In Q1'26, KO's cash and short-term investments stood at $11.1B, marking a decline from the previous quarter's $13.9B and representing the lowest level in the observed period. Meanwhile, total debt was reported at $43.9B, showing a reduction from $45.5B in Q4'25 but remaining substantially higher than cash reserves. Over the period from Q2'23 to Q1'26, cash and short-term investments exhibited volatility, peaking at $19B in Q2'24 before trending downward with notable drops in Q4'24 and Q1'26, suggesting potential liquidity pressures or investment reallocations. In contrast, debt levels showed an overall upward trajectory, rising from $41.6B in Q2'23 to a high of $49.4B in Q2'25, followed by a gradual decline to $43.9B, indicating sustained leverage that outpaces cash growth and may warrant monitoring for financial stability.