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Coca-Cola Exceeds Analyst Predictions in Q4 Sales
Rising prices have not impacted the popularity of carbonated beverages.
The global economic situation has affected consumer spending habits in various areas, from big purchases to daily snacks. Despite this, there are specific brands and items that consistently maintain strong consumer demand, even when prices are on the rise. One such brand is Coca-Cola.
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Today, Coca-Cola revealed their revenue results for Q4 2022. While their overall profits for the quarter were in line with expectations, the company actually outperformed projections from Wall Street analysts in terms of revenue, bringing in $10.13 billion compared to the expected $10.02 billion.
A steady demand for traditional Coca-Cola beverages like carbonated drinks contributed to the healthy revenue, particularly with the reopening of markets in China. Nonetheless, Coke does not anticipate this growth to be sustained, as a decline in sales of dairy and juice items, the termination of operations in Russia, and the impact of inflation are expected to weigh on their performance in the coming months.
Coca-Cola disclosed a 7% increase in fourth-quarter revenue, but foresees a deceleration in growth https://t.co/J6twiN3Ehp
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“Inflation is expected to ease as we progress through the year, leading us to anticipate a moderation in the rate of price hikes, which will likely return to normal levels by year-end,” stated Coke’s CEO James Quincey in an interview with CNBC.
