Coca-Cola Consolidated's Q4 2020 net sales increased by 8.5% and physical case volume rose by 8.1%. Income from operations significantly increased to $93.6 million. The company benefited from strong consumer demand and strategic expense management.
Net sales increased 8.5% compared to Q4 2019, with a comparable increase of 3.5%.
Physical case volume increased 8.1%, with a comparable increase of 2.6%.
Income from operations rose to $93.6 million, a $54.1 million increase from Q4 2019.
Gross profit increased by $48.7 million, and gross margin improved to 36.1%.
Coca-Cola Consolidated is optimistic about top-line growth opportunities in 2021 but remains mindful of the continuing impact of COVID-19 and the uncertainty it brings to the operating environment. The company expects operating costs to increase as business channels reopen and consumer buying patterns normalize.
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