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Starbucks's gross profit for the
three
months ended in Jun. 2026 was $2,297 Mil. Starbucks's gross profit for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Jun. 2026 was $8,463 Mil.
Gross Margin % is calculated as gross profit divided by its revenue. Starbucks's gross profit for the
three
months ended in Jun. 2026 was $2,297 Mil. Starbucks's Revenue for the
three
months ended in Jun. 2026 was $9,323 Mil. Therefore, Starbucks's Gross Margin % for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 was 24.64%.
Starbucks had a gross margin of 24.64% for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 => Competition eroding margins
During the past 13 years, the highestGross Margin % of Starbucks was 31.63%. The lowest was 21.51%. And the median was 27.81%.
Starbucks (NAS:SBUX) Gross Profit Explanation
Warren Buffett believes that firms with excellent long term economics tend to have consistently higher margins.
Durable competitive advantage creates a high Gross Margin % because of the freedom to price in excess of cost. Companies can be categorized by their Gross Margin %
1. Greater than 40% = Durable competitive advantage
2. Less than 40% = Competition eroding margins
3. Less than 20% = no sustainable competitive advantage
Consistency of Gross Margin is key
Starbucks had a gross margin of 24.64% for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 => Competition eroding margins
Starbucks Gross Profit Related Terms
Starbucks Gross Profit Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Starbucks's Gross Profit 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.
For the Restaurants subindustry, Starbucks's Gross Profit, along with its competitors' market caps and Gross Profit data, can be viewed below:
* Competitive companies are chosen from companies within the same industry, with headquarter located in same country, with closest market capitalization; x-axis shows the market cap, and y-axis shows the term value; the bigger the dot, the larger the market cap. Note that "N/A" values will not show up in the chart.
Starbucks Gross Profit vs Restaurants Industry
For the Restaurants industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, Starbucks's Gross Profit distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Starbucks's Gross Profit falls into.
Gross Profit for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Jun. 2026 adds up the quarterly data reported by the company within the most recent 12 months, which was $8,463 Mil.
Gross Profit is the numerator in the calculation of Gross Margin.
* 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.
A positive Gross Profit is only the first step for a company to make a net profit. The gross profit needs to be big enough to also cover related labor, equipment, rental, marketing/advertising, research and development and a lot of other costs in selling the products.
Starbucks (SBUX) has a Gross Profit of $8,463 Mil as of Jun. 2026. Gross Profit equals net sales less total cost of goods sold. View historical data on Starbucks and its competitors.
Is Starbucks' Gross Profit too high?
Starbucks' current Gross Profit is $8,463 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' Gross Profit compare to MCD and YUM?
Starbucks' Gross Profit of $8,463 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 Gross Profit for a Restaurants company?
A good Gross Profit depends on the Restaurants industry context. However, Gross Profit 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 Gross Profit mean?
A high Gross Profit can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Gross Profit equals net sales less total cost of goods sold. View historical data on Starbucks and its competitors. Starbucks's current Gross Profit is $8,463 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 $98.38, compared to a current price of $105.86 — trading 7.6% above its estimated fair value. The current Gross Profit is $8,463 Mil. Starbucks' overall GF Score™ is 81/100 with 8 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Gross Profit calculated?
Gross Profit is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Starbucks (SBUX), the current Gross Profit is $8,463 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 $105.86 is trading 7.6% above its estimated GF Value™ of $98.38.
GuruFocus considers Starbucks to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for SBUX:
Gross Profit: $8,463 Mil
GF Value™: $98.38 vs. price of $105.86 (7.6% above fair value)
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 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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