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Product and distribution costs
Starbucks Product and distribution costs decreased by 2.0% to $3.21B in Q1 2026 compared to the prior quarter. Year-over-year, this metric grew by 17.2%, from $2.74B to $3.21B. Over 4 years (FY 2021 to FY 2025), Product and distribution costs shows an upward trend with a 7.5% CAGR. This is a positive signal — lower values indicate better performance for this metric.
Analysis
StatementIncome Statement
SectionOther
CategoryProfitability
SignalLower is better
VolatilityModerate
First reportedQ1 2018
Last reportedQ2 2026Apr 28, 2026
How to read this metric
An increase relative to revenue suggests margin compression due to rising commodity prices or supply chain inefficiencies.
Detailed definition
These costs represent the direct expenses associated with the production, procurement, and logistics of goods sold to cu...
Peer comparison
Comparable to Cost of Goods Sold (COGS) in other retail and manufacturing firms.
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other_production_and_distribution_costsHistorical Data
20 periods
| Q3 '21 | Q4 '21 | Q1 '22 | Q2 '22 | Q3 '22 | Q4 '22 | Q1 '23 | Q2 '23 | Q3 '23 | Q4 '23 | Q1 '24 | Q2 '24 | Q3 '24 | Q4 '24 | Q1 '25 | Q2 '25 | Q3 '25 | Q4 '25 | Q1 '26 | Q2 '26 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Value | $2.21B | $2.49B | $2.53B | $2.47B | $2.61B | $2.71B | $2.81B | $2.80B | $2.86B | $2.93B | $2.98B | $2.65B | $2.74B | $2.81B | $2.89B | $2.74B | $2.96B | $3.07B | $3.27B | $3.21B |
| QoQ Change | — | +12.9% | +1.4% | -2.4% | +6.0% | +3.7% | +3.7% | -0.3% | +2.2% | +2.4% | +1.6% | -11.1% | +3.5% | +2.5% | +3.0% | -5.4% | +8.0% | +3.9% | +6.6% | -2.0% |
| YoY Change | — | — | — | — | +18.5% | +8.8% | +11.2% | +13.6% | +9.6% | +8.2% | +6.1% | -5.5% | -4.3% | -4.2% | -2.9% | +3.4% | +7.8% | +9.3% | +13.1% | +17.2% |
Range$2.21B – $3.27B
CAGR+8.2%
Avg YoY Growth+6.9%
Median YoY Growth+8.5%
Business Segments
| Segment | Q2 '26 |
|---|---|
| North America | $2.07B |
| International | $749.70M |
| Channel Development | $370.50M |
| Corporate and Other | $19.50M |
| Total | $3.21B |
Product and distribution costs at Other Companies
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Starbucks's product and distribution costs?
- Starbucks (SBUX) reported product and distribution costs of $3.21B in Q1 2026.
- How has Starbucks's product and distribution costs changed year-over-year?
- Starbucks's product and distribution costs increased by 17.2% year-over-year, from $2.74B to $3.21B.
- What is the long-term trend for Starbucks's product and distribution costs?
- Over 4 years (2021 to 2025), Starbucks's product and distribution costs has grown at a 7.5% compound annual growth rate (CAGR), from $8.74B to $11.66B.
- What does product and distribution costs mean?
- The direct costs incurred to produce and transport the goods sold by the company.