Beverage company share prices tracked by BD rallied in the first few months of 2019 through mid-April. Here we chart the winners and losers.

Most non-carb categories tracked by BD increased revenue in 2018, helped by higher pricing. Details...

LaCroix sparkling water owner National Beverage has been unable to stem a stock price decline spurred by flagging sales, negative publicity, and increased competition. The stock has fallen...

In 2018, pricing gains for carbonated soft drinks offset volume declines and led to dollar growth for the first time since 2015. As the table below shows, rising carbonated soft drink (CSD) prices compensated for a -1.5% drop in volume, resulting in a +1.4% dollar increase

The number of convenience stores (c-stores) in the U.S. fell by -1.1% last year, driven in large part by a decrease in single-store operators, according to statistics reported recently

Coca-Cola posted volume gains in a number of major markets in 2018, including Mexico, Brazil and China. The company’s West Africa and South Latin business units turned in declines.

Super Bowl sponsor PepsiCo is used to being in enemy territory. The last four Super Bowls were hosted by cities where Coca-Cola enjoys a market share lead in carbonated soft drinks, as the table below shows. While the same holds true this year for Super Bowl LIII, the stakes are even higher as Coke’s hometown Atlanta plays host.  

During an investor update Thursday, Monster Beverages said it would launch a new performance energy drink called Reign Total Body Fuel in March with six flavors. The brand would compete with fast-growing Bang Energy Drink. A new Dragon Tea energy offering also is planned. Plus, Monster said arbitration over Coke’s plan to launch a Coke-branded energy drink overseas is “moving expeditiously” and that “we are in the process of amicably resolving this disagreement.” An update is expected in the second quarter, he added.