Business Segments · Product and distribution costs
International — Product and distribution costs
Starbucks International — Product and distribution costs increased by 15.6% to $748.10M in Q4 2025 compared to the prior quarter. Year-over-year, this metric grew by 15.6%, from $647.00M to $748.10M. This increase may warrant attention — for this metric, lower values are generally preferred.
Analysis
StatementSegment
CategoryEfficiency
SignalLower is better
VolatilityModerate
First reportedQ1 2023
Last reportedQ4 2025
How to read this metric
Lower costs relative to revenue indicate improved supply chain efficiency or better procurement leverage.
Detailed definition
These are the direct costs associated with the production, procurement, and logistics of goods sold within the internati...
Peer comparison
Comparable to cost of goods sold (COGS) metrics for international segments of peer restaurant chains.
Metric ID:
sbux_segment_international_product_and_distribution_costsHistorical Data
6 periods
| Q1 '23 | Q2 '23 | Q3 '23 | Q4 '23 | Q4 '24 | Q4 '25 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Value | $652.10M | $652.10M | $652.10M | $652.10M | $647.00M | $748.10M |
| QoQ Change | — | +0.0% | +0.0% | +0.0% | -0.8% | +15.6% |
| YoY Change | — | — | — | — | -0.8% | +15.6% |
Range$647.00M – $748.10M
CAGR+11.6%
Avg YoY Growth+7.4%
Median YoY Growth+7.4%
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Starbucks's international — product and distribution costs?
- Starbucks (SBUX) reported international — product and distribution costs of $748.10M in Q4 2025.
- How has Starbucks's international — product and distribution costs changed year-over-year?
- Starbucks's international — product and distribution costs increased by 15.6% year-over-year, from $647.00M to $748.10M.
- What does international — product and distribution costs mean?
- The direct costs of making and delivering products sold in international markets.