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John Murphy

President & CFO, Coca-Cola Company (The)

Search every verified John Murphy interview, podcast appearance, and on-the-record quote — each transcript cross-checked by AI and human review to confirm speaker identity. John Murphy, President and CFO of The Coca-Cola Company, discussed the company's second quarter 2026 financial results during an earnings call on July 28, 2026. He reported organic revenue growth of 6% and unit case volume growth of 5% for the quarter, attributing the performance to factors including favorable weather in certain markets, global activation around the FIFA World Cup, and an easier prior year comparison. Murphy also provided updated guidance, stating the company expects to deliver at the high end of its prior revenue guidance with organic revenue growth of approximately 5%, and comparable currency neutral earnings per share growth of 7 to 8% for the year. Regarding the company's ongoing dispute with the U.S. Internal Revenue Service, he noted that oral arguments were recently presented before the 11th Circuit Court of Appeals and that the company remains confident in its position. Murphy also appeared on "The Big Swing with Jimmy Roberts" on August 30, 2026, where he discussed how Coca-Cola evaluates golf sponsorships, including the Tour Championship at East Lake. He described the process as balancing tangible metrics, such as audience reach and brand awareness, with intangible considerations, and said that leaders bring value by ensuring the long-term health of brands and business ecosystems. He referenced Robert Woodruff's connection to East Lake and the expression "the future belongs to the discontented," and spoke about the community transformation at East Lake, including improvements in graduation rates and crime rates.

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