UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

Washington, DC 20549

FORM 8-K

CURRENT REPORT

Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the
Securities and Exchange Act of 1934

Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported): November 17, 2005

STARBUCKS CORPORATION

(Exact Name of Registrant as Specified in its Charter)

Washington	0-20322	91-1325671
(State or Other Jurisdiction of	(Commission File Number)	(IRS Employer
Incorporation or Organization)		Identification No.)

2401 Utah Avenue South, Seattle, Washington 98134
(Address of principal executive offices)

(206) 447-1575
(Registrant’s Telephone Number, including Area Code)

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

EXHIBIT 99.1

Item 2.02. Results of Operation and Financial Condition.

     On November 17, 2005, Starbucks Corporation issued an earnings release announcing its financial results for the 13 weeks and 52 weeks ended October 2, 2005. A copy of the earnings release is attached as Exhibit 99.1.

Item 9.01. Financial Statements and Exhibits.

(c)      Exhibits.

Exhibit No.		Description
	99.1	Earnings release of Starbucks Corporation dated November 17, 2005.

SIGNATURES

     Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned, thereunto duly authorized.

	STARBUCKS CORPORATION
Dated: November 17, 2005
	By:	/s/ Michael Casey
		Michael Casey
		executive vice president, chief financial
		officer and chief administrative officer
		Signing on behalf of the registrant and as
		principal financial officer

EXHIBIT INDEX

Exhibit
Number		Description
	99.1	Earnings release of Starbucks Corporation dated November 17, 2005