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Earnings analysis · 10-Q

COKE earnings analysis

Filed May 6, 2026 · Our reading of the company's report

The latest report

Coca-Cola Consolidated reported strong performance in Q1 2026 with revenues of $1.85 billion, surpassing prior period estimates. EPS increased to $1.79, though gross margin was impacted by rising input costs. Management…

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Coca-Cola Consolidated reported strong performance in Q1 2026 with revenues of $1.85 billion, surpassing prior period estimates. EPS increased to $1.79, though gross margin was impacted by rising input costs. Management noted significant volume growth in both sparkling and still beverage categories, alongside challenges from higher aluminum prices.

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Gross and operating margin

How much of each revenue dollar the business keeps.

40% Gross margin Operating margin Aug 2022 May 2026

One point per quarterly or annual filing. Both margins are shares of that report's revenue.

From revenue to operating profit

Where each $100 of revenue went in this report.

Of every $100 of revenue Cost of sales $60 Operating expenses $27 Left as operating profit $13

Cost of sales, operating expenses, and what remained. Figures are rounded to whole dollars.

Where revenue came from

The business segments reported by the company.

Nonalcoholic Beverages 95.3% All Other 4.7%

Shares of the segments disclosed in this filing, largest first.

How we read each report

Our analysis across the last few reports.

Read as bullish Read as bearish Aug 2022 May 2026

Our model's reading of each filing, not the share price or the market's reaction. Annual and quarterly reports each occupy one position.

Reported figures

Earnings per share
$1.79

What stood out

  • Revenue Growth Exceeds Estimates

    Net sales increased 16.9% to $1.85 billion, surpassing estimates by $266.7 million.

  • Positive EPS Performance

    Reported EPS rose to $1.79, beating estimates by $0.03.

  • Strong Volume Growth

    Volume increased by 13.4%, with sparkling beverages up 12.2% and still beverages up 17.5%.

  • Significant Operating Income Rise

    Income from operations rose 25.1% to $237.5 million, enhancing operational efficiency.

  • Improved Net Income

    Net income increased 7.7% to $111.6 million compared to the prior year.

  • Investment in Facilities

    Coca-Cola Consolidated announced a $35 million investment in its Indianapolis facility.

What to watch

  • Rising Input Costs

    Aluminum cost increases contributed to about $35 million in additional input costs.

  • Increased SD&A Expenses

    SD&A expenses increased by $52.3 million, partly due to the six additional days in Q1 2026.

  • Economic and Geopolitical Risks

    Geopolitical tensions may continue to affect costs and supply chain stability.

Management's outlook

The company did not provide explicit numeric guidance in this filing.

Earlier filings 4

10-K · February 18, 2026

Coca‑Cola Consolidated reports sequentially stronger 2025 operating performance with full‑year revenue of approximately $7.23 billion, a GAAP diluted EPS of about $6.81 and free cash flow of roughly $620 million. The…

10-Q · October 29, 2025

Coca‑Cola Consolidated reported third-quarter net sales of $1,888,317,000, up $122,665,000 (≈7.0%) versus Q3 2024, with gross profit of $748,516,000 and income from operations of $246,634,000. Diluted EPS (Common Stock)…

10-K · February 20, 2025

Coca‑Cola Consolidated positions itself as the largest Coca‑Cola bottler in the U.S., serving approximately 60 million consumers with a broad manufacturing and distribution footprint and a product mix dominated by The…

10-Q · July 31, 2024

Coca‑Cola Consolidated reported solid Q2 results with net sales of $1,795,943 (thousands), up $57,111 versus $1,738,832 in Q2 2023, while operating income rose to $259,140 (thousands) and diluted EPS increased to $18.54…

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