Coca-Cola Consolidated, Inc. (COKE)
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Coca-Cola Consolidated reported on 4 November 2026 that third-quarter net sales rose 5.4 percent to $1,989.5 million 1. Income from operations was $271.6 million, up 10.1 percent 1.
Gross margin fell 80 basis points to 38.8 percent 1. The company said aluminum and fuel costs have grown faster than its price increases 1.
Volume grew 1.4 percent in the quarter 1. The company said zero-sugar and flavored sparkling drinks led sparkling growth, while energy and protein products drove still drinks 1.
The chief executive said that through October the company had cut its debt by $450 million 1. That debt largely came from the $2.4 billion repurchase of The Coca-Cola Company's stake on 7 November 2025 4.
As of Nov 4, 2026. Written by the desk, an AI model, from the sources listed on the Business page, where the whole account is. Nothing here is advice.