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The Coca-Cola Company(KO)

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EXPLORE ADVISORIES AND THEIR HISTORY
QUALITY SIGNAL RECENCY
5-STAR RATING
WEAK BUY
BUY for 109 days
PROFIT SINCE LAST BUY
+13.24% ▲
LAST CLOSE
$87.77
10/08/2026
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Upturn Advisory & Investor View for KO

10/08/2026: KO (5-star) is a WEAK-BUY. BUY for 109 days. Simulated Profits (13.24%). Updated daily EoD!

The Coca-Cola Company is a globally recognized beverage leader known for its resilient, cash-generative business model and extensive distribution network. Its primary strength lies in immense brand equity and a dominant market position, providing a stable foundation for long-term investors. The company's growth story centers on shifting toward a 'total beverage' strategy, expanding into high-growth areas like coffee and functional drinks. Risks include heightened regulatory scrutiny on sugary products, intense competition from agile niche brands, and potential currency headwinds. The stock is particularly well-suited for dividend and conservative value investors looking for a reliable, income-producing core holding while monitoring long-term health-related consumer trends.

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Company fundamentals, valuation, risks, and news provide supporting context about the business.

Investor Fit

Investor styleFitWhy
Growth investorMixed fitThe company offers steady, reliable growth rather than the high-growth trajectory typical of growth-focused portfolios.
Momentum investorMixed fitMomentum investors may find the stock's steady, low-beta nature less attractive compared to high-volatility, breakout assets.
Value investorStrong fitThe company's stable earnings and predictable cash flows often appeal to value-oriented investors seeking long-term quality.
Dividend investorStrong fitThe company's long history of consecutive dividend increases makes it a cornerstone holding for income-focused portfolios.
Low-risk investorStrong fitThe stock's low beta and defensive nature provide stability and risk mitigation for conservative investors.

Risk Profile

Risk factorLevelWhy it matters
Price volatilityLowThe stock historically exhibits lower price swings than the broader market.
Valuation riskMediumThe company's premium valuation can limit upside potential if growth expectations are not met.
Competition risk (beverage innovation)MediumAgile competitors in niche categories can erode market share from legacy brands.
Business qualityStrongThe company possesses a powerful, durable global brand and distribution franchise.
Dividend incomeStrongThe long-standing dividend track record provides significant reliability for income seekers.
Execution riskMediumMaintaining operational excellence across a complex global bottling network is critical to margin stability.

Price Behavior

Strong Uptrend
PRICE PATH

Strong Uptrend

The stock has maintained a strong upward price trend across the last three quarters.

Very Smooth
PRICE STABILITY

Very Smooth

The stock has followed a highly orderly price path with minimal short-term disruption.

Analysis of Past Performance

Type Stock
Historic Profit 50.94%
Avg. Invested days 87
Today’s Advisory WEAK BUY
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Upturn Scorecard

Upturn Star Rating

★★★★★
KO receives a 4-star rating, supported by solid unit economics, solid company fundamentals, solid quantitative characteristics, and solid analyst coverage. The rating is constrained by weak price momentum, and limited analyst upside.

Company Fundamentals

★★★★★
KO has solid overall fundamentals (4 stars), with solid financial health, solid growth momentum, and solid ownership. In FY2025 versus FY2024, solid earnings growth (+23.3%) and solid cash generation (FCF margin 11.0%) are partially offset by moderate revenue growth (+1.9%).

Financial Health Rating

★★★★★
KO's financial health is supported by strong cash strength, including free-cash-flow generation of $5.3B (11.0% of revenue). Liquidity is moderate (3 stars), which helps explain the 4-star overall score.

Growth Momentum Score

★★★★★
Earnings growth is KO's strongest growth driver at +23.3% FY2025 versus FY2024 (solid, 4 stars). Revenue growth (+1.9%, moderate) and free-cash-flow growth (+11.7%, solid) are also constructive, though not equally high across every growth measure.

Ownership

★★★★★
Institutional ownership is 68.2% and approximately 90.0% of outstanding shares are publicly tradable, supporting liquidity and institutional participation. Insider ownership of 9.89% supports management-shareholder alignment.

Top 5 Institutional Investors

Berkshire Hathaway Inc 9.30%
BlackRock Inc 7.50%
Vanguard Capital Management, LLC 5.55%
State Street Corp 3.89%
FMR Inc 2.54%

Unit Economics (Per $1K Revenue)

★★★★★
KO generates approximately $616 of gross profit, $287 of operating income, and $110 of free cash flow for every $1,000 of revenue. Based on FY2025 results. Solid margins and soft cash conversion support the rating, although capital efficiency remains solid.

Economic Dimensions

★★★★★
Effective Tax Rate: 17.88%

Quantitative Style Profile

★★★★★
KO has a high-quality, large-cap, liquid, relatively low-volatility profile. Weak momentum is the primary drawback, while valuation that is moderately attractive rather than deeply discounted.

Style Classification

Quality Focused

Quality TiltLow VolatilityLarge / Mega Cap StabilityHighly Liquid / Institution-Friendly

Key Highlights

Company Size Large-Cap Stock
Market Capitalization 377.63B USD
Price to earnings Ratio 26.36
1Y Target Price 94.43
Price to earnings Ratio 26.36
1Y Target Price 94.43
Volume (30-day avg) 15.9M shares
Beta 0.32
52 Weeks Range 64.29 - 91.94
Updated Date 10/08/2026
52 Weeks Range 64.29 - 91.94
Updated Date 10/08/2026
Dividends yield (FY) 2.42%
Basic EPS (TTM) 3.33

How Company Makes Money

Business areaWhat it includesRetail investor read
Concentrates and SyrupsSelling beverage bases to bottling partners.This is a high-margin, capital-light business segment.
Finished ProductsDirect production and sale of bottled/canned beverages.This segment drives volume but is more capital-intensive.
Global GeographyRevenue distribution across North America, EMEA, Latin America, and APAC.Global diversification helps offset regional economic downturns.

Analyzing Revenue: Products, Geography and Growth

Revenue by Products

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Revenue by Geography

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Valuation

Trailing PE 26.36
Forward PE 25.32
Enterprise Value 406.18B
Price to Sales(TTM) 7.53
Enterprise Value 406.18B
Price to Sales(TTM) 7.53
Enterprise Value to Revenue 8.1
Enterprise Value to EBITDA 20.48
Shares Outstanding 4.30B
Shares Floating 3.87B
Shares Outstanding 4.30B
Shares Floating 3.87B
Percent Insiders 9.89
Percent Institutions 68.17

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Financial Metrics

🧭 Investment Snapshot

Total Revenue (Scale)

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Net Income (Profit)

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Free Cash Flow (Cash Strength)

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📈 Growth & Strength

Operating Income (Core Profit)

Information icon Profit from core operations after deducting all operating expenses. It is needed to measure how efficiently the company runs its primary business activities.

EBITDA (Cash Earnings)

Information icon Earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation, and amortization, indicating operating cash potential. It is needed to compare operating performance across companies without accounting or financing differences.

Gross Profit (Unit Profitability)

Information icon Revenue minus cost of revenue, showing profit after direct production costs. It is needed to evaluate core business profitability before overhead expenses.

🛡️ Financial Safety

Cash (Liquidity Buffer)

Information icon Total cash and cash equivalents on hand. It is needed to evaluate immediate liquidity and financial flexibility.

Total Debt (Leverage Risk)

Information icon Total debt including both short-term and long-term components. It is needed to assess the company’s leverage and financial risk.

Net Working Capital (Short-Term Health)

Information icon Current assets minus current liabilities, indicating short-term liquidity strength. It is needed to assess whether the company can meet its short-term obligations.

🧱 Balance Sheet Strength

Stockholder Equity (Net Worth)

Information icon Total equity value held by shareholders. It is needed to understand the net worth of the company from the owners’ perspective.

Total Assets (Asset Base)

Information icon The full value of everything the company owns, including cash, inventory, equipment, and investments. It is needed to understand the resource base used to generate revenue.

Income Before Tax (Pre-Tax Earnings)

Information icon Income before provision for income taxes. It is needed to analyze profitability independent of tax structures.

⚙️ Cost & Drag Factors

Cost of Revenue (Production Cost)

Information icon Direct costs required to produce and deliver the products or services sold. It is needed to assess efficiency in production and service delivery.

Total Operating Expenses (Operating Cost)

Information icon Indirect costs of running the business such as salaries, marketing, and administration. It is needed to understand how much it costs to sustain ongoing business operations.

Income Tax Expense (Tax Drag)

Information icon Amount of taxes paid or payable to the government. It is needed to evaluate the impact of taxation on overall profitability.

News (Last Updated: 10/08/2026)

About The Coca-Cola Company

Exchange NYSE
Headquarters Atlanta, GA, United States
IPO Launch date 1919-09-05
CEO & Director Mr. Henrique Braun
Sector Consumer Defensive
Industry Beverages - Non-Alcoholic
Full time employees 65900
Full time employees 65900

The Coca-Cola Company, a beverage company, manufactures and sells various nonalcoholic beverages in the United States and internationally. The company provides Trademark Coca-Cola, sparkling soft drinks and flavors; water, sports, coffee, and tea; juice, value-added dairy, and plant-based beverages; and emerging beverages. It also offers beverage concentrates and syrups, as well as fountain syrups to fountain retailers comprising 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, Sprite, Simply, Fanta Orange, Fanta Zero Orange, Fanta Zero Sugar, Fanta Apple, Sprite Zero Sugar, Simply Orange, Simply Apple, Simply Grapefruit, Fresca, Schweppes, Thums Up, Aquarius, Ayataka, BODYARMOR, Ciel, Costa, Crystal, Dasani, Fuze Tea, Georgia, glacéau smartwater, glacéau vitaminwater, Gold Peak, I LOHAS, Powerade, Topo Chico, Core Power, Del Valle, fairlife, innocent, Maaza, Minute Maid, Minute Maid Pulpy, Santa Clara, and dogadan brands. It operates through a network of independent bottling partners, distributors, wholesalers, and retailers, as well as through bottling and distribution operators. The Coca-Cola Company was founded in 1886 and is headquartered in Atlanta, Georgia.

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