In Q2'26, Starbucks' total operating expenses stood at $618.1M USD, entirely attributable to SG&A expenses, as R&D expenses remained at no data across all periods. This latest figure reflects a decline from the previous quarter's $638.8M USD in Q1'26. From Q3'23 to Q2'26, SG&A expenses exhibited an overall upward trend, rising from $604.3M USD to a peak of $677.2M USD in Q3'25, before a slight pullback in recent quarters, indicating potential cost optimization efforts amid stable R&D absence. The stacked bar chart highlights consistent growth through Q3'25, with a notable dip to $576M USD in Q3'24, suggesting volatility in administrative spending over the 12-quarter period.