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Coca-Cola Co.: Q4 FY2025 earnings call

What management said about Q4 FY2025, from the documents filed with the SEC on 10 February 2026: press release. Guidance figures: 12 new. The quarter’s numbers.

Key takeaways

  • Q4 net revenue up 2%: Net revenues rose 2% to $11.8 billion; organic revenues grew 5%, driven by 4% concentrate sales growth and 1% price/mix. Concentrate sales ran 3 points ahead of volume on shipment timing and one extra day. Source
  • Unit case volume up 1% in Q4: Global unit case volume grew 1% in the quarter, led by Brazil, the United States and Japan. For the full year it was even, as Central Asia, North Africa and Brazil growth was offset by declines in Mexico, the United States and Thailand. Source
  • EPS up 4% in Q4, 23% for year: Diluted EPS grew 4% to $0.53 in the quarter and 23% to $3.04 for the full year. Comparable EPS grew 6% to $0.58 in the quarter and 4% to $3.00 for the full year. Source
  • Reported operating income down 32% in Q4: Quarterly operating income fell 32% to $1.84 billion, including a $960 million BODYARMOR trademark impairment. Full-year operating income grew 38% to $13.76 billion, and reported full-year operating margin was 28.7%. Source
  • Comparable operating income up 13%: Comparable currency neutral operating income grew 13% in both the quarter and the full year, driven by organic revenue growth and effective cost management, partly offset by higher marketing and input costs. Source
  • Operating cash flow $7.4B for year: Cash flow from operations was $7.4 billion and free cash flow $5.3 billion for the year, after a $6.1 billion fairlife contingent consideration payment in the first quarter. Excluding that payment, free cash flow was $11.4 billion. Source
  • Company gained value share in NARTD: Value share in total nonalcoholic ready-to-drink beverages rose for the company in both the quarter and the full year. Source

“I’m encouraged by our performance in 2025 which showed both the resilience and momentum that define our business,”

James Quincey, Chairman and CEO of The Coca-Cola Company

Guidance

AreaPeriodFigureAgainst last quarter
Organic revenue growth (non-GAAP) SourceFull year 20264% to 5%New
Currency effect on comparable net revenues SourceFull year 2026approximate 1% tailwindNew
Acquisitions and divestitures effect on comparable net revenues SourceFull year 2026approximate 4% headwindNew
Underlying effective tax rate (non-GAAP) SourceFull year 202620.9%New
Comparable currency neutral EPS excluding acquisitions and divestitures growth (non-GAAP) SourceFull year 20265% to 6%New
Comparable EPS growth (non-GAAP) SourceFull year 2026, versus $3.00 in 20257% to 8%New
Currency effect on comparable EPS growth SourceFull year 2026approximate 3% tailwindNew
Acquisitions and divestitures effect on comparable EPS growth SourceFull year 2026approximate 1% headwindNew
Free cash flow (non-GAAP) SourceFull year 2026approximately $12.2 billionNew
Cash flow from operations and capital expenditures SourceFull year 2026approximately $14.4 billion operating cash flow; approximately $2.2 billion capexNew
Comparable net revenues: currency and acquisitions and divestitures SourceFirst quarter 20262% currency tailwind; 1% headwindNew
Comparable EPS growth currency effect SourceFirst quarter 20262% currency tailwindNew

What changed from last quarter

  • New: A Chief Digital Officer role was created to lead digital, data and operational excellence. Source
  • New: Two operators were appointed to lead broader growth across a set of key geographies. Source
  • Ended: The finished product operations in Nigeria were sold in October 2025. Source

Results and growth drivers

  • Q4 net revenue up 2%: Net revenues rose 2% to $11.8 billion; organic revenues grew 5%, driven by 4% concentrate sales growth and 1% price/mix. Concentrate sales ran 3 points ahead of volume on shipment timing and one extra day. Source
  • Full-year revenue up 2%: Full-year net revenues rose 2% to $47.9 billion and organic revenues grew 5%, driven by 4% price/mix and 1% concentrate sales growth. Concentrate sales ran 1 point ahead of volume on shipment timing. Source
  • Unit case volume up 1% in Q4: Global unit case volume grew 1% in the quarter, led by Brazil, the United States and Japan. For the full year it was even, as Central Asia, North Africa and Brazil growth was offset by declines in Mexico, the United States and Thailand. Source
  • EPS up 4% in Q4, 23% for year: Diluted EPS grew 4% to $0.53 in the quarter and 23% to $3.04 for the full year. Comparable EPS grew 6% to $0.58 in the quarter and 4% to $3.00 for the full year. Source

Operating margin and profit

  • Reported operating income down 32% in Q4: Quarterly operating income fell 32% to $1.84 billion, including a $960 million BODYARMOR trademark impairment. Full-year operating income grew 38% to $13.76 billion, and reported full-year operating margin was 28.7%. Source
  • Comparable operating income up 13%: Comparable currency neutral operating income grew 13% in both the quarter and the full year, driven by organic revenue growth and effective cost management, partly offset by higher marketing and input costs. Source

“Looking ahead, we will focus on executing our strategy even better and positioning our system for long-term success.”

James Quincey, Chairman and CEO of The Coca-Cola Company

Segments and regions

  • North America: volume and price up: North America unit case volume grew 1% and price/mix rose 4%. Comparable currency neutral operating income grew 15%; reported operating income fell 65% on items impacting comparability. Source
  • EMEA profit fell on higher expenses: EMEA unit case volume grew 2% and price/mix fell 3%. Comparable currency neutral operating income declined 2%; reported operating income fell 9%. Source
  • Latin America price and profit up: Latin America unit case volume grew 2% and price/mix 6%. Comparable currency neutral operating income grew 13%, driven mainly by organic revenue growth, partly offset by higher marketing. Source
  • Asia Pacific profit fell on input costs: Asia Pacific unit case volume was even and price/mix fell 3%. Comparable currency neutral operating income declined 3%; reported quarterly revenue fell 7%. Source
  • Bottling Investments volume down 6%: Bottling Investments unit case volume fell 6% and revenue fell 2%. Comparable currency neutral operating income declined 2%. Source

Brands and product categories

  • Zero Sugar grew 13% in Q4: Coca-Cola Zero Sugar grew 13% in the quarter and 14% for the full year, with growth in all geographic segments. Diet Coke/Coca-Cola Light grew 2% in the quarter and was even for the year. Source
  • Trademark Coca-Cola flat for the year: Trademark Coca-Cola grew 1% in the quarter and was even for the full year. Sparkling soft drinks were even in both periods, while sparkling flavors declined 1%. Source
  • Juice and dairy volume down 3%: Juice, value-added dairy and plant-based beverages declined 3% in both periods. Growth in fairlife and Santa Clara was more than offset primarily by a divestiture. Source
  • Water, sports, coffee and tea grew: Water, sports, coffee and tea grew 3% in the quarter and 2% for the full year. Water grew 4% in the quarter; sports drinks grew 5% in the quarter and 1% for the year; coffee was even. Source
  • Sports drinks gained global value share: Powerade activations and the Power Water and Sours innovations drove more shelf space, and sports drinks gained global value share. Source

“These collective actions aim to better position the business to recruit new consumers, lead with marketing and innovation and steer a future-ready system.”

Coca-Cola Co., press release

Capital, cash and shareholder returns

  • Operating cash flow $7.4B for year: Cash flow from operations was $7.4 billion and free cash flow $5.3 billion for the year, after a $6.1 billion fairlife contingent consideration payment in the first quarter. Excluding that payment, free cash flow was $11.4 billion. Source
  • Capital spending and dividends rose: Capital expenditures were $2.1 billion, up 2%. Dividends paid totaled $8.8 billion in 2025. Source
  • Net buybacks $0.4B; $5.2B authorization left: The company bought $0.7 billion of shares and issued $0.3 billion through employee option exercises, so net repurchases were $0.4 billion. About $5.2 billion remains under the repurchase authorization. Source
  • No significant acquisitions in 2025: No significant acquisitions were made in 2025. The company said it continues to evaluate inorganic growth through brands and capabilities. Source

Strategy and portfolio changes

  • Coca-Cola Consolidated stake sale gain: The company recorded a $1,952 million gain on selling its ownership interest in Coca-Cola Consolidated, an equity method investee. A $1,274 million charge related to African bottling operations held for sale. Source
  • Refranchising and asset-light agenda advanced: The company made progress toward refranchising company-owned bottling operations and advancing its asset-light agenda during 2025. Source
  • Rings of Magic reached younger consumers: The Rings of Magic platform reached students with local Study Break activations, part of local marketing platforms aimed at recruiting new consumers. Source

Market share and value gains

  • Company gained value share in NARTD: Value share in total nonalcoholic ready-to-drink beverages rose for the company in both the quarter and the full year. Source
  • EMEA share gains led by Egypt: Full-year value share gains in EMEA were led by Egypt and Nigeria. Source
  • Latin America gains led by Brazil: Full-year value share gains in Latin America were led by Argentina and Brazil. Source
  • Asia Pacific gains in Philippines, Korea: Full-year value share gains in Asia Pacific were led by the Philippines and South Korea. Source
  • North America gains in juice and water: Full-year value share gains in North America were led by juice, value-added dairy and plant-based beverages, and water, sports, coffee and tea. Source

Coming up, as management said on 10 February 2026

  • Africa bottling sale expected to close: The pending sale of Coca-Cola Beverages Africa is expected to close in the second half of 2026, subject to regulatory approvals. Source
  • Innovation hubs and centers planned: The company will establish innovation hubs and commercial centers of excellence in key markets across all operating segments. Source

Figures management reported

FigureReported
Unit case volume, full year Sourceeven

Risks management discussed

  • Demand: Management cited a slower projected long-term category growth rate and a more competitive environment in the BODYARMOR trademark impairment. Source
  • Regulatory: The 2026 underlying tax rate estimate excludes the effect of ongoing U.S. tax litigation with the IRS if the company does not prevail. Source
  • Financial: Currency headwinds reduced quarterly reported EPS growth by 9 points and comparable EPS growth by 5 points. Source

Earlier plans management reported on

  • Not stated: The third-quarter release said management was confident of delivering 2025 guidance. The fourth-quarter release does not state whether that was met.
  • Not stated: The third-quarter release expected a 4% to 5% currency headwind on fourth-quarter comparable EPS growth. The fourth-quarter release does not state whether that expectation was met.

Other quarters

Summarised with AI from the documents the company filed with the SEC. Every point is checked against the filing before it is shown: management’s own words word for word, figures against the line or table row they come from. A point that fails the check is left out. Source opens the filing at that line.