Zacks Investment Research
11 Aug 2026, 23:51 UTC · 2h ago
Coca-Cola vs. PepsiCo Stock After Q2 Earnings: Which Is the Better Buy?
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Zacks Investment Research
11 Aug 2026, 23:51 UTC · 2h ago
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Coca-Cola raised its full-year guidance following a second-quarter performance that exceeded revenue and EPS estimates. — Raised guidance and earnings beats typically drive immediate upward price pressure and signal strong forward momentum.
+0.60Coca-Cola's Q2 growth was driven by a 5% increase in global unit case volume and an expansion of comparable operating margins to 35.6%. — Volume-led growth and margin expansion indicate organic business strength rather than reliance on inflationary price hikes.
+0.40PepsiCo exceeded Q2 expectations but maintained a modest growth outlook due to softer trends in North America. — Weakness in the key North American market and a lack of guidance upgrades suggest a stagnant or lagging near-term outlook compared to peers.
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The company delivered an impressive Q2 performance, raised full-year guidance, and saw growth in revenue, earnings, and operating margins.
While Q2 expectations were beaten, the company faces softer trends in North America and maintains a modest growth outlook compared to its peer.
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