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Coca-cola Bottling Co. Consolidated (COKE)
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Coca-Cola Bottling Co Consolidated (COKE) Price & Analysis

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COKE Stock Chart & Stats

$184.70
$1.99(1.08%)
At close: 4:00 PM EDT
$184.70
$1.99(1.08%)

Bulls Say, Bears Say

Bulls Say
Free Cash Flow GenerationSustained FCF near $662M and year-over-year improvement supports capital allocation flexibility. Covering roughly 70% of net income means the company can fund reinvestment, dividends, and debt service from operations, reducing reliance on external financing over the medium term.
Stable Revenue And Gross MarginsConsistent top-line growth and a ~39% gross margin indicate durable demand for products and effective cost absorption at the production level. This margin profile and multi-year revenue expansion support steady operating cash flow and underlying earnings power across economic cycles.
Strategic Bottler RelationshipExclusive bottling and distribution rights for Coca‑Cola trademarks provide durable branded demand, marketing support, and scale advantages. The network effect of territory-based DSD and customer execution raises barriers to entry and underpins predictable volume and merchandising revenue.
Bears Say
Negative Shareholders' EquityTransition to negative equity significantly weakens the capital cushion, magnifying refinancing and covenant risks. High absolute debt levels limit financial flexibility for capex or M&A, and worsen downside sensitivity to any sustained revenue or margin deterioration over the coming quarters.
Net Margin CompressionDeclining net margin signals rising operating or SG&A pressures or adverse mix shifts. With already modest net profitability, further compression would erode free cash flow conversion and weaken the company’s ability to service debt or invest, making earnings more cyclically exposed.
Input Cost SensitivityStructural exposure to commodity and logistics cost swings (packaging, sweeteners, fuel, labor) can persistently pressure margins. As a bottler with constrained pricing levers and retailer/channel mix, pass-through of higher costs is imperfect and raises long-term margin volatility risk.

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COKE FAQ

What was Coca-cola Bottling Co. Consolidated’s price range in the past 12 months?
Coca-cola Bottling Co. Consolidated lowest stock price was $110.60 and its highest was $219.65 in the past 12 months.
    What is Coca-cola Bottling Co. Consolidated’s market cap?
    Coca-cola Bottling Co. Consolidated’s market cap is $12.51B.
      When is Coca-cola Bottling Co. Consolidated’s upcoming earnings report date?
      Coca-cola Bottling Co. Consolidated’s upcoming earnings report date is Nov 04, 2026 which is in 90 days.
        How were Coca-cola Bottling Co. Consolidated’s earnings last quarter?
        Coca-cola Bottling Co. Consolidated released its earnings results on Aug 05, 2026. The company reported $2.83 earnings per share for the quarter, missing the consensus estimate of N/A by N/A.
          Is Coca-cola Bottling Co. Consolidated overvalued?
          According to Wall Street analysts Coca-cola Bottling Co. Consolidated’s price is currently Overvalued. Get more investment ideas with TipRanks Premium
            Does Coca-cola Bottling Co. Consolidated pay dividends?
            Coca-cola Bottling Co. Consolidated pays a Quarterly dividend of $0.25 which represents an annual dividend yield of 0.53%. See more information on Coca-cola Bottling Co. Consolidated dividends here
              What is Coca-cola Bottling Co. Consolidated’s EPS estimate?
              Coca-cola Bottling Co. Consolidated’s EPS estimate for its next earnings report is not yet available.
              How many shares outstanding does Coca-cola Bottling Co. Consolidated have?
              Coca-cola Bottling Co. Consolidated has 56,517,334 shares outstanding.
                What happened to Coca-cola Bottling Co. Consolidated’s price movement after its last earnings report?
                Coca-cola Bottling Co. Consolidated reported an EPS of $2.83 in its last earnings report, missing expectations of N/A. Following the earnings report the stock price went same N/A.
                  Which hedge fund is a major shareholder of Coca-cola Bottling Co. Consolidated?
                  Currently, no hedge funds are holding shares in COKE
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                    Company Description

                    Coca-cola Bottling Co. Consolidated

                    Coca-Cola Consolidated, Inc. and its affiliates are dedicated to the production, marketing, and distribution of non-alcoholic beverages, predominantly products of The Coca-Cola Company, across the United States. Its extensive product range includes sparkling refreshments like carbonated soft drinks, as well as still beverages such as energy drinks, bottled water, ready-to-drink coffee and tea, enhanced waters, fruit juices, and sports drinks. The company also supplies its offerings to other Coca-Cola bottlers and provides post-mix syrups, which fountain retailers blend with water to create finished beverages for customers. Additionally, it distributes products for other significant beverage brands, notably Dr Pepper and Monster Energy. Coca-Cola Consolidated delivers its items directly to various retail environments, including supermarkets, large department stores, warehouse clubs, convenience stores, and pharmacies, in addition to serving restaurants, educational facilities, amusement parks, recreational venues, and vending machine networks. Originally named Coca-Cola Bottling Co. Consolidated, the company rebranded to Coca-Cola Consolidated, Inc. in January 2019. Established in 1980, its corporate headquarters are situated in Charlotte, North Carolina.

                    Coca-Cola Bottling Co Consolidated (COKE) Earnings & Revenues

                    COKE Net sales Breakdown

                    98.63%98.63%5.57%
                    98.63% Nonalcoholic Beverages
                    5.57% Other
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                    Ownership Overview

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                    5.03% Other Institutional Investors
                    51.49% Public Companies and Individual Investors
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