Coca-Cola Consolidated, Inc. (COKE)

In the past six months, Coca-Cola Consolidated reported a 7% increase in third-quarter net sales and a 24% increase in earnings per share. Coca-Cola Consolidated repurchased all outstanding shares of its common stock owned by a subsidiary of The Coca-Cola Company for approximately $2.39 billion. The company is scheduled to release its fourth-quarter and fiscal year results on February 18, 2026. Insider trading activity included a significant buy in January 2026 and a large sell by The Coca-Cola Company in November 2025. The stock price closed at $157.74 on February 6, 2026, with a 52-week range between $105.21 and $169.49.

Demand for Coca-Cola Consolidated's products exhibits seasonality. The company works to reduce its dependence on seasonality by expanding consumption occasions beyond traditional peak periods. Beverage consumption typically sees higher demand during warmer months and holidays.

Coca-Cola Consolidated, Inc. is the largest independent bottler of Coca-Cola products in the United States, headquartered in Charlotte, North Carolina. The company manufactures, markets, and distributes a wide array of non-alcoholic beverages, operating within the Consumer Non-Durables sector, specifically in the Beverages: Non-Alcoholic industry. Its product portfolio includes over 300 brands and flavors, featuring sparkling beverages like Coca-Cola and still beverages like energy drinks and juices.

Coca-Cola Consolidated serves approximately 60 million consumers across 14 states and the District of Columbia. Its operational territory includes portions of Pennsylvania, Delaware, Maryland, Virginia, West Virginia, North Carolina, South Carolina, Ohio, Indiana, Illinois, Kentucky, Tennessee, Mississippi, and Arkansas.

Coca-Cola Consolidated's brand reputation is linked to the strength of The Coca-Cola Company's brands. In 2024, Coca-Cola Consolidated was recognized as one of the "World's Most Admired Companies." The company emphasizes its commitment to consumers, customers, and communities. Coca-Cola Consolidated has made investments to reduce waste and increase efficiency, aiming to reduce energy and water usage by 20% by 2028.

As of December 2025, institutional investors held 11.0% of Coca-Cola Consolidated's total outstanding shares, with Vanguard Group Inc. being the largest holder. Individual insiders hold approximately 11.8% of the shares, while the general public holds about 42.5%.