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▌Earnings Flash·July 29, 2026

Starbucks Corporation (SBUX) rises on earnings beats

Starbucks Corporation (SBUX) rises 6.6% after reporting earnings beats, lifting investor sentiment as the coffee chain tops expectations and signals improving momentum.

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By TickerSpark·July 29, 2026·1 min read
Starbucks Corporation (SBUX) rises on earnings beats
▌Key Takeaway
Starbucks Corporation (SBUX) reported a clear earnings beat, posting EPS of $0.85 versus $0.66 expected and revenue of $9.32 billion versus $9.17 billion expected. Shares rose 6.56% to $109.86 in after-hours trading, signaling a strong initial market response and renewed confidence after a stretch of prior misses. Investors will now focus on whether this marks a durable turnaround or just a one-quarter reset.

Starbucks Corporation (SBUX) Earnings Beat, Stock Rises

Starbucks Corporation (SBUX) beat estimates with EPS of $0.85 versus $0.66 and revenue of $9.32B versus $9.17B, lifting the stock 6.56% to $109.86 in after-hours trading.

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  • EPS: $0.85 actual versus $0.66 estimated, a beat.

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Revenue: $9.32B actual versus $9.17B estimated, a beat.
  • After-hours price: $109.86, up 6.56% from the $103.10 regular-session close.
  • Trading volume reached 10,976,144 shares versus a 7,363,034 average.

    • Back-to-Back Beats Give Starbucks Fresh Momentum

    This marks Starbucks' second straight quarterly EPS beat after misses in January, October, and July 2025. The recent record shifts the immediate earnings narrative from repeated misses to consecutive beats.

    The 6.56% after-hours gain gives the results a strong initial market response. Volume also exceeded the listed average, showing active trading around the SBUX earnings report rather than a thin price move.

    On the earnings call, management's explanation of the $0.85 EPS and $9.32B revenue beats will matter. Investors need to distinguish a one-quarter reset from durable improvement in the business.

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    Bottom Line

    SBUX has regained earnings momentum, but the investment case now depends on sustaining its back-to-back EPS beats.

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    ▌Common Questions

    Frequently asked questions

    +Why did Starbucks stock rise after earnings?
    Starbucks Corporation (SBUX) rose after reporting EPS of $0.85 versus $0.66 expected and revenue of $9.32 billion versus $9.17 billion expected. The stock gained 6.56% to $109.86 in after-hours trading on the results.
    +Did Starbucks beat earnings and revenue estimates this quarter?
    Yes, Starbucks beat both key estimates. EPS came in at $0.85 versus $0.66 expected, and revenue was $9.32 billion versus $9.17 billion expected.
    +How much did SBUX stock move after the earnings report?
    SBUX rose 6.56% in after-hours trading to $109.86, up from the regular-session close of $103.10. Trading volume was 10,976,144 shares, above the listed average of 7,363,034.
    +Is Starbucks showing a real earnings turnaround?
    Starbucks posted its second straight quarterly EPS beat, which is a positive shift after misses in January, October, and July 2025. Investors will want to see whether the company can sustain this momentum before calling it a durable turnaround.
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