For the three months to the end of April, Coca-Cola’s net profits climbed by 18% to US$1.91bn, the soft drinks giant reported today (26 April). Operating profits reached $2.3bn, a 4% rise on the prior-year period.
US: Profits climb for The Coca-Cola Co in Q1
The Coca-Cola Co has recorded a strong increase in first quarter profits, driven by the acquisition of Coca-Cola Enterprise's North American bottling operations and global volume growth.