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05 Aug 2026, 11:45 UTC · 1h ago
Brian Niccol's Turnaround Is Working, and Starbucks Has Rewarded Long-Term Believers
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24/7 Wall Street
05 Aug 2026, 11:45 UTC · 1h ago
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Starbucks reported Q3 FY2026 non-GAAP EPS of $0.85, beating estimates by 28.79%, with global comparable sales growing 7.9%. — Strong earnings beats and accelerating comparable sales indicate the company's turnaround plan is gaining traction.
+0.60Operating margins expanded 430 basis points to 14.4% in the third quarter. — Significant margin expansion suggests improved operational efficiency and pricing power, which directly boosts profitability.
+0.50Shares are trading at 35x forward earnings and 60x trailing P/E, with a consensus target price of $111.74. — High valuation multiples limit further upside and increase the risk of a price correction if future results slightly miss expectations.
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Revenue dipped slightly due to the divestiture of China retail operations to a Boyu Capital JV. — While a strategic move, the reduction in top-line revenue reflects a shift in the business model in a key growth market.
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Strong Q3 EPS beat, expanding operating margins, and a constructive turnaround outlook under new leadership.
Briefly mentioned as delivering an instructive turnaround update.
Briefly mentioned as having delivered an upbeat quarter.
Mentioned as a successful historical stock pick by an analyst, though no current news is provided.
[mutual] Both are cited together in the context of providing instructive turnaround updates.
[mutual] Both companies are mentioned together as delivering upbeat quarters, implying competition in the quick-service food and beverage market.
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