NASDAQ$COKE

Coca-Cola Consolidated Inc · Q1 2021 earnings

Q1 2021 earnings · · Investor relations

Briefing

Coca-Cola Consolidated's Q1 2021 net sales increased, gross profit improved, and income from operations rose significantly due to revenue management initiatives and strong consumer demand.

Coca-Cola Consolidated reported strong first-quarter results with an 8.3% increase in net sales and a 187% surge in income from operations. The company benefited from revenue management initiatives and effective cost control, leading to improved gross margins and profitability.

  • Net sales increased by 8.3% compared to Q1 2020, driven by a 4.8% rise in physical case volume.
  • Gross profit increased by 10.7%, and gross margin improved by 70 basis points to 35.3%, primarily due to revenue management initiatives.
  • Income from operations increased by 187% to $94.2 million, reflecting strong operating performance.
  • The company is focused on managing rising input costs and plans to implement price increases to offset these pressures.

Headline financials

Total Revenue

$1.27B

Previous: $1.17B+8.3%
EPS (adj)

$6.54

Previous: $1.92+240.6%
Gross margin

35.3%

Previous: 34.6%+2.0%
Capital Expenditures

-$37.2M

Previous: -$33.1M-12.4%
Free Cash Flow

$16.2M

Previous: -$18.4M+187.7%
Net Income

$53.4M

Previous: $14.7M+264.0%
Operating Income

$94.2M

Previous: $32.8M+187.0%
Gross Profit

$449M

Previous: $405M+10.7%
Cash & Equivalents

$51.8M

Previous: $47.7M+8.5%
Total Assets

$3.28B

Previous: $3.2B+2.8%

Revenue & EPS history

Coca-Cola Consolidated · Revenue · Quarterly

$1.27B

Q1 2021+8.3%vs Q1 2020
Beat estimate in 7 of 15 quarters(47%)
ActualEstimate

Revenue by segment

Coca-Cola Consolidated · $1.11B total across 2 segments · Q1 2021

  • Sparkling bottle/can
    $694M+9.4%
  • Still bottle/can
    $420M+12.6%

Forward guidance

Coca-Cola Consolidated anticipates continued marketplace uncertainty and higher operating expenses in 2021, but are confident in their ability to mitigate these challenges by adjusting commercial plans and the operating model. The company expects strong brands and customer rebound as COVID-related restrictions lift, leading to strong results in 2021.

Tailwinds

  • Strong consumer demand for future consumption products.
  • Improved sales in immediate consumption channels.
  • Strong execution of brand initiatives.
  • Customers are rebounding as COVID-related restrictions are lifting.
  • Ability to mitigate headwinds with adjustments to commercial plan and operating model.

Headwinds

  • Continued uncertainty in the marketplace during 2021.
  • Higher operating expenses.
  • Increased input costs, including aluminum, PET, and high fructose corn syrup.
  • Potential pressure on gross margins.
  • Need to pass along price increases to customers to offset cost pressure.

Historical earnings impact

How earnings announcements have historically affected this stock's price.

Avg. return before/after earnings

Based on 20 quarterly earnings reports · overlaid with Q1 2021

Historical avgQ1 2021

+0.4%

Avg return

Earnings day

+2.7%

Avg return

5 days after

+7.6%

Avg return

30 days after

56%

36 / 64 earnings

Positive

+18.3%

Q1 2024

Best reaction

-22.3%

Q4 2021

Worst reaction

Earnings price reactions
QuarterReport dateReaction (Day 0)+5 days+30 days
Q1 2026+1.7%-18.2%-14.6%
Q4 2025+3.8%+14.6%+18.3%
Q3 2025+3.4%+4.4%+27.3%
Q1 2025-12.0%-13.4%-15.4%
Q4 2024-4.1%-5.0%-9.8%
Q3 2024-7.1%-5.5%+7.8%
Q2 2024+8.8%+6.6%+17.7%
Q1 2024+18.3%+11.6%+17.0%
Q4 2023-2.7%+1.4%+4.5%
Q3 2023+1.1%+4.4%+14.2%
Q2 2023+11.8%+12.6%+5.6%
Q1 2023+10.8%+9.8%+16.6%
Q4 2022+10.0%+11.6%+1.2%
Q3 2022-6.0%+1.0%+2.8%
Q2 2022-2.6%-4.1%-8.9%
Q1 2022+10.5%+7.8%+34.2%
Q4 2021-22.3%-15.0%-16.7%
Q3 2021+12.5%+19.7%+26.3%
Q2 2021+3.1%+5.6%+1.5%
Q1 2021+6.8%+13.8%+50.2%
Q4 2020-2.4%-3.2%+13.0%
Q3 2020+2.6%+4.9%+15.6%
Q2 2020+17.6%+15.0%+21.0%
Q1 2020+3.0%+3.5%+4.1%
Q4 2019-20.8%-26.0%-17.1%
Q3 2019+1.8%+3.8%+4.5%
Q2 2019+15.9%+19.1%+9.1%
Q1 2019+5.7%+14.0%-8.3%
Q4 2018+4.7%+13.4%+29.8%
Q3 2018+1.4%+5.5%+21.3%
Q2 2018+9.4%+9.3%+17.7%
Q1 2018-19.5%-20.8%-21.7%
Q4 2017+0.5%+3.0%-7.0%
Q3 2017-8.0%-12.7%+0.4%
Q2 2017-14.7%-13.9%-12.4%
Q1 2017-0.2%-2.5%+11.6%
Q4 2016-0.9%-1.9%+14.1%
Q3 2016+12.4%+19.3%+15.3%
Q2 2016+8.4%+10.6%+7.1%
Q1 2016-11.8%
Q4 2015+0.0%
Q3 2015-16.0%
Q2 2015+3.5%
Q1 2015+0.8%
Q4 2014-4.7%
Q3 2014-0.7%
Q2 2014+1.6%
Q1 2014-4.8%
Q4 2013+2.1%
Q3 2013-0.5%
Q2 2013-2.6%
Q1 2013+0.9%
Q4 2012-3.2%
Q3 2012-0.2%
Q2 2012-0.8%
Q1 2012-0.7%
Q3 2011+1.1%
Q2 2011-1.1%
Q1 2011-0.1%
Q4 2010+4.4%
Q3 2010+3.0%
Q2 2010+1.1%
Q1 2010-6.0%
Q4 2009+0.4%

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