2024 saw a 3.2% COLA increase; beneficiaries will get a lower 2.5% COLA in 2025 due to reduced inflation. High inflation years yield higher COLAs, potentially adding over $100 to monthly checks.

Wrapping up Q4 earnings, we look at the numbers and key takeaways for the beverages, alcohol, and tobacco stocks, including Coca-Cola (NYSE:KO) and its peers. These companies' performance is ...