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Company Performance Overview: In the past year, Coca-Cola (KO) has significantly outperformed PepsiCo (PEP), illustrated by their contrasting quarterly results. Coca-Cola achieved adjusted EPS growth of 5% to $0.77 and a 6% rise in organic revenues, while PepsiCo’s sales fell by 2% and EPS dropped 10% to $1.33.
PepsiCo Details: PepsiCo’s latest quarterly results were mixed, exceeding sales expectations but missing on EPS estimates. CEO Ramon Laguarta noted ongoing challenges from geopolitical and macroeconomic factors impacting supply chain costs and consumer conditions, leading to a Zacks Rank of #4 (Sell).
Coca-Cola Insights: Coca-Cola, with a Zacks Rank of #2 (Buy), has exceeded EPS and sales expectations for ten consecutive quarters, prompting positive EPS revisions from analysts. CEO James Quincey emphasized the company’s global adaptability in navigating complex market conditions.
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