Starbucks (SBUX) Q3 FY2026 EPS Surges 29% with 8% Sales Growth

Starbucks (SBUX) reported Q3 FY2026 non-GAAP EPS of $0.85, exceeding estimates by 28.79%. Revenue was $9.32 billion, with global comparable sales increasing by 8% and North American comps rising 8.1%. Operating margin expanded by 430 basis points to 14.4%. An investment of $10,000 in SBUX since the 2011 rebrand has grown to $82,271, outperforming the S&P 500 over the same period. For investors, SBUX's strong performance and positive turnaround signals potential for future growth and returns.