Cola Q3 Revenue Rises 7% to $13.38 Billion, China Emerges as Core Engine of Global Volume Growth — BigGo Finance

TD Cowen raised its price target for Coca-Cola (NYSE:KO) to $104, citing strong Q3 results with 5% unit volume growth, 11% EPS growth, and a 61.89% gross margin. The company also raised its 2026 organic sales guidance to at least 5% and increased its EPS outlook by 150 basis points. Coca-Cola reported Q3 adjusted earnings of $0.91 per share on revenue of $13.4 billion, with organic revenue up 7% and free cash flow at $11.4 billion.

Coca-Cola (KO) reported Q3 revenue of $13.4B, up 7% YoY, and EPS of $0.91, beating estimates. PepsiCo (PEP) lowered its 2026 EPS growth forecast. KO gained 30% YTD, while PEP fell 11%. Analysts see limited upside for KO but potential in PEP due to its snacks business and lower valuation. KO trades at 26.3x P/E, PEP at 15.8x.

Coca-Cola's Q3 revenue rose 7% to $13.4B, beating estimates, while PepsiCo lowered its 2026 EPS outlook. KO stock fell 0.5% premarket, PEP down 1%. KFC's switch to Coca-Cola may boost KO's fast-food presence. Analysts see limited upside for KO, potential in PEP.

Coca-Cola raised its 2026 profit forecast to at least 9% EPS growth, up from 7-8%, after Q3 revenue rose 7.4% to $13.38B, beating estimates. Emerging markets drove volume growth, while packaging costs pressured margins. Shares are up 33% YTD.

Coca-Cola (KO) beat revenue and EPS estimates but warned of rising costs, causing shares to fall 1.64%. Boeing (BA) missed EPS targets and cut production forecasts, leading to a 10.69% share drop. US durable goods orders rose 1.8% MoM, exceeding expectations. Upcoming earnings include Microsoft (MSFT), Amazon (AMZN), and others.

Coca-Cola (KO) reported Q3 revenue of $13.4B, up 7% YoY, with EPS at $0.91, up 11%. Global volume grew 5%, driven by international markets, while North America saw flat volume. The company raised its full-year guidance, but shares fell 1.6% on growth concerns. Analysts maintain a 'Buy' rating with a $101 target.