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Coca-Cola (KO)

3 quarters tracked (Q4'25 to Q2'26) · latest call July 28, 2026
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91%
Kept of 11 resolved
10
Kept or exceeded
1
Missed
7
Still pending
Share count, 3 yrs/yr · flat

Score History

QuarterCall dateDisclosureFinancial qualityKeptMissed
Q2'26July 28, 20264/122 high, 4 medium, 2 low flags30Call sheet →
Q1'26April 28, 20269/121 high, 2 medium, 3 low flags40Call sheet →
Q4'25February 10, 20267/122 medium, 4 low flags31Call sheet →
Disclosure: the 6-item rubric, each scored 0-2, out of 12. Financial quality: flagged indicators by severity. Kept and missed count the prior-quarter promises scored on that call.

Promise Ledger · All Quarters

MarkedStatusPromise
Q2'26DeliveredMaintain dividend and share repurchases
Strong FCF generation supporting capital return
Q2'26DeliveredContinue investing in Asia Pacific for long-term
Still destroying price/mix to buy volume, as promised
Q2'26ExceededComparable EPS growth of 8-9%
Raised to 9-10%, but mostly from tax rate change not operations
Q2'26PendingOrganic revenue growth of 4-5%
Raised to ~5%, tracking at 8% in H1 but H2 will decelerate
Q2'26PendingBalanced volume and price/mix growth for full year
On track so far with 3% volume, 2% price/mix in H1
Q2'26PendingFairlife Webster capacity to start aligning in Q2
Now saying it will 'continue ramping through the year', timeline slipping
Q1'26DeliveredFair life capacity additions in 2026
Webster capacity confirmed to start Q2 as planned
Q1'26PendingCCBA sale closing second half 2026
Maintained same timeline, subject to regulatory approvals
Q1'26PendingManaging commodity pressures as manageable
Called out tea/coffee pressures but maintained manageable stance
Q1'26ExceededComparable EPS growth of 5-6% currency-neutral
Now guiding 6-7% currency-neutral, raised by 100 bps
Q1'26DeliveredVolume as key priority with balanced growth algorithm
Achieved 3% volume growth across all segments as promised
Q1'26ExceededOrganic revenue growth of 4-5% for 2026
Q1 delivered 10% organic growth, though aided by 6 extra days and concentrate timing
Q4'25ExceededGenerate at least $9.8B free cash flow in 2025
Delivered $11.4B excluding fairlife payment
Q4'25ExceededMaintain value share gains for 18th consecutive quarter
Extended to 19 quarters of value share gains
Q4'25MissedDrive volume growth in key emerging markets like India
India continues to underperform with no clear recovery timeline given
Q4'25MixedNavigate complex external environment in key markets
Some markets improved (Brazil) but others deteriorated (Asia Pacific)
Q4'25PendingVolume as key priority with more balanced growth
Still talking about getting to balance in 2026 - haven't achieved it yet
Q4'25DeliveredDeliver on 2025 guidance for top line and bottom line
Hit organic revenue 5-6% range and EPS ~3% growth target
Each row is a promise from the prior call, scored against the quarter in "Marked". Kept-promise rate counts resolved promises only; pending is excluded.
Promise-kept rate counts resolved promises only (pending excluded).
Scores, kept-promise rates, and flags on this site reflect the author's opinion, applying a stated methodology to statements management made on public earnings calls. Informational and educational purposes only - not investment advice, a recommendation, or an offer to buy or sell any security. Sources believed reliable but not guaranteed; the author may hold positions in the securities discussed.

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