NasdaqGS:COKE
NasdaqGS:COKEBeverage

Will Strong Q2 Results and Share Buyback Change Coca-Cola Consolidated's (COKE) Investment Narrative?

Coca-Cola Consolidated recently reported second quarter results, with sales rising to US$1.86 billion and net income reaching US$187.39 million, both up from the prior year period. An interesting detail is that the company completed a significant share buyback, repurchasing over 720,000 shares, demonstrating management’s ongoing commitment to capital returns. We’ll explore how the combination of robust quarterly earnings and a completed buyback shapes Coca-Cola Consolidated’s investment...
NYSE:WES
NYSE:WESOil and Gas

Should Lower Impairment Charges Spur a Rethink of Western Midstream's Asset Strategy (WES)?

Western Midstream Partners, LP recently reported unaudited consolidated impairment charges of US$686,000 for the quarter ended June 30, 2025, down from US$1.53 million a year earlier. The reduction in impairment charges compared to the previous year is a noteworthy indicator of changes in the value and management of the company’s long-lived assets. We’ll examine how these lower impairment charges may influence the company’s investment outlook and future profitability assumptions. Trump's oil...