• Coca-Cola (KO) beat estimates, raised full-year EPS guidance after stronger demand and global World Cup marketing; shares jumped over 3% in early trading.
  • Analysts raised Coca‑Cola (KO) price targets: RBC $96, JPM $96, Jefferies $104, BofA $100, TD Cowen $100 after KO beat Q2; ratings remained buy/overweight.
  • Coca-Cola (KO) faced a temporary production halt at Fairlife due to ransomware. Gross margin improved; marketing spend rose temporarily. Operating charges fell after productivity measures.