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Coca-Cola 3Q 2026: Revenue $13.38B, Net income $4.01B, EPS $0.93— 10-Q Summary

Coca-Cola reported 3Q 2026 revenue of $13.38B, net income of $4.01B, and EPS of $0.93, up 7.4%, 8.5%, and 8.1% YoY. Volume growth and pricing drove results. Worldwide unit case volume grew 5%, with regional variations. The company lowered BodyArmor's outlook and recorded a $960M impairment.

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Published Oct 28, 2026, 6:31 PM UTC
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Coca-Cola 3Q 2026: Revenue $13.38B, Net income $4.01B, EPS $0.93— 10-Q Summary — source image
Decision brief

The 30-second read

$KOBullishHigh
01

Why it matters

The earnings beat suggests a near‑term rally, but analysts will watch guidance and the trademark impairment for future risk.

02

Market read

Coca‑Cola’s earnings are a primary driver for consumer‑staples sentiment and may influence related stocks.

03

What to watch

Currency headwinds and the $960M trademark impairment could temper longer‑term upside.

Relevance 8/10Novelty 9/10Timing: after-hours

Background

The article summarizes Coca‑Cola’s Q3 2026 10‑Q filing, highlighting key financial metrics and segment performance.

Company-level read

Ticker impact

$KOBullishHigh confidence
Context

Coca‑Cola posted its Q3 2026 earnings with revenue $13.38B, net income $4.01B and EPS $0.93, all up YoY.

Expected impact

upward pressure as investors price in higher revenue and earnings growth

Evidence & confidence

YoY growth across revenue, net income and EPS signals robust demand and pricing power, supporting a bullish reaction.

Market effects

Positive earnings may boost the broader beverage sector and consumer staples index.

U.S. consumer‑staples sentiment likely improves, with modest spill‑over to global peers.

Coca‑Cola’s performance is a bellwether for multinational consumer brands worldwide.

Counterpoint

If the market has already priced in the beat, the stock could face short‑term profit‑taking.

Key entities

  • The Coca‑Cola Company

    Global beverage manufacturer reporting Q3 2026 results.

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