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Back to EpisodesCoca-Cola (KO) earnings: The $960M BodyArmor hit vs. the $6B Fairlife bill
Description
Incoming CEO Henrique Braun inherits a messy quarter defined by a massive $960M impairment charge on BodyArmor and "light drizzle" in the consumer economy.
In ~10 minutes:
* Why BodyArmor took another nearly $1B valuation cut 📉
* The $6.1B contingent payment for Fairlife explained
* The "syrup spread": Concentrate shipments vs. price/mix
* Braun’s "constructive discontent" with current innovation
* 2026 Guidance: The tax rate risks ignoring the IRS dispute
The "Empire Strikes Back" acquisition strategy faces a reality check as the company clears the decks for new leadership. We analyze if the core business can rely on pricing power as volume growth flattens. 🥤
Coca-Cola Company (KO) | Q4 FY2025
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