Coca-Cola
About: Founded in 1886, Atlanta-headquartered Coca-Cola is the world's largest nonalcoholic beverage company, with a strong portfolio of 200 brands covering key categories including carbonated soft drinks, water, sports, energy, juice, and coffee. Together with bottlers and distribution partners, the company sells finished beverage products bearing Coca-Cola and licensed brands through retailers and food-service locations in more than 200 countries and regions globally. Coca-Cola generates around two thirds of its total revenue overseas, with a significant portion from emerging economies in Latin America and Asia-Pacific.
Employees: 79,100
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Funds holding %
of 6,823 funds
0
Analysts bullish %
of 7 analysts
Fund manager confidence
Based on 2024 Q3 regulatory filings by fund managers ($100M+ AUM)
146% more first-time investments, than exits
New positions opened: 234 | Existing positions closed: 95
23% more call options, than puts
Call options by funds: $2.18B | Put options by funds: $1.77B
15% more funds holding in top 10
Funds holding in top 10: 66 [Q2] → 76 (+10) [Q3]
10% more capital invested
Capital invested by funds: $209B [Q2] → $229B (+$20B) [Q3]
3% more funds holding
Funds holding: 2,976 [Q2] → 3,075 (+99) [Q3]
5% less repeat investments, than reductions
Existing positions increased: 1,210 | Existing positions reduced: 1,268
2.12% less ownership
Funds ownership: 75.0% [Q2] → 72.88% (-2.12%) [Q3]
Research analyst outlook
7 Wall Street Analysts provided 1 year price targets over the past 3 months
Low target
$66
5%
upside
Avg. target
$72
15%
upside
High target
$76
21%
upside
7 analyst ratings
7 positive
100%
0 neutral
0%
0 negative
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Barclays Lauren Lieberman 36% 1-year accuracy 32 / 88 met price target | 5%upside $66 | Overweight Maintained | 17 Jan 2025 |
UBS Peter Grom 41% 1-year accuracy 9 / 22 met price target | 15%upside $72 | Buy Maintained | 16 Jan 2025 |
TD Cowen Vivien Azer 25% 1-year accuracy 1 / 4 met price target | 20%upside $75 | Buy Upgraded | 8 Jan 2025 |
Wells Fargo Chris Carey 40% 1-year accuracy 17 / 43 met price target | 12%upside $70 | Overweight Maintained | 7 Jan 2025 |
Piper Sandler Mike Lavery 50% 1-year accuracy 1 / 2 met price target | 18%upside $74 | Overweight Initiated | 7 Jan 2025 |
Financial journalist opinion
Based on 67 articles about KO published over the past 30 days
Positive
Seeking Alpha
8 hours ago
Collect Dividends Like Clockwork From These 2 Dividend Kings
Procter & Gamble and Coca-Cola, despite recent pullbacks, remain strong long-term dividend investments due to their resilient business models and consistent dividend histories. Both companies face short-term headwinds from high interest rates and shifting consumer sentiment but maintain strong fundamentals and well-covered dividends. Procter & Gamble offers a 2.44% yield, with a safe payout ratio of 73%, and Coca-Cola offers a 3.14% yield, with a safer payout ratio of 62%.
Positive
The Motley Fool
1 day ago
This Top Dividend Stock Generates Almost $800 Million Annually for Warren Buffett-led Berkshire Hathaway: Should You Buy?
Some investors prefer to own businesses registering tremendous revenue or user growth. The hope is that this can lead to huge returns.
Positive
The Motley Fool
1 day ago
3 No-Brainer Dividend Stocks to Buy in 2025
Dividend stocks are an important part of a diversified portfolio. They provide passive income under almost any conditions, which strengthens your portfolio and protects your money in changing economies.
Positive
Seeking Alpha
2 days ago
Coca-Cola FEMSA: Solid Value Hiding In Plain Sight
Coca-Cola FEMSA offers a rare buying opportunity with its dominant market position in Latin America and attractive valuation, trading at a significant discount. The company has shown consistent revenue and earnings growth, despite currency headwinds, and is expected to grow EPS by double digits in 2025 and 2026. Coca-Cola FEMSA's 4.3% dividend yield, low payout ratio, and potential for dividend growth make it appealing for long-term dividend investors.
Negative
Zacks Investment Research
2 days ago
Coca-Cola (KO) Rises Yet Lags Behind Market: Some Facts Worth Knowing
Coca-Cola (KO) reachead $62.71 at the closing of the latest trading day, reflecting a +0.74% change compared to its last close.
Positive
Seeking Alpha
3 days ago
Income & Growth: 3 Of The Best Dividend Stocks For Any Market
Inflation continues to erode purchasing power, and recent volatility highlights the uncertainty in inflation trends. Despite this, long-term investors can still find opportunities. In an unpredictable environment, focusing on companies with resilient business models can provide stability. Coca-Cola, AbbVie, and TC Energy stand out in this regard. These stocks offer defensive growth, attractive dividends, and strong fundamentals. They're well-positioned to navigate inflation while providing consistent income and long-term returns.
Positive
Seeking Alpha
4 days ago
Dividend Harvesting Portfolio Week 202: $20,200 Allocated, $1,944.48 In Projected Dividends
The market started 2025 with volatility, but I remain bullish due to favorable macroeconomic conditions and expected Fed rate cuts. The Dividend Harvesting Portfolio mitigated downside risk despite market declines, generating $70.79 in dividend income and increasing forward annualized dividend income to $1,944.48. Diversification rules are crucial, with no sector exceeding 20% and no position over 5%, ensuring stability during market fluctuations.
Positive
MarketBeat
4 days ago
3 Defensive Stocks Analysts Are Bullish on to Kick Off the Year
Defensive stocks are a key part of the market that can provide significant portfolio benefits. Although they often are not thought of as market outperformers, that certainly is not always the case.
Positive
The Motley Fool
4 days ago
Best Stock to Buy Right Now: Coca-Cola vs. Celsius
With third-quarter 2024 revenue of $11.9 billion, a presence in more than 200 countries and territories, and more than 200 different brands under its umbrella, Coca-Cola (KO -0.43%) is the undisputed leader in the non-alcoholic ready-to-drink market. Its industry position is probably one reason Warren Buffett loves the company so much.
Neutral
Fast Company
4 days ago
Coca-Cola and the new age of vice signaling for CEOs
It was far from the usual Coke and a smile. The Coke was diet, for one thing, and there were two smiles involved.
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