Coca-Cola Consolidated reported strong Q2 2021 results with a 17% increase in net sales and a 45% increase in operating income. The company benefited from positive volume growth in Still beverages and price realization in Sparkling beverages.
Net sales increased 17% versus the second quarter of 2020, with physical case volume up 6%.
Income from operations was $121 million, up $38 million, or 45%, versus the second quarter of 2020.
Still volume increased 20.9%, driven primarily by BodyArmor, AHA and Monster brands.
Gross profit increased $65.6 million, or 15.3%, while gross margin decreased 50 basis points to 34.5%.
Coca-Cola Consolidated remains optimistic about the balance of 2021, increasing pricing on key packages to offset rising input costs, executing against a robust commercial calendar and continuing to drive efficiencies throughout operations.
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