Coca-Cola

KO Q1 2025 Earnings

Reported Apr 29, 2025 at 6:58 AM ET · SEC Source

Q1 25 EPS

$0.73

BEAT +1.94%

Est. $0.72

Q1 25 Revenue

$11.13B

MISS 0.37%

Est. $11.17B

vs S&P Since Q1 25

-18.9%

TRAILING MARKET

KO +11.1% vs S&P +30.0%

Market Reaction

Did KO Beat Earnings? Q1 2025 Results

Coca-Cola delivered a mixed but broadly resilient first quarter for 2025, posting earnings per share of $0.73 against a consensus estimate of $0.72, a beat of 1.94%, while revenue of $11.13 billion came in just shy of the $11.17 billion Wall Street e… Read more Coca-Cola delivered a mixed but broadly resilient first quarter for 2025, posting earnings per share of $0.73 against a consensus estimate of $0.72, a beat of 1.94%, while revenue of $11.13 billion came in just shy of the $11.17 billion Wall Street expected, falling 1.5% year over year. The top-line softness was largely a story of currency, not demand: organic revenue grew 6% as substantial foreign exchange headwinds and refranchising impacts weighed on reported figures. Underpinning the quarter's strength was 2% global unit case volume growth, with Asia Pacific up 6% and Coca-Cola Zero Sugar extending its momentum with 14% global volume growth, even as North America saw a 3% volume decline. Analysts raised price targets following the results, encouraged by the company's production model that helped insulate it from tariff pressures. Management held its full-year outlook, projecting organic revenue growth of 5% to 6% and comparable EPS growth of 2% to 3% against a 5% to 6% currency headwind.

Key Takeaways

  • Global unit case volume growth of 2% led by India, China, and Brazil
  • Price/mix grew 5% driven by pricing actions in the marketplace
  • Coca-Cola Zero Sugar grew 14% globally across all geographic segments
  • Asia Pacific unit case volume grew 6% across all beverage categories
  • Organic revenue growth of 6% with 5% price/mix and 1% concentrate sales growth
  • Comparable operating margin expanded 134 basis points to 33.8%
  • Effective cost management and timing of marketing investments
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KO YoY Financials

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KO Revenue by Segment

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KO Revenue by Geography

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“Our performance this quarter once again demonstrates the effectiveness of our all-weather strategy. Despite some pressure in key developed markets, the power of our global footprint allowed us to successfully navigate a complex external environment. By remaining true to our purpose and staying close to the consumer, we are confident in our ability to create enduring long-term value.”

— James Quincey, Q1 2025 Earnings Press Release