SBUX (Starbucks) Accounts Receivable: $1,304 Mil (As of Jun. 2026)

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SBUX Starbucks Corp SBUX
84 GF Score
Price $105.25
GF Value $98.33
Valuation Fairly Valued
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What is Starbucks Accounts Receivable?

Starbucks SBUX -0.57% 84 Accounts Receivable is $1,304 Mil as of Jun. 2026. GuruFocus rates SBUX with a GF Score™ of 84/100 and a GF Value™ of $98.33 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review.

Accounts Receivable are created when a customer has received a product but has not yet paid for that product. Starbucks's accounts receivables for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 was $1,304 Mil.

Accounts receivable can be measured by Days Sales Outstanding. Starbucks's Days Sales Outstanding for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 was 12.77.

In Ben Graham's calculation of Net-Net Working Capital, accounts receivable are only considered to be worth 75% of book value. Starbucks's Net-Net Working Capital per share for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 was $-26.56.


Starbucks Accounts Receivable Explanation

1. Accounts Receivable are created when a customer has received a product but has not yet paid for that product. Days Sales Outstanding measures of the average number of days that a company takes to collect revenue after a sale has been made. It is a financial ratio that illustrates how well a company's accounts receivables are being managed.

Starbucks's Days Sales Outstanding for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 is calculated as:

Days Sales Outstanding
=Accounts Receivable/Revenue*Days in Period
=1304.2/9322.7*91
=12.77

2. In Ben Graham's calculation of Net-Net Working Capital (NNWC), Starbucks's accounts receivable are only considered to be worth 75% of book value:

Starbucks's Net-Net Working Capital Per Share for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 is calculated as:

Net-Net Working Capital Per Share
=(Cash And Cash Equivalents+0.75 * Accounts Receivable+0.5 * Total Inventories-Total Liabilities
-Preferred Stock-Minority Interest)/Shares Outstanding (EOP)
=(3610.3+0.75 * 1304.2+0.5 * 2208.9-35961.8
-0-7.2)/1139.800
=-26.56

* For Operating Data section: All numbers are indicated by the unit behind each term and all currency related amount are in USD.
* For other sections: All numbers are in millions except for per share data, ratio, and percentage. All currency related amount are indicated in the company's associated stock exchange currency.


Be Aware

Net receivables tells us a great deal about the different competitors in the same industry. In competitive industries, some attempt to gain advantage by offering better credit terms, causing increase in sales and receivables.

If company consistently shows lower % Net receivables to gross sales than competitors, then it usually has some kind of competitive advantage which requires further digging.

Average Days Sales Outstanding is a good indicator for measuring a company's sales channel and customers. A company may book great revenue and earnings growth but never receive payment from their customers. This may force a write-off in the future and depress future earnings.


Starbucks Accounts Receivable Related Terms


Starbucks Accounts Receivable Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Starbucks's Accounts Receivable can be seen below:

* For Operating Data section: All numbers are indicated by the unit behind each term and all currency related amount are in USD.
* For other sections: All numbers are in millions except for per share data, ratio, and percentage. All currency related amount are indicated in the company's associated stock exchange currency.

Starbucks Accounts Receivable Chart

Starbucks Annual Data
Trend Sep16 Sep17 Sep18 Sep19 Sep20 Sep21 Sep22 Sep23 Sep24 Sep25
Accounts Receivable
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Starbucks Quarterly Data
Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Jun24 Sep24 Dec24 Mar25 Jun25 Sep25 Dec25 Mar26 Jun26
Accounts Receivable Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 1,242.60 1,277.50 1,219.20 1,288.90 1,304.20
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Starbucks Accounts Receivable Calculation

Accounts Receivable is money owed to a business by customers and shown on its Balance Sheet as an asset.

Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about Accounts Receivable →
What does a Accounts Receivable of $1,304 Mil mean?
Starbucks (SBUX) has a Accounts Receivable of $1,304 Mil as of Jun. 2026. Accounts receivable is the amount a company expects to receive from credit-extending customers. View historical data on Starbucks and its competitors.
Is Starbucks' Accounts Receivable too high?
Starbucks' current Accounts Receivable is $1,304 Mil. Overall, Starbucks has a GF Score™ of 84/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Starbucks' Accounts Receivable compare to MCD and YUM?
Starbucks' Accounts Receivable of $1,304 Mil can be compared against companies in the Restaurants industry. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Accounts Receivable for a Restaurants company?
A good Accounts Receivable depends on the Restaurants industry context. However, Accounts Receivable should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Use the industry distribution chart on this page to see where any company falls relative to its peers.
What does a high Accounts Receivable mean?
A high Accounts Receivable can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Accounts receivable is the amount a company expects to receive from credit-extending customers. View historical data on Starbucks and its competitors. Starbucks's current Accounts Receivable is $1,304 Mil. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Starbucks stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Starbucks (SBUX) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is $98.33, compared to a current price of $105.25 — trading 7% above its estimated fair value. The current Accounts Receivable is $1,304 Mil. Starbucks' overall GF Score™ is 84/100 with 6 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Accounts Receivable calculated?
Accounts Receivable is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Starbucks (SBUX), the current Accounts Receivable is $1,304 Mil as of Jun. 2026. GuruFocus calculates this using data sourced from SEC filings and annual reports. See the calculation section and 30-year financial data on this page for the full breakdown.

Is Starbucks (SBUX) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Starbucks stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of $105.25 is trading 7% above its estimated GF Value™ of $98.33. GuruFocus considers Starbucks to be Fairly Valued.

Key valuation signals for SBUX:

  • Accounts Receivable: $1,304 Mil
  • GF Value™: $98.33 vs. price of $105.25 (7% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 84/100 with 6 warning signs

No single metric tells the full story. See the SBUX stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Starbucks Business Description

Address 2401 Utah Avenue South, Seattle, WA, USA, 98134
Starbucks stands out as the world's biggest and most recognizable coffee brand, powered by ultracustomizable beverages in-store and a sweeping footprint of nearly 41,000 cafes in over 80 countries. About 52% are company-operated, with the balance run by licensees. The company operates roasteries and sells across its North America (74% of revenue as of the end of fiscal 2025), international (21%), and channel development (5%) segments. The brand collects revenue from company-operated stores, licensee royalties, equipment and product sales, retail ready-to-drink beverages, and packaged coffee.
84GF Score

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