--- title: "Coca Cola Q1 revenue slightly decreased by 2%, operating profit increased by 71%, strong sales of zero-sugar products | Financial Report Insights" type: "News" locale: "en" url: "https://longbridge.com/en/news/238050668.md" description: "Coca Cola's total revenue in Q1 2025 slightly decreased by 2%, primarily due to external factors such as currency exchange rates and regional structural adjustments, but organic (non-GAAP) revenue grew by 6%, and operating profit increased by 71%. Coca Cola's zero-sugar products performed exceptionally well, with a year-on-year growth of 14%" datetime: "2025-04-29T12:02:17.000Z" locales: - [zh-CN](https://longbridge.com/zh-CN/news/238050668.md) - [en](https://longbridge.com/en/news/238050668.md) - [zh-HK](https://longbridge.com/zh-HK/news/238050668.md) --- > Supported Languages: [简体中文](https://longbridge.com/zh-CN/news/238050668.md) | [繁體中文](https://longbridge.com/zh-HK/news/238050668.md) # Coca Cola Q1 revenue slightly decreased by 2%, operating profit increased by 71%, strong sales of zero-sugar products | Financial Report Insights Coca-Cola's total revenue in Q1 2025 slightly decreased by 2%, primarily due to external factors such as currency exchange rates and regional structural adjustments, but organic (non-GAAP) revenue grew by 6% against the trend, and operating profit increased by 71%. Coca-Cola's zero-sugar products performed exceptionally well, with sales increasing by 14% year-on-year. The company expects organic revenue to grow by 5%-6% for the full year of 2025, with comparable earnings per share expected to increase by 2%-3%. On the 29th, Coca-Cola announced its Q1 2025 financial report: > - **Revenue:** Net revenue **decreased by 2% to $11.1 billion**, impacted by unfavorable exchange rates and the restructuring of bottling operations; however, organic (non-GAAP) revenue grew by 6%. > - **Profit:** Operating profit **increased by 71% to $3.659 billion**; comparable operating profit, excluding the impact of exchange rates, grew by 10%. > - **Profit Margin:** Operating profit margin was **32.9%**, with comparable operating profit margin (non-GAAP) at 33.8%, both showing year-on-year growth. > - **Earnings per Share:** Earnings per share increased by 5% to **$0.77**, with comparable earnings per share, excluding the impact of exchange rates, growing by 1% to $0.73. > > ## Revenue Slightly Decreased by 2%, but Profit Margin Improved Significantly Coca-Cola's net income for the quarter was $11.1 billion, a 2% decrease compared to the same period last year, primarily affected by negative currency fluctuations (5%) and the restructuring of bottling operations (3%). Excluding these factors, the company's organic revenue actually grew by 6%, with price/mix contributing 5% to the growth and concentrate sales increasing by 1%. Meanwhile, **the company's profit margin improved significantly, with operating profit increasing by 71% year-on-year,** and the operating profit margin rising sharply from 18.9% in the same period last year to 32.9%. The comparable operating profit margin was 33.8%, an increase of 134 basis points from 32.4% in the same period last year. This growth was mainly attributed to the increase in organic revenue, effective cost management, and the timing of marketing investments. ## Zero-Sugar Products Performed Exceptionally, Sales in the Asia-Pacific Region Shone Brightly In terms of business changes, sales units (Unit Case) grew by 2% year-on-year, concentrated in India, China, and Brazil, reflecting ongoing expansion into emerging markets. **By region:** - **North America:** **The North American market faced challenges, with sales declining by 3%,** but the growth in price/product mix offset some losses, and operating profit increased by 170%, likely related to cost control and the pacing of marketing investments. - **Asia-Pacific:** **The Asia-Pacific region performed brilliantly, with sales increasing by 6%.** Notably, the markets in China and India stood out. In India, the company achieved record sales through the Maha Kumbh Mela festival; in China, marketing activities during the Lunar New Year drove high single-digit sales growth - **Other Regions:** Sales in Europe, the Middle East, and Africa increased by 3%, while sales in Latin America remained flat. **The "Coca Cola Zero Sugar" in carbonated beverages saw an increase of 14%, demonstrating that low-sugar and new flavors cater to the trend of consumer health transformation.** In addition, the company is strengthening its layout in the fields of value-added dairy products, pre-ecological soda, and ready-to-drink tea. **fairlife branded products (including lactose-free ultra-filtered milk and high-protein Core Power and Nutrition Plan) continue to show strong growth**; the company launched its first pre-ecological soda, Simply Pop, in specific regions of the United States; and the global ready-to-drink tea product portfolio has also expanded its leadership position ### Related Stocks - [The Coca-Cola Company (KO.US)](https://longbridge.com/en/quote/KO.US.md) ## Related News & Research - [BUZZ-Rosenblatt says finding partner for Snap's smart glasses unit tough](https://longbridge.com/en/news/281357569.md) - [LG Chem CEO says it is difficult to secure additional Russian naphtha](https://longbridge.com/en/news/281110331.md) - [Grab This Bargain Even Cheaper Than Director Welch Did](https://longbridge.com/en/news/281041816.md) - [Here's How Much $100 Invested In Waste Management 10 Years Ago Would Be Worth Today](https://longbridge.com/en/news/280844888.md) - [Sony files beneficial ownership Form 3 for music business CEO Atsuhiro Iwakami](https://longbridge.com/en/news/281345115.md)