UNITED STATESSECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, DC 20549

FORM 8-K

CURRENT REPORT

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

Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported):April 26, 2012

STARBUCKS CORPORATION
(Exact Name of Registrant as Specified in its Charter)

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

2401 Utah Avenue South, Seattle, Washington 98134

(Address of Principal Executive Offices)

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

Check the appropriate box below if the Form 8-K filing is intended to simultaneously satisfy the filing obligation of the registrant under any of the following provisions:

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Item 2.02  Results of Operations and Financial Condition.

On April 26, 2012, Starbucks Corporation issued a press release announcing its financial results for the quarter ended April 1, 2012.  A copy of the press release is attached as Exhibit 99.1.

Item 9.01 Financial Statements and Exhibits.

(d) Exhibits.

Exhibit No.	Description
99.1	Earnings release of Starbucks Corporation dated April 26, 2012

SIGNATURES

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

		STARBUCKS CORPORATION
		(Registrant)
Date:	April 26, 2012	By:	/s/ Troy Alstead
			Troy Alstead
			chief financial officer and chief administrative officer

EXHIBIT INDEX

Exhibit No.	Description
99.1	Earnings release of Starbucks Corporation dated April 26, 2012