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Non-Current Liabilities

Long-Term Debt

Coca-Cola Long-Term Debt decreased by 0.9% to $43.56B in Q1 2026 compared to the prior quarter. Year-over-year, this metric declined by 0.3%, from $43.69B to $43.56B. Over 5 years (FY 2020 to FY 2025), Long-Term Debt shows relatively stable performance with a 1.8% CAGR. This is a positive signal — lower values indicate better performance for this metric.

Analysis

StatementBalance Sheet Statement
SectionNon-Current Liabilities
CategoryLeverage
SignalLower is better
VolatilityStable
First reportedQ4 2014
Last reportedQ1 2026Apr 30, 2026

How to read this metric

An increase may signal aggressive expansion or refinancing, while a decrease signals deleveraging and improved solvency.

Detailed definition

This represents the total amount of financial obligations and borrowings that are due to be repaid after a period of mor...

Peer comparison

Peer beverage companies typically maintain moderate debt levels to balance capital investment with interest coverage ratios.

Metric ID: long_term_debt

Historical Data

20 periods
 Q2 '21Q3 '21Q4 '21Q1 '22Q2 '22Q3 '22Q4 '22Q1 '23Q2 '23Q3 '23Q4 '23Q1 '24Q2 '24Q3 '24Q4 '24Q1 '25Q2 '25Q3 '25Q4 '25Q1 '26
Value$39.8B$39.39B$38.12B$37.05B$36.76B$35.46B$36.38B$36.13B$35.63B$34.18B$37.51B$35.1B$40.02B$44.06B$43.02B$43.69B$45.07B$45.1B$43.94B$43.56B
QoQ Change-1.0%-3.2%-2.8%-0.8%-3.5%+2.6%-0.7%-1.4%-4.1%+9.7%-6.4%+14.0%+10.1%-2.4%+1.6%+3.1%+0.1%-2.6%-0.9%
YoY Change-7.7%-10.0%-4.6%-2.5%-3.1%-3.6%+3.1%-2.9%+12.3%+28.9%+14.7%+24.5%+12.6%+2.4%+2.1%-0.3%
Range$34.18B$45.1B
CAGR+1.9%
Avg YoY Growth+4.1%
Median YoY Growth+0.9%
Current Streak2 quarters decline

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Coca-Cola's long-term debt?
Coca-Cola (KO) reported long-term debt of $43.56B in Q1 2026.
How has Coca-Cola's long-term debt changed year-over-year?
Coca-Cola's long-term debt decreased by 0.3% year-over-year, from $43.69B to $43.56B.
What is the long-term trend for Coca-Cola's long-term debt?
Over 5 years (2020 to 2025), Coca-Cola's long-term debt has grown at a 1.8% compound annual growth rate (CAGR), from $40.13B to $43.94B.
What does long-term debt mean?
The total amount of debt a company owes that is due after more than one year.