CocaCola Company (The) (NYSE:KO) Receives $95.76 Average PT from Brokerages

Shares of CocaCola Company (The) (NYSE:KO) have been given an average rating of “Moderate Buy” by the eighteen research firms that are presently covering the firm, Marketbeat Ratings reports. Three investment analysts have rated the stock with a hold rating and fifteen have given a buy rating to the company. The average 1 year target price among brokerages that have issued ratings on the stock in the last year is $95.7647.

A number of research firms have issued reports on KO. HSBC cut shares of CocaCola from a “strong-buy” rating to a “hold” rating in a report on Tuesday, July 28th. Weiss Ratings reissued a “buy (b+)” rating on shares of CocaCola in a report on Friday, July 31st. Bank of America raised their target price on CocaCola from $90.00 to $95.00 and gave the stock a “buy” rating in a research note on Friday, July 10th. Evercore reaffirmed an “outperform” rating and set a $100.00 price target on shares of CocaCola in a research report on Tuesday, July 28th. Finally, Royal Bank Of Canada boosted their price target on CocaCola from $87.00 to $96.00 and gave the company an “outperform” rating in a research note on Wednesday, July 29th.

CocaCola Price Performance

Shares of NYSE KO opened at $86.70 on Friday. CocaCola has a fifty-two week low of $65.35 and a fifty-two week high of $90.92. The company has a market cap of $373.04 billion, a PE ratio of 26.04, a P/E/G ratio of 3.03 and a beta of 0.33. The company has a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.97, a quick ratio of 1.12 and a current ratio of 1.30. The business has a 50-day simple moving average of $82.49 and a two-hundred day simple moving average of $79.22.

CocaCola (NYSE:KO) last announced its quarterly earnings data on Tuesday, July 28th. The company reported $0.97 EPS for the quarter, beating the consensus estimate of $0.93 by $0.04. The firm had revenue of $13.37 billion during the quarter, compared to analyst estimates of $13.17 billion. CocaCola had a net margin of 28.56% and a return on equity of 39.38%. CocaCola’s revenue was up 6.2% on a year-over-year basis. During the same period last year, the firm posted $0.87 EPS. CocaCola has set its FY 2026 guidance at 3.270-3.300 EPS. As a group, equities analysts expect that CocaCola will post 3.29 EPS for the current fiscal year.

CocaCola Announces Dividend

The company also recently announced a quarterly dividend, which will be paid on Thursday, October 1st. Investors of record on Tuesday, September 15th will be issued a dividend of $0.53 per share. The ex-dividend date of this dividend is Tuesday, September 15th. This represents a $2.12 dividend on an annualized basis and a dividend yield of 2.4%. CocaCola’s payout ratio is 63.66%.

Key Headlines Impacting CocaCola

Here are the key news stories impacting CocaCola this week:

• Positive Sentiment: Raised outlook and earnings momentum: Coca-Cola’s recent quarterly beat, broad-based volume growth, margin improvement and higher cash-flow expectations have supported analyst optimism. The company’s updated 2026 EPS guidance of $3.27–$3.30 reinforces expectations for continued earnings growth. Can Coca-Cola’s Raised 2026 Outlook Support More Earnings Growth?
• Positive Sentiment: International growth may offset U.S. softness: Emerging-market expansion, affordable product offerings and steady global beverage demand could cushion slower U.S. consumption and help Coca-Cola sustain its raised forecast. Will Coca-Cola’s Emerging Market Expansion Offset U.S. Slowdown?
• Positive Sentiment: Defensive dividend appeal: Coca-Cola’s long record of shareholder payouts continues to attract income-oriented investors, particularly amid market volatility. Its consumer-staples profile and brand strength also support the stock’s defensive appeal. Can Coca-Cola Keep Its Steady Payout Streak Intact This Year?
• Positive Sentiment: Analyst support: Recent Wall Street commentary has remained generally bullish, while some fair-value estimates increased following the second-quarter beat and higher guidance. Coca-Cola Stock Sees Fair Value Lift After Q2 Beat and Higher Guidance
• Neutral Sentiment: Valuation is the key debate: Investors are weighing Coca-Cola’s volume growth, stronger margins and cash-flow outlook against a relatively expensive valuation. With the stock near a record level, future gains may depend on further execution. Is Coca-Cola Stock Worth Buying as Growth Meets a Premium Valuation?
• Negative Sentiment: Risks include softer U.S. demand and tougher comparisons: Slowing domestic consumption, the timing of an Africa-related sale and challenging year-over-year comparisons could temper earnings momentum and limit near-term upside. Coca-Cola Earnings Risks

Insider Buying and Selling at CocaCola

In other news, Chairman James Quincey sold 145,947 shares of the company’s stock in a transaction on Wednesday, July 29th. The shares were sold at an average price of $90.09, for a total value of $13,148,365.23. Following the sale, the chairman directly owned 122,833 shares of the company’s stock, valued at $11,066,024.97. This represents a 54.30% decrease in their position. The transaction was disclosed in a legal filing with the Securities & Exchange Commission, which is accessible through the SEC website. The transaction was executed under a pre-arranged Rule 10b5-1 trading plan. The sale was made to cover tax withholding obligations related to the vesting of equity awards. Also, CFO John Murphy sold 152,483 shares of the company’s stock in a transaction on Friday, July 31st. The shares were sold at an average price of $87.31, for a total transaction of $13,313,290.73. Following the completion of the sale, the chief financial officer directly owned 279,917 shares in the company, valued at approximately $24,439,553.27. The trade was a 35.26% decrease in their ownership of the stock. The SEC filing for this sale provides additional information. The sale was made to cover tax withholding obligations related to the vesting of equity awards. In the last 90 days, insiders sold 1,455,202 shares of company stock worth $123,620,742. Corporate insiders own 0.90% of the company’s stock.

Institutional Investors Weigh In On CocaCola

Institutional investors have recently modified their holdings of the business. Anfield Capital Management LLC grew its holdings in CocaCola by 438.8% in the fourth quarter. Anfield Capital Management LLC now owns 361 shares of the company’s stock valued at $25,000 after purchasing an additional 294 shares during the period. Louisbourg Investments Inc. acquired a new stake in shares of CocaCola in the first quarter valued at about $25,000. Headlands Technologies LLC acquired a new stake in CocaCola in the 2nd quarter valued at about $26,000. Evolution Wealth Management Inc. lifted its position in CocaCola by 1,081.8% during the fourth quarter. Evolution Wealth Management Inc. now owns 390 shares of the company’s stock worth $27,000 after buying an additional 357 shares in the last quarter. Finally, Guardian Partners Inc. purchased a new stake in shares of CocaCola in the second quarter valued at about $27,000. 70.26% of the stock is currently owned by institutional investors and hedge funds.

CocaCola Company Profile

The Coca?Cola Company (NYSE: KO) is a global beverage manufacturer, marketer and distributor best known for its flagship Coca?Cola soda. Headquartered in Atlanta, Georgia, the company develops and sells concentrates, syrups and finished beverages across a broad portfolio of brands. Its product range spans sparkling soft drinks, bottled water, sports drinks, juices, ready?to?drink teas and coffees, and other still beverages, marketed under both global and regional brand names.

Coca?Cola’s brand portfolio includes widely recognized names such as Coca?Cola, Diet Coke, Coca?Cola Zero Sugar, Sprite, Fanta, Minute Maid, Powerade and Dasani, and in recent years the company has expanded into the coffee and premium beverage categories through acquisitions such as Costa Coffee.