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Maplebear Inc.

Consumer StaplesFood Retail$11.3B

Apr29Thu

Pre-Earnings Brief

UpcomingQ2-2026After Close5:00 PM EDT

Company Snapshot

Maplebear Inc. is a food retail company operating in the consumer staples sector....

Key Metrics to Watch

Earnings Per Share (EPS)

EPS is a key indicator of the company's profitability and will help investors gauge its financial health this quarter.

$0.58

Revenue Growth

Revenue growth is crucial as it reflects the company's ability to increase sales and capture market share in a competitive environment.

N/A

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CART Q2-2026 Earnings Preview

Context

Company Snapshot

Maplebear Inc. is a food retail company operating in the consumer staples sector. With a market cap of $11 billion, it plays a significant role in providing essential food products to consumers, which is particularly important during times of economic uncertainty.

Earnings Scorecard·Last 8Q

EPS Beat Streak

EPS Beat Rate

63%

Avg EPS Surprise

+19.45%

Avg Stock Reaction

-0.16%

Last Quarter Recap

In Q1-2026, Maplebear reported an EPS of $0.57, slightly missing the estimate of $0.58. The stock reacted negatively, dropping 8.18% the following day.

Management Promises & Guidance

Focus on improving supply chain efficiencies.
Commitment to expanding product offerings.
Plans to enhance customer engagement through digital platforms.

Expectations

Wall Street Expectations

Overall, investors are cautiously optimistic about Maplebear's upcoming earnings, given its history of beating EPS estimates. However, recent performance raises concerns about revenue growth.

Bull Case

If Maplebear can show strong same-store sales growth and improve its EPS, it could signal a recovery in consumer spending and operational efficiency.

Bear Case

Conversely, if the company fails to meet EPS expectations again or shows weak revenue growth, it could lead to further declines in stock price.

Key Metrics to Watch

Earnings Per Share (EPS)

$0.58

EPS is a key indicator of the company's profitability and will help investors gauge its financial health this quarter.

Revenue Growth

N/A

Revenue growth is crucial as it reflects the company's ability to increase sales and capture market share in a competitive environment.

Same-Store Sales Growth

N/A

This metric indicates how well existing stores are performing, which is vital for understanding consumer demand and operational efficiency.

Expectations

Two Questions That Matter

The print will turn on these two things.

What will the EPS be this quarter, and how does it compare to the consensus estimate of $0.58?

Meeting or exceeding the EPS estimate could restore investor confidence after recent misses.

How has same-store sales growth performed this quarter?

This metric will be critical in assessing the company's operational health and consumer demand.

Edge

What the Street Is Missing

Why consensus could be wrong

The Street may be underestimating Maplebear's ability to recover from recent challenges, particularly in light of improving consumer sentiment.

Supporting Evidence

The company's historical EPS beat rate of 63% suggests potential for positive surprises.

Options pricing indicates higher expected volatility, which could reflect underlying investor optimism.

Recent trends in consumer spending may not be fully accounted for in current estimates.

Key Risk

If same-store sales growth exceeds expectations, it could significantly alter the current bearish sentiment.

Edge

Thesis-Break Levels

Pre-commit to what would confirm each case.

This quarter's performance is crucial for determining whether Maplebear can regain momentum after recent earnings misses.

Bull Confirmed If

An EPS of $0.60 or higher would confirm a positive turnaround in profitability.

Bear Confirmed If

An EPS below $0.55 would reinforce concerns about the company's financial health.

Pre-Earnings Positioning

Options Market

Implied Move

±2.62%

Historical Avg

±2.2%

Pricing rich

The options market is pricing in a move of about 2.62%, suggesting that traders expect some volatility around the earnings announcement.

Options are pricing ±2.6% while CART has averaged ±2.2% over the last 8 prints — setup is pricing rich.

Detail

ATM IV

0.5%

30d HV

49.5%

Calls (18K)P/C Ratio: 1.11Puts (33K)

Preparation

Post-Print Playbook

Likely market behavior by outcome — not investment advice.

Beat & Raise

If Maplebear beats expectations, history suggests a potential stock increase of around 1.24%, confirming a positive outlook.

In-Line / Cautious

If results are in line with expectations, the stock may see muted movement as investors await more clarity on future growth.

Miss

A miss could lead to a decline of approximately 2.49%, further shaking investor confidence.

Earnings Track Record

Preparation

What to Listen For

Call Prep

1Updates on supply chain improvements and their impact on costs.
2Details on new product launches and their expected market reception.
3Insights into customer engagement strategies and their effectiveness.
4Any commentary on competitive pressures in the food retail space.

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Company Snapshot

Maplebear Inc. is a food retail company operating in the consumer staples sector....

Key Metrics to Watch

Earnings Per Share (EPS)

EPS is a key indicator of the company's profitability and will help investors gauge its financial health this quarter.

$0.58

Revenue Growth

Revenue growth is crucial as it reflects the company's ability to increase sales and capture market share in a competitive environment.

N/A

1 more metrics, Wall Street expectations, options signals, track record, and call prep available with Pro.

CART Q2-2026 Earnings Preview

Context

Company Snapshot

Earnings Scorecard·Last 8Q

EPS Beat Streak

EPS Beat Rate

63%

Avg EPS Surprise

+19.45%

Avg Stock Reaction

-0.16%

Last Quarter Recap

In Q1-2026, Maplebear reported an EPS of $0.57, slightly missing the estimate of $0.58. The stock reacted negatively, dropping 8.18% the following day.

Management Promises & Guidance

Focus on improving supply chain efficiencies.
Commitment to expanding product offerings.
Plans to enhance customer engagement through digital platforms.

Expectations

Wall Street Expectations

Overall, investors are cautiously optimistic about Maplebear's upcoming earnings, given its history of beating EPS estimates. However, recent performance raises concerns about revenue growth.

Bull Case

If Maplebear can show strong same-store sales growth and improve its EPS, it could signal a recovery in consumer spending and operational efficiency.

Bear Case

Conversely, if the company fails to meet EPS expectations again or shows weak revenue growth, it could lead to further declines in stock price.

Key Metrics to Watch

Earnings Per Share (EPS)

$0.58

EPS is a key indicator of the company's profitability and will help investors gauge its financial health this quarter.

Revenue Growth

N/A

Revenue growth is crucial as it reflects the company's ability to increase sales and capture market share in a competitive environment.

Same-Store Sales Growth

N/A

This metric indicates how well existing stores are performing, which is vital for understanding consumer demand and operational efficiency.

Expectations

Two Questions That Matter

The print will turn on these two things.

What will the EPS be this quarter, and how does it compare to the consensus estimate of $0.58?

Meeting or exceeding the EPS estimate could restore investor confidence after recent misses.

How has same-store sales growth performed this quarter?

This metric will be critical in assessing the company's operational health and consumer demand.

Edge

What the Street Is Missing

Why consensus could be wrong

The Street may be underestimating Maplebear's ability to recover from recent challenges, particularly in light of improving consumer sentiment.

Supporting Evidence

The company's historical EPS beat rate of 63% suggests potential for positive surprises.

Options pricing indicates higher expected volatility, which could reflect underlying investor optimism.

Recent trends in consumer spending may not be fully accounted for in current estimates.

Key Risk

If same-store sales growth exceeds expectations, it could significantly alter the current bearish sentiment.

Edge

Thesis-Break Levels

Pre-commit to what would confirm each case.

This quarter's performance is crucial for determining whether Maplebear can regain momentum after recent earnings misses.

Bull Confirmed If

An EPS of $0.60 or higher would confirm a positive turnaround in profitability.

Bear Confirmed If

An EPS below $0.55 would reinforce concerns about the company's financial health.

Pre-Earnings Positioning

Options Market

Implied Move

±2.62%

Historical Avg

±2.2%

Pricing rich

The options market is pricing in a move of about 2.62%, suggesting that traders expect some volatility around the earnings announcement.

Options are pricing ±2.6% while CART has averaged ±2.2% over the last 8 prints — setup is pricing rich.

Detail

ATM IV

0.5%

30d HV

49.5%

Calls (18K)P/C Ratio: 1.11Puts (33K)

Preparation

Post-Print Playbook

Likely market behavior by outcome — not investment advice.

Beat & Raise

If Maplebear beats expectations, history suggests a potential stock increase of around 1.24%, confirming a positive outlook.

In-Line / Cautious

If results are in line with expectations, the stock may see muted movement as investors await more clarity on future growth.

Miss

A miss could lead to a decline of approximately 2.49%, further shaking investor confidence.

Earnings Track Record

Preparation

What to Listen For

Call Prep

1Updates on supply chain improvements and their impact on costs.
2Details on new product launches and their expected market reception.
3Insights into customer engagement strategies and their effectiveness.
4Any commentary on competitive pressures in the food retail space.