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Sep 25, 2020
Coca-Cola Q3 2020 Earnings Report
Coca-Cola's performance was impacted by the coronavirus pandemic, with revenue declines partially offset by effective cost management and growth in at-home channels.
Key Takeaways
Coca-Cola reported a 9% decline in net revenues to $8.7 billion, and a 6% decline in organic revenues. EPS declined 33% to $0.40, while comparable EPS declined 2% to $0.55. The company is focused on emerging stronger from the pandemic through strategic actions.
Net revenues declined 9% to $8.7 billion; organic revenues declined 6%.
Operating income declined 8%; comparable currency neutral operating income grew 7%.
EPS declined 33% to $0.40; comparable EPS declined 2% to $0.55.
Company lost value share in total nonalcoholic ready-to-drink beverages due to pressure in away-from-home channels.
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Forward Guidance
Due to the evolving coronavirus pandemic, the company's full year financial and operating results cannot be reasonably estimated at this time. The company expects an approximate 3% currency headwind for comparable net revenues and an approximate 6% currency headwind for comparable operating income. For the fourth quarter, comparable net revenues are expected to include an approximate 3% currency headwind and comparable operating income is expected to include an approximate 9% currency headwind.
Positive Outlook
- The company is establishing a networked structure that is comprised of operating units, category teams, Platform Services and the center.
- The company continues to pursue its beverages for life ambition by calibrating a portfolio with an optimal set of global, regional and local brands.
- The company is committed to exploring new products in dynamic beverage categories.
- The company expects minimal currency impact for comparable net revenues and comparable operating income in 2021.
- The company's balance sheet remains strong, and the company is confident in its liquidity position.
Challenges Ahead
- The coronavirus pandemic continues to evolve, and there is uncertainty around its ultimate impact.
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