Business Segments · Total Costs & Expenses
North America Segment — Total Costs & Expenses
Starbucks North America Segment — Total Costs & Expenses increased by 8.9% to $6.41B in Q4 2025 compared to the prior quarter. Year-over-year, this metric grew by 8.9%, from $5.89B to $6.41B. This increase may warrant attention — for this metric, lower values are generally preferred.
Analysis
StatementSegment
CategoryEfficiency
SignalLower is better
VolatilityStable
First reportedQ1 2023
Last reportedQ4 2025
Rolls up toTotal Operating Expenses
How to read this metric
An increase may signal rising input costs or operational inefficiencies, while a decrease suggests improved cost management or reduced activity levels.
Detailed definition
This metric represents the total operating costs and expenses incurred by the North American business segment, including...
Peer comparison
Comparable to 'Segment Operating Expenses' or 'Cost of Goods Sold and Operating Expenses' for other multi-national restaurant chains.
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sbux_segment_north_america_costs_and_expensesHistorical Data
6 periods
| Q1 '23 | Q2 '23 | Q3 '23 | Q4 '23 | Q4 '24 | Q4 '25 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Value | $5.27B | $5.27B | $5.27B | $5.27B | $5.89B | $6.41B |
| QoQ Change | — | +0.0% | +0.0% | +0.0% | +11.8% | +8.9% |
| YoY Change | — | — | — | — | +11.8% | +8.9% |
Range$5.27B – $6.41B
CAGR+17.0%
Avg YoY Growth+10.3%
Median YoY Growth+10.3%
Current Streak5+ quarters growth
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Starbucks's north america segment — total costs & expenses?
- Starbucks (SBUX) reported north america segment — total costs & expenses of $6.41B in Q4 2025.
- How has Starbucks's north america segment — total costs & expenses changed year-over-year?
- Starbucks's north america segment — total costs & expenses increased by 8.9% year-over-year, from $5.89B to $6.41B.
- What does north america segment — total costs & expenses mean?
- The total operating costs required to run the North American business segment.