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The Coca-Cola Company Q4 Earnings Miss

Analysis based on 8 articles · First reported Feb 10, 2026 · Last updated Feb 10, 2026

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The Coca-Cola Company's Q4 earnings report showed mixed results, with strong demand in the U.S. but revenue falling short of expectations. This led to a nearly 4% drop in The Coca-Cola Company's shares before the opening bell, indicating a slightly negative short-term market reaction.

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The Coca-Cola Company reported its fourth-quarter earnings, showing a 1% increase in global unit case volumes, driven by strong demand in the United States, Japan, and Brazil. North America also saw a 1% rise in unit case volumes, reversing previous declines. The company implemented price hikes of 4% in North America and 1% globally. While Coca-Cola Zero Sugar and other categories performed well, juices and dairy products faltered. Revenue reached $11.8 billion, missing Wall Street's expectation of $12.05 billion, despite a 3% increase in net income. The Coca-Cola Company's shares fell almost 4% pre-market. The company also announced that Henrique Braun will become CEO on March 31, with current Chairman and CEO James Quincey transitioning to executive chairman.

100 The Coca-Cola Company reported Q4 earnings
90 The Coca-Cola Company experienced stock price decline
80 The Coca-Cola Company announced CEO transition
80 James Quincey will become executive chairman The Coca-Cola Company
70 The Coca-Cola Company hiked prices
60 The Coca-Cola Company introduced mini cans
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The Coca-Cola Company reported stronger U.S. demand in Q4 despite higher prices, with global unit case volumes growing 1%. However, revenue of $11.8 billion fell short of Wall Street's expectations of $12.05 billion, causing shares to fall almost 4%.
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The United States showed stronger demand for The Coca-Cola Company's products in the fourth quarter, contributing to global unit case volume growth.
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North America experienced a 1% rise in unit case volumes for The Coca-Cola Company, reversing previous quarters of flat or declining sales. The company also hiked prices by 4% in this region.
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Henrique Braun, current COO of The Coca-Cola Company, will become CEO on March 31, indicating a leadership transition.
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James Quincey, current Chairman and CEO of The Coca-Cola Company, will transition to executive chairman, signifying a change in his role.
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Japan was one of the key regions contributing to The Coca-Cola Company's global unit case volume growth in the fourth quarter.
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Brazil was one of the key regions contributing to The Coca-Cola Company's global unit case volume growth in the fourth quarter.
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