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Coca-Cola Femsa SAB de CV ADR, classified within the “Other” industry group, was founded in 1979 as part of a strategic partnership between Mexico’s FEMSA (Fomento Económico Mexicano) and The Coca-Cola Company.
The creation of Coca-Cola Femsa was driven by the need to expand Coca-Cola’s beverage production and distribution in emerging markets, particularly across Latin America. The partnership between FEMSA and The Coca-Cola Company enabled operations in strategic regions, enhancing efficiency and strengthening global reach.
The company’s product portfolio includes carbonated soft drinks, bottled water, juices, teas, and energy drinks, featuring globally recognized brands such as Coca-Cola, Sprite, and Fanta, as well as a variety of local and regional brands tailored to consumer preferences in each market.
With operations across Latin America—including Mexico, Brazil, Colombia, Argentina, and others—as well as in the Philippines, Coca-Cola Femsa serves millions of consumers daily through an extensive local and regional distribution network.
Its operational structure comprises dozens of manufacturing plants, distribution centers, and an expansive network of commercial partners. The company oversees beverage production, bottling, and distribution, while also implementing initiatives to optimize its supply chain and minimize environmental impact.
Coca-Cola Femsa invests in innovation, sustainability, and process digitalization to enhance operational efficiency and meet evolving consumer expectations.
History and Formation
Founded in 1979 in Mexico, Coca-Cola Femsa emerged as a joint venture between FEMSA—one of Latin America’s largest beverage and retail companies—and The Coca-Cola Company. The partnership aimed to expand Coca-Cola’s beverage production and distribution in emerging markets, especially throughout Latin America.
In its early years, Coca-Cola Femsa faced challenges related to operational integration and adapting to distinct consumer demands in markets such as Mexico and Central America. The adoption of modern bottling and distribution technologies was crucial to its initial success.
The company began a major expansion during the 1990s, acquiring Coca-Cola operations in several Latin American countries, including Brazil, Colombia, and Argentina. This strategy enabled Coca-Cola Femsa to become the world’s largest Coca-Cola bottler by sales volume. The company also diversified its product portfolio with the addition of bottled water, juices, and energy drinks, strengthening its competitive position.
In 1993, the company entered the U.S. capital markets through its initial public offering (IPO). In the years that followed, Coca-Cola Femsa executed further strategic acquisitions, including operations across Latin America and in the Philippines, solidifying its status as a global player.
Over the decades, the company has increasingly adopted sustainable business practices and modernized its supply chain in response to evolving consumer behavior and regulatory expectations.
Between 2020 and 2024, Coca-Cola Femsa accelerated investments in digitalization, innovation, and sustainability, implementing projects aimed at reducing carbon emissions and increasing energy efficiency across its manufacturing facilities.
Additional Information
The Company Coca-Cola Femsa SAB de CV ADR (United States), is listed on Nasdaq with a market cap of $ 152.16 Billions, having an equity of $ 8.09 Billions.
The Company is listedthe in the sector of Others and categorized in industry of Others.
In the last 12 months the Company had a revenue of $ 14.92 Billions, which generated a profit in the amount of $ 1.21 Billion.
As for its main indicators, the Company has a P/E ratio of 125.53, a P/BV ratio of 18.82 and in the last 12 months the dividend yield of KOF was at 4.00%.
The Company is traded internationally through the ticker KOF.
