Coca-Cola Extends Its Decades-Long Streak of Annual Distribution Increases

Coca-Cola has maintained its impressive streak of annual distribution increases for over six decades.

The company's asset-light model, which focuses on brand ownership and concentrate production while partnering with bottling companies to handle manufacturing and distribution, has allowed it to generate substantial cash relative to its assets.

This structure has enabled Coca-Cola to distribute a significant amount of cash to its shareholders each year, making it one of the most consistent cash payers in the market.