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Starbucks (SBUX) guidance history: what it guided and what it reported
Starbucks gave guidance in 4 earnings releases on file since Jan 28, 2026. Its releases raised guidance twice and lowered it 0 times.
Adjusted operating margin
Every guided period is still to be reported.
| Period | Guided (and how it moved) | Reported | Result | vs midpoint |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| FY27 | 13.5%–14.0% (Oct 29, 2026) | — | to be reported | — |
| FY26 | 11.0% (Jul 29, 2026) | — | to be reported | — |
Adjusted EPS
Every guided period is still to be reported.
| Period | Guided (and how it moved) | Reported | Result | vs midpoint |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| FY27 | $3.15–$3.25 (Oct 29, 2026) | — | to be reported | — |
| FY26 | $2.15–$2.40 (Jan 28, 2026) → raised $2.25–$2.45 (Apr 28, 2026) → raised $2.55–$2.65 (Jul 29, 2026) | — | to be reported | — |
The latest quarter
Starbucks, Q4 FY26: revenue $9.1B (-4% year over year), operating margin 10.8%, net earnings $677M, operating cash flow $1.4B. The chart follows the revenue to costs, profit and cash.
Questions
Does Starbucks beat its guidance?
Starbucks gave guidance in 4 earnings releases on file since Jan 28, 2026. Its releases raised guidance twice and lowered it 0 times.
How often does Starbucks raise guidance?
Its earnings releases raised guidance twice and lowered it 0 times since Jan 28, 2026.
Each guided period is held to the last guidance given before its figures were reported; a single figure counts as in line within 1% (0.25 pts for a rate). Reported figures are GAAP, from the company's filings; adjusted guidance shows its moves only.