The Coca-Cola Company (KO)

US — Consumer Defensive Sector
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Key Metrics & Ratings

  • symbol KO
  • Rev/Share 11.0767
  • Book/Share 7.7311
  • PB 9.6479
  • Debt/Equity 1.5175
  • CurrentRatio 1.211
  • ROIC 0.1371

 

  • MktCap 301514211452.0
  • FreeCF/Share 1.2944
  • PFCF 54.1318
  • PE 23.1347
  • Debt/Assets 0.4471
  • DivYield 0.0291
  • ROE 0.4701

 

  • Rating B+
  • Score 3
  • Recommendation Neutral
  • P/E Score 2
  • DCF Score 5
  • P/B Score 1
  • D/E Score 1

Recent Analyst Ratings

Type Ticker Analyst Firm Previous Rating Current Rating Previous Price Target Current Price Target Date
Reiterated KO Barclays -- Equal Weight $71 $77 Oct. 23, 2025
Upgrade KO DZ Bank Hold Buy -- $75 Feb. 13, 2025
Upgrade KO Jefferies Hold Buy $69 $75 Jan. 30, 2025
Reiterated KO Piper Sandler -- Overweight $74 $73 Jan. 23, 2025
Upgrade KO TD Cowen Hold Buy -- $75 Jan. 8, 2025
Initiation KO Piper Sandler -- Overweight -- $74 Jan. 7, 2025
Upgrade KO Deutsche Bank Hold Buy $68 $70 Dec. 12, 2024

News

Warren Buffett Departs With 64% of Berkshire Hathaway in 5 Stocks to Hold Forever
AAPL, AXP, BAC, BRK-A, BRK-B, CVX, KO
Published: December 22, 2025 by: 24/7 Wall Street
Sentiment: Neutral

If any investor has stood the test of time, it is Warren Buffett, and with good reason.

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Want Decades of Passive Income? 3 Stocks to Buy Now and Hold Forever
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Published: December 22, 2025 by: The Motley Fool
Sentiment: Positive

AbbVie is a Dividend King that successfully navigated a challenging patent cliff. Coca-Cola is a household name that has survived and thrived for 139 years.

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Will Refranchising Deals Unlock Coca-Cola's Next Margin Boost?
KO
Published: December 16, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Positive

KO is boosting margins and growth through global bottler refranchising and strategic franchise partnerships amid market shifts.

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Coca-Cola (KO) Is Considered a Good Investment by Brokers: Is That True?
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Published: December 16, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Positive

Investors often turn to recommendations made by Wall Street analysts before making a Buy, Sell, or Hold decision about a stock. While media reports about rating changes by these brokerage-firm employed (or sell-side) analysts often affect a stock's price, do they really matter?

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Coca-Cola bets on incoming chief Braun's global experience amid shift to low-sugar drinks
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Published: December 11, 2025 by: Reuters
Sentiment: Positive

Coca-Cola's decision to make Henrique Braun its next CEO is a bet on the company veteran's experience in Latin America and China to grow the brand in new markets, appeal to cash-strapped consumers and develop healthier options as tastes change.

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Coca-Cola names its next CEO, plus a deep dive into the background of Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang.
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Published: December 11, 2025 by: Yahoo Finance
Sentiment: Neutral

Yahoo Finance executive editor Brian Sozzi takes on the morning's top stories after the market open on December 11, 2025. An expert panel consisting of Northwestern Mutual Wealth Management Company CIO Brent Schutte and Yahoo Finance senior reporters Brooke DiPalma and Ines Ferré discuss the Federal Reserve's latest cut to interest rates, AI, and Coca-Cola naming its next CEO.

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Dividend Stocks for 2026: Where to Invest as the Market Cools
KO, MPLX, MRK
Published: December 10, 2025 by: MarketBeat
Sentiment: Positive

As we enter the final stretch of 2025, it's clear that this has been a strong year for equities. However, with valuations across the tech sector stretched and talk of an AI-fueled bubble growing louder, many investors are beginning to look for more stable, income-generating opportunities.

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Coca-Cola Stock Rallies 12% in a Year: Wise to Buy or Stay Patient?
KO
Published: December 10, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Positive

KO's steady gains, strong innovation and margin expansion fuel momentum, but its premium valuation keeps investors weighing their next move.

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CocaCola Company (The) (KO) Is a Trending Stock: Facts to Know Before Betting on It
KO
Published: December 10, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Positive

Coca-Cola (KO) has received quite a bit of attention from Zacks.com users lately. Therefore, it is wise to be aware of the facts that can impact the stock's prospects.

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Can Coca-Cola's Innovation Pipeline Outrun Health-Conscious Shifts?
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Published: December 08, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Positive

KO drives growth with bold innovation, expanding beyond sodas into energy drinks, coffees and low-sugar beverages globally.

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Coca-Cola's Margins Soar: Can It Sustain the Efficiency Push?
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Published: December 05, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Positive

KO's Q3 margin gains highlight its efficiency push and spark questions about how long its operating momentum can hold.

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Coca-Cola: The Market Is Overlooking KO's Cash Recovery And Dividend Power
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Published: December 05, 2025 by: Seeking Alpha
Sentiment: Positive

Coca-Cola earns a Buy rating with an $80.03 price target, reflecting 14% upside potential based on 2027 expected results. KO's resilient growth is driven by pricing and mix, with margin expansion despite flat volumes; EBITDA and free cash flow are set for robust recovery post-2025. Dividend growth streak of 63 years and anticipated leverage reduction to 1.6x–1.9x support long-term investment appeal.

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The Coca-Cola Company (KO) Presents at Morgan Stanley Global Consumer & Retail Conference 2025 Transcript
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Published: December 02, 2025 by: Seeking Alpha
Sentiment: Neutral

The Coca-Cola Company (KO) Presents at Morgan Stanley Global Consumer & Retail Conference 2025 Transcript

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3 Dividend Stocks Wall Street is Piling Into Before 2026
BTI, JNJ, KO
Published: December 02, 2025 by: 24/7 Wall Street
Sentiment: Positive

There is an apparent shift in how Wall Street views the stock market, as retail investors are increasingly doubting the AI rally.

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Kraft, Coca-Cola among companies sued by San Francisco over ultra-processed foods in first-of-a-kind lawsuit
KHC, KO
Published: December 02, 2025 by: New York Post
Sentiment: Negative

The lawsuit marks the first time a municipality has sued over claims food companies have knowingly marketed addictive and harmful ultra-processed foods.

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3 Warren Buffett Stocks to Buy and Hold Forever
AXP, KO, OXY
Published: December 02, 2025 by: Morningstar
Sentiment: Positive

A look at a few of Buffett's favorite companies before he retires.

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Coca-Cola vs Vita Coco: Who Will Dominate Better-For-You Drinks Race?
COCO, KO
Published: November 27, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Positive

KO's global scale and diverse portfolio meet COCO's rapid growth in the battle for better-for-you beverages. Both are shaping the future of natural hydration.

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Can Coca-Cola's Billion-Dollar Brands Power Its Next Growth Wave?
KO
Published: November 26, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Neutral

KO leverages nearly $30 billion brands, fresh innovations and global marketing to fuel its next phase of growth.

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Investors Heavily Search CocaCola Company (The) (KO): Here is What You Need to Know
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Published: November 26, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Positive

Recently, Zacks.com users have been paying close attention to Coca-Cola (KO). This makes it worthwhile to examine what the stock has in store.

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What Coca-Cola Could Look Like 10 Years From Now
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Published: November 26, 2025 by: The Motley Fool
Sentiment: Positive

Coca-Cola's portfolio will shift meaningfully toward zero-sugar and functional drinks. The bottling system will become more efficient, consolidated, and digitally integrated.

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5 Soft Drink Stocks to Hold Their Ground As Cost Pressures Mount
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Published: November 25, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Negative

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Consumer Staples Stocks Take the Spotlight. What the Charts of Walmart, Target, Coca-Cola Say.
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Published: November 24, 2025 by: Barrons
Sentiment: Positive

The sector has shown resilience in the short term and certain names could rally from here.

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The Coca-Cola Company: Efficiency Is The New Growth
KO
Published: November 24, 2025 by: Seeking Alpha
Sentiment: Positive

Coca-Cola has shifted focus from volume growth to efficiency, leveraging an asset-light model. KO's premium valuation is justified by its high margins, supporting a target price of $76–$78 per share. Future value creation will depend on operational discipline, capital allocation, and successful reinvestment in marketing and digitalization initiatives.

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3 High-Yield Consumer Staples Stocks To Buy Now
DG, KO, PG
Published: November 21, 2025 by: 24/7 Wall Street
Sentiment: Positive

Consumer staples stocks aren't the first ones you would pick to outperform the stock market.

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5 Must-Own Dividend Aristocrats That Can Weather a Coming Big Sell-Off
CLX, KO, MDT, PG, XOM
Published: November 21, 2025 by: 24/7 Wall Street
Sentiment: Negative

The recent high-velocity sell-off may be a preview of what's to come this year or in 2026.

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Warren Buffett's Favorite Type of Stock and 3 That Fit the Mold
AXP, GOOG, GOOGL, KO
Published: November 20, 2025 by: 24/7 Wall Street
Sentiment: Positive

Investors have spent a lifetime trying to decode Warren Buffett's investing philosophy, but the foundation of his approach has long been far easier than most consider, and it's all about staying consistent.

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Can Coca-Cola's "All-Weather" Strategy Keep Earnings Bubbling?
KO
Published: November 18, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Positive

KO's "all-weather" strategy boosts steady demand and pricing power, using efficiency gains and a diversified portfolio to drive consistent growth.

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Monster insider trading alert for this Warren Buffett stock
KO
Published: November 18, 2025 by: Finbold
Sentiment: Positive

A senior Coca-Cola (NYSE: KO) executive has executed a notable insider trade at a time when the stock has faced volatility in line with broader market sentiment.

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Coca-Cola Holds Value Share Lead Despite Latin America Flatline
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Published: November 12, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Positive

KO's tech-driven efficiency, pricing strength and Latin America gains boost global value share despite flat volumes.

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Here is What to Know Beyond Why CocaCola Company (The) (KO) is a Trending Stock
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Published: November 12, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Positive

Coca-Cola (KO) has been one of the stocks most watched by Zacks.com users lately. So, it is worth exploring what lies ahead for the stock.

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About The Coca-Cola Company (KO)

  • IPO Date 1919-09-05
  • Website https://www.coca-colacompany.com
  • Industry Beverages - Non-Alcoholic
  • CEO James Robert Quincey
  • Employees 69700

The Coca-Cola Company, a beverage company, manufactures, markets, and sells various nonalcoholic beverages worldwide. The company provides sparkling soft drinks, sparkling flavors; water, sports, coffee, and tea; juice, value-added dairy, and plant-based beverages; and other beverages. It also offers beverage concentrates and syrups, as well as fountain syrups to fountain retailers, such as restaurants and convenience stores. The company sells its products under the Coca-Cola, Diet Coke/Coca-Cola Light, Coca-Cola Zero Sugar, caffeine free Diet Coke, Cherry Coke, Fanta Orange, Fanta Zero Orange, Fanta Zero Sugar, Fanta Apple, Sprite, Sprite Zero Sugar, Simply Orange, Simply Apple, Simply Grapefruit, Fresca, Schweppes, Thums Up, Aquarius, Ayataka, BODYARMOR, Ciel, Costa, Dasani, dogadan, FUZE TEA, Georgia, glacéau smartwater, glacéau vitaminwater, Gold Peak, Ice Dew, I LOHAS, Powerade, Topo Chico, AdeS, Del Valle, fairlife, innocent, Minute Maid, and Minute Maid Pulpy brands. It operates through a network of independent bottling partners, distributors, wholesalers, and retailers, as well as through bottling and distribution operators. The company was founded in 1886 and is headquartered in Atlanta, Georgia.