Coca-Cola FEMSA operates in the Consumer Staples sector, within the Beverages industry. Founded in 1979 as a joint venture between Fomento Económico Mexicano (FEMSA) and The Coca-Cola Company, it has grown into the largest Coca-Cola bottler by sales volume globally.

The company produces, bottles, markets, and distributes a broad portfolio of non-alcoholic beverages under license from The Coca-Cola Company.

Its portfolio includes:

• Carbonated soft drinks.

• Bottled water.

• Juices and nectars.

• Teas and ready-to-drink beverages.

• Energy drinks.

Products are sold under global brands such as Coca-Cola, Sprite, and Fanta, along with regional and local labels tailored to specific markets.

Coca-Cola FEMSA operates primarily in Latin America—including Mexico, Brazil, Colombia, and Argentina—as well as in the Philippines. Its operations are supported by manufacturing plants, distribution centers, and an extensive logistics network serving millions of consumers daily.

Performance is influenced by consumer demand trends, pricing strategies, currency fluctuations, input costs, regulatory policies, and competitive dynamics within the beverage industry.

Coca-Cola FEMSA ADRs trade on the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) under the ticker KOF.

History and Development

Coca-Cola FEMSA was established in 1979 in Mexico through a strategic partnership between FEMSA and The Coca-Cola Company, aimed at expanding production and distribution in high-growth markets.

During the 1990s, the company accelerated expansion through acquisitions of bottling operations across Latin America, significantly increasing scale and geographic diversification.

In the early 1990s, Coca-Cola FEMSA entered U.S. capital markets through an initial public offering, enhancing access to international investors and funding for further growth.

Over time, the company broadened its product portfolio beyond carbonated beverages, adding water, juices, and energy drinks to address evolving consumer preferences.

In recent years, Coca-Cola FEMSA has increased investments in digitalization, operational efficiency, and sustainability initiatives, including efforts to reduce emissions and improve energy efficiency across its manufacturing network.

Additional Information

Coca-Cola Femsa SAB de CV ADR (United States) is listed on the Nasdaq and has a market capitalization of $182.41 billion, with shareholders equity totaling $8.71 billion.

The company employs approximately 90.000 people and operates in the Basic Consumer Products sector, within the Drinks industry.

Over the past 12 months, Coca-Cola Femsa SAB de CV ADR reported $16.58 billion in revenue, generating net income of $1.34 billion.

Key financial metrics include a P/E ratio of 136.53, a price-to-book (P/B) ratio of 20.95, and a trailing twelve-month dividend yield of 3.88%.

The company trades under the ticker KOF.