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Coca-Cola Consolidated, Inc.

For the period ended Jul 3, 2026. Filed Aug 5, 2026.

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Jul 3, 2026 · Filed Aug 5, 2026

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Previous report: 10-Q

Period ended 2026-04-03; filed 2026-05-06.

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Item 2. Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations

Current report: 10-Q

Period ended 2026-07-03; filed 2026-08-05.

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Item 2. Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations

The baseline is this issuer’s latest earlier reporting period of the same form that was filed before the current report. A previous 10-Q is a different quarter, not a year-over-year comparison. Amendments are excluded.

Compared 135 previous paragraphs and 156 current paragraphs.

86 unchanged; 42 reworded; 18 added; 5 removed; 2 previous and 10 current paragraphs rearranged.

Tables are not compared: 18 previous and 24 current tables excluded. Dates, whitespace, punctuation and numbering changes are ignored; changes to financial figures remain significant.

A changed paragraph is not evidence that risk increased or decreased. An unchanged paragraph does not establish that risk stayed the same.

Added paragraphs (18)

Current report

Net income in the second quarter of 2026 was $158.8 million, compared to $187.4 million in the second quarter of 2025, a decline of $28.6 million, or 15.2%. On an adjusted basis, as defined in the “Adjusted Results (Non-GAAP)” section, net income in the second quarter of 2026 was $187.7 million, compared to $195.2 million in the second quarter of 2025, a decrease of $7.5 million, or 3.8%. Net income in the second quarter of 2026 was adversely impacted by non-cash, fair value adjustments to both our acquisition related contingent consideration and commodity hedging instruments, as well as an increase in net interest expense.

Current report

SD&A expenses increased $36.7 million, or 7.8%, to $507.1 million in the second quarter of 2026, as compared to $470.4 million in the second quarter of 2025. SD&A expenses increased due to an additional investment in the base wages of our front-line teammates, which became effective at the beginning of the third quarter of 2025. The increase in SD&A expenses was also driven by an increase in labor costs related to annual wage adjustments, higher employee benefit costs and elevated fuel costs during the quarter. In addition, increased volume in the second quarter was also a driver of variable expense during the quarter. SD&A expenses as a percentage of net sales decreased to 24.7% in the second quarter of 2026 from 25.4% in the second quarter of 2025.

Current report

Other expense, net was $1.0 million in the second quarter of 2026, as compared to $0.8 million in the second quarter of 2025.

Current report

Net sales increased $463.6 million, or 13.5%, to $3.90 billion in the first half of 2026, as compared to $3.44 billion in the first half of 2025. The six additional days in the first half of 2026 as compared to the first half of 2025 accounted for approximately $132 million of the increase in net sales during the first half of 2026. Additionally, the increase in net sales was driven by higher case sales volume during the first half of 2026 as compared to the first half of 2025. On an adjusted basis, as presented in the “Adjusted Results (Non-GAAP)” section, sales volume increased by 7.1% in the first half of 2026. The increase in net sales was also attributable to higher average bottle/can sales price per unit charged to retail customers, largely as a result of annual pricing actions.

Current report

Cost of sales increased $327.7 million, or 15.9%, to $2.39 billion in the first half of 2026, as compared to $2.07 billion in the first half of 2025. The increase in cost of sales was largely driven by an increase in case sales volume as compared to the first half of 2025, including the impact of six additional days in the first half of 2026, which accounted for approximately $77 million of the increase in cost of sales during the first half of 2026. Cost of sales was also impacted throughout the first half of 2026 by higher input costs, specifically aluminum costs, which reflected the uncertainty surrounding geopolitical conflicts, supply constraints and the impact of elevated tariffs, and resulted in approximately $80 million in additional input costs compared to the first half of 2025.

Current report

Total funding support from The Coca‑Cola Company and other beverage companies was $105.8 million in the first half of 2026, as compared to $97.6 million in the first half of 2025.

Current report

Other expense, net was $1.9 million in the first half of 2026 and $1.5 million in the first half of 2025.

Current report

The Company’s effective income tax rate was 26.2% for the first half of 2026 and 25.9% for the first half of 2025. The Company’s income tax expense decreased $5.5 million, or 5.4%, to $96.0 million for the first half of 2026, as compared to $101.5 million for the first half of 2025. The decrease in income tax expense was primarily attributable to lower income before taxes during the first half of 2026 as compared to the first half of 2025.

Current report

Other comprehensive income (loss), net of tax was $2.5 million in the first half of 2026 and $0.0 million in the first half of 2025. The primary driver of the other comprehensive income, net of tax during the first half of 2026 was the mark-to-market adjustments recorded to the Company’s interest rate swap instruments during the period.

Current report

(3)Reported gross margin and reported operating margin are calculated as gross profit and operating income, respectively, as a percentage of net sales. Adjusted gross margin and adjusted operating margin are calculated as adjusted gross profit and adjusted operating income, respectively, which adjust for the impact of fair value changes to our commodity derivative instruments, as a percentage of net sales.
Removed paragraphs (5)

Previous report

Net income in the first quarter of 2026 was $111.6 million, compared to $103.6 million in the first quarter of 2025, an increase of $7.9 million, or 7.7%. On an adjusted basis, net income in the first quarter of 2026 was $119.5 million, compared to $136.3 million in the first quarter of 2025, a decrease of $16.8 million, or 12.3%. The six additional days in the first quarter of 2026 increased net income by approximately $23 million during the quarter.

Previous report

Other expense, net was $0.9 million in the first quarter of 2026, as compared to $0.7 million in the first quarter of 2025.

Previous report

(4)All share or per share amounts impacting the basic net income per share amounts have been retroactively adjusted to reflect the effects of the Stock Split (as defined below) executed by the Company during the second quarter of 2025. Refer to the discussion under “Liquidity and Capital Resources” below for further details related to the Stock Split.

Previous report

Subsequent to the end of the first quarter of 2026, on April 9, 2026, the Company repaid $75 million of the $300 million aggregate principal balance outstanding under the Five-Year Term Loan Facility using cash on hand, bringing the aggregate principal balance outstanding to $225 million.
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Previous wording

•The results of operations, comprehensive income and changes in stockholders’ (deficit) equity for the three-month periods ended April 3, 2026 (the “first quarter” of fiscal 2026 (“2026”)) and March 28, 2025 (the “first quarter” of fiscal 2025 (“2025”)).

Current wording

•The results of operations, comprehensive income and changes in stockholders’ (deficit) equity for the three-month periods ended July 3, 2026 (the “second quarter” of fiscal 2026 (“2026”)) and June 27, 2025 (the “second quarter” of fiscal 2025 (“2025”)) and the six-month periods ended July 3, 2026 (the “first half” of 2026) and June 27, 2025 (the “first half” of 2025).

Previous wording

•The changes in cash flows for the first quarter of 2026 and the first quarter of 2025.

Current wording

•The changes in cash flows for the first half of 2026 and the first half of 2025.

Previous wording

Volume was up 13.4% in the first quarter of 2026, or 6.4% on an adjusted basis. Our Sparkling category volume increased 12.2% in the first quarter of 2026, or 5.3% on an adjusted basis. The strong Sparkling volume performance was driven by growth across the entire portfolio, led by our zero-sugar offerings. In addition, Coca-Cola Original Taste volume grew in the quarter. Still category volume increased 17.5% in the first quarter of 2026, or 10.2% on an adjusted basis. Dasani casepack water accounted for a significant portion of the growth within our Still category. The remaining Still category volume growth was driven by strong performance across many brands, including Monster, Powerade, BODYARMOR and smartwater. In addition, volume in the first quarter of 2026 was also higher as compared to the first quarter of 2025 due to the timing of the Easter holiday, which we estimate impacted total volume by 0.5% to 1.0%.

Current wording

Volume was up 7.6% in the second quarter of 2026 and up 10.3% in the first half of the year, or 7.1% on an adjusted basis, as presented in the “Adjusted Results (Non-GAAP)” section, for the first half of 2026. Our Sparkling category volume increased 7.0% in the second quarter of 2026 and 9.4% in the first half of 2026, or 6.2% on an adjusted basis, as presented in the “Adjusted Results (Non-GAAP)” section. Sparkling volume growth reflected broad-based gains across the portfolio, led by our zero-sugar and flavor offerings. Still category volume increased 9.4% in the second quarter of 2026 and 12.9% in the first half of 2026, or 9.8% on an adjusted basis, as presented in the “Adjusted Results (Non-GAAP)” section. The Still category volume growth was driven by strong performance across many brands, including Core Power, Powerade, smartwater and Monster. Dasani casepack water, which carries a lower net selling price as compared to other Still products, also contributed to a portion of the growth within our Still category. In addition, total volume in the second quarter of 2026 was also higher as compared to the second quarter of 2025 due to the timing of the Fourth of July holiday, which we estimate impacted total volume by approximately 1.0%.

Previous wording

Net sales increased 16.9% to $1.8 billion in the first quarter of 2026, or 8.5% on an adjusted basis. The growth in net sales was primarily the result of strong volume performance and annual pricing actions executed during the first quarter of 2026, as well as a shift in the Easter holiday. Sparkling and Still net sales increased 16.7% and 18.9%, respectively, in the first quarter of 2026 compared to the first quarter of 2025. Sparkling and Still adjusted net sales increased 8.6% and 10.6%, respectively, in the first quarter of 2026 compared to the first quarter of 2025. The increase in Sparkling category net sales was driven primarily by sales of multi-pack, take-home aluminum can packages sold within our large store, club and value channels. Net sales of our single-serve Still products were especially strong in our Energy category for convenience and value store customers. Price/mix in the Still category was unfavorably impacted by the increased Dasani casepack volume, as well as slowing volume in the Protein category due to supply constraints.

Current wording

Net sales increased 10.6% to $2.1 billion in the second quarter of 2026. The growth in net sales was primarily the result of our volume growth and annual pricing actions, as well as a shift in the timing of the Fourth of July holiday. Sparkling and Still net sales increased 9.7% and 11.5%, respectively, in the second quarter of 2026 compared to the second quarter of 2025. The increase in Sparkling category net sales was driven primarily by sales of multi-pack, take-home aluminum can packages sold within our large store, club and value channels. Net sales of our Still products were especially strong in our convenience and value store channels.

Previous wording

Gross profit in the first quarter of 2026 was $727.1 million, an increase of $100.0 million, or 15.9%. On an adjusted basis, gross profit increased $41.7 million, or 6.6%. Gross margin in the first quarter of 2026 decreased 30 basis points to 39.4%. Adjusted gross margin in the first quarter of 2026 decreased 70 basis points to 39.1%. The reduction in gross margin resulted primarily from an increase in aluminum costs, which was caused by geopolitical conflicts, supply constraints and the impact of elevated import tariffs. This heightened volatility resulted in approximately $35 million in additional input costs compared to the first quarter of 2025, which outpaced our pricing actions executed during the first quarter.

Current wording

Gross profit in the second quarter of 2026 was $778.4 million, an increase of $35.9 million, or 4.8%. On an adjusted basis, as defined in the “Adjusted Results (Non-GAAP)” section, gross profit increased $47.3 million, or 6.4%. Gross margin in the second quarter of 2026 decreased 210 basis points to 37.9%. Adjusted gross margin in the second quarter of 2026, as presented in the “Adjusted Results (Non-GAAP)” section, decreased 150 basis points to 38.4%. The reduction in gross margin resulted primarily from an increase in aluminum costs, which was caused by geopolitical conflicts, supply constraints and the impact of elevated tariffs. These elevated aluminum costs resulted in approximately $45 million in additional input costs compared to the second quarter of 2025, which outpaced our annual pricing actions.

Previous wording

Selling, delivery and administrative (“SD&A”) expenses in the first quarter of 2026 increased $52.3 million, or 12.0%. Approximately $25 million of the increase was related to the six additional days in the first quarter of 2026. Additionally, during the first quarter of 2026, we had a favorable, non-cash fair value adjustment to our fuel hedging positions of $10.0 million. On an adjusted basis, SD&A expenses in the first quarter of 2026 increased $37.5 million, or 8.6%. SD&A expenses as a percentage of net sales decreased to 26.5% in the first quarter of 2026 from 27.7% in the first quarter of 2025. On an adjusted basis, SD&A expenses as a percentage of net sales in the first quarter of 2026 were 27.7%, consistent with the first quarter of 2025. The increase in adjusted SD&A expenses was primarily driven by an additional investment in the base wages of our front-line teammates, which became effective at the beginning of the third quarter of 2025. The remaining increase in adjusted SD&A expenses was primarily driven by an increase in labor costs related to annual wage adjustments and higher medical benefits.

Current wording

Selling, delivery and administrative (“SD&A”) expenses in the second quarter of 2026 increased $36.7 million, or 7.8%. SD&A expenses as a percentage of net sales decreased to 24.7% in the second quarter of 2026 from 25.4% in the second quarter of 2025. The increase in SD&A expenses was primarily driven by an additional investment in the base wages of our front-line teammates, which became effective at the beginning of the third quarter of 2025. The growth in SD&A expenses was also driven by an increase in labor costs related to annual wage adjustments, higher employee benefit costs and elevated fuel costs. In addition, increased volume in the second quarter was also a driver of variable expenses during the quarter. SD&A expenses in the first half of 2026 increased $88.9 million or 9.8%. Approximately $25.0 million of the increase was related to the six additional days in the first half of 2026.

Previous wording

Income from operations in the first quarter of 2026 was $237.5 million, compared to $189.8 million in the first quarter of 2025, an increase of $47.7 million, or 25.1%. On an adjusted basis, income from operations in the first quarter of 2026 was $194.6 million, an increase of $4.2 million, most of which was due to the timing of the Easter holiday. Operating margin for the first quarter of 2026 was 12.9% as compared to 12.0% for the first quarter of 2025, an increase of 90 basis points. Adjusted operating margin for the first quarter of 2026 was 11.4% as compared to 12.1% for the first quarter of 2025, a decrease of 70 basis points.

Current wording

Income from operations in the second quarter of 2026 was $271.3 million, compared to $272.1 million in the second quarter of 2025, a decrease of $0.7 million, or 0.3%. On an adjusted basis, as defined in the “Adjusted Results (Non-GAAP)” section, income from operations in the second quarter of 2026 was $284.9 million, an increase of $14.9 million. Operating margin for the second quarter of 2026 was 13.2% as compared to 14.7% for the second quarter of 2025, a decrease of 150 basis points. Adjusted operating margin for the second quarter of 2026, as presented in the “Adjusted Results (Non-GAAP)” section, was 13.9% as compared to 14.6% for the second quarter of 2025, a decrease of 70 basis points. For the first half of 2026, income from operations increased $47.0 million, or 10.2%. The six additional selling days in the first half of 2026 accounted for approximately $30.0 million of the increase in income from operations.

Previous wording

Income tax expense in the first quarter of 2026 was $39.7 million, compared to $35.9 million in the first quarter of 2025, resulting in an effective income tax rate of approximately 26% for the first quarter of 2026.

Current wording

Net income for the first half of 2026 was $270.4 million, compared to $291.0 million in the first half of 2025, a decline of $20.6 million, or 7.1%. Net income for the first half of 2026 was adversely impacted by an increase in net interest expense and non-cash, fair value adjustments to our acquisition related contingent consideration. These decreases in net income were offset by the six additional days in the first half of 2026, which increased net income by approximately $22.6 million during the period. Income tax expense in the first half of 2026 was $96.0 million, compared to $101.5 million in the first half of 2025, resulting in an effective income tax rate of approximately 26% for both periods.

Previous wording

Cash flows from operations for the first quarter of 2026 were $205.3 million, compared to $198.2 million for the first quarter of 2025. During the first quarter of 2026, we repaid $150.0 million of principal on one of our term loans. In fiscal year 2026, we expect capital expenditures to be approximately $300 million.

Current wording

Cash flows from operations for the first half of 2026 were $420.6 million, compared to $406.2 million for the first half of 2025. During the first half of 2026, we invested approximately $147 million in capital expenditures. In fiscal year 2026, we expect capital expenditures to be approximately $300 million. During the second quarter of 2026, we made early repayments of $125 million of principal on one of our term loans, for total year-to-date early term loan repayments of $275 million.

Previous wording

During the first quarter of 2026, approximately two-thirds of our post-mix gallons and less than 10% of our bottle/can volume were delivered through ARTM. These ratios are consistent with the first quarter of 2025.

Current wording

During the first half of 2026, approximately two-thirds of our post-mix gallons and less than 10% of our bottle/can volume were delivered through ARTM. These ratios are consistent with the first half of 2025.

Previous wording

Net sales increased $266.7 million, or 16.9%, to $1.85 billion in the first quarter of 2026, as compared to $1.58 billion in the first quarter of 2025. The six additional days in the first quarter of 2026 as compared to the first quarter of 2025 accounted for approximately $132 million of the increase in net sales during the first quarter of 2026. The remaining growth in net sales was primarily the result of increased sales volume and annual pricing actions during the first quarter of 2026, as well as a shift in the Easter holiday.

Current wording

Net sales increased $196.9 million, or 10.6%, to $2.05 billion in the second quarter of 2026, as compared to $1.86 billion in the second quarter of 2025. The growth in net sales was primarily the result of increased case sales volume during the second quarter of 2026, which was up 7.6% as compared to the second quarter of 2025. The growth in net sales was also attributable to higher average bottle/can sales price per unit charged to retail customers, largely as a result of annual pricing actions, as well as a shift in the timing of the Fourth of July holiday.

Previous wording

The bottle/can sales volume above represents volume that is delivered directly to our customer outlets using Company-owned vehicles and warehouses. In order to serve our customers in the most efficient way, respond to customer demands and increase profitability, the Company has, in certain circumstances, shifted the delivery of our products to third-party distributors, the manufacturer of the product or the customer’s supply chain infrastructure, rather than using Company-owned vehicles and warehouses. As a result, these cases are not included in our reported case sales volume for the first quarter of 2026 or the first quarter of 2025.

Current wording

The bottle/can sales volume above represents volume that is delivered directly to our customer outlets using Company-owned vehicles and warehouses. In order to serve our customers in the most efficient way, respond to customer demands and increase profitability, the Company has, in certain circumstances, shifted the delivery of our products to third-party distributors, the manufacturer of the product or the customer’s supply chain infrastructure, rather than using Company-owned vehicles and warehouses. As a result, these cases are not included in our reported case sales volume for the first half of 2026 or the first half of 2025.

Previous wording

Cost of sales increased $166.7 million, or 17.5%, to $1.12 billion in the first quarter of 2026, as compared to $952.9 million in the first quarter of 2025. The six additional days in the first quarter of 2026 as compared to the first quarter of 2025 accounted for approximately $77 million of the increase in cost of sales during the first quarter of 2026. The increase in cost of sales was also impacted by higher input costs, specifically aluminum costs, which included the uncertainty surrounding geopolitical conflicts and the impact of elevated import tariffs.

Current wording

Cost of sales increased $161.0 million, or 14.5%, to $1.27 billion in the second quarter of 2026, as compared to $1.11 billion in the second quarter of 2025. The increase in cost of sales was largely driven by the increase in case sales volume as compared to the second quarter of 2025. Cost of sales also continued to be impacted by higher input costs, specifically aluminum costs, which reflected the uncertainty surrounding geopolitical conflicts, supply constraints and the impact of elevated tariffs, and resulted in approximately $45 million in additional input costs compared to the second quarter of 2025.

Previous wording

The Company relies extensively on advertising and sales promotions in the marketing of its products. The Coca‑Cola Company and other beverage companies that supply concentrates, syrups and finished products to the Company make substantial marketing and advertising expenditures, including national advertising programs, to develop their brand identities and to promote sales in the Company’s territories. Our brand partners also provide funding related to the delivery of post-mix gallons to locally managed customers within the Company’s territories. Certain of these marketing, advertising and other funding expenditures are made pursuant to annual arrangements. Total funding support from The Coca‑Cola Company and other beverage companies, which includes both direct payments to the Company and payments to customers for marketing programs, was $47.8 million in the first quarter of 2026 and $45.2 million in the first quarter of 2025.

Current wording

The Company relies extensively on advertising and sales promotions in the marketing of its products. The Coca‑Cola Company and other beverage companies that supply concentrates, syrups and finished products to the Company make substantial marketing and advertising expenditures, including national advertising programs, to develop their brand identities and to promote sales in the Company’s territories. Our brand partners also provide funding related to the delivery of post-mix gallons to locally managed customers within the Company’s territories. Certain of these marketing, advertising and other funding expenditures are made pursuant to annual arrangements. Total funding support from The Coca‑Cola Company and other beverage companies, which includes both direct payments to the Company and payments to customers for marketing programs, was $58.0 million in the second quarter of 2026 and $52.4 million in the second quarter of 2025.

Previous wording

The Company’s effective income tax rate was 26.2% for the first quarter of 2026 and 25.7% for the first quarter of 2025. The Company’s income tax expense increased $3.8 million, or 10.6%, to $39.7 million for the first quarter of 2026, as compared to $35.9 million for the first quarter of 2025. The increase in income tax expense was primarily attributable to higher income before taxes during the first quarter of 2026 as compared to the first quarter of 2025.

Current wording

The Company’s effective income tax rate was 26.2% for the second quarter of 2026 and 25.9% for the second quarter of 2025. The Company’s income tax expense decreased $9.3 million, or 14.2%, to $56.3 million for the second quarter of 2026, as compared to $65.6 million for the second quarter of 2025. The decrease in income tax expense was primarily attributable to lower income before taxes during the second quarter of 2026 as compared to the second quarter of 2025.

Previous wording

Other comprehensive income (loss), net of tax was income of $1.3 million in the first quarter of 2026 and $0.0 million in the first quarter of 2025.

Current wording

Other comprehensive income (loss), net of tax was income of $1.2 million in the second quarter of 2026 and $0.0 million in the second quarter of 2025. The primary driver of the other comprehensive income, net of tax during the second quarter of 2026 was the mark-to-market adjustments recorded to the Company’s interest rate swap instruments during the period.

Previous wording

The Company’s results of operations for the first quarter of 2026 and the first quarter of 2025 are highlighted in the table below and discussed in the following paragraphs. Results for the first quarter of 2026 include six additional days compared to the first quarter of 2025.

Current wording

Our results of operations for the first half of 2026 and the first half of 2025 are highlighted in the table below and discussed in the following paragraphs. Results for the first half of 2026 include six additional days compared to the first half of 2025.

Previous wording

SD&A expenses increased $52.3 million, or 12.0%, to $489.6 million in the first quarter of 2026, as compared to $437.3 million in the first quarter of 2025. The increase in SD&A expenses was primarily attributable to the six additional days in the first quarter of 2026 as compared to the first quarter of 2025, which accounted for approximately $25 million of the increase in SD&A expenses during the first quarter of 2026. Additionally, SD&A expenses increased due to an increase in labor costs related to annual wage adjustments and an additional investment in the base wages of our front-line teammates, which became effective at the beginning of the third quarter of 2025. SD&A expenses as a percentage of net sales decreased to 26.5% in the first quarter of 2026 from 27.7% in the first quarter of 2025.

Current wording

SD&A expenses increased $88.9 million, or 9.8%, to $1.00 billion in the first half of 2026, as compared to $907.7 million in the first half of 2025. The increase in SD&A expenses was partially driven by the six additional days in the first half of 2026 as compared to the first half of 2025, which accounted for approximately $25 million of the increase in SD&A expenses during the first half of 2026. Additionally, SD&A expenses increased due to an additional investment in the base wages of our front-line teammates, which became effective at the beginning of the third quarter of 2025, an increase in labor costs related to annual wage adjustments and higher employee benefit costs. SD&A expenses as a percentage of net sales decreased to 25.6% in the first half of 2026 from 26.4% in the first half of 2025.

Previous wording

Shipping and handling costs included in SD&A expenses were approximately $216 million in the first quarter of 2026 and approximately $194 million in the first quarter of 2025. The increase in shipping and handling costs was primarily driven by the six additional days in the first quarter of 2026.

Current wording

Shipping and handling costs included in SD&A expenses were approximately $435 million in the first half of 2026 and approximately $401 million in the first half of 2025. The increase in shipping and handling costs was also impacted by the six additional days in the first half of 2026.

Previous wording

Interest expense, net increased $25.2 million to $32.1 million in the first quarter of 2026, as compared to $6.9 million in the first quarter of 2025. The increase in interest expense, net was driven by a reduction in interest income related to lower cash and short-term investment balances and lower interest rates in the first quarter of 2026 as compared to the first quarter of 2025. The increase was also driven by an increase in interest expense on higher debt balances in the first quarter of 2026 as compared to the first quarter of 2025.

Current wording

Interest expense, net increased $49.7 million to $62.5 million in the first half of 2026, as compared to $12.8 million in the first half of 2025. The increase in interest expense, net was driven by a reduction in interest income primarily related to lower cash and short-term investment balances in the first half of 2026 as compared to the first half of 2025. The increase was also driven by an increase in interest expense on higher debt balances in the first half of 2026 as compared to the first half of 2025.

Previous wording

Mark-to-market on acquisition related contingent consideration was an increase of $53.4 million in the first quarter of 2026 and an increase of $42.7 million in the first quarter of 2025. During the first quarter of 2026, the $53.4 million increase in the fair value of the acquisition related contingent consideration liability was driven by a decrease in the WACC used to calculate the fair value of the liability and higher projections of future cash flows in the distribution territories subject to acquisition related sub-bottling payments. During the first quarter of 2025, the $42.7 million increase in the fair value of the acquisition related contingent consideration liability was primarily driven by a decrease in the WACC used to calculate the fair value of the liability.

Current wording

Mark-to-market on acquisition related contingent consideration was an increase of $78.1 million in the first half of 2026 compared to an increase of $55.1 million in the first half of 2025. During the first half of 2026, the $78.1 million increase in the fair value of the acquisition related contingent consideration liability was driven by higher projections of future cash flows in the distribution territories subject to acquisition related sub-bottling payments and a decrease in the WACC used to calculate the fair value of the liability. During the first half of 2025, the $55.1 million increase in the fair value of the acquisition related contingent consideration liability was primarily driven by a decrease in the WACC used to calculate the fair value of the liability and changes in projections of future cash flows in the distribution territories subject to acquisition related sub-bottling payments.

Previous wording

The Company has two operating segments, each identified by its unique products and services. Nonalcoholic Beverages represents the vast majority of the Company’s consolidated net sales and income from operations. The accounting policies of the Nonalcoholic Beverages operating segment are the same as those described in the summary of significant accounting policies presented in Note 1 to the consolidated financial statements included in the Company’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for 2025. The additional operating segment, which includes the Red Classic subsidiaries, does not meet the quantitative threshold for separate reporting and, therefore, has been reported as “All Other.”

Current wording

Nonalcoholic Beverages operating segment are the same as those described in the summary of significant accounting policies presented in Note 1 to the consolidated financial statements included in the Company’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for 2025. The additional operating segment, which includes the Red Classic subsidiaries, does not meet the quantitative threshold for separate reporting and, therefore, has been reported as “All Other.”

Previous wording

Previously, the Company had three operating segments, Nonalcoholic Beverages and two additional operating segments, which included Data Ventures, Inc. and the Red Classic subsidiaries. Since the two additional operating segments did not meet the quantitative thresholds for separate reporting, either individually or in the aggregate, they were combined into “All Other.” As of December 31, 2025, the Data Ventures, Inc. operating segment was dissolved and merged into the Nonalcoholic Beverages operating segment. For reporting purposes, all prior periods presented have been retroactively adjusted to reflect the dissolution of the Data Ventures, Inc. operating segment within the All Other operating segment and the merger of the Data Ventures, Inc. operating segment with the Nonalcoholic Beverages operating segment.

Current wording

Previously, the Company had three operating segments, Nonalcoholic Beverages and two additional operating segments, which included Data Ventures, Inc. and the Red Classic subsidiaries. Since the two additional operating segments did not meet the quantitative thresholds for separate reporting, either individually or in the aggregate, they were combined into “All Other.” As of December 31, 2025, the Data Ventures, Inc. operating segment was liquidated, dissolved and merged into the Nonalcoholic Beverages operating segment. For reporting purposes, all prior periods presented have been retroactively adjusted to reflect the dissolution of the Data Ventures, Inc. operating segment within the All Other operating segment and the merger of the Data Ventures, Inc. operating segment with the Nonalcoholic Beverages operating segment.

Previous wording

The following tables reconcile reported results (GAAP) to adjusted results (non-GAAP):

Current wording

The following tables reconcile reported results (GAAP) to adjusted results (non-GAAP) for the second quarter of 2026 and the second quarter of 2025:

Previous wording

Results for the first quarter of 2026 include six additional days compared to the first quarter of 2025. For comparison purposes, the estimated impact of the additional selling days in the first quarter of 2026 has been excluded from our adjusted volume results and adjusted net sales results.

Current wording

Results for the first half of 2026 include six additional days compared to the first half of 2025. For comparison purposes, the estimated impact of the additional selling days in the first half of 2026 has been excluded from our adjusted volume results and adjusted net sales results.

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(3)Due to the shift in the fiscal calendar, the first quarter of 2026 contained six extra days when compared to the first quarter of 2025. The fourth quarter of 2026 will include six fewer days as compared to the fourth quarter of 2025. The full fiscal years of 2026 and 2025 have the same number of days.

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(4)Due to the shift in the fiscal calendar, the first half of 2026 contained six extra days when compared to the first half of 2025. The fourth quarter of 2026 will include six fewer days as compared to the fourth quarter of 2025. The full fiscal years of 2026 and 2025 have the same number of days.

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Total assets were $4.39 billion as of April 3, 2026, which was an increase of $89.7 million from December 31, 2025. Net working capital, defined as current assets less current liabilities, was $285.3 million as of April 3, 2026, which was a decrease of $12.7 million from December 31, 2025.

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Total assets were $4.43 billion as of July 3, 2026, which was an increase of $129.5 million from December 31, 2025. Net working capital, defined as current assets less current liabilities, was $266.4 million as of July 3, 2026, which was a decrease of $31.6 million from December 31, 2025.

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•A decrease in cash and cash equivalents of $49.0 million, primarily as a result of the repayment of $150 million on the Five-Year Term Loan Facility (as defined below) and additions to property, plant and equipment during the first quarter of 2026, partially offset by the Company’s strong operating performance during the first quarter of 2026.

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•A decrease in cash and cash equivalents of $110.2 million, primarily as a result of the repayment of $275 million on the Five-Year Term Loan Facility (as defined below) and additions to property, plant and equipment of approximately $147 million during the first half of 2026, partially offset by the Company’s strong operating performance.

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•An increase in accounts receivable from The Coca-Cola Company of $47.4 million due to the timing of cash receipts.

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•An increase in accounts receivable, trade of $123.2 million and an increase in accounts receivable from The Coca-Cola Company of $56.1 million due to strong sales performance and the timing of cash receipts.

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•An increase in inventories of $52.3 million, primarily driven by the timing of seasonal inventory levels.

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•An increase in inventories of $34.8 million, primarily driven by the timing of seasonal inventory levels.

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•An increase in accounts payable to The Coca-Cola Company of $97.4 million, primarily driven by the timing of cash payments.

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•An increase in accounts payable, trade of $66.0 million and an increase in accounts payable to The Coca-Cola Company of $116.8 million, primarily driven by the timing of cash payments.

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•A decrease in accrued compensation of $84.0 million, primarily as a result of the timing of bonus and incentive payments in the first quarter of 2026.

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•A decrease in accrued compensation of $41.1 million, primarily as a result of the timing of bonus and incentive payments in the first half of 2026.

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The Company’s sources of capital include cash flows from operations, available credit facilities and the issuance of debt and equity securities. As of April 3, 2026, the Company had $232.9 million in cash and cash equivalents. The Company’s cash equivalent balance as of April 3, 2026 consisted predominantly of investments in money market funds. As of April 3, 2026, the Company did not have any short-term investments. Historically, short-term investments have consisted primarily of U.S. Treasury securities and investment-grade corporate bonds with maturities of one year or less. The Company has obtained its debt from public markets, private placements and bank facilities. Management believes the Company has sufficient sources of capital available to finance its business plan, to meet its working capital requirements and to maintain an appropriate level of capital spending for at least the next 12 months from the issuance of the condensed consolidated financial statements.

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The Company’s sources of capital include cash flows from operations, available credit facilities and the issuance of debt and equity securities. As of July 3, 2026, the Company had $171.7 million in cash and cash equivalents. The Company’s cash equivalent balance as of July 3, 2026 consisted predominantly of investments in money market funds. As of July 3, 2026, the Company did not have any short-term investments. Historically, short-term investments have consisted primarily of U.S. Treasury securities and investment-grade corporate bonds with maturities of one year or less. The Company has obtained its debt from public markets, private placements and bank facilities. Management believes the Company has sufficient sources of capital available to finance its business plan, to meet its working capital requirements and to maintain an appropriate level of capital spending for at least the next 12 months from the issuance of the condensed consolidated financial statements.

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On August 20, 2024, the Company announced that its Board of Directors had approved a share repurchase program (the “Share Repurchase Program”) under which the Company was initially authorized to repurchase up to $1.00 billion of Common Stock. On November 7, 2025, the Company’s Board of Directors reduced the total authorization under the Share Repurchase Program from $1.00 billion to $400.0 million. The Company expects share repurchases to be made from time to time in the open market or through private transactions or block trades. The timing and amount of repurchases will depend on market conditions, the prevailing market price, applicable legal requirements and other factors. The share repurchase authorization is discretionary and has no expiration date. During the first quarter of 2026, the Company did not repurchase any shares of Common Stock under the Share Repurchase Program. As of April 3, 2026, the total remaining authorization under the Share Repurchase Program was $136.3 million.

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On August 20, 2024, the Company announced that its Board of Directors had approved a share repurchase program (the “Share Repurchase Program”) under which the Company was initially authorized to repurchase up to $1.00 billion of Common Stock. On November 7, 2025, the Company’s Board of Directors reduced the total authorization under the Share Repurchase Program from $1.00 billion to $400.0 million. The Company expects share repurchases to be made from time to time in the open market or through private transactions or block trades. The timing and amount of repurchases will depend on market conditions, the prevailing market price, applicable legal requirements and other factors. The share repurchase authorization is discretionary and has no expiration date. During the second quarter of 2026, the Company did not repurchase any shares of Common Stock under the Share Repurchase Program. As of July 3, 2026, the total remaining authorization under the Share Repurchase Program was $136.3 million.

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On December 8, 2025, the Company entered into a term loan agreement, providing for (i) the Three-Year Term Loan Facility, a senior unsecured term loan facility in the aggregate principal amount of up to $900 million, maturing on December 8, 2028 and (ii) the Five-Year Term Loan Facility, a senior unsecured term loan facility in the aggregate principal amount of up to $450 million, maturing on December 6, 2030 (collectively, the “Term Loan Facilities”). Also on December 8, 2025, the Company borrowed $1.35 billion under the Term Loan Facilities, the full amount available under the Term Loan Facilities. In conjunction with the borrowings under the Term Loan Facilities, the Company modified and extinguished the Bridge Facility discussed above, fully repaying the $1.20 billion outstanding under the Bridge Facility through a net cash settlement with the lender. On February 9, 2026, the Company repaid $150 million of the $450 million aggregate principal balance outstanding under the Five-Year Term Loan Facility using cash on hand, bringing the aggregate principal balance outstanding to $300 million.

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On December 8, 2025, the Company entered into a term loan agreement, providing for (i) the Three-Year Term Loan Facility, a senior unsecured term loan facility in the aggregate principal amount of up to $900 million, maturing on December 8, 2028 and (ii) the Five-Year Term Loan Facility, a senior unsecured term loan facility in the aggregate principal amount of up to $450 million, maturing on December 6, 2030 (collectively, the “Term Loan Facilities”). Also on December 8, 2025, the Company borrowed $1.35 billion under the Term Loan Facilities, the full amount available under the Term Loan Facilities. In conjunction with the borrowings under the Term Loan Facilities, the Company modified and extinguished the Bridge Facility discussed above, fully repaying the $1.20 billion outstanding under the Bridge Facility through a net cash settlement with the lender. As of July 3, 2026, the Company has repaid $275 million of the $450 million aggregate principal balance outstanding under the Five-Year Term Loan Facility using cash on hand, bringing the aggregate principal balance outstanding to $175 million.

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On February 12, 2026, the Company entered into three $150 million fixed rate swap agreements, maturing on February 8, 2027, August 8, 2027 and February 8, 2028 to hedge a portion of the interest rate risk on the Three-Year Term Loan Facility and the Five-Year Term Loan Facility. Over the next 12 months, the Company expects approximately $1 million related to these interest rate swaps to be released from accumulated other comprehensive income (loss). These interest rate swaps are designated as cash flow hedging instruments and changes in their fair values are not expected to be material to the condensed consolidated balance sheets. Changes in the fair values of these interest rate swaps were classified as accumulated other comprehensive income (loss) on the condensed consolidated balance sheets and included in the condensed consolidated statements of comprehensive income.

Current wording

On February 12, 2026, the Company entered into three $150 million fixed rate swap agreements, maturing on February 8, 2027, August 8, 2027 and February 8, 2028 to hedge a portion of the interest rate risk on the Three-Year Term Loan Facility and the Five-Year Term Loan Facility. Over the next 12 months, the Company expects approximately $2 million related to these interest rate swaps to be released from accumulated other comprehensive loss. These interest rate swaps are designated as cash flow hedging instruments and changes in their fair values are not expected to be material to the condensed consolidated balance sheets. Changes in the fair values of these interest rate swaps were classified as accumulated other comprehensive loss on the condensed consolidated balance sheets and included in the condensed consolidated statements of comprehensive income.

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(1)Net cash provided by operating activities in the first quarter of 2026 included net income tax payments of $2.0 million and net interest payments of $18.3 million. Net cash provided by operating activities in the first quarter of 2025 included net income tax payments of $1.9 million and net interest payments of $2.5 million.

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(1)Net cash provided by operating activities in the first half of 2026 included net income tax payments of $89.5 million and net interest payments of $66.1 million. Net cash provided by operating activities in the first half of 2025 included net income tax payments of $111.3 million and net interest payments of $43.7 million.

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During the first quarter of 2026, cash provided by operating activities was $205.3 million, which was an increase of $7.1 million as compared to the first quarter of 2025.

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During the first half of 2026, cash provided by operating activities was $420.6 million, which was an increase of $14.4 million as compared to the first half of 2025.

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During the first quarter of 2026, cash used in investing activities was $68.3 million, which was a decrease of $71.4 million as compared to the first quarter of 2025. The decline in cash used in investing activities was primarily a result of the disposal of short-term investments during 2025. There were no purchases of short-term investments in the first quarter of 2026 compared to purchases of short-term investments of $150.2 million in the first quarter of 2025.

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During the first half of 2026, cash used in investing activities was $156.9 million, which was a decrease of $50.4 million as compared to the first half of 2025. The decline in cash used in investing activities was primarily a result of the net outflow related to purchases and disposals of short-term investments of $45.7 million in the first half of 2025, as compared to no activity in the first half of 2026.

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Additions to property, plant and equipment were $63.1 million during the first quarter of 2026 and $97.9 million during the first quarter of 2025. There were $44.4 million and $28.0 million of additions to property, plant and equipment accrued in accounts payable, trade as of April 3, 2026 and March 28, 2025, respectively.

Current wording

Additions to property, plant and equipment were $147.4 million during the first half of 2026 and $157.4 million during the first half of 2025. There were $27.4 million and $34.8 million of additions to property, plant and equipment accrued in accounts payable, trade as of July 3, 2026 and June 27, 2025, respectively.

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The Company’s results of operations for the second quarter of 2026 and the second quarter of 2025 are highlighted in the table below and discussed in the following paragraphs.

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Shipping and handling costs included in SD&A expenses were approximately $219 million in the second quarter of 2026 and approximately $207 million in the second quarter of 2025.

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Interest expense, net increased $24.5 million to $30.5 million in the second quarter of 2026, as compared to $5.9 million in the second quarter of 2025. The increase in interest expense, net was driven by a reduction in interest income primarily related to lower cash and short-term investment balances in the second quarter of 2026 as compared to the second quarter of 2025. The increase in interest expense, net was also driven by an increase in interest expense on higher debt balances in the second quarter of 2026 as compared to the second quarter of 2025.

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Mark-to-market on acquisition related contingent consideration was an increase of $24.7 million in the second quarter of 2026 and an increase of $12.4 million in the second quarter of 2025. During the second quarter of 2026, the $24.7 million increase in the fair value of the acquisition related contingent consideration liability was primarily driven by higher projections of future cash flows in the distribution territories subject to acquisition related sub-bottling payments, partially offset by an increase in the WACC used to calculate the fair value of the liability. During the second quarter of 2025, the $12.4 million increase in the fair value of the acquisition related contingent consideration liability was primarily driven by a decrease in the WACC used to calculate the fair value of the liability and changes in projections of future cash flows in the distribution territories subject to acquisition related sub-bottling payments.

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Net sales by product category were as follows:

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Product category sales volume of standard physical cases and the percentage change by product category were as follows:

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Mark-to-Market on Acquisition Related Contingent Consideration

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Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Net of Tax

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The Company has two operating segments, each identified by its unique products and services. Nonalcoholic Beverages represents the vast majority of the Company’s consolidated net sales and income from operations. The accounting policies of the

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The following tables reconcile reported results (GAAP) to adjusted results (non-GAAP) for the first half of 2026 and the first half of 2025:
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Results for the first quarter of 2026 included six additional days compared to the first quarter of 2025. For comparison purposes, the estimated impact of the six additional days in the first quarter of 2026 compared to the first quarter of 2025 has been excluded from our adjusted results, as presented in the “Adjusted Results (Non-GAAP)” section. The Company estimates the impact of the six additional days to be as follows:

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•An increase in accounts payable, trade of $61.2 million, primarily driven by the timing of cash payments.