CHARLOTTE, N.C., Feb. 10, 2026 – Coca-Cola Consolidated, the nation’s largest Coca-Cola bottler, is honored to be named to the 2026 “America’s Most Successful Midsize Companies” list by Forbes. The Forbes ranking is based on company long-term growth, returns and recent performance.

“We are honored to be featured as one of Forbes’ America’s Most Successful Mid-Cap Companies,” said Dave Katz, President and COO of Coca-Cola Consolidated. “This achievement is a testament to the exceptional work of our 17,000 Teammates, whose dedication and passion for each other, their customers and their communities are evident.”

Coca-Cola Consolidated was among 100 mid-sized American companies ranked by Forbes, based on earnings and sales growth, return on equity and total stock return. The full list of recipients can be viewed at the Forbes website.

“This recognition by Forbes for another year as one of the Most Successful Midsize Companies reflects what Coca-Cola Consolidated has always known to be true, that our secret ingredient is our people,” said Brent Tollison, Chief People and Public Affairs Officer. “We are honored to be included in this incredible list of companies, and we look forward to continuing this same level of service and excellence in the future.”

Forbes used data from FactSet to screen companies with a market value between $5 billion and $20 billion, only considering companies that also had positive sales growth over the past 12 months and a share price of at least $5. The top 100 ranking is based on earnings growth, sales growth, return on equity and total stock return for the last five years, with more weight given to the latest year’s data in the ranking. All data is as of December 5, 2025.

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