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Derivative Financial Instruments
 6 Months Ended
Mar. 29, 2026
Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities Disclosure [Abstract]  
Derivative Financial Instruments Derivative Financial Instruments
Interest Rates
From time to time, we enter into designated cash flow hedges to manage the variability in cash flows due to changes in benchmark interest rates. We enter into interest rate swap agreements, including forward-starting interest rate swaps and treasury locks, settled in cash based upon the difference between an agreed-upon benchmark rate and the prevailing benchmark rate at settlement. These agreements are generally settled around the time of the pricing of the related debt. Each derivative agreement’s gain or loss is recorded in accumulated other comprehensive income (“AOCI”) and is subsequently reclassified to interest expense over the life of the related debt.
To hedge the exposure to changes in the fair value of our fixed-rate debt, we enter into interest rate swap agreements, which are designated as fair value hedges. The changes in fair values of these derivative instruments and the offsetting changes in fair values of the underlying hedged debt due to changes in the relevant benchmark interest rates are recorded in interest expense. Refer to Note 8, Debt, for additional information on our long-term debt.
Foreign Currency
To reduce cash flow volatility from foreign currency fluctuations, we enter into forward and swap contracts to hedge portions of cash flows of anticipated royalty revenue, inventory purchases, and intercompany borrowing and lending activities. The resulting gains and losses from these derivatives are recorded in AOCI and subsequently reclassified to revenue, product and distribution costs, or interest income and other, net, respectively, when the hedged exposures affect net earnings.
From time to time, we may enter into financial instruments, including, but not limited to, forward and swap contracts or foreign currency-denominated debt, to hedge the currency exposure of our net investments in certain international operations. The resulting gains and losses from these derivatives are recorded in AOCI and are subsequently reclassified to net earnings when the hedged net investment is either sold or substantially liquidated. Gains and losses from these derivatives, representing hedged components excluded from the assessment of effectiveness, are amortized over the life of the hedging instrument using a systematic and rational method and recognized in interest expense.
Foreign currency forward and swap contracts not designated as hedging instruments are used to mitigate the foreign exchange risk of certain other balance sheet items. Gains and losses from these derivatives are largely offset by the financial impact of translating foreign currency-denominated payables and receivables, and these gains and losses are recorded in interest income and other, net.
Commodities
Depending on market conditions, we may enter into coffee forward contracts, futures contracts, and collars to hedge anticipated cash flows under our price-to-be-fixed green coffee contracts, which are described further in Note 5, Inventories, or our longer-dated forecasted coffee demand where underlying fixed price and price-to-be-fixed contracts are not yet available. The resulting gains and losses are recorded in AOCI and are subsequently reclassified to product and distribution costs when the hedged exposure affects net earnings.
Depending on market conditions, we may also enter into dairy forward contracts and futures contracts to hedge a portion of anticipated cash flows under our dairy purchase contracts and our forecasted dairy demand. The resulting gains or losses are recorded in AOCI and are subsequently reclassified to product and distribution costs when the hedged exposure affects net earnings.
Cash flow hedges related to anticipated transactions are designated and documented at the inception of each hedge. Cash flows from hedging transactions are classified in the same categories as the cash flows from the respective hedged items. For de-designated cash flow hedges in which the underlying transactions are no longer probable of occurring or where price variability in the underlying cash flow ceases to exist, the related accumulated derivative gains or losses are recognized in interest income and other, net on our consolidated statements of earnings. These derivatives may be accounted for prospectively as non-designated derivatives until maturity, re-designated to new hedging relationships, or terminated early. We continue to believe transactions related to our designated cash flow hedges are probable to occur.
To mitigate the price uncertainty of a portion of our future purchases, including diesel fuel and other commodities, we enter into swap contracts, futures, and collars that are not designated as hedging instruments. The resulting gains and losses are recorded in interest income and other, net to help offset price fluctuations on our beverage, food, packaging, and transportation costs, which are included in product and distribution costs on our consolidated statements of earnings.
Gains and losses on derivative contracts and foreign currency-denominated debt designated as hedging instruments included in AOCI and expected to be reclassified into earnings within 12 months, net of tax (in millions):
Net Gains/(Losses)
Included in AOCI
Net Gains/(Losses) Expected to be Reclassified from AOCI into Earnings within 12 Months
Outstanding Contract/Debt Remaining Maturity
(Months)
Mar 29, 2026Sep 28, 2025
Cash Flow Hedges:
Coffee$27.4 $23.3 $26.2 9
Foreign currency - other28.1 19.0 17.6 35
Interest rates0.4 (1.4)(3.4)0
Net Investment Hedges:
Cross-currency swaps215.9 206.2 96
Foreign currency16.0 16.0 0
Foreign currency debt135.2 135.2 0
Pre-tax gains and losses on derivative contracts and foreign currency-denominated long-term debt designated as hedging instruments recognized in other comprehensive income (“OCI”) and reclassifications from AOCI to earnings (in millions):
Quarter Ended
Gains/(Losses) Recognized in
OCI Before Reclassifications
Gains/(Losses) Reclassified from
AOCI to Earnings
Location of gain/(loss)
Mar 29, 2026Mar 30, 2025Mar 29, 2026Mar 30, 2025
Cash Flow Hedges:
Coffee$1.6 $0.6 $(17.8)$17.4 Product and distribution costs
Cross-currency swaps— — — 0.6 Interest income and other, net
Dairy— (0.2)— — Product and distribution costs
Foreign currency - other17.4 (7.0)5.7 7.4 Licensed stores revenue
1.7 2.6 Product and distribution costs
Interest rates— — (1.2)(1.0)Interest expense
Net Investment Hedges:
Cross-currency swaps (1)
8.4 13.1 24.1 27.7 Interest expense

Two Quarters Ended
Gains/(Losses) Recognized in
OCI Before Reclassifications		Gains/(Losses) Reclassified from
AOCI to Earnings		Location of gain/(loss)
Mar 29, 2026Mar 30, 2025Mar 29, 2026Mar 30, 2025
Cash Flow Hedges:
Coffee$(12.6)$13.4 $(17.6)$45.1 Product and distribution costs
Cross-currency swaps— 0.9 — 1.4 Interest income and other, net
Dairy— (1.3)— 1.4 Product and distribution costs
Foreign currency - other27.4 50.0 12.4 16.2 Licensed stores revenue
3.3 4.3 Product and distribution costs
Interest rates— — (2.4)(2.0)Interest expense
Net Investment Hedges:
Cross-currency swaps (1)
63.8 220.6 50.8 55.4 Interest expense
(1) Gains and losses recognized in earnings relate to components excluded from the assessment of effectiveness.
Pre-tax gains and losses on non-designated derivatives and designated fair value hedging instruments and the related fair value hedged item recognized in earnings (in millions):
Gains/(Losses) Recognized in Earnings
Location of gain/(loss) recognized in earnings Quarter EndedTwo Quarters Ended
 Mar 29, 2026Mar 30, 2025Mar 29, 2026Mar 30, 2025
Non-Designated Derivatives:
DairyInterest income and other, net$— $— $— $0.1 
Cross-currency swaps
Interest income and other, net
(2.0)— (2.0)— 
Foreign currency - otherInterest income and other, net3.5 (2.8)5.4 6.1 
Diesel fuel and other commoditiesInterest income and other, net— (0.2)— (0.3)
Fair Value Hedges:
Interest rate swaps
Interest expense(3.7)4.6 (4.0)(8.5)
Long-term debt (hedged item)Interest expense2.2 (6.8)0.7 3.8 
Notional amounts of outstanding derivative contracts (in millions):
Mar 29, 2026Sep 28, 2025
Coffee$193 $387 
Cross-currency swaps(1)
1,697 4,197 
Diesel fuel and other commodities— 2 
Foreign currency - other 976 930 
Interest rate swaps350 350 
Fair value of outstanding derivative contracts (in millions) including the location of the asset and/or liability on the consolidated balance sheets:
Derivative Assets
Balance Sheet LocationMar 29, 2026Sep 28, 2025
Designated Derivative Instruments(2):
Cross-currency swapsOther long-term assets379.9 271.9 
Foreign currency - otherPrepaid expenses and other current assets21.7 13.0 
Other long-term assets13.4 6.7 
Non-designated Derivative Instruments:
Diesel fuel and other commoditiesPrepaid expenses and other current assets— 0.1 
Foreign currencyPrepaid expenses and other current assets2.3 2.7 
Derivative Liabilities
Balance Sheet LocationMar 29, 2026Sep 28, 2025
Designated Derivative Instruments:
Cross-currency swapsAccrued liabilities$— $5.8 
Other long-term liabilities— 3.5 
Foreign currency - otherAccrued liabilities0.1 0.2 
Other long-term liabilities0.1 0.2 
Interest rate swapsOther long-term liabilities17.1 17.0 
Non-designated Derivative Instruments:
Foreign currencyAccrued liabilities0.5 1.1 
Other long-term liabilities— 0.2 
(1) The reduction in hedged notional in the current period reflects the maturity and early termination of Net Investment Hedges related to the divestiture of Starbucks retail operations in China. The AOCI will be released to earnings in the third quarter of fiscal 2026 consistent with the timing of the transaction closing.
(2) We also hold cash and cash equivalents from various settled-to-market exchange traded futures related to coffee hedging.
The following amounts were recorded on the consolidated balance sheets related to fixed-to-floating interest rate swaps designated in fair value hedging relationships (in millions):
Carrying amount of hedged itemCumulative amount of fair value hedging adjustment included in the carrying amount
Mar 29, 2026Sep 28, 2025Mar 29, 2026Sep 28, 2025
Location on the balance sheet
Long-term debt$333.4 $334.1 $(16.6)$(15.9)
Additional disclosures related to cash flow gains and losses included in AOCI, as well as subsequent reclassifications to earnings, are included in Note 11, Equity.