Coca-Cola Reports First Quarter 2026 Results and Updates Full Year Guidance
View original at finance.yahoo.comCoca-Cola Reports First Quarter 2026 Results and Updates Full Year Guidance Coca-Cola first quarter 2026 full earnings release Global Unit Case Volume Grew 3% Net Revenues Grew 12%; Organic Revenues (Non-GAAP) Grew 10% Operating Income Grew 19%; Comparable Currency Neutral Operating Income (Non-GAAP) Grew 12% Operating…
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Comparable operating margin expansion was driven by organic revenue growth and lower operating expenses, partially offset by higher input costs and increased marketing investments
60% confidenceIn the Philippines, single-serve Coca-Cola Zero Sugar packs grew double digits and delivered away-from-home volume growth
60% confidenceGlobal unit case volume grew 3% in Q1 2026
60% confidenceOperating income grew 19%; comparable currency neutral operating income grew 12% in Q1 2026
60% confidenceSprite delivered double-digit volume growth in Brazil, supported by brand-led activations tied to Carnival and summer festivals
60% confidenceCoca-Cola had a strong start to 2026 with performance reflecting unwavering focus on staying close to the consumer, executing locally and managing complexity
60% confidenceThe company gained value share in total non-alcoholic ready-to-drink beverages in Q1 2026
60% confidenceCash flow from operations was $2.0 billion and free cash flow was $1.8 billion in Q1 2026
60% confidenceBy leveraging key consumption occasions and local insights, the company increased weekly drinkers and gained value share globally during Q1 2026
60% confidenceCoca-Cola set a Guinness World Record in Egypt for the most community meals served in one hour during Ramadan
60% confidenceEPS grew 18% to $0.91 in Q1 2026, with a 6-point currency tailwind; comparable EPS grew 18% to $0.86 with a 3-point currency tailwind
60% confidenceIn North America, mini-can volume grew high single digits following the launch of single-serve mini-cans in convenience retail stores
60% confidenceOperating margin was 35.0% versus 32.9% in the prior year; comparable operating margin was 34.5% versus 33.8% in the prior year
60% confidenceNet revenues grew 12% to $12.5 billion in Q1 2026, and organic revenues grew 10%, driven by an 8% increase in concentrate sales and 2% growth in price/mix
60% confidenceConcentrate sales were 5 points ahead of unit case volume in Q1 2026, primarily due to six additional days in the quarter
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| The Coca-Cola Company · concentrate sales growth | 8 percent |
| The Coca-Cola Company · operating income growth | 19 percent |
| The Coca-Cola Company · free cash flow | 1.8 USD |
| The Coca-Cola Company · comparable eps | 0.86 USD |
| The Coca-Cola Company · comparable currency neutral operating income growth | 12 percent |
| The Coca-Cola Company · margin | 35.0 percent |
| The Coca-Cola Company · unit case volume growth | 3 percent |
| The Coca-Cola Company · comparable operating margin | 34.5 percent |