Coca-Cola delivered better-than-expected second-quarter results, posting adjusted earnings per share of 87 cents versus Wall Street\u2019s 83-cent estimate. Revenue reached $12.62 billion, just above forecasts of $12.54 billion, driven by organic growth of 5%. Net income rose to $3.81 billion, or 88 cents per share, from $2.41 billion a year ago.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
While revenue grew, global unit case volume dipped 1%, with nearly all regions showing lower demand. Only the Europe, Middle East, and Africa segment posted positive volume growth at 3%, helping balance out softness in North America, Latin America, and Asia-Pacific. Shares of Coca-Cola slipped less than 1% in premarket trading.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
In North America, volume fell 1% as demand for the flagship Coca-Cola soda weakened, although trends improved from the previous quarter. CEO James Quincey noted resilient overall consumer spending but acknowledged pressure on lower-income households, prompting targeted affordability strategies and marketing efforts.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Latin America saw a 2% drop in volume, impacted partly by a temporary boycott among Hispanic consumers in the U.S. fueled by false social media rumors. Coke\u2019s Asia-Pacific region reported a 3% volume decrease. Conversely, the EMEA region emerged as a bright spot, with improved performance compared to the first quarter.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Across product lines, Coca-Cola\u2019s sparkling soft drinks category declined 1%, while juice, plant-based beverages, and dairy products dropped 4%. The water, sports drinks, coffee, and tea division posted flat results, with coffee gains offsetting losses in other beverages.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Despite mixed product performance, Coke aims to boost momentum through new launches, including a cane sugar-sweetened version of its cola, set to debut in the U.S. this fall. The brand hopes this innovation will resonate with health-conscious and nostalgic consumers.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Looking ahead, Coca-Cola narrowed its full-year outlook, guiding for 3% comparable earnings per share growth \u2014 the upper limit of its prior forecast. It maintained its projection of 5% to 6% growth in organic revenue for 2025, signaling confidence in its pricing power and global strategy despite geopolitical and economic challenges.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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