Bottled & Canned Soft Drinks & Carbonated Waters

Companies in SIC 2086 bottle and can carbonated soft drinks, flavored seltzers, energy and sports beverages, and ready-to-drink mixers for supermarkets, convenience stores, restaurants, and vending distributors serving consumers seeking refreshment and on-the-go hydration. Core capabilities include syrup formulation, carbonation, packaging, and cold-chain logistics, while contract manufacturing and private-label production are growing revenue streams. Typical customers range from national retail chains to foodservice operators and e-commerce marketplaces. Major risks center on sugar taxes, PFAS and BPA packaging scrutiny, water rights, labeling rules, and shifting consumer sentiment toward wellness and sustainability, alongside volatility in aluminum, PET, and sweetener costs. In 2024-2025 the sector is leaning into zero-sugar and functional SKUs, natural flavors, recyclable or lightweight packaging, and AI-driven demand planning to stabilize margins amid elevated input prices. Consolidation among regional bottlers continues as brands seek scale and route-to-market efficiency. For real-time insight into filings, guidance, and compliance moves across this category, view live SEC filings on Earnings Feed.

Source: Earnings Feed research · last fetched 11/23/2025