UBS expects inline results for Coca-Cola stock ahead of October 27
Published on 10/20/2026 at 10:47 | Editorial responsibility: Rafael Müller, Editor-in-Chief AD HOC NEWSEarnings calendar sets next test
- UBS projected third-quarter earnings per share of USD 0.87 and organic revenue growth of 4 percent in its October 19, 2026 note.
- Second-quarter 2026 revenue reached USD 13.37 billion, 6.2 percent above the prior year.
- Coca-Cola stock was trading at EUR 83.65 at 10:39 a.m. CEST at Lang & Schwarz on October 20, 2026.
Coca-Cola stock (ISIN US1912161007) was trading at EUR 83.65 at Lang & Schwarz on October 20, 2026 at 10:39 a.m. CEST. UBS expects broadly inline third-quarter results, with earnings per share of USD 0.87 and organic revenue growth of 4 percent, according to Fidelity on October 19, 2026.
Quarterly growth sets the baseline
The upcoming report will be measured against Coca-Cola's second-quarter performance. MarketBeat reported that quarterly revenue reached USD 13.37 billion in the second quarter of 2026, up 6.2 percent from the prior-year quarter. Adjusted earnings per share came in at USD 0.97, compared with a consensus estimate of USD 0.93.
The company also set fiscal 2026 earnings-per-share guidance at USD 3.27 to USD 3.30, giving the October report a clear benchmark. The Coca-Cola Company operates across sparkling soft drinks, water, sports drinks, coffee, tea, juice and plant-based beverages.
Three milestones shape the setup
On July 28, 2026, Coca-Cola reported second-quarter revenue of USD 13.37 billion and adjusted earnings per share of USD 0.97, according to MarketBeat. On October 15, 2026, the board declared a regular quarterly dividend of USD 0.53 per share, as listed on The Coca-Cola Company investor-relations page. On October 19, 2026, UBS projected third-quarter earnings per share of USD 0.87 and organic revenue growth of 4 percent, according to Fidelity.
What does October 27 mean for earnings?
The next test arrives on October 27, 2026, when Coca-Cola is scheduled to report third-quarter results and hold its earnings call, according to the company's investor-relations calendar. UBS also set a USD 104 price target while keeping a buy rating in its October 19 note, placing the focus on whether operating growth can support further estimate revisions.
Stock price before the report
Coca-Cola stock was trading at EUR 83.65 at Lang & Schwarz on October 20, 2026 at 10:39 a.m. CEST. The next dividend payment is scheduled for December 15, 2026, according to the company investor-relations page. The further course of trading is shown by the continuously updated real-time quote of Coca-Cola stock.
Coca-Cola stock facts
- Company: The Coca-Cola Company
- ISIN: US1912161007
- Ticker: KO
- Primary exchange: NYSE
- Price Lang & Schwarz (as of October 20, 2026, 10:39 a.m. CEST): EUR 83.65
- Sector / Industry: Consumer Defensive / Beverages - Non-Alcoholic
Market context: Market report S&P 500.
