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Coca-Cola +4% after organic sales growth shines
Apr. 23, 2019 7:28 AM ET|About: The Coca-Cola Company (KO)|By: Clark Schultz, SA News Editor
Shares of Coca-Cola (NYSE:KO) jump 3.38% after the beverage giant delivers a narrow Q1 earnings beat.
Organic sales were up 6% vs. +3.8% consensus, led by strength in Europe/Middle East/Africa (+14%) and the bottling business (+9%).
Unit case volume of 4% was reported for the quarter as gains in Asia and Europe offset some weakness in Argentina, Middle East and North America.
Operating margin was 30.5% of sales vs. 29.3% consensus and 30.7% a year ago.
Looking ahead to the full year, Coca-Cola expects ~4% organic growth and 12% to 13% total sales growth (constant currency). EPS growth of -1% to +1% is anticipated.
Previously: Coca-Cola beats by $0.02, beats on revenue (April 23)