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EX-99.1

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Exhibit 99.1

News Release

Coca-Cola Consolidated Reports

Second Quarter and First Half 2026 Results

■Second quarter of 2026 net sales increased 11% versus the second quarter of 2025.

■Gross profit in the second quarter of 2026 was $778 million, an increase of 5% versus the second quarter of 2025. On an adjusted(a) basis, gross profit was $788 million, an increase of 6%(b).

■Income from operations for the second quarter of 2026 was $271 million, which was flat compared to the second quarter of 2025. On an adjusted(a) basis, income from operations increased by $15 million, or 6%.

■For the first half of 2026, income from operations was $509 million, an increase of $47 million, or 10%; adjusted(a) income from operations increased 4%.

Key Results

Second Quarter First Half

(in millions)20262025Change20262025Change

Volume(1) 97.690.77.6%184.6167.410.3%

Net sales$2,052.4$1,855.510.6%$3,899.1$3,435.513.5%

Gross profit$778.4$742.54.8%$1,505.5$1,369.69.9%

Gross margin37.9 %40.0 %38.6 %39.9 %

Income from operations$271.3$272.1(0.3)%$508.9$461.910.2%

Operating margin13.2 %14.7 %13.1 %13.4 %

Beverage Sales Second Quarter First Half

(in millions)20262025Change20262025Change

Sparkling bottle/can$1,184.3$1,080.09.7%$2,274.1$2,013.812.9%

Still bottle/can$697.9$626.111.5%$1,303.0$1,135.214.8%

(1) Volume is measured on a standard physical case basis and is used to standardize differing package configurations delivered via direct store delivery.

Second Quarter and First Half 2026 Review

CHARLOTTE, August 5, 2026 – Coca‑Cola Consolidated, Inc. (NASDAQ: COKE) today reported operating results for the second quarter ended July 3, 2026 and the first half of fiscal 2026.

“We delivered a very strong second quarter, with volume growth of 7.6% and revenue growth of 10.6%, as enthusiasm around America250™ and the FIFA World Cup helped drive robust demand across our portfolio,” said J. Frank Harrison, III, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer. “While driving strong operating results, we remained focused on improving the strength of our balance sheet, paying down $275 million of our debt in the first half of the year. I could not be more proud of our team for their steady focus on excellence every day, which is evident in the continued strength of our business results.”

Volume was up 7.6% in the second quarter of 2026 and up 10.3% in the first half of the year, or 7.1% on an adjusted(a) basis for the first half of 2026. Our Sparkling category volume increased 7.0% in the second quarter of 2026 and 9.4% in the first half of 2026, or 6.2% on an adjusted(a) basis. Sparkling volume growth reflected broad-based gains across the portfolio, led by our zero-sugar and flavor offerings. Still category volume increased 9.4% in the second quarter of 2026 and 12.9% in the first half of 2026, or 9.8% on an adjusted(a) basis. The Still category volume growth was driven by strong performance across many brands, including Core Power, Powerade, smartwater and Monster. Dasani casepack water, which carries a lower net selling price as compared to other Still products, also contributed to a portion of the growth within our Still category. In addition, total volume in the second quarter of 2026 was also higher as compared to the second quarter of 2025 due to the timing of the Fourth of July holiday, which we estimate impacted total volume by approximately 1.0%.

Net sales increased 10.6% to $2.1 billion in the second quarter of 2026. The growth in net sales was primarily the result of our volume growth and annual pricing actions, as well as a shift in the timing of the Fourth of July holiday. Sparkling and Still net sales increased 9.7% and 11.5%, respectively, in the second quarter of 2026 compared to the second quarter of 2025. The increase in Sparkling category net sales was driven primarily by sales of multi-pack, take-home aluminum can packages sold within our large store, club and value channels. Net sales of our Still products were especially strong in our convenience and value store channels.

Gross profit in the second quarter of 2026 was $778.4 million, an increase of $35.9 million, or 4.8%. On an adjusted(a) basis, gross profit increased $47.3 million, or 6.4%. Gross margin in the second quarter of 2026 decreased 210 basis points to 37.9%. Adjusted(a) gross margin in the second quarter of 2026 decreased 150 basis points to 38.4%. The reduction in gross margin resulted primarily from an increase in aluminum costs, which was caused by geopolitical conflicts, supply constraints and the impact of elevated tariffs. These elevated aluminum costs resulted in approximately $45 million in additional input costs compared to the second quarter of 2025, which outpaced our annual pricing actions.

“Solid operational execution drove strong second quarter results, despite continued macroeconomic uncertainty and higher input costs that continued to pressure gross margins,

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UNITED STATES

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

Washington, D.C. 20549

FORM 8-K

CURRENT REPORT

Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported): February 18, 2026

COCA-COLA CONSOLIDATED, INC.

(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)

Delaware0-928656-0950585 (State or other jurisdiction of incorporation)(Commission File Number)(IRS Employer Identification No.)

4100 Coca-Cola Plaza Charlotte, NC 28211 (Address of principal executive offices)(Zip Code)

Registrant’s telephone number, including area code: (980) 392-8298

Check the appropriate box below if the Form 8-K filing is intended to simultaneously satisfy the filing obligation of the registrant under any of the following provisions: ☐    Written communications pursuant to Rule 425 under the Securities Act (17 CFR 230.425) ☐    Soliciting material pursuant to Rule 14a-12 under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14a-12) ☐    Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 14d-2(b) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14d-2(b)) ☐    Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 13e-4(c) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.13e-4(c)) Securities registered pursuant to Section 12(b) of the Act:

Title of each classTrading Symbol(s)Name of each exchange on which registered Common Stock, par value $1.00 per shareCOKEThe Nasdaq Global Select Market

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is an emerging growth company as defined in Rule 405 of the Securities Act of 1933 (§230.405 of this chapter) or Rule 12b-2 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (§240.12b-2 of this chapter). Emerging growth company ☐ If an emerging growth company, indicate by check mark if the registrant has elected not to use the extended transition period for complying with any new or revised financial accounting standards provided pursuant to Section 13(a) of the Exchange Act.    ☐

Item 2.02.    Results of Operations and Financial Condition.

On February 18, 2026, Coca-Cola Consolidated, Inc. (the “Company”) issued a news release reporting its financial results for the fourth quarter and the fiscal year ended December 31, 2025. A copy of the news release is furnished as Exhibit 99.1 hereto and is incorporated herein by reference.

Item 9.01.    Financial Statements and Exhibits.

(d)  Exhibits.

Exhibit No.DescriptionIncorporated by Reference or Filed/Furnished Herewith 99.1News release issued on February 18, 2026, reporting the Company’s financial results for the fourth quarter and the fiscal year ended December 31, 2025. Furnished herewith. 104Cover Page Interactive Data File – the cover page interactive data file does not appear in the Interactive Data File because its XBRL tags are embedded within the Inline XBRL document.Filed herewith.

The information in this Current Report on Form 8-K, including Exhibit 99.1 attached hereto, is being furnished and shall not be deemed to be “filed” for purposes of Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended (the “Exchange Act”), or otherwise subject to the liabilities of that section, nor shall it be deemed to be incorporated by reference in any filing under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, or the Exchange Act, except as shall be expressly set forth by specific reference in any such filing.

SIGNATURE

Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned hereunto duly authorized.

COCA-COLA CONSOLIDATED, INC.

Date: February 18, 2026 By:/s/ Matthew J. Blickley Matthew J. Blickley Chief Financial Officer and Chief Accounting Officer