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Channel Development — Income (Loss) from Equity Method Investments

Starbucks Channel Development — Income (Loss) from Equity Method Investments decreased by 16.6% to $50.90M in Q1 2026 compared to the prior quarter. Year-over-year, this metric declined by 14.2%, from $59.30M to $50.90M. Over 4 years (FY 2021 to FY 2025), Channel Development — Income (Loss) from Equity Method Investments shows relatively stable performance with a -0.1% CAGR. This decline may warrant attention — for this metric, higher values are generally preferred.

Analysis

StatementSegment
CategoryProfitability
SignalHigher is better
VolatilityModerate
First reportedQ1 2016
Last reportedQ2 2026Apr 28, 2026

How to read this metric

An increase indicates strong performance from strategic partners, while a decrease signals potential challenges in joint venture operations.

Detailed definition

This metric reflects the company's share of net income or loss from joint ventures or minority-owned entities within the...

Peer comparison

Similar to 'Equity in Earnings of Unconsolidated Affiliates' found in most multinational corporations.

Metric ID: sbux_segment_channel_development_income_loss_from_equity_method_investments

Historical Data

20 periods
 Q3 '21Q4 '21Q1 '22Q2 '22Q3 '22Q4 '22Q1 '23Q2 '23Q3 '23Q4 '23Q1 '24Q2 '24Q3 '24Q4 '24Q1 '25Q2 '25Q3 '25Q4 '25Q1 '26Q2 '26
Value$63.50M$79.70M$39.60M$48.50M$53.70M$89.90M$57.30M$50.60M$68.90M$118.70M$55.70M$67.80M$71.40M$102.70M$46.90M$59.30M$58.40M$84.80M$61.00M$50.90M
QoQ Change+25.5%-50.3%+22.5%+10.7%+67.4%-36.3%-11.7%+36.2%+72.3%-53.1%+21.7%+5.3%+43.8%-54.3%+26.4%-1.5%+45.2%-28.1%-16.6%
YoY Change-15.4%+12.8%+44.7%+4.3%+28.3%+32.0%-2.8%+34.0%+3.6%-13.5%-15.8%-12.5%-18.2%-17.4%+30.1%-14.2%
Range$39.60M$118.70M
CAGR-4.5%
Avg YoY Growth+5.0%
Median YoY Growth+0.4%
Current Streak2 quarters decline

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Starbucks's channel development — income (loss) from equity method investments?
Starbucks (SBUX) reported channel development — income (loss) from equity method investments of $50.90M in Q1 2026.
How has Starbucks's channel development — income (loss) from equity method investments changed year-over-year?
Starbucks's channel development — income (loss) from equity method investments decreased by 14.2% year-over-year, from $59.30M to $50.90M.
What is the long-term trend for Starbucks's channel development — income (loss) from equity method investments?
Over 4 years (2021 to 2025), Starbucks's channel development — income (loss) from equity method investments has grown at a -0.1% compound annual growth rate (CAGR), from $249.90M to $249.40M.
What does channel development — income (loss) from equity method investments mean?
The company's share of profits or losses from joint ventures within the Channel Development segment.