Coca-Cola rallies after organic sales smash estimates; PEP and KDP also gain (KO:NYSE)

Coca-Cola traded higher after topping first-quarter earnings estimates, with revenue up 12.6% year-over-year to $12.5B for the quarter ended March 31. The growth was driven by an 8% increase in concentrate sales, indicating solid underlying demand and favorable operating momentum. The earnings beat is supportive for shares, though the article provides limited detail beyond the top-line surprise.

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Coca-Cola traded higher after topping first-quarter earnings estimates, with revenue up 12.6% year-over-year to $12.5B for the quarter ended March 31. The growth was driven by an 8% increase in concentrate sales, indicating solid underlying demand and favorable operating momentum. The earnings beat is supportive for shares, though the article provides limited detail beyond the top-line surprise.