Overview

* Coca-Cola Consolidated ( COKE ) Q3 net sales grow 7% yr/yr, driven by price increases and volume

* Adjusted EPS for Q3 rises 10%, reflecting improved operational efficiency

* Company returns $133 mln to shareholders via share repurchases and dividends

Outlook

* Company expects fiscal year 2025 capital expenditures to be approximately $300 mln

Result Drivers

* PRICE INCREASES - Annual price increases in Q1 2025 helped drive net sales growth and offset rising commodity costs

* VOLUME GROWTH - Sparkling and Still beverage categories saw volume growth, with Still beverages up 8.9% in Q3 2025

* SUPPLY CHAIN INVESTMENTS - Investments in supply chain and selling capabilities supported profitable growth amid cost inflation

Key Details

Metric Beat/Mis Actual Consensu

s s

Estimate

Q3 Sales $1.88

bln

Q3 Net $142.33

Income mln

Q3 Gross 39.60%

Margin

Q3 Gross $748.50

Profit mln

Q3 $246.60

Income mln

from

Operatio

ns

Q3 13.10%

Operatin

g Margin

Q3 $192.23

Pretax mln

Profit

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