The Coca-Cola Company Q1 adjusted earnings Beat Estimates
The Coca-Cola Company (KO) revealed a profit for its first quarter that increased from last year.
The company's bottom line came in at $1.37 billion, or $0.32 per share. This compares with $1.18 billion, or $0.27 per share, in last year's first quarter. Excluding items, The Coca-Cola Company reported adjusted earnings of $2.02 billion or $0.47 per share for the period.
Analysts had expected the company to earn $0.46 per share, according to figures compiled by Thomson Reuters. Analysts' estimates typically exclude special items.
The company's revenue for the quarter fell 16.3% to $7.63 billion from $9.12 billion last year.
The Coca-Cola Company earnings at a glance:
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Earnings (Q1): $2.02 Bln. vs. $1.88 Bln. last year.
EPS (Q1): $0.47 vs. $0.43 last year.
Analysts Estimate: $0.46
Revenue (Q1): $7.63 Bln vs. $9.12 Bln last year.
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