Coca Cola beats analysts’ estimates in the latest quarter, slurping rewards on Diet Coke and new launches.
The beverage company’s Q2 2018 earnings were 61 cents a share (excluding some items), edging past analysts’ average projection for 60 cents. Adjusted operating revenue came in at $8.9 billion, versus the estimate of $8.54 billion.
It’s revamp moves this year seems to have paid off. Earlier in the year, it introduced two new flavors of Diet Coke in slimmer, taller cans. The firm also spruced up its global presence by launching Coca-Cola Stevia No Sugar in New Zealand and dairy-free smoothie AdeZ in Europe in the latest quarter.
Revenues from its core beverage business surged 5% in the quarter, with Coke Zero, Diet Coke, and sparkling water emerging as the major contributors. Total volume of Coke products sold grew 2% in the quarter.
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The Tickeron Profit vs. Risk Rating rating for this company is (best 1 - 100 worst), indicating low risk on high returns. The average Profit vs. Risk Rating rating for the industry is 75, placing this stock better than average.
The Tickeron SMR rating for this company is (best 1 - 100 worst), indicating very strong sales and a profitable business model. SMR (Sales, Margin, Return on Equity) rating is based on comparative analysis of weighted Sales, Income Margin and Return on Equity values compared against S&P 500 index constituents. The weighted SMR value is a proprietary formula developed by Tickeron and represents an overall profitability measure for a stock.
The Tickeron Valuation Rating of (best 1 - 100 worst) indicates that the company is slightly undervalued in the industry. This rating compares market capitalization estimated by our proprietary formula with the current market capitalization. This rating is based on the following metrics, as compared to industry averages: P/B Ratio (12.853) is normal, around the industry mean (71.812). P/E Ratio (26.366) is within average values for comparable stocks, (31.998). Projected Growth (PEG Ratio) (2.864) is also within normal values, averaging (5.544). Dividend Yield (0.029) settles around the average of (0.027) among similar stocks. P/S Ratio (2.615) is also within normal values, averaging (3.113).
The Tickeron Price Growth Rating for this company is (best 1 - 100 worst), indicating steady price growth. PEP’s price grows at a higher rate over the last 12 months as compared to S&P 500 index constituents.
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The average fundamental analysis ratings, where 1 is best and 100 is worst, are as follows
a provider of a diversified line of soft drinks and snack foods
Industry BeveragesNonAlcoholic