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Starbucks Corporation (SBUX) Free Cash Flow (FCF): $2.44B

The free cash flow (FCF) for Starbucks Corporation (SBUX) is $2.44B. It is below its 12-month average by 15.21% ($2.88B).

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SBUX Free Cash Flow (FCF)
$2.44B-26.40% 1Y
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SBUX Free Cash Flow (FCF) Metrics

FREE CASH FLOW (FCF)

$2.44B

FREE CASH FLOW (FCF) AVG TTM

$2.88B

FREE CASH FLOW (FCF) AVG 3Y

$3.00B

FREE CASH FLOW (FCF) AVG 5Y

$2.77B

FREE CASH FLOW (FCF) AVG 10Y

$3.46B

FREE CASH FLOW (FCF) AVG 15Y

$2.65B

FREE CASH FLOW (FCF) AVG 20Y

$2.12B

CURRENT VS TTM AVG

-15.21%

CURRENT VS 3Y AVG

-18.54%

CURRENT VS 5Y AVG

-11.87%

CURRENT VS 10Y AVG

-29.42%

CURRENT VS 15Y AVG

-8.01%

CURRENT VS 20Y AVG

+15.03%

FCF Analysis

Free Cash Flow (TTM)

$2.44B

FCF Yield

2.45%

Price/FCF

40.9

Formula: FCF = Operating Cash Flow - Capital Expenditures

Why FCF matters:

  • Shows actual cash available (not accounting earnings)
  • Funds dividends, buybacks, and debt reduction
  • Less susceptible to accounting manipulation than net income
  • Key metric for DCF valuation models

Starbucks Corporation Free Cash Flow (FCF) Formula & Definition

Free Cash Flow represents the cash a company generates after accounting for capital expenditures. It's the cash available for dividends, buybacks, debt reduction, or reinvestment.

Expanded definitions: Investopedia, Wikipedia, Corporate Finance Institute

Starbucks Corporation Free Cash Flow (FCF) FAQ

What is the free cash flow (FCF) for Starbucks Corporation (SBUX)?
The free cash flow (FCF) for SBUX stock is $2.44B.
What is the TTM average free cash flow (FCF) for Starbucks Corporation (SBUX)?
The TTM average free cash flow (FCF) for SBUX stock is $2.88B.
What is the 3Y average free cash flow (FCF) for Starbucks Corporation (SBUX)?
The 3Y average free cash flow (FCF) for SBUX stock is $3.00B.
What is the 5Y average free cash flow (FCF) for Starbucks Corporation (SBUX)?
The 5Y average free cash flow (FCF) for SBUX stock is $2.77B.
What is the 10Y average free cash flow (FCF) for Starbucks Corporation (SBUX)?
The 10Y average free cash flow (FCF) for SBUX stock is $3.46B.
What is the 15Y average free cash flow (FCF) for Starbucks Corporation (SBUX)?
The 15Y average free cash flow (FCF) for SBUX stock is $2.65B.
What is the 20Y average free cash flow (FCF) for Starbucks Corporation (SBUX)?
The 20Y average free cash flow (FCF) for SBUX stock is $2.12B.

Starbucks Corporation Free Cash Flow (FCF) History

DATEFREE CASH FLOW (FCF)
2025-09-28$2.44B
2024-09-30$3.32B
2023-09-30$3.68B
2022-09-30$2.56B
2021-09-30$4.52B
2020-09-30$114.20M
2019-09-30$3.24B
2018-09-30$9.96B
2017-09-30$2.65B
2016-09-30$3.13B
2015-09-30$2.45B
2014-09-30$-553.10M
2013-09-30$1.76B
2012-09-30$863.30M
2011-09-30$1.08B
2010-09-30$1.26B
2009-09-30$943.40M
2008-09-30$274.20M
2007-09-30$250.87M
2006-09-30$360.40M
2005-09-30$279.62M
2004-09-30$407.67M
2003-09-30$209.16M
2002-09-30$102.21M
2001-09-30$76.61M
2000-09-30$2.12M
1999-09-30$-66.80M
1998-09-30$-59.00M
1997-09-30$-68.70M
1996-09-30$-25.10M

About Starbucks Corporation

Starbucks Corporation, along with its various subsidiaries, operates worldwide as a key player in roasting, marketing, and selling specialty coffee. Its business is structured into three main operating divisions: North America, International markets, and Channel Development. The company's retail outlets offer a broad assortment of coffee and tea beverages, roasted whole bean and ground coffees, single-serve options, and ready-to-drink products. Customers can also find a variety of food items, including pastries, breakfast sandwiches, and lunch selections. Furthermore, Starbucks extends its brand reach by licensing its trademarks to independently operated stores, grocery retailers, and foodservice accounts. Products are sold under well-known labels such as Starbucks, Teavana, Seattle's Best Coffee, Evolution Fresh, Ethos, Starbucks Reserve, and Princi. As of October 3, 2021, Starbucks had a significant global presence, operating 16,826 company-owned and licensed stores across North America, in addition to 17,007 similar locations internationally. The company, established in 1971, is headquartered in Seattle, Washington.

Seattle, WA
361,000 employees
Consumer Cyclical / Restaurants
Sector
Consumer Cyclical
Industry
Restaurants
CEO
Brian R. Niccol