Coca-Cola (KO) Q1 2026 earnings

Coca Cola It reported first-quarter earnings before the bell on Tuesday.

Here are the company’s reported results compared to the expectations of Wall Street analysts surveyed by LSEG:

• Adjusted earnings per share: 86 cents versus 81 cents expected
• Adjusted income: $12.47 billion, versus the expected $12.24 billion

Investors generally view Coca-Cola as a pioneer for consumers, especially in the United States, its home market. The report will provide an update on how shoppers are feeling, especially in the wake of high fuel prices caused by the Iran war.

Over the past several quarters, Coca-Cola executives have reported weakening demand from budget-conscious consumers. But premium brands like Fairlife and Smartwater have remained strong in the current K-shaped economy, fueled by higher-income customers who don’t feel the same pinch.

competitors PepsiCo And Keurig Dr Pepper They have already announced their quarterly results. Pepsi’s North American beverage division saw a 2.5% decline in sales volume as consumers continued to push back on higher prices. Keurig Dr Pepper, meanwhile, reported more than 11% growth in sales for its U.S. refreshments division, which includes its namesake soda, 7Up and Snapple.

For the full year, Coca-Cola is forecasting a 4% to 5% increase in organic revenue and a 7% to 8% increase in comparable earnings per share.

Coca-Cola’s shares rose only 6% last year, compared to almost 30% last year. S&P 500It suffered due to concerns about the broader economy. The company’s market value is approximately $327 billion.