Coca-Cola Expected to Post Higher 1Q Profit -- Earnings Preview

Dow Jones04-27 23:32

By Nicholas G. Miller

 

Coca-Cola is set to report its first-quarter results before the market opens Tuesday. Here is what you need to know.

PROFIT: Analysts polled by FactSet expect the company to report net income of $3.52 billion, up from $3.33 billion the year before.

ADJUSTED EARNINGS: Stripping out one-time items, the company is projected to report earnings of 81 cents a share, up from 73 cents a share the year prior.

REVENUE: Revenue is expected to rise to $12.24 billion, up from $11.13 billion in the year-ago quarter.

The stock has risen 3.6% over the past three months and was recently trading at $76.22.

WHAT TO WATCH:

--The company has seen its revenue boosted by higher prices and said in February that it wouldn't shake up its pricing strategy significantly despite consumers feeling stretched. Investors will want to hear about how consumers are responding to Coca-Cola's pricing and whether the company plans to stay the course.

--Coca-Cola has a new chief executive in Henrique Braun, who transitioned from chief operating officer to take over from James Quincey. Investors will want to hear about how the leadership transition will shift the company's approach and strategy.

--U.S. food stamp recipients in multiple states have been barred from buying soda with their benefits this year. Investors will be watching for the potential impacts of those restrictions on Coca-Cola's sales and will want to hear how the company is responding.

 

Write to Nicholas G. Miller at nicholas.miller@wsj.com.

 

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