Stock-Based Compensation for Starbucks (SBUX)
Stock-Based Compensation for Starbucks (SBUX): headline value $269.80M · YoY +3.2%. Annual and quarterly series, chart, and tables are below.
Headline figure above is from the reporting period ending (reported ). Chart and table below cover the full reported history back to .

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Latest period
$269.80M
YoY change
+3.2%
5Y CAGR
+5.1%
Peak year (2021)
$319.10M
Latest annual
$318.30M
Stock-Based Compensation history chart for Starbucks (SBUX) from 1991 to 2025
Stock-Based Compensation history table for Starbucks (SBUX) from 1991 to 2025
| Fiscal year | Period ended | Reported | Stock-Based Compensation | YoY |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $318.30M | +3.2% | ||
| 2024 | $308.30M | +1.9% | ||
| 2023 | $302.70M | +11.5% | ||
| 2022 | $271.50M | -14.9% | ||
| 2021 | $319.10M | +28.4% | ||
| 2020 | $248.60M | -19.3% | ||
| 2019 | $308.00M | +23.1% | ||
| 2018 | $250.30M | +42.2% | ||
| 2017 | $176.00M | -19.3% | ||
| 2016 | $218.10M | +4.0% | ||
| 2015 | $209.80M | +14.5% | ||
| 2014 | $183.20M | +28.7% | ||
| 2013 | $142.30M | -7.4% | ||
| 2012 | $153.60M | +5.8% | ||
| 2011 | $145.20M | +27.8% | ||
| 2010 | $113.60M | +36.5% | ||
| 2009 | $83.20M | — | ||
| 2008 | $0 | — | ||
| 2007 | $0 | — | ||
| 2006 | $0 | — | ||
| 2005 | $0 | — | ||
| 2004 | $0 | — | ||
| 2003 | $0 | — | ||
| 2002 | $0 | — | ||
| 2001 | $0 | — | ||
| 2000 | $0 | — | ||
| 1999 | $0 | — | ||
| 1998 | $0 | — | ||
| 1997 | $0 | — | ||
| 1996 | $0 | — | ||
| 1995 | $0 | — | ||
| 1994 | $0 | — | ||
| 1993 | $0 | — | ||
| 1992 | $0 | — | ||
| 1991 | $0 | — |
Stock-Based Compensation values are taken from Starbucks's reported cash flow statements (10-Q quarterly and 10-K annual filings with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission). Each row shows the period end date and the date the filing was reported; YoY compares each figure to the same period one year earlier. Amounts are in USD as filed.
Analysis
As of the 2025 fiscal year, Starbucks (SBUX) reported stock-based compensation of $318.30M – edged up 3.2% year-over-year.
Starbucks stock-based compensation compound annual growth for the 2020–2025 (5 years) window is +5.1%, with the latest reading among the more recent periods of the dataset.
2021 marks the peak stock-based compensation at $319.10M, with the historical low of $0 recorded in 1991.
Within Consumer Cyclical, Starbucks (SBUX) ranks 6th among 8 peers we track. The peer median for stock-based compensation is $569.50M.
Starbucks Stock-Based Compensation by Year
Starbucks Stock-Based Compensation 2025: $318.30M
Starbucks stock-based compensation in 2025 was $318.30M, edged up 3.2% from 2024.
Starbucks Stock-Based Compensation 2024: $308.30M
Starbucks stock-based compensation in 2024 was $308.30M, edged up 1.9% from 2023.
Starbucks Stock-Based Compensation 2023: $302.70M
Starbucks stock-based compensation in 2023 was $302.70M, grew 11.5% from 2022.
Starbucks Stock-Based Compensation 2022: $271.50M
Starbucks stock-based compensation in 2022 was $271.50M, declined 14.9% below 2021.
Starbucks Stock-Based Compensation 2021: $319.10M
Starbucks stock-based compensation in 2021 was $319.10M.
See more financial history for Starbucks (SBUX).
Sector peers — Stock-Based Compensation
Companies in the same sector as Starbucks, ranked by their latest stock-based compensation.
| Company | Stock-Based Compensation | Sector |
|---|---|---|
| Amazon.com, Inc. (AMZN) | $19.47B | Consumer Cyclical |
| PDD Holdings Inc. (PDD) | $7.94B | Consumer Cyclical |
| Tesla, Inc. (TSLA) | $2.83B | Consumer Cyclical |
| Booking Holdings Inc. (BKNG) | $617.00M | Consumer Cyclical |
| The Home Depot, Inc. (HD) | $522.00M | Consumer Cyclical |
| Alibaba Group Holding Limited (BABA) | $0 | Consumer Cyclical |
| McDonald's Corporation (MCD) | $0 | Consumer Cyclical |
| The TJX Companies, Inc. (TJX) | $0 | Consumer Cyclical |
Frequently asked questions
What is Starbucks's stock-based compensation?
Latest reported stock-based compensation for Starbucks (SBUX) is $269.80M (period ending December 28, 2025).
How has Starbucks stock-based compensation changed year-over-year?
Starbucks (SBUX) stock-based compensation changed +3.2% year-over-year on the latest annual filing.
What is the long-term growth rate of Starbucks stock-based compensation?
Starbucks (SBUX) stock-based compensation compound annual growth rate is +5.1% over the most recent 5 years available.
When did Starbucks stock-based compensation hit its highest annual value?
Starbucks stock-based compensation reached its highest annual value of $319.10M in 2021.
What was Starbucks stock-based compensation in 2024?
Starbucks (SBUX) stock-based compensation in 2024 was $308.30M.
What was Starbucks stock-based compensation in 2025?
Starbucks (SBUX) stock-based compensation in 2025 was $318.30M.
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