Coca-Cola

KFC will replace PepsiCo beverages with Coca‑Cola products across all U.S. restaurants by the end of Q1 2027. The move marks the first major U.S. beverage supplier change for the chain in decades and is aimed at winning back diners amid competition from rivals. Pepsi remains an important partner for Yum and for KFC’s international markets. » Más en cnbc.com

Coca-Cola recorded organic sales growth of around 6–7% in the second quarter of 2026, with the increase driven mainly by volumes (+5%) rather than price hikes. The dividend was raised for the 64th consecutive time to $2.12, supported by expected free cash flow of about $12.4 billion. Management raised the full-year outlook and now expects organic revenue growth of roughly 5% and adjusted EPS growth of 9–10%, while the valuation at a P/E of around 27 is considered ambitious. The third-quarter figures on October 27 are seen as decisive, because further share-price development will depend largely on continued volume gains. » Más en finanzen.net

Coca-Cola will introduce new fruit-flavored variants across multiple brands beginning in 2027, including Coca-Cola Cherry Lime in February and Coca-Cola Strawberry Float in summer, each offered in sugar and zero-sugar options. Powerade adds watermelon and lemon-lime zero-sugar in January, Topo Chico launches pineapple-coconut in February, Mr. Pibb debuts Black-Current and a limited berry-forward flavor, and Fairlife Core Power gains banana and strawberry protein-shake flavors. The company is also testing prebiotic versions of Coca-Cola Zero Sugar, Sprite Zero Sugar and Fresca in select U.S. markets and will showcase innovations at a convenience-store trade event. » Más en cbsnews.com