Starbucks (SBUX) official guidance

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SBUXSTARBUCKS CORPFY2028+ · ends 2028-09-24
1 metric1 maintained
earnings call · 2026-07-30 04:01:11 UTC
2026-07-30 04:01:11 UTC$2Bmaintained
We remain on track with our $2 billion cost savings plan. As a reminder, these are gross savings, which we expect to realize through fiscal 2028 and are balanced across product and distribution costs, OpEx, and G&A.
SBUX · transcript · Q3 FY2026
2026-07-30 04:00:00 UTCOpen source
2026-04-29 04:01:37 UTC$2Bnew
We remain on track with our $2 billion cost savings plan. These are gross savings, which we expect to realize through fiscal 2028 and balanced across product and distribution costs, OpEx, and G&A.
SBUX · transcript · Q2 FY2026
2026-04-29 04:00:00 UTCOpen source
SBUXSTARBUCKS CORPQ4 FY2026 · ends 2026-09-27
1 metric1 new
earnings call · 2026-07-30 04:01:11 UTC
2026-07-30 04:01:11 UTCmid-20snew
For tax, we assume our effective tax rate in Q4 returns to a more normal level in the mid-20s.
SBUX · transcript · Q3 FY2026
2026-07-30 04:00:00 UTCOpen source
SBUXSTARBUCKS CORPFY2026 · ends 2026-09-27
2 metrics1 new1 maintained
earnings call · 2026-07-30 04:01:11 UTC
2026-07-30 04:01:11 UTC$2.55 – $2.65maintained
Putting this all together, we are raising our EPS guidance at both ends of the range to between $2.55 and $2.65.
SBUX · transcript · Q3 FY2026
2026-07-30 04:00:00 UTCOpen source
2026-07-29 20:07:46 UTC$2.55 – $2.65raised +10.6%
| Non-GAAP net earnings per share | $ 2.55 - 2.65 |
SBUX · EX-99.1 · Q3 FY2026
2026-07-29 20:06:12 UTCOpen source
2026-04-29 04:01:37 UTC$2.25 – $2.45maintained
Positive comp trends have continued through April, and this gives us the confidence to take up our fiscal 2026 guidance for global comp growth to 5% or better and earnings per share to $2.25-2.45.
SBUX · transcript · Q2 FY2026
2026-04-29 04:00:00 UTCOpen source
2026-04-28 20:07:43 UTC$2.25 – $2.45raised +3.3%
•Non-GAAP earnings per share in the range of $2.25 to $2.45;
SBUX · EX-99.1 · Q2 FY2026
2026-04-28 20:06:39 UTCOpen source
2026-01-29 05:01:15 UTC$2.15 – $2.4maintained
Our EPS guidance of $2.15-$2.40 reflects our measured approach, investing strategically in the first half to establish momentum, then building on our work for growth in the second half.
SBUX · transcript · Q1 FY2026
2026-01-29 05:00:00 UTCOpen source
2026-01-28 12:47:47 UTC$2.15 – $2.4new
•Non-GAAP earnings per share in the range of $2.15 to $2.40;
SBUX · EX-99.1 · Q1 FY2026
2026-01-28 12:46:43 UTCOpen source
2026-07-30 04:01:11 UTCbelow fiscal 2023 levelsnew
We continue to expect our fiscal 2026 consolidated G&A dollars to run below fiscal 2023 levels.
SBUX · transcript · Q3 FY2026
2026-07-30 04:00:00 UTCOpen source
SBUXSTARBUCKS CORPFY2027+ · ends 2027-09-26
2 metrics2 new
earnings call · 2026-07-30 04:01:11 UTC
2026-07-30 04:01:11 UTCmeaningful contributor to unit growthnew
While net new company-operated unit growth in North America may remain modest through fiscal 2027, we expect international to be a meaningful contributor to unit growth.
SBUX · transcript · Q3 FY2026
2026-07-30 04:00:00 UTCOpen source
2026-07-30 04:01:11 UTCmay remain modest through fiscal 2027new
While net new company-operated unit growth in North America may remain modest through fiscal 2027, we expect international to be a meaningful contributor to unit growth.
SBUX · transcript · Q3 FY2026
2026-07-30 04:00:00 UTCOpen source
SBUXSTARBUCKS CORPFY2026 · ends 2026-09-27
3 metrics2 maintained
earnings call · 2026-07-30 04:01:11 UTC
2026-07-30 04:01:11 UTC600 – 650maintained
Finally, from a unit count perspective, our expectation for approximately 600 to 650 net new coffee house openings in fiscal 2026 remains unchanged.
SBUX · transcript · Q3 FY2026
2026-07-30 04:00:00 UTCOpen source
2026-07-29 20:07:46 UTC600 – 650maintained
Approximately 600 to 650 net new coffeehouses globally across company-operated and licensed businesses.
SBUX · EX-99.1 · Q3 FY2026
2026-07-29 20:06:12 UTCOpen source
2026-04-29 04:01:37 UTC600 – 650maintained
Finally, from a unit count perspective, we still expect to add approximately 600-650 net new coffee houses this fiscal year.
SBUX · transcript · Q2 FY2026
2026-04-29 04:00:00 UTCOpen source
2026-04-28 20:07:43 UTC600 – 650maintained
•Approximately 600 to 650 net new coffeehouses globally across company-operated and licensed businesses.
SBUX · EX-99.1 · Q2 FY2026
2026-04-28 20:06:39 UTCOpen source
2026-01-29 05:01:15 UTC600 – 650maintained
In fiscal 2026, we expect approximately 600-650 net new coffeehouses as we work to rebuild our development pipeline.
SBUX · transcript · Q1 FY2026
2026-01-29 05:00:00 UTCOpen source
2026-01-28 12:47:47 UTC600 – 650new
•Approximately 600 to 650 net new coffeehouses globally across company-operated and licensed businesses.
SBUX · EX-99.1 · Q1 FY2026
2026-01-28 12:46:43 UTCOpen source
2026-07-30 04:01:11 UTCat least 11%
We are also raising our full fiscal year 2026 consolidated margin guidance to greater than 11%.
SBUX · transcript · Q3 FY2026
2026-07-30 04:00:00 UTCOpen source
2026-07-29 20:07:46 UTCat least 11%new
Non-GAAP consolidated operating margin greater than 11.0%;
SBUX · EX-99.1 · Q3 FY2026
2026-07-29 20:06:12 UTCOpen source
2026-07-30 04:01:11 UTC6%maintained6% vs FY2025
This implies full fiscal year 2026 U.S. comp growth of a little more than 6%, and global comp growth nearing 6%.
SBUX · transcript · Q3 FY2026
2026-07-30 04:00:00 UTCOpen source
2026-07-29 20:07:46 UTC6%6% vs FY2025
Full fiscal year 2026 U.S. comparable store sales growth of slightly greater than 6.0%; and
SBUX · EX-99.1 · Q3 FY2026
2026-07-29 20:06:12 UTCOpen source
2026-04-29 04:01:37 UTCat least 5%5% vs FY2025
Starting at the top of the P&L, we are raising our fiscal 2026 global comp guidance to 5% growth or better, led by 5% or better comps in the U.S.
SBUX · transcript · Q2 FY2026
2026-04-29 04:00:00 UTCOpen source
2026-04-28 20:07:43 UTCat least 5%5% vs FY2025
•Global and U.S. comparable store sales growth of 5.0% or greater;
SBUX · EX-99.1 · Q2 FY2026
2026-04-28 20:06:39 UTCOpen source
2026-01-29 05:01:15 UTCat least 3%3% vs FY2025
For fiscal 2026, we expect 3% or better global comp sales growth, led by 3% or better comp sales in the US as well.
SBUX · transcript · Q1 FY2026
2026-01-29 05:00:00 UTCOpen source
2026-01-28 12:47:47 UTCat least 3%new3% vs FY2025
•Global and U.S. comparable store sales growth of 3% or greater, with consolidated net revenues growing at a similar rate;
SBUX · EX-99.1 · Q1 FY2026
2026-01-28 12:46:43 UTCOpen source
SBUXSTARBUCKS CORPQ4 FY2026 · ends 2026-09-27
1 metric
earnings call · 2026-07-30 04:01:11 UTC
2026-07-30 04:01:11 UTCat least 6.5%6.5% vs Q4 FY2025
With one quarter left in the year, we expect our fourth quarter comp growth in the U.S. to be 6.5% or better.
SBUX · transcript · Q3 FY2026
2026-07-30 04:00:00 UTCOpen source
2026-07-29 20:07:46 UTCat least 6.5%new6.5% vs Q4 FY2025
Fourth quarter U.S. comparable store sales growth of 6.5% or greater, leading to:
SBUX · EX-99.1 · Q3 FY2026
2026-07-29 20:06:12 UTCOpen source
SBUXSTARBUCKS CORPFY2026 · ends 2026-09-27
13 metrics6 raised1 new3 maintained
earnings call · 2026-07-30 04:01:11 UTC
2026-07-30 04:01:11 UTC6%maintained6% vs FY2025
This implies full fiscal year 2026 U.S. comp growth of a little more than 6%, and global comp growth nearing 6%.
SBUX · transcript · Q3 FY2026
2026-07-30 04:00:00 UTCOpen source
2026-07-29 20:07:46 UTC6%6% vs FY2025
Full fiscal year 2026 global comparable store sales growth nearing 6.0%.
SBUX · EX-99.1 · Q3 FY2026
2026-07-29 20:06:12 UTCOpen source
2026-04-29 04:01:37 UTCat least 5%5% vs FY2025
Starting at the top of the P&L, we are raising our fiscal 2026 global comp guidance to 5% growth or better, led by 5% or better comps in the U.S.
SBUX · transcript · Q2 FY2026
2026-04-29 04:00:00 UTCOpen source
2026-04-28 20:07:43 UTCat least 5%5% vs FY2025
•Global and U.S. comparable store sales growth of 5.0% or greater;
SBUX · EX-99.1 · Q2 FY2026
2026-04-28 20:06:39 UTCOpen source
2026-01-29 05:01:15 UTCat least 3%3% vs FY2025
For fiscal 2026, we expect 3% or better global comp sales growth, led by 3% or better comp sales in the US as well.
SBUX · transcript · Q1 FY2026
2026-01-29 05:00:00 UTCOpen source
2026-01-28 12:47:47 UTCat least 3%new3% vs FY2025
•Global and U.S. comparable store sales growth of 3% or greater, with consolidated net revenues growing at a similar rate;
SBUX · EX-99.1 · Q1 FY2026
2026-01-28 12:46:43 UTCOpen source
2026-07-30 04:01:11 UTCflat to slightly higher year-over-year
We expect full fiscal year 2026 consolidated net revenues to be flat to slightly higher year-over-year, as we continue to account for the impact of our new China structure.
SBUX · transcript · Q3 FY2026
2026-07-30 04:00:00 UTCOpen source
2026-07-29 20:07:46 UTCflat to slight growth year over year
Consolidated net revenues flat to slight growth year over year;
SBUX · EX-99.1 · Q3 FY2026
2026-07-29 20:06:12 UTCOpen source
2026-04-29 04:01:37 UTCroughly flat year-over-year
As such, we now expect our consolidated fiscal 2026 net revenues to be roughly flat year-over-year.
SBUX · transcript · Q2 FY2026
2026-04-29 04:00:00 UTCOpen source
2026-04-28 20:07:43 UTCroughly flat year over year
•Consolidated net revenues roughly flat year over year;
SBUX · EX-99.1 · Q2 FY2026
2026-04-28 20:06:39 UTCOpen source
2026-01-29 05:01:15 UTCgrow at a similar rate to global comp growth
We expect our consolidated net revenues to grow at a similar rate to global comp growth for the full fiscal 2026, as our portfolio repositioning at the end of fiscal 2025 offsets our new store openings.
SBUX · transcript · Q1 FY2026
2026-01-29 05:00:00 UTCOpen source
2026-01-28 12:47:47 UTCgrowing at a similar ratenew
•Global and U.S. comparable store sales growth of 3% or greater, with consolidated net revenues growing at a similar rate;
SBUX · EX-99.1 · Q1 FY2026
2026-01-28 12:46:43 UTCOpen source
2026-07-30 04:01:11 UTCat least 1.5K
That's why we're accelerating our pace with the intention of completing at least 1,500 uplifts by fiscal 2026 and accelerating further in fiscal 2027.
SBUX · transcript · Q3 FY2026
2026-07-30 04:00:00 UTCOpen source
2026-04-29 04:01:37 UTCat least 1K
We're accelerating this work over the next two quarters and expect to have more than 1,000 uplifts completed in our top 20 markets by fiscal year-end.
SBUX · transcript · Q2 FY2026
2026-04-29 04:00:00 UTCOpen source
2026-01-29 05:01:15 UTCat least 1K
To date, we've completed approximately 200 uplifts, primarily in Southern California and New York City, and we're on track to complete more than 1,000 by the end of fiscal 2026.
SBUX · transcript · Q1 FY2026
2026-01-29 05:00:00 UTCOpen source
2025-10-30 04:01:23 UTCat least 1Knew
We are working to complete more than a thousand of these uplifts by the end of fiscal 2026.
SBUX · transcript · Q4 FY2025
2025-10-30 04:00:00 UTCOpen source
2026-07-29 20:07:46 UTC$2.14 – $2.24raised +19.7%31.3% – 37.4% vs FY2025
| Diluted net earnings per share (GAAP) | $ 2.14 - 2.24 |
SBUX · EX-99.1 · Q3 FY2026
2026-07-29 20:06:12 UTCOpen source
2026-04-28 20:07:43 UTC$1.73 – $1.93new6.1% – 18.4% vs FY2025
| Diluted net earnings per share (GAAP) (1) | $ 1.73- 1.93 |
SBUX · EX-99.1 · Q2 FY2026
2026-04-28 20:06:39 UTCOpen source
2026-07-29 20:07:46 UTC$50Kraised +100000100.0%
| Income tax effect on Non-GAAP adjustments | 0.05 |
SBUX · EX-99.1 · Q3 FY2026
2026-07-29 20:06:12 UTCOpen source
2026-04-28 20:07:43 UTC-$0.05new
| Income tax effect on Non-GAAP adjustments | (0.05) |
SBUX · EX-99.1 · Q2 FY2026
2026-04-28 20:06:39 UTCOpen source
2026-07-29 20:07:46 UTC$240Kraised +99999900.0%
| Income tax impact from changes in indefinite reinvestment assertions | 0.24 |
SBUX · EX-99.1 · Q3 FY2026
2026-07-29 20:06:12 UTCOpen source
2026-04-28 20:07:43 UTC$0.24new
| Income tax impact from changes in indefinite reinvestment assertions | 0.24 |
SBUX · EX-99.1 · Q2 FY2026
2026-04-28 20:06:39 UTCOpen source
2026-07-29 20:07:46 UTC-$470Knew
| Net gain resulting from divestiture of certain operations | (0.47) |
SBUX · EX-99.1 · Q3 FY2026
2026-07-29 20:06:12 UTCOpen source
2026-07-29 20:07:46 UTC$480Kraised +228571328.6%
| Restructuring and impairments | 0.48 |
SBUX · EX-99.1 · Q3 FY2026
2026-07-29 20:06:12 UTCOpen source
2026-04-28 20:07:43 UTC$0.21new
| Restructuring and impairments | 0.21 |
SBUX · EX-99.1 · Q2 FY2026
2026-04-28 20:06:39 UTCOpen source
2026-07-29 20:07:46 UTC$70Kraised +87499900.0%
| Transaction costs | 0.07 |
SBUX · EX-99.1 · Q3 FY2026
2026-07-29 20:06:12 UTCOpen source
2026-04-28 20:07:43 UTC$0.08new
| Transaction costs | 0.08 |
SBUX · EX-99.1 · Q2 FY2026
2026-04-28 20:06:39 UTCOpen source
2026-07-29 20:07:46 UTC$40Kraised +99999900.0%
| Transformation costs | 0.04 |
SBUX · EX-99.1 · Q3 FY2026
2026-07-29 20:06:12 UTCOpen source
2026-04-28 20:07:43 UTC$0.04new
| Transformation costs | 0.04 |
SBUX · EX-99.1 · Q2 FY2026
2026-04-28 20:06:39 UTCOpen source
2026-04-29 04:01:37 UTC450 – 500maintained
We expect international to accelerate its growth over the next two quarters to achieve 450-500 net new coffee houses in fiscal 2026, of which China still comprises close to half.
SBUX · transcript · Q2 FY2026
2026-04-29 04:00:00 UTCOpen source
2026-01-29 05:01:15 UTC450 – 500new
This includes 150-175 net new US company-operated coffeehouses, a slight decrease in North America licensed coffeehouses, and 450-500 net new international coffeehouses, of which China comprises close to half.
SBUX · transcript · Q1 FY2026
2026-01-29 05:00:00 UTCOpen source
2026-04-29 04:01:37 UTC150 – 175maintained
We also continue to assume 150-175 net new U.S. company-operated coffee houses this year, and we will continue to assess our existing portfolio as we rebuild our development pipeline.
SBUX · transcript · Q2 FY2026
2026-04-29 04:00:00 UTCOpen source
2026-01-29 05:01:15 UTC150 – 175new
This includes 150-175 net new US company-operated coffeehouses, a slight decrease in North America licensed coffeehouses, and 450-500 net new international coffeehouses, of which China comprises close to half.
SBUX · transcript · Q1 FY2026
2026-01-29 05:00:00 UTCOpen source
2026-04-29 04:01:37 UTCslight year-over-year growth
We continue to expect slight year-over-year growth in our fiscal 2026 consolidated operating margins, driven by the net effect of a number of factors.
SBUX · transcript · Q2 FY2026
2026-04-29 04:00:00 UTCOpen source
2026-04-28 20:07:43 UTCslightly improve year over year
•Non-GAAP consolidated operating margin to slightly improve year over year;
SBUX · EX-99.1 · Q2 FY2026
2026-04-28 20:06:39 UTCOpen source
2026-01-29 05:01:15 UTCgrow slightly year-over-year
We expect consolidated operating margins to grow slightly year-over-year, driven by improvements in the back half of the year.
SBUX · transcript · Q1 FY2026
2026-01-29 05:00:00 UTCOpen source
2026-01-28 12:47:47 UTCslightly improve year over yearnew
•Non-GAAP consolidated operating margin to slightly improve year over year;
SBUX · EX-99.1 · Q1 FY2026
2026-01-28 12:46:43 UTCOpen source
SBUXSTARBUCKS CORPH4 FY2026 · ends 2026-09-27
1 metric1 new
earnings call · 2026-04-29 04:01:37 UTC
2026-04-29 04:01:37 UTCat most 20%new
In the back half of this fiscal year, we expect our China-related revenues to be less than 20% of what we would have previously reported with China as company-operated.
SBUX · transcript · Q2 FY2026
2026-04-29 04:00:00 UTCOpen source
SBUXSTARBUCKS CORPFY2026 · ends 2026-09-27
2 metrics1 new
earnings call · 2026-01-29 05:01:15 UTC
2026-01-29 05:01:15 UTCa slight decreasenew
This includes 150-175 net new US company-operated coffeehouses, a slight decrease in North America licensed coffeehouses, and 450-500 net new international coffeehouses, of which China comprises close to half.
SBUX · transcript · Q1 FY2026
2026-01-29 05:00:00 UTCOpen source
2026-01-29 05:01:15 UTCrun below fiscal 2023 levels
Following our structural reorganization last fiscal year, we expect fiscal 2026 consolidated G&A dollars to run below fiscal 2023 levels, providing partial offsets to our investments.
SBUX · transcript · Q1 FY2026
2026-01-29 05:00:00 UTCOpen source
2025-10-30 04:01:23 UTClower than fiscal 2023 levelsnew
As such, we expect that our consolidated G&A in fiscal 2026 will run lower than fiscal 2023 levels, serving as a partial offset to our Back to Starbucks investments.
SBUX · transcript · Q4 FY2025
2025-10-30 04:00:00 UTCOpen source
SBUXSTARBUCKS CORPQ1 FY2026 · ends 2025-12-28
1 metric1 new
earnings call · 2025-10-30 04:01:23 UTC
2025-10-30 04:01:23 UTCpositive transaction compsnew
We would expect the quarter to be led by positive transaction comps.
SBUX · transcript · Q4 FY2025
2025-10-30 04:00:00 UTCOpen source