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BofA Raises Coca-Cola Earnings Outlook, Highlights Durable Growth Momentum

Jul 29, 2026, 12:56 PM EDT1 sourcesAI-analyzed
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Positive earnings revisions and a framework for margin expansion can sustain near-term upside; near-term price action already constructive with KO trading near 52-week high.

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Bank of America analysts raised Coca-Cola's 2026–28 earnings outlook, lifting 2026 EPS to $3.30 and 2027–2028 to $3.60 and $3.85. They cite best-in-class demand, 5% Q2 unit-volume growth, and margin expansion as near-term catalysts, with long-term upside from refranchising Coca-Cola Beverages Africa; the Fairlife cyber incident is deemed non-material.

  • BofA raises KO 2026–28 EPS; 2026 $3.30, 2027 $3.60, 2028 $3.85.
  • Demand trends remain strong; 5% Q2 unit-case growth cited.
  • Margins expected to expand; gross 61.5%, operating 32.4%.
  • Africa refranchising could boost long-term margins; Fairlife cyber incident non-material.
  • KO trades near 52-week high; consensus target around $92.

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