Coca-Cola Consolidated Inc. Common Stock (COKE)

FairStock Score: 50/100 — MIXED

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AI-generated, general educational analysis — not personal investment advice.

I am drawn to simple consumer businesses where demand is repeat and predictable, and Coca-Cola Consolidated fits that mold: it manufactures, markets and distributes nonalcoholic beverages in the United States. The Lynch-style classification given here is STALWART, with profit growing about 27% a year over five years and revenue 7.6%, which speaks to a durable franchise. The most recent filed figures are less flattering. In fiscal Q2 2026 (quarter ended 2026-07-03), revenue was $2.1B and net income $158.8M. A year earlier, in fiscal Q2 2025 (quarter ended 2025-06-27), revenue was $1.9B and net income $187.4M, so sales rose but profit fell. For FY2025 (period ended 2025-12-31), revenue was $7.2B and net income $570.6M, down from FY2024's $6.9B revenue and $633.1M net income. That tension matters. On quality, FairStock calculations show ROE 97.33%, ROCE 12.46%, TTM free cash flow $644M and FCF yield 5.0%, with a Piotroski F-Score of 7/9. But debt/equity is 1.98 and Altman Z-Score 2.11, so leverage deserves respect. The FairStock Score is 50/100, which matches the mixed picture. The stock at $194.16 on 2026-10-13 carries a P/E of 25.78, P/B of 3.56, PEG of 3.36 and EV/EBITDA of 14.75. Those are not Graham-style bargain numbers. The low beta of 0.55 and 0.52% dividend yield reinforce that this is a defensive holding, but the price already reflects much of the stalwart reputation. I would want either profit growth to reaccelerate or a wider margin of safety before calling it compelling.

In plain English: Coca-Cola Consolidated makes and delivers nonalcoholic drinks in the U.S., including sodas, water, energy drinks, juices and teas. The business has a long record of growth and produces solid cash, but the latest quarterly profit fell from a year earlier and the stock price looks full compared with those numbers. It is a steady consumer company rather than an obvious bargain.

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Data as of 2026-10-13 close · note generated 2026-10-15 · model deepseek-flash

Sources (SEC EDGAR): fiscal Q2 2026 10-Q (period ended 2026-07-03) · fiscal Q1 2026 10-Q (period ended 2026-04-03) · fiscal Q3 2025 10-Q (period ended 2025-09-26) · fiscal Q2 2025 10-Q (period ended 2025-06-27) · FY2025 10-K (period ended 2025-12-31) · FY2024 10-K (period ended 2024-12-31) · FY2023 10-K (period ended 2023-12-31)

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