Coca-Cola announced plans to invest $10 billion in infrastructure across the United States from 2026 through 2030, according to CFO John Murphy. The investment will support multiple projects including new or expanded facilities in locations such as Rancho Cucamonga, California, and Webster, New York. The company highlighted its significant contribution to the U.S. economy, with $85 billion added to GDP in 2025 and nearly 1 million American jobs supported.
Murphy detailed the investment during meetings in Washington, D.C., emphasizing the local impact of Coca-Cola's operations. The $10 billion figure represents system-wide spending, including investments by bottling partners who fund plants, trucks, and equipment. Coca-Cola itself follows an asset-light model, focusing on brand investments while partners handle capital-intensive infrastructure. The company also owns Fairlife, whose capital expenditures are included in Coca-Cola’s own spending totals.
The planned investment underscores Coca-Cola’s role as a major economic driver in the U.S. beverage sector. In 2025, the company spent about $37 billion with U.S. suppliers, reinforcing its extensive supply chain footprint. Capacity expansions at facilities like Webster, New York, are expected to create hundreds of new jobs, while equipment upgrades may not directly add roles. This approach aligns with Coca-Cola’s strategy of balancing growth with operational efficiency.
The company’s infrastructure projects will span multiple states, including Colorado, Indiana, Alabama, Michigan, Minnesota, and Florida. The next update on Coca-Cola’s investment progress is anticipated in its 2026 annual report, which will detail the impact of these projects on job creation and local economies.