Will Starbucks say “Tariff”?

Starbucks said “Tariff” 6 times on its Jul 29, 2026 call (FY26 Q3), and on 6 of its last 8 calls: 0, 0, 5, 3, 2, 4, 5, 6 times. As of Oct 23, 2026, Starbucks said “Tariff” on 3 of 3 calls with a settled Kalshi mention market since Jan 28, 2026 (100%), most recently on Jul 29, 2026. Parrot’s p for the next listing is 87% (n=3, from settlement history blended with transcripts), not a forecast.

87%from settlement history blended with transcripts · n=3Next: Earnings call, Oct 29, 2026 · counts: company speakers + operator
Last 10
3/3Last 10 settled, oldest to newest: yes yes yes
Streak
said the last 3 times
Counts
company speakers + operator
Market
88¢ Kalshi (may be delayed)
Updated

Where it was said

quotes of at most 25 words; select an appearance

Starbucks

Tariff

Probability
87% · n=3
Settled
3/3 (100%)
Last calls
said in 6 of 8

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FY26 Q3 earnings call, Jul 29, 2026 · said 6 times (counts)

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6 counted (4 in prepared remarks, 2 in Q&A); 1 by speakers the rule does not count.

Cathy Smithcompanyprepared · 21:04Hear it 20:58, Cathy Smith In transcript

…our cost savings efforts, as well as lower inflation paired with reciprocal tariff refunds. The refunds we received in Q3 largely offset related tariffs incurred…

Cathy Smithcompanyprepared · 21:43Hear it 21:37, Cathy Smith In transcript

…and North America operating margins expanded year-over-year, even without the impact of tariff refunds, underscoring the strengthening fundamentals of our operating model. In North America,…

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FY26 Q2 earnings call, Apr 28, 2026 · said 5 times (counts)

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5 counted (3 in prepared remarks, 2 in Q&A).

Cathy R. SmithcompanypreparedIn transcript

…innovation-led product mix, and the remaining balance was inflation, largely related to tariffs and elevated coffee prices. While market dynamics can change, we expect these…

Cathy R. SmithcompanypreparedIn transcript

…as other headwinds. Second, as I mentioned earlier, we expect COGS and tariff pressures to start easing as we move into the back half of…

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FY26 Q1 earnings call, Jan 28, 2026 · said 4 times (counts)

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4 counted (2 in prepared remarks, 2 in Q&A).

Catherine R. SmithcompanypreparedIn transcript

…was also driven by our product and distribution cost inflation, led by tariffs and elevated coffee pricing. As our fiscal year progresses, we are expecting…

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FY25 Q4 earnings call, Oct 29, 2025 · said 2 times (counts)

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FY25 Q3 earnings call, Jul 29, 2025 · said 3 times (counts)

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FY25 Q2 earnings call, Apr 29, 2025 · said 5 times (counts)

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FY25 Q1 earnings call, Jan 28, 2025 · not said

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FY24 Q4 earnings call, Oct 30, 2024 · not said

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Every settled listing

newest first · 3 shown
Every settled listing of this word, newest first
DateListed asVenueResultOur count
Jul 29, 2026TariffKalshiYes6
Apr 28, 2026TariffKalshiYes5
Jan 28, 2026TariffKalshiYes4

Questions

How many times did Starbucks say “Tariff” on its last earnings call?
Starbucks said “Tariff” 6 times on its Jul 29, 2026 call (FY26 Q3), and on 6 of its last 8 calls: 0, 0, 5, 3, 2, 4, 5, 6 times.
How often does Starbucks say “Tariff”?
As of Oct 23, 2026, Starbucks said “Tariff” on 3 of 3 calls with a settled Kalshi mention market since Jan 28, 2026 (100%), most recently on Jul 29, 2026.
What is the probability Starbucks says “Tariff” next time?
87%, from settlement history blended with transcripts (n=3). 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: ‘Tariff’ mention history”, as of Oct 23, 2026, https://parrot.markets/earnings/SBUX/words/tariff (CC BY 4.0)

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