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$KO
KO Earnings: Beat 3/4 · 4 quarters tracked
LAST 30 DAYS
10 articles
AVG GRADE
NEUTRAL
score: 0.45
SENTIMENT
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TOTAL VIEWS
156
ESEN AI · 30-DAY COVERAGE SUMMARY
Coca-Cola's 30-day narrative centers on operational resilience and volume-driven growth offsetting broader CPG sector stagflation. The company pivoted away from pricing-dependent strategies toward volume expansion, with FIFA activation and moderating inflation at 2.5% driving a guidance upgrade that contradicted earlier bearish sentiment. Monster Energy's 19% zero-sugar volume surge and premium positioning underscore successful execution against health-conscious consumer trends, positioning KO ahead of PepsiCo's domestic sales momentum challenges.
Regulatory headwinds emerged as material risks, with HHS tightening food ingredient oversight and escalating product transparency requirements. Berkshire Hathaway's $30 billion cash deployment signals potential strategic shifts affecting major holdings. India operations represent significant growth runway, while margin compression concerns persist despite reported earnings beats.
Forward, KO's dividend resilience and defensive positioning within consumer staples remain attractive amid macroeconomic uncertainty. Sustained volume growth execution and regulatory navigation will determine whether current valuation reflects justified confidence or near-term plateau risk as pricing power exhaustion constrains upside.
◈ EARNINGS HUB · 2026-06
KO Earnings: Beat, Surprise History & Forecast
3/4 quarters beaten · Last EPS $0.97 (+1.0%) · AI Grade: NEUTRAL
◈ ESEN AI · EARNINGS PREVIEW
KO reported EPS of $0.97 in its most recent quarter (2026-06), beating consensus estimate of $0.96 by +1.0%. Over the last 4 quarters, the company has beaten estimates 3 times (75% beat rate) with an average surprise of +1.5%. ESEN AI grade: NEUTRAL.
LAST EPS
$0.97
est $0.96
LAST SURPRISE
+1.0%
2026-06
BEAT RATE
3/4
beats / quarters
AVG SURPRISE
+1.5%
last 4Q
◆ EPS MOMENTUM
2026-06-30
$0.97
$0.96
+1.0%
2026-03-31
$0.86
$0.84
+2.9%
2025-12-31
$0.58
$0.58
-0.1%
2025-09-30
$0.82
$0.80
+2.4%
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◈ FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
When did $KO last report earnings?
KO last reported earnings on 2026-06-30, with actual EPS of $0.97 vs estimate of $0.96.
Did $KO beat earnings estimates?
Yes, KO beat consensus EPS by +1.0% in its most recent quarter.
What is $KO's earnings beat rate?
KO has beaten consensus EPS in 3 of 4 quarters (75%). Average surprise: +1.5%.
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