SBUX (Starbucks) Change In Inventory: $-218 Mil (TTM As of Mar. 2026)


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What is Starbucks Change In Inventory?

Starbucks SBUX -0.38% 81 Change In Inventory is $-218 Mil as of Mar. 2026. GuruFocus rates SBUX with a GF Score™ of 81/100 and a GF Value™ of $98.60 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 7 warning signs investors should review.

Starbucks's change in inventory for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was $-59 Mil. It means Starbucks's inventory increased by $59 Mil from Dec. 2025 to Mar. 2026 .

Starbucks's change in inventory for the fiscal year that ended in Sep. 2025 was $-408 Mil. It means Starbucks's inventory increased by $408 Mil from Sep. 2024 to Sep. 2025 .

Starbucks's Total Inventories for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was $2,158 Mil.

Days Inventory indicates the number of days of goods in sales that a company has in the inventory. Starbucks's Days Inventory for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 25.59.

Inventory Turnover measures how fast the company turns over its inventory within a year. Starbucks's Inventory Turnover for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 3.57.

Inventory-to-Revenue determines the ability of a company to manage their inventory levels. It measures the percentage of Inventories the company currently has on hand to support the current amount of Revenue. Starbucks's Inventory-to-Revenue for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 0.22.


Starbucks  (NAS:SBUX) Change In Inventory Explanation

1. Days Inventory indicates the number of days of goods in sales that a company has in the inventory.

Starbucks's Days Inventory for the quarter that ended in is calculated as:

Days Inventory=Average Total Inventories/Cost of Goods Sold*Days in Period
=2136.1/7617.1*365 / 4
=25.59

2. Inventory Turnover measures how fast the company turns over its inventory within a year.

Starbucks's Inventory Turnover for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 is calculated as

3. Inventory-to-Revenue determines the ability of a company to manage their inventory levels. It measures the percentage of Inventories the company currently has on hand to support the current amount of Revenue.

Starbucks's Inventory to Revenue for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 is calculated as

* 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 Change In Inventory Related Terms


Starbucks Change In Inventory Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Starbucks's Change In Inventory 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 Change In Inventory Chart

Starbucks Annual Data
Trend Sep16 Sep17 Sep18 Sep19 Sep20 Sep21 Sep22 Sep23 Sep24 Sep25
Change In Inventory
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only -49.80 -641.00 366.40 42.80 -408.40

Starbucks Quarterly Data
Jun21 Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Jun24 Sep24 Dec24 Mar25 Jun25 Sep25 Dec25 Mar26
Change In Inventory 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 -306.10 -196.60 69.20 -31.80 -58.60
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Starbucks Change In Inventory Calculation

Change In Inventory is the difference between last period's ending inventory and the current period's ending inventory.

Change In Inventory for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 adds up the quarterly data reported by the company within the most recent 12 months, which was $-218 Mil.

* 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.

Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about Change In Inventory →
What does a Change In Inventory of $-218 Mil mean?
Starbucks (SBUX) has a Change In Inventory of $-218 Mil as of Mar. 2026. Change in Inventory is the difference between current-period inventory and past-period inventory. View historical data for Starbucks and its competitors.
Is Starbucks' Change In Inventory too high?
Starbucks' current Change In Inventory is $-218 Mil. Overall, Starbucks has a GF Score™ of 81/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Starbucks' Change In Inventory compare to MCD and YUM?
Starbucks' Change In Inventory of $-218 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 Change In Inventory for a Restaurants company?
A good Change In Inventory depends on the Restaurants industry context. However, Change In Inventory 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 Change In Inventory mean?
A high Change In Inventory can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Change in Inventory is the difference between current-period inventory and past-period inventory. View historical data for Starbucks and its competitors. Starbucks's current Change In Inventory is $-218 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 $98.60, compared to a current price of $106.01 — trading 7.5% above its estimated fair value. The current Change In Inventory is $-218 Mil. Starbucks' overall GF Score™ is 81/100 with 7 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Change In Inventory calculated?
Change In Inventory is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Starbucks (SBUX), the current Change In Inventory is $-218 Mil as of Mar. 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 $106.01 is trading 7.5% above its estimated GF Value™ of $98.60. GuruFocus considers Starbucks to be Fairly Valued.

Key valuation signals for SBUX:

  • Change In Inventory: $-218 Mil
  • GF Value™: $98.60 vs. price of $106.01 (7.5% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 81/100 with 7 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.
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