Starbucks Corporation (SBUX)
NASDAQ: SBUX · Real-Time Price · USD
87.26
+0.84 (0.97%)
At close: Nov 12, 2025, 4:00 PM EST
87.21
-0.05 (-0.06%)
After-hours: Nov 12, 2025, 7:59 PM EST
Starbucks Employees
Starbucks had 361,000 employees as of September 29, 2024. The number of employees decreased by 20,000 or -5.25% compared to the previous year.
Employees
361,000
Change (1Y)
-20,000
Growth (1Y)
-5.25%
Revenue / Employee
$101,632
Profits / Employee
$7,292
Market Cap
99.21B
Employees Chart
Employees History
| Date | Employees | Change | Growth |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 29, 2024 | 361,000 | -20,000 | -5.25% |
| Oct 1, 2023 | 381,000 | -21,000 | -5.22% |
| Oct 2, 2022 | 402,000 | 19,000 | 4.96% |
| Oct 3, 2021 | 383,000 | 34,000 | 9.74% |
| Sep 27, 2020 | 349,000 | 3,000 | 0.87% |
| Sep 29, 2019 | 346,000 | 55,000 | 18.90% |
| Sep 30, 2018 | 291,000 | 14,000 | 5.05% |
| Oct 1, 2017 | 277,000 | 23,000 | 9.06% |
| Oct 2, 2016 | 254,000 | 16,000 | 6.72% |
| Sep 27, 2015 | 238,000 | 47,000 | 24.61% |
| Sep 28, 2014 | 191,000 | 9,000 | 4.95% |
| Sep 29, 2013 | 182,000 | 22,000 | 13.75% |
| Sep 30, 2012 | 160,000 | 11,000 | 7.38% |
| Oct 2, 2011 | 149,000 | 12,000 | 8.76% |
| Oct 3, 2010 | 137,000 | -5,000 | -3.52% |
| Sep 27, 2009 | 142,000 | -34,000 | -19.32% |
| Sep 28, 2008 | 176,000 | 4,000 | 2.33% |
| Sep 30, 2007 | 172,000 | 26,200 | 17.97% |
| Oct 1, 2006 | 145,800 | 30,800 | 26.78% |
| Oct 2, 2005 | 115,000 | 18,300 | 18.92% |
| Oct 3, 2004 | 96,700 | 22,700 | 30.68% |
| Sep 28, 2003 | 74,000 | 12,000 | 19.35% |
| Sep 29, 2002 | 62,000 | 8,000 | 14.81% |
| Sep 30, 2001 | 54,000 | 7,000 | 14.89% |
| Oct 1, 2000 | 47,000 | 13,000 | 38.24% |
| Oct 3, 1999 | 34,000 | 9,000 | 36.00% |
| Sep 28, 1998 | 25,000 | -1,000 | -3.85% |
| Sep 27, 1998 | 26,000 | 10,000 | 62.50% |
| Sep 29, 1996 | 16,000 | - | - |
Sources: Annual number of employees according to filings submitted to the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). Data is also manually gathered from company press releases, IPO filings, and other official sources.
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SBUX News
- 1 hour ago - US judges say Starbucks' 'vibe' may justify limits on union apparel - Reuters
- 1 day ago - Clear Flow from KSA and Sparks from Morocco Win Alshaya Starbucks Sustainability in Action Award at INJAZ Al-Arab YEC 2025 - Business Wire
- 2 days ago - More than 100 lawmakers push Starbucks to resume union negotiations - CNBC
- 2 days ago - US lawmakers urge Starbucks CEO to restart union talks - Reuters
- 3 days ago - Starbucks Just Proved Its Coffee Shop Experience Doesn't Matter - Forbes
- 5 days ago - The Bear Cup That's Causing Brawls at Starbucks - WSJ
- 5 days ago - Starbucks Baristas Have Voted To Strike Next Thursday On ‘Red Cup Day' - Forbes
- 5 days ago - Starbucks Bids Adieu to China. Why It Could Boost the Stock. - Barrons