SBUX Starbucks (SBUX) Q1 FY26 earnings call
Starbucks' "Back to Starbucks" turnaround plan is gaining momentum, delivering strong top-line growth in Q1 FY26 driven by transaction increases across North America and International segments. While strategic investments and cost inflation led to margin contraction, management expects earnings growth to follow in the back half of the year as pressures abate and efficiency initiatives take hold. The company is focused on operational improvements, menu innovation, and strategic unit expansion, with a significant joint venture in China set to reshape its international operations.
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SBUX operating KPIs by quarter
| KPI | This call Dec 2025 Q1 FY26 | Mar 2026 Q2 FY26 | Jun 2026 Q3 FY26 | Change vs prior quarter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Loyalty program members US | — | 35.6MUS 90-day active Starbucks Rewards membership reached a record 35.6 million with both rewards member and nonmember transactions growing year-over-year.Source: earnings call transcript | 35.8MWe now have 35.8 million 90-day active members in the US It's only been 4 months since we launched our new program, and we're already seeing members leveling up from green to gold and gold to reserve.Source: earnings call transcript | +0.6% |
| Stores North America | 18.36KOverall, our North America portfolio increased by 49 net new coffeehouses to reach 18,360 at the end of the quarter.Source: earnings call transcript | 18.385KOverall, our North America store base grew by 25 net new coffeehouses to 18,385 at the end of the quarter.Source: earnings call transcript | 18.371KOverall, our North America store base was 18,371 coffee houses at the end of the quarter.Source: earnings call transcript | -0.1% |
| Stores International | — | 22.744KOur International store portfolio was 22,744 at the end of the second quarter, down 14 net coffeehouses from Q1.Source: earnings call transcript | 22.933KOur international portfolio ended the quarter at 22,933 coffee houses, including 189 net new openings in the quarter.Source: earnings call transcript | +0.8% |
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