But the company sold more of its drinks worldwide, and its earnings matched expectations.
The Atlanta-based company says global sales volume rose 2 percent. In its flagship North American market, where Americans have been cutting back on soda for years, volume was flat.
Net income fell to $1.62 billion, or 36 cents per share. That compares with net income of $1.77 billion, or 39 cents per share a year ago.
Excluding one-time items, net income totaled 44 cents per share, matching analyst expectations.
Revenue fell 4 percent to $10.58 billion. Analysts expected $10.5 billion.
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