Coca-Cola Reports Stronger-Than-Expected Profits, Shares Climb 6%

Coca-Cola earned $0.97 per share in Q2 2026, beating the $0.93 analysts expected by 4.3%, the company reported July 28. Revenue grew 6% excluding currency shifts, the number of drinks sold rose 5%, and profit margins widened. Shares jumped 6%. Coca-Cola had forecast slower revenue growth for 2026 — either it set that bar low or a slowdown is coming.