More flavor for Coca-Cola - raises 2026 sales forecast, beats expectations

This comes at the same time that earnings per share and sales beat market expectations for the first quarter.

Coca-Cola has tried to attract consumers with healthier options such as low-calorie varieties.

This, together with a focus on smaller bottles and cans, has contributed to the company's sales growth as consumers have become more price-conscious amid rising energy costs, writes the Bloomberg news agency.

The stock is also rising in pre-market trading on Wall Street and is up 8 percent since the start of the year.