Coca-Cola Consolidated (COKE)
NASDAQConsumer StaplesBeverages - Non-alcoholicSnapshot 2026-11-05
NASDAQConsumer StaplesBeverages - Non-alcoholicSnapshot 2026-11-05
QuarterlyIQ Insights · COKE
How strong the business is — where it ranks within its sector on capital efficiency and cash generation, and how well management has been executing.
How this business ranks within consumer staples on a research-validated quality screen. As of 2026-11-05.
The screen ranks COKE against its sector on four durable signals: share dilution, return on capital, free-cash-flow yield, and FCF margin. Historically the highest-quality names tended toward better typical outcomes and fewer bad years over multi-year holds (strongest at three years, modest at one), and that pattern showed up even before the price moved. It characterizes business quality, not price direction.
Each leg is a sector-relative percentile (higher is better); 4 of 4 legs were available for this name. The composite is built from these four; the raw value follows each percentile for context.
A forward quality tilt, not a price prediction, and context for your own research rather than a recommendation. Not investment advice.
How management runs the business: capital, margins, balance sheet, and how reliably they guide and deliver.
Each factor is a parallel diagnostic with a clear read of what it shows and how names like it have historically fared. Never aggregated into a single score.
Operating income rose in 2 of the last 3 quarter-over-quarter moves. Historically, Consumer Staples names rated strong grew net income 64% of the time over the next year (vs 53% for the rest of the cohort, n=2099).
Not investment advice. Scores describe historical and current data; they are not forecasts of future returns. Consult a licensed advisor before making investment decisions.
A guidance track record builds as the company issues and delivers on guidance.
Priorities management has stated in recent disclosures, with status and evidence drawn from earnings calls, filings, and press releases.
"Our net sales growth reflects a healthy balance of volume and price which, combined with our focus on local execution, continues to position us for long-term growth.
Stated in 4 of 4 supplied quarters. Management reported: “"Our net sales growth reflects a healthy balance of volume and price which, combined with our focus on local execution, continues to position us for long-term growth.” “As we look to the back half of the year, we remain focused on delivering affordability to consumers while driving strong marketplace execution to continue the commercial momentum we have built.” Revenue was $1.990 billion in 2026-Q3.
“"Our net sales growth reflects a healthy balance of volume and price which, combined with our focus on local execution, continues to position us for long-term growth.”
“As we look to the back half of the year, we remain focused on delivering affordability to consumers while driving strong marketplace execution to continue the commercial momentum we have built.”
““We entered 2026 with strong momentum, positioning ourselves for another year of profitable growth,” said J.”
“We are excited about our plans to celebrate America250 TM and the FIFA World Cup in 2026 and the value both of these partnerships will drive for our business.””
In fiscal year 2026, we expect capital expenditures to be approximately $300 million.
Stated in 3 of 4 supplied quarters. Management reported: “In fiscal year 2026, we expect capital expenditures to be approximately $300 million.” “In fiscal year 2025, we invested approximately $312 million in capital expenditures as we continue to optimize our supply chain and invest for future growth.”
“In fiscal year 2026, we expect capital expenditures to be approximately $300 million.”
This year, through October, we have reduced our debt by $450 million."
Stated in 2 of 4 supplied quarters. Management reported: “This year, through October, we have reduced our debt by $450 million."” ““While driving strong operating results, we remained focused on improving the strength of our balance sheet, paying down $275 million of our debt in the first half of the year.”
“This year, through October, we have reduced our debt by $450 million."”
“We delivered a very strong second quarter, with volume growth of 7.6% and revenue growth of 10.6%, as enthusiasm around America250™ and the FIFA World Cup helped drive robust demand across our portf…
In fiscal year 2026, we expect capital expenditures to be approximately $300 million.
Over the trailing year it converted 1.67x of net income into operating cash flow. Historically, Consumer Staples names rated robust grew net income 68% of the time over the next year (vs 49% for the rest of the cohort, n=1558).
Not enough signal yet.
Not enough signal to read sensitivity to the US dollar, the broad stock market, long-term interest rates, real (inflation-adjusted) rates, Fed net liquidity (low R² over the window).
10 material management or governance events in the past 24 months, led by executive changes. Historically, Consumer Staples names rated stable grew net income 54% of the time over the next year (vs 57% for the rest of the cohort, n=1938).
Not investment advice. As of 2026-11-05.
“In fiscal year 2026, we expect capital expenditures to be approximately $300 million.”
“In fiscal year 2026, we expect capital expenditures to be approximately $300 million.”
““While driving strong operating results, we remained focused on improving the strength of our balance sheet, paying down $275 million of our debt in the first half of the year.”