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Oct 01, 2021

Coca-Cola Q3 2021 Earnings Report

Reported strong results with increased revenues and EPS, driven by strategic transformation and effective navigation of a dynamic environment.

Key Takeaways

Coca-Cola reported strong Q3 2021 results with net revenues growing 16% to $10.0 billion and organic revenues growing 14%. EPS grew 41% to $0.57, and comparable EPS grew 18% to $0.65. The company is updating its full-year guidance to reflect the momentum in the business.

Net revenues grew 16% to $10.0 billion, with organic revenues (non-GAAP) growing 14%.

Operating income grew 26%, and comparable currency neutral operating income (non-GAAP) grew 11%.

EPS grew 41% to $0.57, and comparable EPS (non-GAAP) grew 18% to $0.65.

The company gained value share in total nonalcoholic ready-to-drink (NARTD) beverages.

Total Revenue
$10B
Previous year: $8.65B
+16.1%
EPS
$0.65
Previous year: $0.55
+18.2%
Organic Revenue Growth
14%
Previous year: -6%
-333.3%
Unit Case Volume Growth
6%
Previous year: -4%
-250.0%
Gross Profit
$6.07B
Previous year: $5.18B
+17.1%
Cash and Equivalents
$11.3B
Previous year: $11.4B
-0.7%
Free Cash Flow
$3.43B
Previous year: $5.46B
-37.2%
Total Assets
$90.6B
Previous year: $97.2B
-6.8%

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Forward Guidance

The company expects to deliver organic revenue (non-GAAP) growth of 13% to 14%. The company expects to generate free cash flow (non-GAAP) of approximately $10.5 billion through cash flow from operations of approximately $12.0 billion less capital expenditures of approximately $1.5 billion.

Positive Outlook

  • Confident in underlying momentum in the business.
  • Supported by transformation work.
  • Supported by innovation agenda.
  • More efficient and effective approach to marketing.
  • Expects to deliver organic revenue (non-GAAP) growth of 13% to 14%.

Challenges Ahead

  • The company expects elevated commodity inflation.
  • Comparable cost of goods sold (non-GAAP) is expected to include a mid single-digit percentage commodity headwind.
  • Comparable net revenues (non-GAAP) are expected to include an approximate 2% to 3% currency headwind.
  • Comparable EPS (non-GAAP) is expected to include an approximate 2% to 3% currency headwind.
  • Fourth quarter 2021 financial results will be impacted by six fewer days as compared to fourth quarter 2020.

Revenue & Expenses

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