Coca-Cola's Strong Q4 Performance and 2025 Outlook

Coca-Cola reported robust fourth-quarter and full-year 2024 results, with the beverage giant surpassing analysts' estimates and projecting annual earnings growth for 2025. The company's strong performance was driven by strategic pricing, revenue growth management (RGM), and market execution.

Fourth-Quarter and Full-Year Results

Coca-Cola's net revenues grew 6% to $11.5 billion in the fourth quarter and 3% to $47.1 billion for the full year. Organic revenues (non-GAAP) grew 14% in the quarter and 12% for the year, driven by strong price/mix growth and concentrate sales. The company's sparkling drinks volume grew 2% in the quarter and 1% for the year, while its coffee, water, sports, and tea segment also saw a 2% volume increase.

Operating income grew 19% in the quarter and declined 12% for the year, while comparable currency neutral operating income (non-GAAP) grew 22% in the quarter and 16% for the year. Fourth-quarter EPS grew 12% to $0.51, while full-year EPS slightly declined to $2.46. Comparable EPS (non-GAAP) grew 12% to $0.55 in the quarter and 7% to $2.88 for the year.

Market Share and Cash Flow

Coca-Cola gained value share in total nonalcoholic ready-to-drink (NARTD) beverages for both the quarter and the full year. Cash flow from operations and free cash flow (non-GAAP) were $6.8 billion and $4.7 billion, respectively, for the full year. Free cash flow excluding the IRS tax litigation deposit (non-GAAP) was $10.8 billion, up 11% year-over-year.

2025 Financial Outlook

Coca-Cola provided its 2025 financial outlook, projecting comparable currency neutral earnings to grow in a range of 8 to 10 percent and comparable earnings in a range of 2 to 3 percent from the $2.88 per share reported in 2024. The company also projected organic revenue growth of 5 to 6 percent, with a 3 to 4 percent currency headwind and a slight headwind from acquisitions, divestitures, and structural changes.




Coca-Cola's strong fourth-quarter and full-year results, coupled with its positive outlook for 2025, demonstrate the company's ability to navigate dynamic external environments and capture vast opportunities ahead. The company's global scale, local-market expertise, and unwavering dedication of its people and system position it well to continue leading the beverage industry.