Business Segments · Operating Income (Loss)

International — Operating Income (Loss)

Starbucks International — Operating Income (Loss) increased by 41.0% to $398.60M in Q1 2026 compared to the prior quarter. Year-over-year, this metric grew by 83.7%, from $217.00M to $398.60M. Over 4 years (FY 2021 to FY 2025), International — Operating Income (Loss) shows a downward trend with a -6.6% CAGR. This is a positive signal — higher values indicate stronger performance for this metric.

Analysis

StatementSegment
CategoryProfitability
SignalHigher is better
VolatilityModerate
First reportedQ1 2017
Last reportedQ2 2026Apr 28, 2026
Rolls up toOperating Income

How to read this metric

An increase indicates improved profitability and operational efficiency in international markets, while a decrease signals margin pressure or market challenges.

Detailed definition

This metric measures the profitability of the international business segment after deducting operating expenses from seg...

Peer comparison

Comparable to segment operating profit reported by global peers in the food and beverage industry.

Metric ID: sbux_segment_international_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$327.30M$377.40M$299.60M$180.70M$135.30M$217.50M$240.40M$314.70M$374.50M$301.30M$241.50M$233.80M$287.50M$282.90M$237.10M$217.00M$272.70M$223.10M$282.70M$398.60M
QoQ Change+15.3%-20.6%-39.7%-25.1%+60.8%+10.5%+30.9%+19.0%-19.5%-19.8%-3.2%+23.0%-1.6%-16.2%-8.5%+25.7%-18.2%+26.7%+41.0%
YoY Change-58.7%-42.4%-19.8%+74.2%+176.8%+38.5%+0.5%-25.7%-23.2%-6.1%-1.8%-7.2%-5.1%-21.1%+19.2%+83.7%
Range$135.30M$398.60M
CAGR+4.2%
Avg YoY Growth+11.4%
Median YoY Growth-5.6%
Current Streak2 quarters growth

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Starbucks's international — operating income (loss)?
Starbucks (SBUX) reported international — operating income (loss) of $398.60M in Q1 2026.
How has Starbucks's international — operating income (loss) changed year-over-year?
Starbucks's international — operating income (loss) increased by 83.7% year-over-year, from $217.00M to $398.60M.
What is the long-term trend for Starbucks's international — operating income (loss)?
Over 4 years (2021 to 2025), Starbucks's international — operating income (loss) has grown at a -6.6% compound annual growth rate (CAGR), from $1.25B to $949.90M.
What does international — operating income (loss) mean?
The profit or loss generated specifically by the company's international business segment.