Starbucks reported a 5% decline in global comparable store sales, with U.S. sales down 5% and China up 5%. GAAP EPS was $0.53, and non-GAAP EPS was $0.61. The company opened 278 net new stores, bringing the global total to 32,938.
Global comparable store sales decreased by 5%, driven by a 19% decrease in comparable transactions, partially offset by a 17% increase in average ticket.
Americas comparable store sales declined 6%, with U.S. comparable store sales down 5%.
International comparable store sales were down 3%, while China comparable store sales increased by 5%.
The company opened 278 net new stores in Q1 2021, yielding 4% year-over-year unit growth, ending the period with 32,938 stores globally.
Starbucks provided full-year fiscal 2021 guidance, including global comparable store sales growth of 18% to 23% and GAAP EPS in the range of $2.42 to $2.62.
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