# Coca-Cola Raises 2026 Profit Outlook

> Coca-Cola boosts 2026 profit growth forecast to 9% amid strong emerging market demand.
- Title: Coca-Cola Raises 2026 Profit Outlook · BigGo Finance
- Summary: 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…
- Keywords: coca-cola, 2026, profit outlook, emerging markets, india, china, mexico, brazil, revenue, adjusted eps, aluminum, pet
- Source: BigGo Finance — https://finance.biggo.com/news/2c2324a8-e138-44b0-8254-768b9cffc6d5
- Author: BigGo Finance
- Published: 2026-10-27T15:35:19+00:00
- Read time: 1 min
- Topics: coca-cola, 2026, profit outlook, emerging markets, india, china, mexico, brazil, revenue, adjusted eps, aluminum, pet
## 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.
## Key takeaway

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.