The Coca-Cola Company exceeded analyst expectations for revenue and profit in the first quarter of 2026. Net revenues grew 12% to $12.5 billion. Comparable earnings per share rose 18% to $0.86.
Organic revenues increased 10% during the quarter. Concentrate sales grew by 8%. Price and product mix improved by 2%. Unit case volume increased 3% globally. Key markets including China, the United States, and India showed strong performance.
Coca-Cola raised its full-year 2026 guidance for comparable earnings per share growth to a range of 8% to 9%. The previous forecast projected growth between 7% and 8%. CEO Henrique Braun attributed the results to consumer trends and local execution. Company shares rose approximately 2% in premarket trading.