NASDAQ$COKE

Coca-Cola Consolidated Inc · Q4 2024 earnings

Q4 2024 earnings · · After market close · Investor relations

Briefing

Coca-Cola Consolidated reported strong financial results for Q4 2024, with revenue and profit growth driven by increased sales volume and pricing strategies.

Coca-Cola Consolidated's Q4 2024 revenue increased by 7.1% to $1.75 billion, driven by strong sales in both sparkling and still beverages. Operating income rose by 22.6% to $218.7 million, while net income surged to $178.9 million, more than doubling from the prior year. Adjusted EPS reached $17.91, reflecting improved margins and operational efficiencies. The company remains focused on driving long-term growth while returning value to shareholders.

  • Revenue increased 7.1% YoY to $1.75 billion.
  • Net income surged to $178.9 million from $75.8 million last year.
  • Operating income rose 22.6% to $218.7 million.
  • Gross profit improved by 8.8% to $697.9 million, with a 40% gross margin.

Headline financials

Total Revenue

$1.75B

Previous: $1.63B+7.1%
EPS (adj)

$17.91

Previous: $13.39+33.8%
Volume

89.7M

No prior period
Gross margin

40.0%

Previous: 39.3%+1.8%
Operating margin

12.5%

Previous: 10.9%+14.7%
SD&A expenses as % of net sales

27.4%

No prior period
Net Income

$179M

Previous: $75.8M+136.0%
Operating Income

$219M

Previous: $179M+22.5%
Gross Profit

$698M

Previous: $642M+8.8%

Revenue & EPS history

Coca-Cola Consolidated · Revenue · Quarterly

$1.75B

Q4 2024+7.1%vs Q4 2023
Beat estimate in 3 of 5 quarters(60%)
ActualEstimate

Revenue by segment

Coca-Cola Consolidated · $1.55B total across 2 segments · Q3 2023

  • Sparkling bottle/can
    $978M+6.6%
  • Still bottle/can
    $576M+5.1%

Forward guidance

Coca-Cola Consolidated expects continued solid performance in 2025, with stable margins and strong cash flow, but anticipates a slower financial growth environment.

Tailwinds

  • Continued strong performance of Sparkling brands.
  • Robust commercial plans to strengthen Still beverage performance.
  • Stable commodity prices expected to support margins.
  • Ongoing investments in supply chain and operational efficiencies.
  • Commitment to returning capital to shareholders through dividends and share buybacks.

Headwinds

  • Expected slower financial growth in 2025.
  • Potential impact from macroeconomic uncertainties.
  • Labor cost increases could pressure margins.
  • Regulatory and competitive pressures in the beverage industry.
  • Changes in consumer preferences may impact product mix.

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 Q4 2024

Historical avgQ4 2024

+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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