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 9.6245
  • Debt/Equity 1.5175
  • CurrentRatio 1.211
  • ROIC 0.1371

 

  • MktCap 300782589757.0
  • FreeCF/Share 1.2944
  • PFCF 54.0005
  • PE 23.0786
  • Debt/Assets 0.4471
  • DivYield 0.0292
  • 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

As a Concerned Warren Buffett Exits, His 4 Safest Dividend Stocks Are 2026 Gems
BRK-A, BRK-B, CVX, KHC, KO, KR
Published: January 08, 2026 by: 24/7 Wall Street
Sentiment: Positive

If any investor has stood the test of time, it is Warren Buffett. For years, the so-called Oracle of Omaha has had a rock-star-like presence in the investing world, and his annual Berkshire Hathaway Inc.

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3 Warren Buffett Stocks to Buy With $1,000 Right Now
BAC, GOOGL, KO
Published: January 08, 2026 by: 24/7 Wall Street
Sentiment: Positive

Former Berkshire Hathaway (NYSE:BRK-B) CEO Warren Buffett recently handed his chief executive position over to Greg Abel.

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3 Dividend Stocks to Buy and Forget About
CVX, KO, PG
Published: January 08, 2026 by: 24/7 Wall Street
Sentiment: Positive

I've always been a fan of dividend stocks, and whether you buy them for an income stream or the upside, they do not disappoint.

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CocaCola Company (The) (KO) is Attracting Investor Attention: Here is What You Should Know
KO
Published: January 08, 2026 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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Coca-Cola Trades Below 200-Day SMA: Opportunity or Warning Sign?
KO
Published: January 07, 2026 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Neutral

KO slips below its 200-day SMA as volumes weaken, raising questions about momentum, valuation and near-term upside.

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Wall Street Analysts Think Coca-Cola (KO) Is a Good Investment: Is It?
KO
Published: January 07, 2026 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Positive

When deciding whether to buy, sell, or hold a stock, investors often rely on analyst recommendations. Media reports about rating changes by these brokerage-firm-employed (or sell-side) analysts often influence a stock's price, but are they really important?

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Can Coca-Cola's Revenue Growth Management Fuel Next-Leg of Upside?
KO
Published: January 05, 2026 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Positive

KO's sharper RGM strategy is driving pricing, mix and pack gains, keeping organic growth strong despite inflation and uneven demand.

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Best Dividend Aristocrats For January 2026
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Published: December 31, 2025 by: Seeking Alpha
Sentiment: Positive

The ProShares S&P 500 Dividend Aristocrat ETF (NOBL) underperformed SPY in 2025, gaining 7.2% versus SPY's 18.42%. Despite average underperformance, select Aristocrats like CAH (+74.18%), ALB (+66.90%), and CHRW (+61.22%) delivered strong double-digit returns. Dividend growth for the Aristocrats slowed to 5.52% in 2025, down from 5.78% in 2024, with 68 of 69 raising payouts.

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My New Year's Resolution For 2026: Invest $10,000 In These 5 Stocks
CME, CVX, DVN, EOG, EQNR, FDS, KO, LDNXF, LSEGY, MTDR, PG, PR, XOM
Published: December 30, 2025 by: Seeking Alpha
Sentiment: Positive

Dividend growth investing is not a get-rich-quick strategy, it requires commitment and a long-term mindset. Making a New Year's resolution is a great way to help maintain that mindset. I reflect on 2025 and review five companies that I am convinced will bring me closer to my goal of being able to fund my living expenses through dividends. The companies I review in this article should do well in an environment characterized by ongoing fiscal dominance and long-term higher inflation.

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The Best Dividend Stock to Buy and Hold Forever
KO
Published: December 30, 2025 by: The Motley Fool
Sentiment: Positive

The S&P 500 index has a tiny 1.1% yield, but this consumer staples icon is offering 2.9%. Coke has increased its dividend annually for over 50 years, making the company a Dividend King.

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Coca-Cola's Story: Can Organic Growth Stay Resilient in 2026?
KO
Published: December 29, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Positive

KO appears poised for organic growth at the high end of its model, gaining value share while leveraging pricing, volume and productivity amid macro pressures.

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What Is Weighing On Coca-Cola Stock?
KO
Published: December 29, 2025 by: Forbes
Sentiment: Negative

Coca-Cola (KO) has faced challenges in the past. Its stock fell by more than 30% over a period of less than two months in 2020, erasing billions in market value and significant gains in one downturn.

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Coca-Cola: Not Even The Storied Dividend Can Create A Compelling Investment Case
KO
Published: December 29, 2025 by: Seeking Alpha
Sentiment: Positive

Coca-Cola Company remains a defensive cash cow but faces limited growth and underwhelming total returns versus the S&P 500. KO's forward EPS growth (15.72% over two years) and sub-3% dividend yield lag both peers and alternative income investments. Valuation at 23.37x current earnings is not compelling given KO's slower growth and opportunity cost relative to higher-growth stocks.

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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
ABBV, KO, O
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?
KO
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
KO
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.
KO, NVDA
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?
KO
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?
KO
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
KO
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
COLA, KO
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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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.