Coca-Cola Consolidated Inc. (COKE)

Gross profit margin

Dec 31, 2024 Sep 30, 2024 Jun 30, 2024 Mar 31, 2024 Dec 31, 2023 Sep 30, 2023 Jun 30, 2023 Mar 31, 2023 Dec 31, 2022 Sep 30, 2022 Jun 30, 2022 Mar 31, 2022 Dec 31, 2021 Sep 30, 2021 Jun 30, 2021 Mar 31, 2021 Dec 31, 2020 Sep 30, 2020 Jun 30, 2020 Mar 31, 2020
Gross profit (ttm) US$ in thousands 2,753,260 2,696,864 2,660,378 2,616,320 2,598,711 2,555,845 2,515,402 2,394,484 2,277,954 2,172,174 2,068,779 2,013,060 1,954,187 1,923,230 1,877,956 1,812,317 1,768,909 1,720,225 1,680,011 1,686,489
Revenue (ttm) US$ in thousands 6,899,720 6,784,180 6,730,960 6,673,850 6,653,860 6,595,700 6,511,860 6,368,250 6,200,970 6,030,510 5,859,350 5,697,220 5,562,720 5,439,020 5,310,070 5,104,200 5,007,360 4,907,670 4,850,220 4,896,660
Gross profit margin 39.90% 39.75% 39.52% 39.20% 39.06% 38.75% 38.63% 37.60% 36.74% 36.02% 35.31% 35.33% 35.13% 35.36% 35.37% 35.51% 35.33% 35.05% 34.64% 34.44%

December 31, 2024 calculation

Gross profit margin = Gross profit (ttm) ÷ Revenue (ttm)
= $2,753,260K ÷ $6,899,720K
= 39.90%

The gross profit margin of Coca-Cola Consolidated Inc. has shown a gradual but consistent improvement over the years, reflecting positively on the company's ability to generate profits from its core operations. From March 31, 2020, to December 31, 2024, the gross profit margin has steadily increased from 34.44% to 39.90%.

This upward trend indicates that the company has been effectively managing its production costs and pricing strategies to enhance profitability. The ability to maintain and improve gross profit margins is essential for sustaining long-term financial health and competitiveness in the industry.

The latest reported gross profit margin of 39.90% as of December 31, 2024, signifies that for every dollar of revenue generated, the company retains $0.399 as gross profit after deducting the cost of goods sold. This indicates a healthy margin that suggests effective cost control, pricing strategies, and possibly economies of scale.

Overall, the consistent improvement in the gross profit margin of Coca-Cola Consolidated Inc. is a positive indicator of the company's operational efficiency and financial performance.


Peer comparison

Dec 31, 2024

Company name
Symbol
Gross profit margin
Coca-Cola Consolidated Inc.
COKE
39.90%
Celsius Holdings Inc
CELH
49.94%
Monster Beverage Corp
MNST
54.04%
National Beverage Corp
FIZZ
37.11%