Zacks Industry Outlook Highlights The Coca-Cola, PepsiCo, Monster Beverage, Keurig Dr Pepper and Vita Coco
View original at finance.yahoo.comZacks Industry Outlook Highlights The Coca-Cola, PepsiCo, Monster Beverage, Keurig Dr Pepper and Vita Coco For Immediate Release Chicago, IL – February 20, 2026 – Today, Zacks Equity Research discusses The Coca-Cola Co…
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The Zacks Beverages - Soft Drinks industry is gaining momentum as health-focused innovation and digital transformation reshape the landscape
80% confidenceFor the beverage business, PEP expects strong growth and market share gains from the liquid refreshment beverage category, with share gains in the carbonated soft drinks, RTD Tea and water categories
80% confidenceThe U.S. soft drinks industry is undergoing a rapid transformation as consumers increasingly prioritize health and wellness
80% confidenceIndustry leaders like The Coca-Cola Co., PepsiCo Inc., Monster Beverage Corp., Keurig Dr Pepper Inc. and Vita Coco are well-positioned to outperform by advancing innovation and digital capabilities despite ongoing cost and tariff pressures
80% confidenceVita Coco's focus on growing the coconut water category resulted in its overall sales growth, witnessing a 15% CAGR for the last four years
80% confidenceThe top 50% of the Zacks-ranked industries outperform the bottom 50% by a factor of more than 2 to 1
80% confidenceMonster Beverage management is optimistic about the strength in the global energy drinks category
80% confidenceKO has been witnessing a splurge in e-commerce, with the growth rate of the channel doubling in many countries
80% confidenceCoca-Cola is poised to gain from strategic transformation and ongoing worldwide recovery, with streamlining of its portfolio and accelerating investments to expand digital presence positioning the company for long-term growth
80% confidenceRising demand for natural, low-sugar and functional beverages, along with expansion into adjacent categories like RTD alcoholic drinks, is fueling growth
80% confidenceThe industry currently carries a Zacks Industry Rank #84, which places it in the top 35% of more than 250 Zacks industries, indicating bright near-term prospects
80% confidenceThe company looks well-poised for growth, driven by its ability to drive the brand volume increase via strong retail execution and creative marketing programs
80% confidenceThe Soft Drinks industry is contending with mounting pressures as elevated input costs and tariff uncertainty squeeze margins and complicate production planning
80% confidenceKDP is poised to gain from continued momentum in the Refreshment Beverages segment and solid market share growth
80% confidenceE-commerce continues to surge, with direct-to-consumer channels, subscription models and rapid-delivery partnerships expanding market reach
80% confidenceMNST has been experiencing continued strength in its energy drinks category, which is driving its performance
80% confidencePepsiCo expects to benefit from delivering convenience, variety and value proposition to customers through its brands
80% confidence
Data points we hold from this source
| The Coca-Cola Company · sales growth estimate | 5.0 percent |
| The Coca-Cola Company · earnings growth estimate | 7.7 percent |
