Coca-Cola is taking its dispute with the IRS to a federal appeals court over a $20 billion tax liability related to how it reported profits from 2007 to 2009 using transfer pricing. The case centers on a 1996 agreement about reporting foreign profits, which Coca-Cola says it followed using a "10-50-50" method approved by the IRS. The IRS argues the agreement only applied retroactively and did not protect Coca-Cola from penalties for later years. A 2020 Tax Court ruling favored the IRS, resulting in Coca-Cola paying $6 billion, but the company continues to use the same accounting method. If Coca-Cola loses the appeal, it could owe up to $20 billion in taxes and interest, potentially requiring borrowing despite claims of sufficient liquidity.
Restrictions on SNAP benefits in 23 states now limit purchases of sugary drinks and candy, potentially reducing food and beverage sales by up to $830 million this year. Major companies like Hershey, PepsiCo, Coca-Cola, and Kraft Heinz are monitoring ...
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Coca-Cola continues to offer a very safe dividend, having increased payouts for 64 consecutive years. Despite a high free cash flow payout ratio in 2025 due to a one-time payment, management expects healthier cash flow in 2026, supporting a 3.9% divi...
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