Starbucks beats Q2 revenue and profit estimates, driven by strong US sales and raises full-year outlook.

Starbucks reported fiscal Q2 revenue of $9.5 billion, surpassing analyst expectations of $9.14 billion, with adjusted EPS of $0.50 beating estimates of $0.43. US comparable store sales rose 7.1%, nearly double the expected 3.7%, boosting overall global sales growth to 6.2%. The company raised its full-year forecast for comparable sales growth to 5% or more and adjusted EPS to $2.25-$2.45, reflecting confidence in continued demand. Starbucks plans to open 600-650 new stores globally in 2026 and ended the quarter with 41,129 stores worldwide.