KO: Cola-Cola Stock Pops 3% as Earnings Report Shows Strong Demand for Soft Drinks

Soft drinks maker topped both earnings and revenue estimates.

💰 Coke Tops Earnings and Revenue Estimates

• Coca-Cola stock KO rose 3% in premarket trading Tuesday after the beverage giant beat analyst expectations on both the top and bottom lines.
• The company posted adjusted earnings of 82 cents per share, above the 75-cent consensus, while net revenue hit $12.5 billion, narrowly topping analysts’ $12.4 billion estimate.
• Net income attributable to shareholders came in at $3.7 billion, or 86 cents a share, up sharply from $2.85 billion, or 66 cents, a year earlier — a gain fueled by resilient global demand and continued pricing power.

🥤 Strong Demand Keeps the Brand Bubbling

• CEO James Quincey said the company has navigated inflation and shifting consumer trends with agility. “While the overall environment has continued to be challenging, we’ve stayed flexible,” he noted.
• Demand for Coca-Cola’s core soft drink lineup — including its zero-sugar and flavored variants — remained strong across key markets, particularly in North America and Latin America.
• The company also credited price increases and premium packaging for cushioning margins against higher input costs, even as consumers globally cut back on discretionary spending.

📊 Steady Growth Expected

• Coca-Cola reaffirmed that it expects to deliver on its full-year 2025 guidance, projecting stable volume growth and mid-single-digit organic revenue gains.
• Coke will provide its full forecast for 2026 in its fourth-quarter earnings report, but management signaled cautious optimism amid easing input costs and stable consumer demand.
• Still, with global brand recognition, strong pricing power, and a loyal customer base, Coca-Cola appears well-positioned to keep earnings fizzing into 2026.