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Coca-Cola Raises 2026 Profit Outlook
Coca-Cola boosts 2026 profit growth forecast to 9% amid strong emerging market demand.
In brief
Coca-Cola boosts 2026 profit growth forecast to 9% amid strong emerging market demand. Coca-Cola raised its 2026 full-year earnings-per-share growth forecast to at least 9% due to rising demand in India, China, Mexico and Brazil. Originally reported by BigGo Finance.
Coca-Cola raises 2026 profit outlook
Coca-Cola raised its 2026 full-year comparable earnings-per-share growth forecast to at least 9% from a prior 7-8% increase.
Emerging markets drive growth
Demand in India, China, Mexico and Brazil boosted global unit case volume up about 5% in Q3.
Q3 results beat expectations
Revenue rose 7.4% to $13.38 billion, exceeding market consensus of $12.92 billion.
Cost pressures ahead
Rising aluminum and PET costs tied to Middle East tensions threaten margins through 2027.
Regional performance
North America saw flat volume while Coca-Cola rolled out smaller affordable packages in the US.
Competitor comparison
PepsiCo struggles with weak US snack demand as Coca-Cola's volume strategy gains traction.
The bottom line
Coca-Cola raised its 2026 full-year earnings-per-share growth forecast to at least 9% due to rising demand in India, China, Mexico and Brazil.
