India, Nov. 5 -- Coca-Cola Consolidated, Inc. reported a 5.4 per cent increase in net sales to $2 billion in the third quarter ended October 2, 2026, supported by a combination of higher volumes and pricing actions. Chairman and Chief Executive Officer J. Frank Harrison III said the results reflected the strength of the business, with balanced volume and price growth and continued investment in long-term business expansion.

"Our net sales growth reflects a healthy balance of volume and price which, combined with our focus on local execution, continues to position us for long-term growth," Harrison said. He also highlighted the company's investment in a new glass bottle production line in Indianapolis and its efforts to strengthen the ba...