Starbucks (SBUX) risk factors
Item 1A of every Starbucks Corp. 10-K on file, and what changed from one year to the next. Readings are automated and can be wrong; check the filing for the exact wording.
- FY2025 10-K risk factors34 risks8 new6 dropped24 reworded
Starbucks added new risks covering trade tariffs, weight-loss drugs, intellectual property, and global brand protection. Climate change disclosures now reference operations across 89 markets and specific weather events. Regulatory compliance risks expanded to include California climate rules and EU sustainability directives.
Filed Nov 14, 2025 - FY2024 10-K risk factors32 risks
Starbucks faces heavy risks from coffee commodity price volatility, supply chain disruptions, and shifting consumer discretionary spending habits. International expansion, labor cost inflation, and intense retail competition heavily influence operating results.
Filed Nov 20, 2024