Company / Free Cash Flow
Starbucks Free Cash Flow History
FY2016-FY2025 · Annual data · Source: SEC filings
At a glance
Latest annual filing availableLatest Free Cash Flow
$2.4B
FY2025
5-year range
$2.4B / $4.5B
FY2021-FY2025
Trend
-26.4%
vs FY2024
Sector context
#14 of 211
Consumer Discretionary
What the data says
Among 211 Consumer Discretionary companies, Starbucks is in the top 7% for free cash flow. Free Cash Flow has fluctuated over the past 10 years, ranging from $114M in FY2020 to $10.0B in FY2018.
Based on SEC 10-K filings.
$2.4B in FY2025 with a 5-year CAGR of +84.5%. Top quartile in the Consumer Discretionary sector.
Declined from $3.7B to $2.4B over the past 2 years.
Consumer Discretionary sector context is included.
Free Cash Flow over time
Growth rates
- 3-Year CAGR
- -1.5%
- 5-Year CAGR
- +84.5%
- 10-Year CAGR
- -
Sector benchmark
+205.7% above sector average
Key checks
Key Insights
- 5-year CAGR of +84.5%, indicating consistent growth.
- In FY2025, free cash flow decreased 26.4% year-over-year.
- Ranks #14 out of 211 companies in the Consumer Discretionary sector.
- Peak free cash flow was recorded in FY2018.
Company context
Key Data Points
- Altman Z-Score 1.08 (distress zone, below 1.8 threshold)
- High earnings quality (cash-backed earnings)
Data sourced from SEC EDGAR filings. Not investment advice.
Annual data
| Year | Free Cash FlowValue | YoY GrowthYoY |
|---|---|---|
| FY2025 | $2.4B | -26.4% |
| FY2024 | $3.3B | -9.7% |
| FY2023 | $3.7B | +43.8% |
| FY2022 | $2.6B | -43.4% |
| FY2021 | $4.5B | +3857.2% |
| FY2020 | $114.2M | -96.5% |
| FY2019 | $3.2B | -67.5% |
| FY2018 | $10.0B | +264.6% |
| FY2017 | $2.7B | -16.1% |
| FY2016 | $3.3B | +33.2% |
As of FY2025 · SEC 10-K Annual Filings · Updated Mar 14, 2026