Coca-Cola Profit Margin

Coca-Cola posts a profit margin of 27.8% as of March 2026. That compares with 23.0% in the prior-year period — up 20.9% year over year. That is above the Consumer Staples sector average of 14.55%. Comparing that reading with peers and prior periods is usually more useful than looking at the number in isolation.

In the prior comparable period, Coca-Cola's profit margin was 23.0%. The latest reading is 27.8% — a 20.9% year-over-year increase (period ending March 2026). Use the history and growth charts on this page for a longer lookback.

For Consumer Staples stocks, a profit margin near 14.55% is typical. Coca-Cola's 27.8% is higher that level. That is roughly 91.1% above the sector mean. Whether that is a warning or an opportunity depends on growth outlook and other fundamentals shown elsewhere on Stockcircle.

Coca-Cola's profit margin moves when the underlying profit, equity, or asset base changes. Cost cuts, pricing power, buybacks, write-downs, and cyclical swings can all shift the percentage. The latest reading is 27.8% as of March 2026; use YoY and peer views to separate noise from signal.

Context for KO's profit margin usually means three checks: (1) trend versus prior periods, (2) level versus peers (average 14.55%), and (3) consistency with growth and profitability. This page covers the first two; Coca-Cola's other metric pages and overview cover the third.