Coca-Cola posts 3% case volume rise and 10% organic growth in Q1
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Updated · The Motley Fool · May 7
Coca-Cola posts 3% case volume rise and 10% organic growth in Q1
13 articles · Updated · The Motley Fool · May 7
The first-quarter 2026 update highlighted resilient demand as budget-conscious consumers kept buying the company's beverages despite economic uncertainty.
The report presented Coca-Cola as a defensive consumer staples stock, arguing its affordable brands and long record of dividend increases could help investors during a recession or bear market.
Earlier results showed adjusted earnings of 86 cents a share, ahead of expectations, with Coke Zero Sugar sales up 13% and unit case volume beating Street forecasts.
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