Business Segments · Operating Income (Loss)

Channel Development — Operating Income (Loss)

Starbucks Channel Development — Operating Income (Loss) increased by 6.5% to $229.90M in Q1 2026 compared to the prior quarter. Year-over-year, this metric grew by 18.8%, from $193.50M to $229.90M. Over 4 years (FY 2021 to FY 2025), Channel Development — Operating Income (Loss) shows an upward trend with a 2.9% CAGR. This is a positive signal — higher values indicate stronger performance for this metric.

Analysis

StatementSegment
CategoryProfitability
SignalHigher is better
VolatilityModerate
First reportedQ1 2016
Last reportedQ2 2026Apr 28, 2026
Rolls up toOperating Income

How to read this metric

Higher operating income indicates strong brand demand and efficient cost management in the packaged goods channel.

Detailed definition

This metric measures the profitability of the Channel Development segment after deducting all operating expenses from se...

Peer comparison

Comparable to 'Segment Operating Profit' in other consumer goods or restaurant companies with retail segments.

Metric ID: sbux_segment_channel_development_operating_income_loss

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$216.00M$219.80M$183.20M$197.90M$191.70M$244.60M$226.30M$262.10M$208.00M$271.20M$209.70M$216.30M$235.20M$264.70M$208.00M$193.50M$218.40M$265.30M$215.80M$229.90M
QoQ Change+1.8%-16.7%+8.0%-3.1%+27.6%-7.5%+15.8%-20.6%+30.4%-22.7%+3.1%+8.7%+12.5%-21.4%-7.0%+12.9%+21.5%-18.7%+6.5%
YoY Change-11.3%+11.3%+23.5%+32.4%+8.5%+10.9%-7.3%-17.5%+13.1%-2.4%-0.8%-10.5%-7.1%+0.2%+3.8%+18.8%
Range$183.20M$271.20M
CAGR+1.3%
Avg YoY Growth+4.1%
Median YoY Growth+2.0%

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Starbucks's channel development — operating income (loss)?
Starbucks (SBUX) reported channel development — operating income (loss) of $229.90M in Q1 2026.
How has Starbucks's channel development — operating income (loss) changed year-over-year?
Starbucks's channel development — operating income (loss) increased by 18.8% year-over-year, from $193.50M to $229.90M.
What is the long-term trend for Starbucks's channel development — operating income (loss)?
Over 4 years (2021 to 2025), Starbucks's channel development — operating income (loss) has grown at a 2.9% compound annual growth rate (CAGR), from $789.20M to $885.20M.
What does channel development — operating income (loss) mean?
The profit or loss generated by the Channel Development business segment before interest and taxes.