Shares of The Coca-Cola Company (NYSE: KO) stayed green on Tuesday after the company beat estimates on its second quarter 2024 earnings results. The beverage giant also raised its guidance for the full year of 2024. Here’s a look at its updated expectations for the year:
Coca-Cola raised its outlook for organic revenue and comparable EPS for the full year of 2024. The company now expects organic revenue growth of 9-10% for the year versus the previous range of 8-9%. Comparable EPS is now expected to grow 5-6% versus the prior outlook of 4-5%.
Comparable currency-neutral EPS is expected to grow 13-15% in FY2024. The outlook for comparable net revenues includes a currency headwind of 5-6% based on current rates and hedged positions. Comparable EPS growth is expected to include a currency headwind of 8-9%.
Comparable net revenues are expected to include a 4-5% headwind from acquisitions, divestitures and structural changes while comparable EPS is expected to include a headwind of 1-2% from the same.
In Q2 2024, Coca-Cola’s net revenues increased 3% year-over-year to $12.4 billion, beating estimates of $11.7 billion. Organic revenues grew 15%. The top line benefited from a 9% growth in price/mix and 6% growth in concentrate sales. Adjusted EPS grew 7% YoY to $0.84, surpassing projections of $0.80.
In Q2, Coca-Cola saw revenues increase across all its segments, except Asia-Pacific and Bottling Investments. Latin America reported the highest growth of 20% followed by North America at 10%. Europe, Middle East & Africa (EMEA) saw revenue growth of 7% while revenue from Global Ventures remained flat. Revenues fell 4% in Asia-Pacific and 25% in Bottling Investments.
Unit case volume grew 2% in the quarter, helped by mid-single-digit growth in developing and emerging markets. Unit case volume for sparkling soft drinks grew 3%, driven by strong performance in Asia Pacific and Latin America. Trademark Coca-Cola grew 2% while Coca-Cola Zero Sugar grew 6%. Sparkling flavors grew 3%.
Unit case volume for juice, value-added dairy and plant-based beverages grew 2% in the quarter, led by North America and Asia Pacific. Unit case volume for water, sports, coffee and tea remained flat. Water declined 1% while sports drinks grew 3%. Coffee decreased 4% while tea grew 1%.
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