In what would be its final such forecast, the soft drinks group said that its earnings outlook for the current fiscal year was unchanged and added that it was comfortable with the current range of profit forecasts for 2003. Analysts expect Coca-Cola to earn between $1.74 and $1.78 a share this year and $1.90 to $1.99 per share next year, according to market research firm Thomson First Call.

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