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01 Sept 2026, 16:51 UTC · 1h ago
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Starbucks reduced its total long-term debt to approximately $13.28 billion as of June 28, 2026, down from $16.07 billion at the end of fiscal 2025. — Significant debt reduction improves the balance sheet and reduces financial risk for shareholders.
+0.40Starbucks used proceeds from a China transaction to repay approximately $1.8 billion of debt in the third quarter of fiscal 2026. — Monetizing assets to deleverage indicates an active effort to optimize capital structure.
+0.30The company's leverage decreased to 2.9 times, supporting its investment-grade profile. — Maintaining an investment-grade profile ensures lower future borrowing costs and stability.
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Starbucks repurchased approximately $1.3 billion in senior notes with interest rates between 4.5% and 5.4% in May 2026. — Buying back debt removes future interest obligations and reduces long-term liability.
The company ended the fiscal third quarter with $3.9 billion in cash and investments and $3 billion in available borrowing capacity. — Strong liquidity provides a safety net for operations and potential shareholder distributions.
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