Cash Flow Statement
Quarterly Data
The cash flow statement provides information about a company cash receipts and cash payments during an accounting period, showing how these cash flows link the ending cash balance to the beginning balance shown on the company balance sheet.
The cash flow statement consists of three parts: cash flows provided by (used in) operating activities, cash flows provided by (used in) investing activities, and cash flows provided by (used in) financing activities.
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- Income Statement
- Statement of Comprehensive Income
- Balance Sheet: Assets
- Common-Size Balance Sheet: Liabilities and Stockholders’ Equity
- Analysis of Long-term (Investment) Activity Ratios
- DuPont Analysis: Disaggregation of ROE, ROA, and Net Profit Margin
- Analysis of Geographic Areas
- Common Stock Valuation Ratios
- Present Value of Free Cash Flow to Equity (FCFE)
- Price to Earnings (P/E) since 2005
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Starbucks Corp., consolidated cash flow statement (quarterly data)
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Based on: 10-Q (reporting date: 2025-12-28), 10-K (reporting date: 2025-09-28), 10-Q (reporting date: 2025-06-29), 10-Q (reporting date: 2025-03-30), 10-Q (reporting date: 2024-12-29), 10-K (reporting date: 2024-09-29), 10-Q (reporting date: 2024-06-30), 10-Q (reporting date: 2024-03-31), 10-Q (reporting date: 2023-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2023-10-01), 10-Q (reporting date: 2023-07-02), 10-Q (reporting date: 2023-04-02), 10-Q (reporting date: 2023-01-01), 10-K (reporting date: 2022-10-02), 10-Q (reporting date: 2022-07-03), 10-Q (reporting date: 2022-04-03), 10-Q (reporting date: 2022-01-02), 10-K (reporting date: 2021-10-03), 10-Q (reporting date: 2021-06-27), 10-Q (reporting date: 2021-03-28), 10-Q (reporting date: 2020-12-27), 10-K (reporting date: 2020-09-27), 10-Q (reporting date: 2020-06-28), 10-Q (reporting date: 2020-03-29), 10-Q (reporting date: 2019-12-29).
The provided financial information reveals a complex pattern of cash flow activity over the analyzed period. Overall, operating activities demonstrate the most significant contribution to cash flow, though with considerable fluctuation. Investing and financing activities exhibit substantial variability, impacting the net change in cash and cash equivalents.
- Net Cash from Operating Activities
- Net cash provided by operating activities experienced significant volatility. A substantial inflow was observed in December 2019, followed by a large outflow in March 2020, likely influenced by the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic. A recovery and subsequent increase occurred through October 2021, peaking at US$1,764.6 million. A decline followed, with a significant drop in March 2023 and a further decrease in December 2023, before a partial recovery in June 2024 and a substantial drop in December 2024. The final period shows a moderate increase. Adjustments to reconcile net earnings to net cash provided by operating activities consistently represent a substantial positive influence, often exceeding the initial net earnings figure, indicating significant non-cash adjustments.
- Investing Activities
- Net cash used in investing activities consistently represented a cash outflow throughout the period. Significant outflows were observed in purchases of investments and additions to property, plant, and equipment. A notable inflow occurred in October 2021, primarily driven by proceeds from the divestiture of certain operations. However, this was offset by continued outflows in subsequent periods. The sale of investments provided intermittent, smaller inflows. A large outflow related to acquisitions was noted in March 2025.
- Financing Activities
- Net cash provided by (used in) financing activities exhibited the most dramatic fluctuations. A large outflow was seen in December 2019 and a large inflow in March 2020. Subsequent periods showed considerable variability, with significant inflows from the issuance of debt and common stock offset by substantial outflows from cash dividends paid and the repurchase of common stock. The issuance and repayment of commercial and short-term/long-term debt contributed to the volatility. A large outflow from repurchase of common stock was observed in December 2021 and October 2023. A significant inflow was observed in June 2025.
- Key Balance Sheet Items
- Accounts receivable showed considerable fluctuation, with large decreases in some quarters and increases in others. Inventories also experienced significant changes, with substantial decreases in early periods and increases later on. Deferred revenue demonstrated a pattern of build-up and reduction, while the operating lease liability consistently decreased over time. Accounts payable and other operating assets and liabilities also showed substantial quarterly variations.
- Other Notable Items
- Deferred income taxes exhibited significant variability, swinging between positive and negative values. Stock-based compensation remained relatively stable, contributing a consistent inflow. A substantial loss on disposal, impairment, and accelerated amortization of assets was recorded in September 2020. Exchange rate changes had a moderate impact on cash and cash equivalents, with both positive and negative effects observed throughout the period. A significant net change in cash balances classified as assets held for sale was observed in December 2025.
In conclusion, the cash flow statement reflects a dynamic financial situation. While operating activities generally provide a net cash inflow, the company actively manages its investments and financing to navigate changing economic conditions and strategic initiatives. The significant fluctuations across all three activity categories suggest a complex interplay of operational performance, investment decisions, and capital market activities.