Coca-Cola Consolidated, Inc.

Coca-Cola Consolidated reported strong first-quarter 2026 results, with net sales increasing 16.9% to $1.85 billion and income from operations rising 25.1% to $237.5 million. Basic net income per share grew to $1.68. However, adjusted net income decreased by 12.3%, and gross margin declined due to increased aluminum costs and geopolitical conflicts, which outpaced pricing actions. The quarter included six additional days, impacting reported results.

Coca-Cola Consolidated reported strong first-quarter 2026 results, with net sales increasing 16.9% to $1.85 billion and income from operations rising 25.1% to $237.5 million. On an adjusted basis, excluding the impact of six additional days, net sales grew 8.5% and income from operations increased 2.2%. However, adjusted net income decreased 12.3% to $119.5 million, primarily due to higher input costs, particularly aluminum, which impacted gross margins. The company repaid $150 million of debt and expects $300 million in capital expenditures for fiscal year 2026.

Coca-Cola Consolidated, Inc. announced it will release its operating results for the first quarter ended April 3, 2026. The news release is scheduled for after the market closes on May 6, 2026. Investors should anticipate these results for insights into the company's recent financial performance.

Coca-Cola Consolidated, Inc. announced that its Board of Directors has declared a second-quarter 2026 dividend of $0.25 per share. This dividend applies to both Common Stock and Class B Common Stock. The payment is scheduled for May 8, 2026, to stockholders of record as of the close of business on April 24, 2026.