Coca-Cola beats Q1 earnings forecasts as Coke Zero Sugar sales rise
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Updated · Barron's · May 7
Coca-Cola beats Q1 earnings forecasts as Coke Zero Sugar sales rise
12 articles · Updated · Barron's · May 7
The drinks group posted adjusted earnings of 86 cents a share against 81 cents expected, while unit case volume rose 3%, above forecasts of 0% to 1%.
Analysts said Coca-Cola is outperforming peers including PepsiCo, helped by growth in Latin America, Asia-Pacific and India and by an asset-light model centred on concentrates, pricing and bottling partners.
The results come as new chief executive Henrique Braun takes over amid headwinds from GLP-1 drugs, inflation and sugar taxes, with Berkshire Hathaway still holding 400 million shares worth about $31 billion.
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