Higher Prices Energized Coca Cola's Q3 Financials
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Coca Cola's Q3 financials exceeded Wall Street expectations due to higher prices, despite sluggish demand. The company reported flat net sales of $11.95 billion and adjusted earnings of 77 cents per share. Coca Cola anticipates organic revenue growth of 10% for 2024, but warns of currency headwinds affecting future earnings.
October 25, 2024 | 10:43 pm
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PepsiCo reported disappointing Q3 sales and reduced its growth outlook, with a 3% volume decline in its North American beverage business. This contrasts with Coca Cola's better-than-expected performance.
PepsiCo's disappointing Q3 sales and reduced growth outlook, along with a decline in beverage volume, suggest potential short-term negative sentiment and pressure on its stock price, especially in contrast to Coca Cola's better performance.
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Coca Cola exceeded Q3 expectations with higher prices offsetting sluggish demand. Adjusted earnings were 77 cents per share, surpassing estimates. The company projects 10% organic revenue growth for 2024 but warns of currency headwinds.
Coca Cola's Q3 results surpassed expectations due to effective pricing strategies, despite a decline in demand. The positive earnings surprise and strong revenue growth outlook for 2024 are likely to boost investor confidence, leading to a short-term positive impact on the stock price.
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