Coca-Cola Consolidated Inc. (COKE)

Pretax margin

Dec 31, 2024 Dec 31, 2023 Dec 31, 2022 Dec 31, 2021 Dec 31, 2020
Earnings before tax but after interest (EBT) US$ in thousands 856,654 557,481 575,087 255,149 241,040
Revenue US$ in thousands 6,899,720 6,653,860 6,200,960 5,562,710 5,007,360
Pretax margin 12.42% 8.38% 9.27% 4.59% 4.81%

December 31, 2024 calculation

Pretax margin = EBT ÷ Revenue
= $856,654K ÷ $6,899,720K
= 12.42%

The pretax margin of Coca-Cola Consolidated Inc. has shown variability over the past years. It was 4.81% as of December 31, 2020, decreasing slightly to 4.59% by December 31, 2021. There was a significant improvement in pretax margin to 9.27% as of December 31, 2022, which further decreased to 8.38% by December 31, 2023. Notably, there was a substantial increase in the pretax margin to 12.42% as of December 31, 2024, indicating enhanced profitability before accounting for taxes. Overall, the trend suggests fluctuation in pretax margin performance over the years, with a notable improvement in 2022 and a peak in 2024.


Peer comparison

Dec 31, 2024

Company name
Symbol
Pretax margin
Coca-Cola Consolidated Inc.
COKE
12.42%
Celsius Holdings Inc
CELH
14.00%
Monster Beverage Corp
MNST
26.55%
National Beverage Corp
FIZZ
19.29%