The facts

  1. For the quarter ended 2 October, reported diluted earnings were US$0.93 a share. Comparable earnings, a non-GAAP measure, were US$0.91; reported revenue grew 7% year-on-year. [1][3]

  2. The company now expects comparable EPS growth of at least 11% for 2026, replacing a 9%–10% forecast. [1]

  3. A separate forecast for comparable, currency-neutral EPS growth excluding acquisitions and divestitures increased to at least 9%, from 7%–8%. These are different comparison measures. [1]

Sources

References support the numbered facts above. Source checks: 29 Oct 2026, 10:25 UTC.

Issuer guidance and the financial exhibit were checked against Reuters. Forecasts refer to comparable measures, not promised GAAP results. This is catch-up coverage of the 27 October release.

  1. Third-quarter 2026 results and raised guidance

    The Coca-Cola Company · Primary source · 27 Oct 2026

  2. Coca-Cola lifts annual profit target

    Reuters, via MarketScreener · Reporting · 27 Oct 2026

  3. Earnings exhibit: consolidated income and EPS tables

    The Coca-Cola Company · Primary source · 27 Oct 2026

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