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Coca-Cola Raises 2026 Revenue Outlook, EPS Target

By Drooid · Oct 27, 2026, 2:21 PM UTC · How we work

Summary

Story summary

Coca-Cola raised its 2026 organic revenue outlook to at least 5%.
It also lifted its full-year comparable EPS growth target to at least 11%.
Third-quarter 2026 revenue hit $13.4 billion, up 7% YoY, beating the $12.93 billion estimate.
Adjusted earnings per share were $0.91, surpassing the $0.88 analyst consensus.
Free cash flow target rose to at least $13 billion, up from $12.4 billion.

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Historical Context

The 2008 financial crisis saw the Dow plunge 18.2% in a single week and the Federal Reserve inject $630 billion as the Emergency Economic Stabilization Act created the $700 billion TARP program. Global firms refocused on profitability, a strategic pattern echoed in 2026 as Coca-Cola targets >5% organic growth and 11% EPS growth.

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Story summary

Coca-Cola raised its 2026 organic revenue outlook to at least 5%.
It also lifted its full-year comparable EPS growth target to at least 11%.
Third-quarter 2026 revenue hit $13.4 billion, up 7% YoY, beating the $12.93 billion estimate.
Adjusted earnings per share were $0.91, surpassing the $0.88 analyst consensus.
Free cash flow target rose to at least $13 billion, up from $12.4 billion.

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