Starbucks Corporation (NASDAQ: SBUX) beats Q3-FY2026 adjusted EPS consensus of ~$0.65 per share (July 29, 2026)
Pending
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Published on 19. July 2026
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Predicted for 29. July 2026
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Based on: Historical Cycle
Under CEO Brian Niccol (since Fall 2024), operational restructuring has produced two consecutive EPS beats. Menu simplification, US price stability, and service acceleration showing early results. Q3-FY2026 consensus: ~$0.65 (+30% YoY vs. $0.50 Q3 FY2025). Risk: China same-store-sales pressure (Luckin competition), US consumer softness. No Polymarket signal.
Data basis for this prediction
- Starbucks Investor Relations: Q3 FY2026 Earnings Call 29.07.2026
- ScanX Trade: SBUX Q3 FY26 Reportdatum 29.07.2026, Konsens $0,65
- Yahoo Finance SBUX Earnings Preview (Juli 2026)
- TipRanks SBUX Earnings-Profil: Konsens $0,65 adj. EPS
Note: This is an AI-generated statistical forecast for entertainment and information purposes. It does not constitute investment advice or a recommendation to buy or sell any financial instrument.
Verdict: Pending
This prediction is still open. It will be evaluated automatically against real-world sources after its due date.
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