CocaCola (NYSE:KO) Stock Price Down 1% – Time to Sell?

CocaCola Company (The) (NYSE:KO) fell 1% during trading on Monday . The company traded as low as $87.12 and last traded at $87.33. Approximately 17,600,129 shares were traded during trading, an increase of 4% from the average daily volume of 16,964,799 shares. The stock had previously closed at $88.25.

CocaCola News Summary

Here are the key news stories impacting CocaCola this week:

• Positive Sentiment: Coca-Cola was highlighted as a potential long-term dividend-growth investment. The company has increased its dividend for 64 consecutive years, with roughly 4.5% annual dividend growth over the past decade. The Ultimate Dividend Growth Stock to Buy With $1,000 Right Now
• Positive Sentiment: Several reports emphasized KO’s defensive characteristics and approximately 2.4% dividend yield, suggesting the shares may appeal to investors seeking income and stability during a potential market pullback. Prediction: Here’s What a $15,000 Investment in Coca-Cola Stock Could Be Worth in 5 Years
• Positive Sentiment: Coverage comparing Coca-Cola with the S&P 500 and 10-year Treasury bonds presented its dividend as a middle-ground income option: higher than the index yield while retaining the potential for long-term equity appreciation. This Dividend Stock Provides a Middle Ground for Long-Term Investors
• Positive Sentiment: Articles revisited Coca-Cola’s strong historical performance and Berkshire Hathaway’s long-held investment, reinforcing the company’s reputation as a durable compounder and income-producing asset. Coca-Cola Returns Since Warren Buffett Invested
• Neutral Sentiment: The projected future dividend income and five-year investment values are based on historical growth assumptions rather than new company guidance, so they support the long-term narrative but are unlikely to materially affect near-term trading.
• Negative Sentiment: One article noted that Coca-Cola is not inexpensive. Its valuation may limit near-term upside, particularly while Treasury yields remain elevated and fixed-income investments compete with dividend stocks for investor capital. Coca-Cola Valuation and Dividend Growth

Analysts Set New Price Targets

Several equities research analysts have commented on the stock. UBS Group set a $104.00 price objective on shares of CocaCola and gave the company a “buy” rating in a report on Wednesday, July 29th. Seaport Research Partners set a $95.00 price target on shares of CocaCola in a research report on Friday, August 14th. Evercore restated an “outperform” rating and set a $100.00 price target on shares of CocaCola in a research note on Tuesday, July 28th. Jefferies Financial Group raised their price objective on shares of CocaCola from $95.00 to $104.00 and gave the stock a “buy” rating in a report on Wednesday, July 29th. Finally, TD Cowen lifted their price objective on shares of CocaCola from $90.00 to $100.00 and gave the company a “buy” rating in a research note on Wednesday, July 29th. One analyst has rated the stock with a Strong Buy rating, fourteen have issued a Buy rating and three have issued a Hold rating to the company. According to MarketBeat.com, the company presently has an average rating of “Moderate Buy” and a consensus target price of $95.76.

CocaCola Trading Down 1.0%

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 stock has a market cap of $375.74 billion, a P/E ratio of 26.23, a P/E/G ratio of 3.44 and a beta of 0.34. The stock has a 50-day moving average price of $87.16 and a 200-day moving average price of $81.77.

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

CocaCola Announces Dividend

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

Insider Buying and Selling

In related news, insider Sanket Ray sold 9,958 shares of the stock in a transaction on Monday, August 10th. The stock was sold at an average price of $86.50, for a total value of $861,367.00. Following the transaction, the insider owned 62,105 shares of the company’s stock, valued at $5,372,082.50. This represents a 13.82% decrease in their ownership of the stock. The transaction was disclosed in a legal filing with the Securities & Exchange Commission, which is available through the SEC website. Also, EVP Nancy Quan sold 50,000 shares of the firm’s stock in a transaction dated Wednesday, August 19th. The shares were sold at an average price of $90.39, for a total value of $4,519,500.00. Following the sale, the executive vice president owned 223,330 shares in the company, valued at $20,186,798.70. The trade was a 18.29% decrease in their position. Additional details regarding this sale are available in the official SEC disclosure. The sale was made to cover tax withholding obligations related to the vesting of equity awards. Insiders sold 926,620 shares of company stock valued at $83,075,714 in the last three months. 0.90% of the stock is owned by corporate insiders.

Institutional Inflows and Outflows

Institutional investors and hedge funds have recently modified their holdings of the stock. Louisbourg Investments Inc. purchased a new position in CocaCola in the 1st quarter worth approximately $25,000. Guardian Partners Inc. purchased a new stake in shares of CocaCola during the second quarter valued at approximately $27,000. Evolution Wealth Management Inc. boosted its stake in shares of CocaCola by 1,081.8% during the fourth quarter. Evolution Wealth Management Inc. now owns 390 shares of the company’s stock valued at $27,000 after purchasing an additional 357 shares during the period. Bard Associates Inc. bought a new position in shares of CocaCola in the fourth quarter worth approximately $30,000. Finally, Timbuktu Capital Management LLC bought a new position in shares of CocaCola in the second quarter worth approximately $41,000. 70.26% of the stock is owned by institutional investors.

CocaCola Company Profile

The Coca-Cola Company (NYSE: KO) is a global beverage company best known for its Coca-Cola soft drink, which was first introduced in 1886. The company was incorporated in 1892 and has grown into one of the world’s largest beverage businesses.

Its portfolio includes sparkling soft drinks such as Coca-Cola, Diet Coke, Coca-Cola Zero Sugar, Sprite and Fanta, along with water, sports drinks, coffee, tea, juice and dairy-based beverages. Other brands associated with the company include Dasani, smartwater, Powerade, Minute Maid, Simply, Costa Coffee, fairlife and Topo Chico.

The Coca-Cola Company primarily develops, owns and markets beverage brands, while relying on a global network of independent bottling partners and distributors to manufacture, package and deliver many of its products.