Will Starbucks say “Smart Queue / SmartQ”?
Starbucks said “Smart Queue / SmartQ” 1 time on its Jul 29, 2026 call (FY26 Q3), and on 5 of its last 8 calls: 0, 0, 0, 4, 2, 1, 2, 1 times. As of Oct 24, 2026, Starbucks said “Smart Queue / SmartQ” on 4 of 4 calls with a settled Kalshi or Polymarket mention market since Oct 29, 2025 (100%), most recently on Jul 29, 2026. Parrot’s p for the next listing is 74% (n=4, from settlement history blended with transcripts), not a forecast.
- Last 10
- 4/4Last 10 settled, oldest to newest: yes yes yes yes
- Streak
- said the last 4 times
- Counts
- company speakers + operator
- Market
- 70¢ Kalshi (may be delayed)
Where it was said
quotes of at most 25 words; select an appearance
Starbucks
Smart Queue / SmartQ
- Probability
- 74% · n=4
- Settled
- 4/4 (100%)
- Last calls
- said in 5 of 8
Next listing counts: company speakers + operator
Counts: company speakers + operator
1 counted (1 in prepared remarks, 0 in Q&A).
…last October. We're also getting sharper in how our coffeehouse is run. Smart Queue is getting smarter as we optimize for greater accuracy and speed.…
Counts: company speakers + operator
2 counted (0 in prepared remarks, 2 in Q&A).
…you mentioned, we're kind of continuing to make what I would call Smart Queue, smarter queue going forward based on learning with higher transaction levels.…
…real opportunity to continue to be better at how we use the Smart Queue system, and we know we have an opportunity to be even…
Counts: company speakers + operator
1 counted (1 in prepared remarks, 0 in Q&A).
…rosters, new customer service standards, continued low hourly partner turnover, and our SmartQ algorithm to deliver more consistent, timely, and personal service. As a result,…
Every settled listing
newest first · 5 shown| Date | Listed as | Venue | Result | Our count |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 29, 2026 | Smart Queue / SmartQ |  Kalshi | Yes | 1 |
| Apr 28, 2026 | Smart Queue / SmartQ | Kalshi | Yes | 2 |
| Jan 28, 2026 | Smart Queue / SmartQ | Kalshi | Yes | 1 |
| Oct 29, 2025 | Smart Queue / SmartQ |  Polymarket | Yes | 2 |
| Oct 29, 2025 | Smart Queue / SmartQ | Kalshi | Yes | 2 |
Questions
- How many times did Starbucks say “Smart Queue / SmartQ” on its last earnings call?
- Starbucks said “Smart Queue / SmartQ” 1 time on its Jul 29, 2026 call (FY26 Q3), and on 5 of its last 8 calls: 0, 0, 0, 4, 2, 1, 2, 1 times.
- How often does Starbucks say “Smart Queue / SmartQ”?
- As of Oct 24, 2026, Starbucks said “Smart Queue / SmartQ” on 4 of 4 calls with a settled Kalshi or Polymarket mention market since Oct 29, 2025 (100%), most recently on Jul 29, 2026.
- What is the probability Starbucks says “Smart Queue / SmartQ” next time?
- 74%, from settlement history blended with transcripts (n=4). It is a base rate from history, not a forecast and not advice.
- Who has to say it for the market to count?
- Under the next market's rule: company speakers + operator.
Cite parrot.markets, “Starbucks: ‘Smart Queue / SmartQ’ mention history”, as of Oct 24, 2026, https://parrot.markets/earnings/SBUX/words/smart-queue-or-smartq (CC BY 4.0)
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