MARION, NC / ACCESS Newswire / December 2, 2025 / Greene Concepts Inc. (OTCID:INKW), owner and operator of a 60,000-square-foot bottling facility in Marion, North Carolina, and producer of the premium artesian spring water brand Be Waterâ"¢, today announced a bulk-water supply initiative to support regions of Iran facing severe water shortages, including Tehran, where reservoirs continue to decline and emergency measures are underway The company is partnering with the Save the World With Waterâ"¢ organizati ...

Third-generation, family-owned Molson Coors wholesaler with 90-year legacy, 1,500+ accounts, and unmatched service brings American Rebel Light Beer - America’s Patriotic Beer to Western Massachusetts Nashville, TN, Dec. 02, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- American Rebel Holdings, Inc. (NASDAQ: AREB), America’s Patriotic Brand and maker of American Rebel Light Beer (www.americanrebelbeer.com)—America’s Patriotic, God-Fearing, Constitution-Loving, National Anthem-Singing, Stand-Your-Ground Beer—today announced a str ...

Pepsi’s dominance in the region has a long history. Yet in the sea of blue there is a striking island of Coca Cola red https://t.co/R1U4nwOPMW ...

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NEW DELHI, Dec. 1, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Sprite, India’s leading lemon-lime sparkling beverage from The Coca-Cola Company, has announced a partnership with Lucknow Super Giants as the team’s Official Beverage Partner for the next three years. The association represents a key milestone for the brand in one of its key markets, Uttar Pradesh, where Sprite enjoys high consumer affinity, supported by its regional bottling partners SLMG Beverages Pvt. Ltd. and Moon Beverages Ltd. and will now further strengthen it ...

Core Viewpoint - Coca-Cola is well-positioned to continue its dividend growth, having increased its dividend for 63 consecutive years, qualifying it as a Dividend King [1][3][12] Company Performance - Coca-Cola has a diverse portfolio with approximately 200 brands sold in over 200 countries, including 30 brands that generate over $1 billion in annual sales [3] - The company has achieved an average organic revenue growth rate of 9% over the past five years, driven by volume growth, price increases, and new product launches [4][10] Financial Strength - Coca-Cola maintains a strong balance sheet with an A+/A1 bond rating, providing significant financial flexibility [7] - The company's leverage ratio is at the low end of its target range of 2.0-2.5 times, allowing for an additional $12.6 billion in debt capacity [8] - Recent transactions, including a $2.4 billion cash infusion from Coca-Cola Consolidated and a $3.4 billion deal involving Coca-Cola Beverage Africa, are expected to enhance its financial position [9] Growth Strategy - Coca-Cola invests over $2 billion annually in capital expenditures to support high-growth areas, aiming for organic revenue growth of 4% to 6% and earnings-per-share growth of 7% to 9% [10][11] - The company plans to continue making acquisitions to supplement its organic growth, leveraging its strong balance sheet for future opportunities [11]

Coca-Cola delivers quality metrics and reliable dividends. But has that been enough to beat the S&P 500 in the last five years?Soft drink giant Coca-Cola (KO 0.66%) has struggled since the COVID-19 pandemic. As of Dec. 1, 2025, the stock has underperformed the S&P 500 (^GSPC 0.40%) market index in the last five years: With a 6.9% compound annual growth rate (CAGR) in this period, Coke lagged far behind the broader market's 13.6% CAGR. And the underperformance doesn't go away if you look at total returns ins ...

Key Takeaways PBNA posted 2% y/y organic revenue growth despite a volume drag from shifting its case-pack water business.PepsiCo is boosting growth via zero-sugar expansion, functional launches and stronger away-from-home reach.Cost actions, including logistics gains and a 35% SKU reduction, support PepsiCo's margin ambitions.PepsiCo Inc.’s (PEP) flagship U.S.-Canada beverage arm — PepsiCo Beverages North America (“PBNA”) — spans carbonated soft drinks, functional hydration, sports nutrition, modern soda, c ...

Key Takeaways International revenue rose to $937M, now 43% of sales, with strong gains in Europe and Asia Pacific. Gross margins improved in EMEA and APAC, aided by distribution expansion and cooler placements. New launches like Valentino Rossi Zero Sugar and Rio Punch fueled category growth and share gains. Monster Beverages Corporation (MNST) continues to position its international portfolio as a key engine of long-term growth, supported by sustained momentum across major global markets. The company deliv ...

Key Takeaways CELH's Q3 gross margin hit 51.3%, boosted by lower promos, mix shifts and volume leverage. Recent acquisitions bring lower-margin profiles plus tariff, freight and integration pressures. Management expects these challenges to persist through Q4 before easing with 2026 improvements. Celsius Holdings, Inc. (CELH) posted a strong third-quarter 2025 gross margin of 51.3%, which expanded 530 basis points from last year. This marks a notable jump for a business managing two acquisitions and major di ...