Starbucks (SBUX) Q1 2026 Earnings Call Transcript
View original at finance.yahoo.comStarbucks (SBUX) Q1 2026 Earnings Call Transcript Image source: The Motley Fool. DATE Wednesday, January 28, 2026 at 8:00 a.m. ET CALL PARTICIPANTS Chairman and Chief Executive Officer — Brian R…
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China joint venture expected to close in Spring 2026 subject to regulatory approval
80% confidenceFirst positive year-over-year transaction growth in 8 quarters for both Rewards and non-Rewards customers
80% confidenceNet new stores guidance of 600-650 globally for FY2026, including 150-175 U.S. company-operated and 450-500 international (with China approximately half)
80% confidenceTarget to complete 1,000+ coffeehouse uplifts by end of 2026
80% confidenceThousands of identified U.S. sites for new Ristretto format stores
80% confidenceEPS guidance range of $2.15-$2.40 for FY2026
80% confidenceBrand metrics including affinity, trust, and value perception are all improving
80% confidenceApproximately one-third of North America operating margin pressure in Q1 from product/distribution cost inflation related to tariffs and elevated coffee pricing
80% confidenceMenu reduced by 25-30% as part of Back to Starbucks initiatives
80% confidence$2B cost reduction target over next 2-3 years focusing on G&A, procurement, and technology efficiency
80% confidence650 pilot stores under Back to Starbucks plan outperform fleet by approximately 200 basis points in comparable store sales, all transaction-driven
80% confidenceChina joint venture expected to be approximately 40 basis points accretive to consolidated margins annually
80% confidenceCustomer feedback shows lowest complaint levels in 2+ years with improved speed and convenience perception
80% confidenceGlobal comparable store sales guidance of +3% or better for FY2026
80% confidenceIf joint venture structure assumed for full year FY2026, expect slightly lower revenue/comps, slightly better margins, and $0.02-$0.03 EPS dilution
80% confidenceOperating margins expected to show slight year-over-year growth with improvement in second half of FY2026
80% confidenceGreen Apron service standard has improved throughput with cafe and drive-through performance under 4-minute targets
80% confidenceAll age cohorts and income groups increased visitation in Q1 FY2026
80% confidenceU.S. comparable store sales guidance of +3% or better for FY2026
80% confidenceProtein platform showing high trial and repeat rates with high incrementality
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| Starbucks Corporation · operating margin change | -180 basis points YoY |
