Coca-Cola Surges on Zero Sugar & World Cup | Durham News

Durham News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now! · Aug 9, 2026 · 1m

Coca-Cola just shattered expectations with a seven percent revenue surge and five percent global sales volume growth—its strongest pace in years—driven by booming zero sugar options, solid Diet Coke and classic Coke gains, and an eight percent Powerade lift fueled by World Cup hydration breaks. While some grumbled about game delays, Coca-Cola turned those breaks into marketing gold, proving its product diversification is paying off. Analysts now eye whether this momentum is fleeting or sustainable without the tournament’s boost. Still, the stock soars, hitting new highs, outperforming rivals…