再秀强大定价权！可口可乐(KO.US)Q2有机销售、盈利强劲，今秋在美推出蔗糖可乐

Financial Performance - Coca-Cola reported adjusted earnings per share of $0.87, exceeding market expectations of $0.83 [1] - Revenue for the quarter increased by 0.8% year-over-year to $12.5 billion, slightly below the expected $12.55 billion; however, adjusted revenue was $12.62 billion, surpassing the forecast of $12.54 billion [1] - Net income attributable to shareholders was $3.81 billion, with earnings per share of $0.88, up from $2.41 billion and $0.56 per share in the same quarter last year [1] - Operating profit surged by 63%, with an operating margin of 34.1%, compared to 21.3% in the previous year; adjusted operating margin was 34.7%, up from 32.8% year-over-year [1] - The company raised its full-year comparable earnings per share growth forecast to 3%, which is the upper limit of its previous guidance range [1] Sales and Market Trends - The company continues to implement price increases, with organic revenue growth of 5% driven by a 6% increase in price mix, despite a 1% decline in unit case volume [2] - Sales volume decreased across all business segments except for Europe, the Middle East, and Africa, where sales grew by 3% [2] - In North America, sales volume fell by 1% due to reduced demand for the flagship soda; Latin America saw a 2% decline, and Asia-Pacific experienced a 3% drop [2] - Globally, the carbonated soft drink segment's sales volume declined by 1%, while juice, dairy, and plant-based beverages saw a 4% decrease; water, sports drinks, coffee, and tea remained stable [2] New Product Launch - Coca-Cola announced plans to launch a new version of its flagship soda made with cane sugar in the U.S. this fall [3] - This decision follows a statement from former President Trump regarding the use of cane sugar in Coca-Cola products sold in the U.S. [3] - The company has historically used high fructose corn syrup due to its lower cost, but there is growing opposition to this ingredient from health officials [3][5] - Some Coca-Cola versions already use cane sugar, particularly those sold in Mexico, which have developed a loyal customer base [4]