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How Soda Sales Helped Coca-Cola Beat Wall Street Again


Updated: July 22, 2025 16:40

Image Source : The Wall Street Journal
CocaCola has reported secondquarter revenue of $12.62 billion, beating Wall Street estimates and reaffirming its dominance in the global beverage market. The 2.5% yearonyear growth outpaced analyst projections of 1.86%, driven by resilient consumer demand for its core soda offerings.
 
Key Highlights:
  • Steady sales of carbonated beverages helped offset macroeconomic pressures and currency fluctuations.
  • The company’s diversified portfolio and strong international footprint contributed to sustained momentum.
  • Analysts had forecast earnings per share at $0.83, with CocaCola maintaining its streak of beating or meeting EPS expectations in 9 of the last 10 quarters.
  • Growth in Europe, Middle East, and Africa was particularly strong, with estimated revenue up 26.3% yearonyear.
Investor Sentiment:
The upbeat results come amid cautious optimism, with analysts noting CocaCola’s strong net margin and return on equity despite slower revenue growth compared to peers.
 
Sources: Reuters, Benzinga, MSN Money, MarketBeat, Macrotrends.

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