— income generation, dividend longevity, and resilience under economic pressure. From Philip Morris's smoke-free transformation and 40%+ operating margins, to Walmart's eCommerce momentum and $30 billion buyback, to Coca-Cola's 63-year dividend streak, these businesses are built to generate income and withstand economic pressure. KXI holds these businesses within a single fund structure, charging a 0.39% expense ratio, with consumer sentiment at recessionary levels and inflation running at 2.16% year-over-y ...

Key Takeaways PepsiCo blends beverages and snacks, strengthening retailer leverage and revenue mix.Coca-Cola relies on its asset-light, concentrate model and global brand scale for growth.PEP trades at 19.61X forward P/E compared with KO at 24.74X amid similar 2026 revenue growth.The rivalry between PepsiCo Inc. (PEP) and The Coca-Cola Company (KO) stands among the most enduring, globally influential and strategically complex battles in corporate history. Both companies command immense global reach, powerfu ...

ATLANTA--(BUSINESS WIRE)--The Coca-Cola Company announced today that John Murphy, President and Chief Financial Officer, will present at the Citi 2026 Global Consumer & Retail Conference March 9 at 8 a.m. ET. The Coca-Cola Company (NYSE: KO) is a total beverage company with products sold in more than 200 countries and territories. Our company's purpose is to refresh the world and make a difference. We sell multiple billion-dollar brands across several beverage categories worldwide. Our portfolio of sparklin ...

据可口可乐最新披露财报，2025全年，公司营收479.41亿美元，增长2%；净利润131.37亿美元，增长 23%。这份看似亮眼的成绩单背后，藏着百年巨头难以言说的尴尬：净利润同比暴涨23%，营收仅微增 2%，全球单箱销量近十年首次归零，亚太市场营业利润暴跌36%，单季营收五年来首次未达华尔街预期。 靠涨价撑起的利润体面，终究掩盖不住销量失速的真相，曾经无往不利的"快乐水"，正遭遇前所未有的增 长困局，其背后折射的，更是全球消费趋势与行业格局的深刻变革。 可口可乐2025年的财报，最突出的矛盾的是"利润高增"与"销量停滞"的割裂。全年479.41亿美元营收、 131.37亿美元净利润的背后，是"以价补量"的被动妥协——公司全年整体提价约4%，第三季度提价幅度高 达6%，而全球单箱销量却纹丝不动。这意味着，可口可乐维系百年的"量价齐升"双轮驱动模式彻底失效， 如今只能依靠涨价勉强维持盈利体面，这种增长模式如同"饮鸩止渴"，短期可美化报表，长期却会持续透 支品牌价值与用户信任。 区域市场的表现更显惨淡。中亚、北非等新兴市场的微弱增长，被美、墨、泰等成熟市场的下滑彻底抵 消，而作为核心增长引擎的亚太地区，尤其是中国 ...

前二十大仓位一览 来源：中文投资网 根据最新披露的13F文件显示，伯克希尔·哈撒韦Berkshire Hathaway在沃伦·巴菲特卸任CEO前的最后一 个季度（2025年Q4）依然是股票净卖方。公司继续大幅减持苹果（AAPL）和美国银行（BAC），几乎 清仓亚马逊（AMZN），同时显著增持雪佛龙（CVX）和Chubb（CB），并新建纽约时报（NYT）小 额仓位。截至季度末，公司股票投资组合总市值约为2741.6亿美元。 这是95岁的巴菲特在正式卸任CEO后留下的最后一份持仓成绩单。他于2026年初将CEO职位交棒给Greg Abel，而公司的现金储备在第三季度末已膨胀至创纪录的3816亿美元，因市场的高估值令巴菲特始终难 觅合适的"象级"并购机会。 PART.01 前五大重仓股为： Apple Inc.（22.6%） American Express（20.46%） Bank of America（10.38%） The Coca-Cola Company（10.20%） Chevron Corporation（7.24%） 从行业分布来看，金融板块以40.92%的占比高居首位，科技板块以24.64%位列第 ...

Report Summary 1. Report's Industry Investment Rating No relevant information provided. 2. Core Viewpoints - Global financial markets are affected by multiple factors including geopolitical tensions, tariff policies, and corporate earnings, leading to significant fluctuations in various asset classes. For example, the US stock market declined due to Trump's tariff plan and EU's suspension of the trade - agreement approval, while the precious metals market rose due to increased risk - aversion [5][6]. - The energy market is influenced by the Iran - US nuclear negotiation, with expectations of increased Iranian oil supply putting downward pressure on oil prices [7]. 3. Summary by Directory Overnight Night - Market Trends - **Stock Markets**: US major indices (Dow, S&P 500, Nasdaq) fell, with IBM and American Express leading the decline. European indices (DAX, CAC40, FTSE 100) also closed lower. The reasons include Trump's tariff plan and EU's suspension of trade - agreement approval [5]. - **Precious Metals**: COMEX gold and silver futures rose due to increased risk - aversion from geopolitical tensions, tariff policy changes, and other factors [6]. - **Energy**: US crude oil and Brent oil futures fell as the Iran - US nuclear negotiation showed signs of progress, increasing the expectation of more Iranian oil supply [7]. - **Base Metals**: Most London base metals declined, except for LME tin which rose [7]. Important News Macro News - Shanghai Export Container Settlement Freight Index for European routes dropped 2.1%. The US will stop collecting certain illegal tariffs. There is still a risk of US military strikes against Iran. India postponed a trade delegation plan. China is assessing the impact of US tariff rulings and urges the US to cancel unilateral tariffs. The EU suspended the approval of a trade agreement with the US. The Trump administration is considering new "national security tariffs" [9][11]. Energy Futures - Saudi Aramco sold condensate oil. Methanol supply in Southeast Asia is restricted due to planned maintenance. Goldman Sachs and Morgan Stanley have different forecasts for oil prices, with Goldman Sachs raising price forecasts for Q4 2026 and 2027, and Morgan Stanley expecting a short - term increase followed by a decline [14][16][18]. Metal Futures - The US energy storage market is expected to grow 21%. Lebanon may sell part of its gold reserves. UBS is positive on gold, with a target price of $6200/ounce [20][21]. Black - Series Futures - China's iron ore arrivals decreased, but global iron ore shipments increased. Vietnam plans to build a large - scale steel plant. The blast furnace capacity utilization rate of Chinese pig - iron enterprises decreased, and inventory increased [23][25]. Agricultural Products Futures - Malaysian palm oil production and exports decreased in February. Argentina's soybean moisture conditions improved, and the production forecast remains unchanged [27][28]. Financial Markets Financial - 143 companies have submitted IPO applications in the Hong Kong stock market in 2026. Deloitte predicts a better performance in the Hong Kong IPO market this year [30]. Industry - Payment transactions on Chinese New Year's Eve increased. The real - estate market may show more stabilization signals. China's AI governance system is maturing [31]. Overseas - The US may adjust tariff application methods and continue steel - aluminum tariffs. The Fed has about 75 basis - points to reach the neutral rate. India plans to invest $200 billion in AI. The Australian central bank may tighten policy. UK unemployment reached a new high [32][34][35]. International Stock Markets - US and European stock markets rose, while the Japanese market fell. High - end companies made significant stock - position adjustments. The UK may adjust accounting rules to attract Chinese companies. Australia simplifies corporate governance rules. Some companies announced major transactions or reported good earnings [36][38][41]. Commodities - Precious metals, oil, and most base metals futures fell due to factors such as progress in the Iran - US nuclear negotiation and reduced risk - aversion [43]. Bonds - US Treasury yields had mixed changes. Japanese bonds rose, and the 2029 fiscal - year bond issuance may increase [45]. Foreign Exchange - The US dollar index rose slightly, and most non - US currencies fell [46]. Upcoming Economic Data and Events - **Economic Data**: Include Japan's trade balance, UK's inflation and housing - price index, US's new - home construction, and other data [48]. - **Events**: New Zealand's central - bank rate decision, European Central Bank officials' speeches, and the Fed's release of meeting minutes [50]. - **Market Closures**: Chinese, South Korean, and Vietnamese stock markets are closed due to the Spring Festival [52].

Key Takeaways Coca-Cola's Zero Sugar portfolio is central to its long-term volume growth strategy globally.Coca-Cola posted 1% unit case volume growth in Q4 2025, with Zero Sugar aiding share gains.Coca-Cola guides 4-5% organic revenue growth for 2026, with volume-price balance improving.The Coca-Cola Company’s (KO) expanding Zero Sugar portfolio has emerged as a central pillar of its long-term growth strategy as the company looks to reignite volume momentum in a world where consumers are increasingly healt ...

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This story was originally published on Food Dive. To receive daily news and insights, subscribe to our free daily Food Dive newsletter. Topo Chico Mineral Water is temporarily unavailable in the U.S. Production of the Coca-Cola-owned carbonated water brand is paused as the company makes upgrades to its water source and manufacturing facilities in Mexico. The beverage giant aims to have the drinks back in production later this year, a spokesperson told Food Dive in an email. Other Topo Chico drinks, includ ...

Core Insights - Dividend stocks and Consumer Staples experienced losses or flat prices last week, with Crown Castle and AbbVie among the biggest decliners, while Coca-Cola outperformed due to positive Wall Street research notes [1] Group 1: Company Performance - Crown Castle (CCI) saw a significant decline after terminating its agreement with DISH Wireless due to a default on payment obligations, leading to a potential $3.5 billion revenue shortfall and an expected net loss of $780 million in 2026 [1] - AbbVie (ABBV) dropped nearly 3% despite FDA approvals for its drug, facing headwinds from broader healthcare sector weakness and drug pricing policy uncertainties [1] - AT&T (T) fell approximately 2.5% after two banks lowered their price targets, reflecting concerns about the competitive telecom environment, particularly with T-Mobile's new service [1] Group 2: Dividend Changes - Crown Castle reduced its quarterly dividend from $1.565 to $1.0625 per share, raising questions about the sustainability of its dividend amid financial challenges [1] - AbbVie has increased its dividend for 13 consecutive years, with the latest quarterly dividend at $1.73 per share, reflecting a 5.5% increase from the previous rate [1] - AT&T maintains a quarterly dividend of $0.2775 per share, yielding close to 4% at current prices, but faces limited near-term upside according to analyst consensus [1] Group 3: Market Trends - The Schwab U.S. Dividend Equity ETF was flat, while the Consumer Staples SPDR fell by 1.8%, indicating a pause in the performance of dividend stocks [1] - The VIX index is at 20.23, indicating a boundary between normal and elevated uncertainty, while the 10-year Treasury yield is at 4.08%, down from 4.29%, providing some relief for rate-sensitive dividend stocks [2] - Overall, 2026 has been a strong year for dividend stocks, with investors seeking stability amid market volatility [2]