Luckin Coffee reports Q3 2026 earnings beat and launches $500 million share repurchase

Luckin Coffee posted Q3 2026 non‑GAAP earnings per share of $1.04, topping estimates by $0.22, while total net revenues rose 17% year‑over‑year to RMB 17.9 billion, missing consensus forecasts of RMB 18.26 billion. Net profit surged 51% to a record RMB 2.1 billion. The board also approved a new one‑year share‑repurchase program authorized for up to USD 500 million.

The earnings beat and strong profit growth suggest higher cash generation, which could fund the announced buyback and support the stock price (the company said the repurchase will be funded from cash). Analysts note the record non‑GAAP profit may improve valuation expectations.

  • 1Non‑GAAP earnings per share were $1.04, beating estimates by $0.22.
  • 2Total net revenues grew 17% YoY to RMB 17.9 billion.
  • 3Revenue of RMB 17.891 billion missed consensus of RMB 18.26 billion.
  • 4Non‑GAAP net profit reached a record RMB 2.1 billion, up 51% YoY.
  • 5The board approved a share‑repurchase program authorized for up to USD 500 million.
  • 6Store count increased to 38,909, up 33% YoY.

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