Starbucks G&A decreased by 4.0% to $638.80M in Q4 2025 compared to the prior quarter. Year-over-year, this metric declined by 4.1%, from $665.80M to $638.80M. Over 4 years (FY 2021 to FY 2025), G&A shows an upward trend with a 7.5% CAGR. This increase may warrant attention — for this metric, lower values are generally preferred.
Analysis
StatementIncome Statement
SectionOperating Expenses
CategoryEfficiency
SignalLower is better
VolatilityStable
First reportedQ1 2014
Last reportedQ1 2026
How to read this metric
Rising G&A as a percentage of revenue may indicate organizational bloat, while stability suggests effective cost management.
Detailed definition
General and administrative expenses cover the overhead costs of running the business, including executive salaries, lega...
Peer comparison
Standard operating expense category; used to assess administrative leverage.
Metric ID:
is_general_and_administrativeHistorical Data
19 periods
| Q2 '21 | 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Value | $494.90M | $472.10M | $525.80M | $481.50M | $486.70M | $525.80M | $580.90M | $620.40M | $604.30M | $580.90M | $648.00M | $654.60M | $576.00M | $648.00M | $665.80M | $632.30M | $677.20M | $665.70M | $638.80M |
| QoQ Change | — | -4.6% | +11.4% | -8.4% | +1.1% | +8.0% | +10.5% | +6.8% | -2.6% | -3.9% | +11.6% | +1.0% | -12.0% | +12.5% | +2.7% | -5.0% | +7.1% | -1.7% | -4.0% |
| YoY Change | — | — | — | — | -1.7% | +11.4% | +10.5% | +28.8% | +24.2% | +10.5% | +11.6% | +5.5% | -4.7% | +11.6% | +2.7% | -3.4% | +17.6% | +2.7% | -4.1% |
Range$472.10M – $677.20M
CAGR+5.8%
Avg YoY Growth+8.2%
Median YoY Growth+10.5%
Current Streak2 quarters decline
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Starbucks's g&a?
- Starbucks (SBUX) reported g&a of $638.80M in Q4 2025.
- How has Starbucks's g&a changed year-over-year?
- Starbucks's g&a decreased by 4.1% year-over-year, from $665.80M to $638.80M.
- What is the long-term trend for Starbucks's g&a?
- Over 4 years (2021 to 2025), Starbucks's g&a has grown at a 7.5% compound annual growth rate (CAGR), from $1.96B to $2.61B.
- What does g&a mean?
- The overhead costs required to manage and support the company's operations.