Coca-Cola(US:KO) Xin Lang Cai Jing·2026-02-15 21:24Financial Performance - In Q4 2025, Coca-Cola reported revenue of $11.822 billion, a 2% year-over-year increase, slightly below market expectations of $12.03 billion; total revenue for 2025 reached $47.941 billion with a net profit of $13.137 billion, reflecting a 23% increase year-over-year [1] - Sales of sugar-free cola showed strong performance, with a 13% increase in Q4 and a 14% increase for the entire year [1] Executive Changes - Effective March 31, 2026, COO Henrique Braun will succeed James Quincey as CEO, while Quincey will transition to the role of Executive Chairman of the Board; Braun's previous experience as President of Greater China may strengthen the company's strategic focus on the Chinese market [2] Business Developments - Coca-Cola has entered a five-year strategic partnership with Microsoft valued at $1.1 billion, focusing on the application of AI in supply chain forecasting, personalized marketing, and efficiency improvements; AI-driven sales forecast accuracy has improved from 70% to 90%, contributing to an 8% increase in sales [3] - The company is accelerating the integration of bottlers, including the merger of two major bottlers in Africa and the sale of equity in the Indian market; new plants in China, including COFCO Coca-Cola's Shaanxi plant and Swire Coca-Cola's Zhengzhou plant, aim to enhance supply chain resilience [3] Performance Guidance - For 2026, Coca-Cola expects organic revenue growth of 4%-5%, with earnings per share (EPS) projected to grow by 7%-8% from a base of $3 in 2025; the free cash flow target is set at $12.2 billion, which is slightly below market expectations and may impact short-term stock price volatility [4] Stock Performance - As of February 9, 2026, Coca-Cola's stock price was $77.97, reflecting an 11.53% increase year-to-date; however, the stock experienced a pullback following the Q4 earnings report due to the moderate guidance; trading volume on that day was $1.828 billion, a 25.31% increase from the previous day [5] Future Outlook - The Q1 2026 earnings report is expected to be released between April and May 2026, with a focus on the financial contributions of AI initiatives, the sustainability of sugar-free product growth, and changes in demand from emerging markets [6] - Key industry trends include health-conscious consumption (such as sugar-free and small-pack products) and digital upgrades (like AI marketing and green supply chains), with particular attention to execution efficiency in the Chinese market [6]