Coca-Cola profits up 8.1% as global sales volumes rise

COCA-COLA posted an 8.1% rise in third-quarter profit after boosting global sales volumes and raising retail pricing in North America.

Net income advanced to $2.22 billion (€1.6bn) from $2.06bn, a year earlier, the Atlanta-based company said in a statement.

Excluding some items, profit was $1.03 a share, topping the $1.02 average of 13 analysts’ estimates compiled by Bloomberg.