Operating

Asset write-downs

Starbucks Asset write-downs decreased by 74.2% to $28.30M in Q1 2026 compared to the prior quarter. Year-over-year, this metric declined by 31.3%, from $41.20M to $28.30M. This is a positive signal — lower values indicate better performance for this metric.

Analysis

StatementCash Flow Statement
SectionOperating
CategoryRisk
SignalLower is better
VolatilityVolatile
First reportedQ1 2022
Last reportedQ2 2026Apr 28, 2026

How to read this metric

High impairment charges suggest poor past investment decisions or deteriorating market conditions for specific business units.

Detailed definition

These are non-cash charges recognized when the carrying value of an asset exceeds its fair market value. They indicate t...

Peer comparison

Common in insurance and financial services during economic downturns; peers will report these when asset valuations decline.

Metric ID: operating_asset_impairment_charges

Historical Data

14 periods
 Q1 '22Q2 '22Q3 '22Q1 '23Q2 '23Q3 '23Q1 '24Q2 '24Q3 '24Q1 '25Q2 '25Q3 '25Q1 '26Q2 '26
Value$50.70M$26.60M$12.30M$21.10M$54.50M$3.50M$28.30M$14.20M$20.40M$40.90M$41.20M$60.90M$109.70M$28.30M
QoQ Change-47.5%-53.8%+71.5%+158.3%-93.6%+708.6%-49.8%+43.7%+100.5%+0.7%+47.8%+80.1%-74.2%
YoY Change-58.4%+104.9%-71.5%+34.1%-73.9%+482.9%+44.5%+190.1%+198.5%+168.2%-31.3%
Range$3.50M$109.70M
CAGR-16.4%
Avg YoY Growth+89.8%
Median YoY Growth+44.5%

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Starbucks's asset write-downs?
Starbucks (SBUX) reported asset write-downs of $28.30M in Q1 2026.
How has Starbucks's asset write-downs changed year-over-year?
Starbucks's asset write-downs decreased by 31.3% year-over-year, from $41.20M to $28.30M.
What does asset write-downs mean?
A write-down in the value of assets that are no longer worth as much as previously recorded.