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Analysts' Analysts’ late‑July forecasts projected modest growth for Coca‑Cola’s quarter ending 30 June 2026, with EPS around near $0.93 and revenue near around $13.2 billion, and a full‑year outlook of roughly $3.27 per share on $49 billion of sales. billion. The company then reported Q2 2026 results: net sales of revenue $13.4 billion, organic growth of 6 %, operating profit up 9 % and margin at 34.9 %. Adjusted EPS for the quarter was $1.03, prompting a lift in $0.97, leading to an upgrade of full‑year EPS‑growth guidance to 9‑10 % and higher analyst price targets, driven by strong performance of Diet Coke, Coke Zero and World Cup‑related marketing. On 31 July 2026 %. Free cash flow over the preceding six months totaled $6.9 billion. Coca‑Cola announced its 64th consecutive dividend increase, maintaining a 2.4 % yield that outpaces yield. Coca‑Cola Consolidated, the S&P 500 average. The quarter’s adjusted EPS was reported at $0.97, bottling subsidiary, saw its market capitalization rise to $12.51 billion and the company reaffirmed its 9‑10 % earnings‑growth outlook. Additional details from the same day showed share price climb to about $188, posting EPS of $1.79 for the quarter generated $6.9 billion quarter. Institutional investors now hold roughly 48.2 % of free cash flow over the preceding six months. Investment firm stock, and Weiss Ratings reaffirmed a “buy” rating. WNY Asset Management bought acquired 6,353 shares of Coca‑Cola Consolidated, the subsidiary, valued at about approximately $1.22 million. The bottling subsidiary posted Q2 earnings of $1.79 per share, a market capitalization of $12.51 billion and a share price near $188, underscoring solid performance across the brand and its franchise network.