The Coca-Cola Company (KO) reported that its fourth-quarter net income to shareowners increased to $1.24 billion or $0.28 per share from $770 million or $0.17 per share, last year. Adjusted earnings per share was $0.38, for the quarter. On average, 21 analysts polled by Thomson Reuters expected the company to report profit per share of $0.37 for the quarter. Analysts’ estimates typically exclude special items.