The Coca Cola Company (KO) reported modest results for the third quarter with earnings of 81 cents per share. Earnings were in-line with the Zacks Consensus Estimate and flat year-over-year. Net operating revenues for the quarter declined 4% year-over-year, driven by a 6% negative impact from currency translation and a 1% adverse impact from a structural change. This was partially offset by 2% increase in concentrate sales and a 1% benefit from pricing and product mix. Worldwide unit case volume increased 2% in the quarter, aided by a 4% improvement in international unit case volume and 2% growth in the Coca Cola trademark brand. The emerging markets of India and China grew an impressive 37% and 15%, respectively. In addition, strong unit case volume growth was observed in other key markets including Eurasia & Africa, Latin America and Pacific. Europe posted a 2% volume decline, while ...

Coca-Cola’s Secret Ingredient To Success Revealed

Tony Daltorio, Investment U Research

Today, let’s talk about a company that has:

The most widely recognized brand name in the world. A 10% share of the entire global market for non-alcoholic beverages. A monopoly on the very definition of a multinational corporation.

If you guessed The Coca-Cola Company (NYSE: KO), then you’d be right.

Don’t expect those accomplishments to dim anytime soon either. It should continue quenching investors’ thirst for a safe, profitable purchase.

The all-American company reached and maintained its number-one status by adhering to the same successful formula for decades. And I don’t mean its top-secret cola formula, though obviously that doesn’t hurt.

For that matter, neither does belonging to an industry of consumer staples. Soft drinks are notably resilient in economic downturns.

But Coca-Cola has more going for it than just a hugely successful product. It also has a business

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Correcting and Replacing - Coca-Cola Enterprises (CCE) updated its guidance, not The Coca-Cola Company (KO), as the orginal version stated. KO has NOT provided guidance. Coca-Cola Enterprises (CCE) on Tuesday September 8, 2009, narrowed its annual earnings guidance to the high end of the previously guided range of $1.44 to $1.49 per share. The revision was based on the performance of the company in the third quarter so far. The guidance excludes one-time items and includes an approximate 15 cent per share of negative currency translation. Management intends to boost sales through continued investment in its brands and new product innovation. Moreover, during the quarter, the company announced plans to invest an additional $200 million in Vietnam over the next three years. The company has already invested $200 million in its operations, comprising bottling plants near Hanoi, Da Nang and Ho Chi Minh ...

The Coca Cola Company (KO) on Tuesday September 8, 2009, narrowed its annual earnings guidance to the high end of the previously guided range of $1.44 to $1.49 per share. The revision was based on the performance of the company in the third quarter so far. The guidance excludes one-time items and includes an approximate 15 cent per share of negative currency translation. Management intends to boost sales through continued investment in its brands and new product innovation. Moreover, during the quarter, the company announced plans to invest an additional $200 million in Vietnam over the next three years. The company has already invested $200 million in its operations, comprising bottling plants near Hanoi, Da Nang and Ho Chi Minh City. Management at The Coca Cola Company considers Vietnam an important growth market. Moreover, strong performances for the company in emerging markets could also be ...

Coca-Cola Bottling Co. Consolidated (COKE) Coca-Cola Bottling Co. Consolidated, together with its subsidiaries, engages in the production, marketing, and distribution of carbonated nonalcoholic beverages, primarily products of The Coca-Cola Company. Web Site: http://www.cokebottling.com

 

Smithfield Foods Inc. (SFD) Smithfield Foods, Inc., together with its subsidiaries, engages in the production and marketing of fresh meat and packaged meat products in the United States and internationally Web Site: http://www.smithfieldfoods.com

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Bsquare Corporation (NASDAQ: BSQR), the leading software solutions provider to the global embedded device community, today announced its role as a lead systems integrator for Coca-Cola Freestyle(TM), a proprietary, software-driven fountain dispenser from The Coca-Cola Company.

Borders Group, Inc. (NYSE:BGP) will discuss the company’s second quarter 2009 financial results on a conference call for analysts and investors Tues., August 25 at 10:00 a.m. Eastern. Borders Group Chief Executive Officer Ron Marshall and Chief Financial Officer Mark Bierley will lead the review. The call will follow a news release regarding second quarter 2009 performance to be issued by the company before

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The Coca-Cola Company (KO) and its bottling partner COFCO Coca-Cola Beverages Ltd. continued their expansion in China with the opening of two new bottling facilities in July 2009, located in less-developed central and western China. The new facilities are proof the company’s long-term commitment in China as part of the recently announced $2 billion, 3-year investment plan, which is primarily aimed to strengthen further growth in one of the world's largest and fastest growing beverage markets. The bottling facility at Xinjiang is expected to provide a strategically important platform for continuous growth of Coca-Cola in Northwestern China, which is the largest province. Similarly, the company also opened another new bottling plant in Nanchang, Jiangxi Province. This plant will provide refreshing Coca-Cola products to the 44 million consumers in this central region. Management states that by opening new plants in Jiangxi and Xinjiang, the company will be ...

For quite some time I was interested in recommending that my readers invest in Russia. I still had concerns about some political issues and organized crime in the country.  Most experts out there tell people to stay away from Russia, so I knew I had to do further research myself.

One day I told my lovely wife to get her passport ready because we were going to Moscow.  She was quite excited because Moscow is a shopping mecca with many historical sites to see.  But, I assure you—I was there for business.

We traveled to Russia in December of last year and I saw firsthand how the country operates.  I observed that the Russians are a hard working and productive people that just want the best for their families.  Russians are striving for a better quality of life just like anyone else.  I knew right away that the country offers investor’s high

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For Immediate Release

Chicago, IL - May 22, 2009 - Zacks.com announces the list of stocks featured in the Analyst Blog. Every day the Zacks Equity Research analysts discuss the latest news and events impacting stocks and the financial markets. Stocks recently featured in the blog include: Merck & Co. (MRK), Johnson & Johnson (JNJ), Schering-Plough Corp (SGP), The Coca-Cola Company (KO) and Wal-Mart Stores (WMT).

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Here are highlights from Thursday's Analyst Blog:

J&J Mounts Remicade Challenge

In a Schedule 14A proxy statement filed on May 20, 2009 Merck & Co. (MRK) disclosed that it had received notification from Johnson & Johnson's (JNJ) Centocor subsidiary of its intention to terminate, through arbitration,

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The Coca-Cola Company (KO) has introduced a new plastic bottle which is partially made from renewable, recyclable, plant-based plastic. The PlantBottle(TM) is more environmentally-friendly version of the traditional petroleum-based PET plastic bottle. Ultimately, Coca-Cola hopes to have bottles that are 100% recyclable and renewable.The PlantBottle(TM) is made from a blend of petroleum-based materials and up to 30% plant-based materials, which are derived from the by-products of sugar production, specifically sugar cane and molasses. Also, the manufacturing process using the plant-based materials reduces carbon emissions by up to 25% compared with the petroleum-based PET manufacturing process.Coca-Cola North America will pilot the introduction of the "PlantBottle(TM)" with Dasani and some sparkling brands in select markets later in 2009. The innovative packaging will be available for vitaminwater in 2010.   The PlantBottle(TM) will be identified with on-package labeling.Product innovations, including packaging innovation, are keys to sparking ...