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▌Earnings Flash·July 28, 2026

The Coca-Cola Company (KO) rises on earnings beats

The Coca-Cola Company (KO) rises 6.6% after reporting earnings beats, lifting investor sentiment as the beverage giant tops expectations and signals steady momentum.

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By TickerSpark·July 28, 2026·2 min read
The Coca-Cola Company (KO) rises on earnings beats
▌Key Takeaway
The Coca-Cola Company (NYSE: KO) beat Wall Street expectations on both earnings and revenue, reporting EPS of $0.97 versus $0.92 estimated and revenue of $13.37 billion versus $13.17 billion expected. Shares rose 6.57% to $89.59 as investors responded to the company’s fifth consecutive quarter of EPS beats, reinforcing the view that Coca-Cola is executing consistently.

The Coca-Cola Company (KO) Earnings Beat, Stock Rises

The Coca-Cola Company (KO) beat estimates with EPS of $0.97 versus $0.92 and revenue of $13.37B versus $13.17B, while the stock rose 6.57% in regular-session trading to $89.59.

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  • EPS: $0.97 actual versus $0.92 estimated, a beat.

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Revenue: $13.37B actual versus $13.17B estimated, a beat.
  • Stock reaction: KO rose 6.57% in regular-session trading, closing at $89.59 versus $84.06 previously.
  • Trading range: The stock moved between $86.25 and $90.22 during the session.
  • Volume: 14,716,382 shares traded versus a 17,255,878 average.
  • EPS trend: KO exceeded estimates in each of the five quarters listed from July 22, 2025, through July 28, 2026.

    • A Dual Beat Extends Coca-Cola's Earnings Momentum

    KO cleared estimates on both earnings and revenue. That gives the result a broader base than an EPS-only beat and confirms performance above the analyst bar on both measures.

    The market responded quickly. KO gained $5.53 from the prior close and finished near the top of its $86.25 to $90.22 regular-session range. The move came on lighter-than-average volume, with 14.7 million shares traded against a 17.3 million average.

    Today's $0.97 EPS result also extends a five-quarter streak of beats. Earlier results included $0.86 versus $0.812 on April 28, $0.58 versus $0.565 on February 10, $0.82 versus $0.779 on October 21, and $0.87 versus $0.834 on July 22. The latest result therefore adds to an established pattern rather than standing alone.

    Bottom line: KO delivered a dual beat, extended its five-quarter EPS streak, and earned a sharp regular-session gain, making consistent execution the central bullish fact.

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    ▌Common Questions

    Frequently asked questions

    +Why did Coca-Cola stock rise today?
    Coca-Cola (KO) rose 6.57% after reporting a dual earnings beat, with EPS of $0.97 versus $0.92 expected and revenue of $13.37 billion versus $13.17 billion expected. The stock closed at $89.59 after trading between $86.25 and $90.22.
    +Did Coca-Cola beat earnings and revenue estimates?
    Yes, Coca-Cola (KO) beat both key estimates in the latest quarter. EPS came in at $0.97 versus $0.92 expected, and revenue was $13.37 billion versus $13.17 billion expected.
    +How much did KO stock move after earnings?
    KO gained 6.57% in regular-session trading, rising $5.53 from the prior close to finish at $89.59. The move happened on lighter-than-average volume, with 14.7 million shares traded versus a 17.3 million average.
    +Is Coca-Cola continuing its earnings beat streak?
    Yes, the latest quarter extended Coca-Cola’s streak of beating EPS estimates to five straight quarters. The article lists prior beats on July 22, October 21, February 10, and April 28 before the latest $0.97 result.
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