Coca-Cola Consolidated Reports $1,989.5 Quarterly Revenue

Coca-Cola Consolidated reported quarterly results highlighted by ■ Gross profit in the third quarter of 2026 was $772 million, an increase of 3% (a)., according to its earnings release filed with an 8-K Wednesday.

■ Income from operations for the third quarter of 2026 was $272 million, an increase of $25 million, or 10%. Operating margin for the third quarter of 2026 increased 60 basis points to 13.7%. ■ For the first nine months of 2026, income from operations was $780 million, an increase of $72 million, or 10%; adjusted (b) income from operations increased 5%. Net sales $1,989.5 $1,888.3 5.4% $5,888.6 $5,323.8 10.6%. Gross profit $771.6 $748.5 3.1% $2,277.1 $2,118.1 7.5%.

J. Frank Harrison said, "Our third quarter results reflect the strength of our business and the dedication of our teammates to serving our customers and consumers every day,"

Results detail

Further figures in the release included Income from operations $271.6 $246.6 10.1% $780.5 $708.5 10.1%; Sparkling bottle/can $1,130.9 $1,083.1 4.4% $3,405.0 $3,096.9 9.9%; Still bottle/can $687.2 $643.3 6.8% $1,990.2 $1,778.5 11.9%; nine months of 2026, gross profit increased $159.0 million, or 7.5%. For the first nine months of 2026, adjusted (b) gross profit increased $109.4 million, or 5.2%.

The filing is an Item 2.02 results announcement furnished with Exhibit 99.1. Comparisons use the year-earlier period as presented by Coca-Cola Consolidated unless the release specifies another baseline. Where both GAAP and non-GAAP metrics appear, both are summarized when the extract includes them.

Segment mix, cash flow and any outlook language in the release are the usual secondary reads after the headline revenue and earnings figures. One-time items—restructuring, impairments, gains on sales or legal settlements—can move GAAP profit without changing the run-rate story, so reconciliations remain essential.

Why it matters

For retail investors, the Coca-Cola Consolidated print is a check on whether growth, margins and cash generation are moving together. The figures above come from the company’s Exhibit 99.1 earnings materials; how they stack up against the prior-year run rate and any guide published with the release will shape the near-term debate.

By the numbers

• ■ Gross profit in the third quarter of 2026 was $772 million, an increase of 3% (a).
• ■ Income from operations for the third quarter of 2026 was $272 million, an increase of $25 million, or 10%. Operating margin for the third quarter of 2026 increased 60 basis points to 13.7%.
• ■ For the first nine months of 2026, income from operations was $780 million, an increase of $72 million, or 10%; adjusted (b) income from operations increased 5%.
• Net sales $1,989.5 $1,888.3 5.4% $5,888.6 $5,323.8 10.6%
• Gross profit $771.6 $748.5 3.1% $2,277.1 $2,118.1 7.5%
• Income from operations $271.6 $246.6 10.1% $780.5 $708.5 10.1%

Sources

1. Coca-Cola Consolidated, Inc. Form 8-K with quarterly financial results, filed 2026-11-04 (accession 0001628280-26-070164)

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