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๐ฅค Coca-Cola (KO) beat expectations in Q3 2025, reporting adjusted EPS of 0.82 vs. ~0.78 expected, with revenues up 5% to 12.46B. Organic revenue rose 6%, driven mainly by pricing and mix, as global volumes grew just 1%. Zero Sugar led the way with ~14% volume growth, reflecting the consumer shift toward โhealthierโ alternatives.
๐ Strategically, Coke is selling a 75% stake in Coca-Cola Beverages Africa for 2.6B, advancing its pivot toward a franchising model. Management reaffirmed 2025 guidance of 5โ6% organic revenue growth.
๐ฏ In our portfolio, KO makes up 4.23% with an average price of 65.83. With shares now trading near 70.85, the position is up 7.6% post-earnings. I built this stake on Sept 29 and Oct 6, just before the release, which positioned us well to capture the rally.
Coca-Cola may not deliver explosive volume growth, but its resilience, pricing power, and dividend history make it a solid anchor holding.
I like it as defensive stock.
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