Coca-Cola Crushes Q3 Forecasts as Soda Sales Stay Hot – Stock Jumps
Coca-Cola reported Q3 net sales of $12.5 billion, up 5% year-over-year, with operating margin rising to 32.0% from 21.2%. Earnings per share reached $0.86, beating the $0.78 consensus. KO stock rose about 2–3% in early trading to $70.19. The company reaffirmed 2025 guidance for 5–6% organic sales growth.