News Brief
Summary
Coca-Cola exceeded Q3 earnings and revenue expectations, with a 1% increase in unit case volume. However, the company noted that demand remains soft, particularly in North America and Latin America, and among low-income U.S. consumers.
Key Points
- Earnings & Revenue: Adjusted EPS of 82 cents vs. 78 cents expected; Revenue of $12.41B vs. $12.39B expected.
- Volume Growth: Unit case volume rose 1%, reversing last quarter’s decline.
- Segment Performance: Strong growth in water, sports, coffee, and tea (2-3% volume increase). Flat volume for sparkling soft drinks; juice/dairy segment declined 3%.
- Markets: Volume was flat in key markets North America and Latin America.
- Outlook: Reiterated full-year forecast; expects 2026 currency fluctuations to provide a slight tailwind.
新闻简报
总结
可口可乐第三季度盈利和收入超出预期，单位箱销量增长1%。然而，公司指出需求仍然疲软，尤其是在北美和拉丁美洲市场以及美国低收入消费者中。
关键点
- 盈利与收入：调整后每股收益0.82美元，预期0.78美元；收入124.1亿美元，预期123.9亿美元。
- 销量增长：单位箱销量增长1%，扭转了上季度的下降趋势。
- 部门表现：水、运动饮料、咖啡和茶销量增长强劲（2-3%）。气泡软饮料销量持平；果汁、乳制品及植物基饮料销量下降3%。
- 市场情况：在关键市场北美和拉丁美洲，销量持平。
- 展望：重申全年预测；预计2026年汇率波动将带来轻微顺风。
Original Article Link: https://www.cnbc.com/2025/10/21/coca-cola-ko-q3-2025-earnings.html