Securities
None.
Item 4.Mine Safety Disclosures
Not applicable.
Item 5.Other Information

During the fiscal quarter ended July 2, 2023, none of our directors or officers informed us of the adoption, modification or termination of a “Rule 10b5-1 trading arrangement” or “non-Rule 10b5-1 trading arrangement,” as those terms are defined in Regulation S-K, Item 408.
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Item 6.Exhibits
  Incorporated by Reference 
Exhibit
No.
Exhibit DescriptionFormFile No.
Date of
Filing
Exhibit Number
Filed
Herewith
10-Q000-203224/28/20153.1
8-K000-203223/19/20213.1
X
X
101
The following financial statements from the Company's 10-Q for the fiscal quarter ended July 2, 2023, formatted in iXBRL: (i) Consolidated Statements of Earnings, (ii) Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income, (iii) Consolidated Balance Sheets, (iv) Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows, (v) Consolidated Statements of Equity and (vi) Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements
X
104Cover Page Interactive Data File (formatted in iXBRL and contained in Exhibit 101)X

* Furnished herewith.


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SIGNATURES
Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned thereunto duly authorized.
August 1, 2023
 
STARBUCKS CORPORATION
By:/s/ Rachel Ruggeri
Rachel Ruggeri
executive vice president, chief financial officer
Signing on behalf of the registrant and as
principal financial officer

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