Coca-Cola Consolidated stock in focus after Q3 sales gain
Published on 11/05/2026 at 01:22 | Editorial responsibility: Rafael Müller, Editor-in-Chief AD HOC NEWSQuarterly growth meets cost pressure
- Third-quarter net sales rose 5.4 percent to 1.99 billion US dollars.
- Operating income increased 10.1 percent, while adjusted net income declined 2.2 percent.
- Higher aluminum and fuel costs reduced gross margin despite stronger operating leverage.
Coca-Cola Consolidated reported stronger third-quarter sales and operating income on Wednesday, November 4, 2026, while higher aluminum and fuel costs compressed gross margin. The company said results for the quarter ended October 2 reflected pricing actions and higher beverage volume.
According to StockTitan, net sales increased 5.4 percent to 1.99 billion US dollars. Volume rose 1.4 percent, with sparkling beverage sales up 4.4 percent and still beverage sales up 6.8 percent.
Operating gains offset cost pressure
Gross profit advanced 3.1 percent to 771.6 million US dollars, but gross margin fell to 38.8 percent from 39.6 percent. Management attributed the pressure to aluminum, fuel and other supply-chain costs that grew faster than the company's pricing actions.
Operating income rose 10.1 percent to 271.6 million US dollars, lifting operating margin to 13.7 percent from 13.1 percent. Reported net income increased 23.6 percent to 175.9 million US dollars, helped by a more favorable comparison for acquisition-related fair-value adjustments. Adjusted net income fell 2.2 percent to 175.3 million US dollars.
The company also reported operating cash flow of 664.8 million US dollars for the first nine months of 2026, compared with 722.9 million US dollars a year earlier. Capital expenditures reached 219.3 million US dollars during the period, and the company expects full-year capital expenditures of about 300 million US dollars.
The real-time quote of Coca-Cola Consolidated stock traded at 184.38 euros on Lang & Schwarz at 23:00 CET on Wednesday, November 4, 2026.
US bottler serves broad beverage network
Coca-Cola Consolidated produces, sells and distributes non-alcoholic beverages, predominantly products of The Coca-Cola Company, across the United States. Its portfolio includes sparkling drinks, energy drinks, bottled water, ready-to-drink coffee and tea, sports drinks and other still beverages. The company is headquartered in Charlotte, North Carolina, and operates across the Southeast, Midwest and Mid-Atlantic regions. Its position is that of the largest Coca-Cola bottler in the United States, while its distribution network also carries products for brands including Dr Pepper and Monster Energy.
Coca-Cola Consolidated at a glance
- Company: Coca-Cola Consolidated, Inc.
- ISIN: US1910981026
- Ticker: COKE
- Trading venue: NASDAQ
- Latest quote: 184.38 euros on Lang & Schwarz, November 4, 2026, at 23:00 CET
- Sector: Consumer Defensive
- Industry: Beverages - Non-Alcoholic
- Headquarters: Charlotte, North Carolina, United States
US equities, including the S&P 500, remain the broader market backdrop for Coca-Cola Consolidated stock.
