Chesley Taft & Associates LLC Has $21.75 Million Position in CocaCola Company (The) $KO

Chesley Taft & Associates LLC decreased its position in shares of CocaCola Company (The) (NYSE:KO) by 2.2% during the 2nd quarter, according to the company in its most recent filing with the SEC. The institutional investor owned 267,641 shares of the company’s stock after selling 5,971 shares during the quarter. Chesley Taft & Associates LLC’s holdings in CocaCola were worth $21,751,000 as of its most recent SEC filing.

Several other large investors have also recently bought and sold shares of the company. Vanguard Group Inc. raised its position in shares of CocaCola by 1.6% during the fourth quarter. Vanguard Group Inc. now owns 374,771,512 shares of the company’s stock worth $26,200,276,000 after acquiring an additional 5,886,352 shares during the last quarter. State Street Corp boosted its holdings in CocaCola by 1.2% in the fourth quarter. State Street Corp now owns 167,850,330 shares of the company’s stock valued at $11,734,417,000 after acquiring an additional 1,992,327 shares during the last quarter. Geode Capital Management LLC increased its position in CocaCola by 0.5% in the fourth quarter. Geode Capital Management LLC now owns 89,984,203 shares of the company’s stock worth $6,273,037,000 after purchasing an additional 433,547 shares during the period. Norges Bank acquired a new stake in CocaCola in the fourth quarter worth about $3,865,807,000. Finally, Bank of America Corp DE raised its holdings in CocaCola by 9.5% during the 1st quarter. Bank of America Corp DE now owns 44,018,963 shares of the company’s stock worth $3,347,642,000 after purchasing an additional 3,836,640 shares during the last quarter. Institutional investors and hedge funds own 70.26% of the company’s stock.

Insider Buying and Selling at CocaCola

In related news, EVP Nancy Quan sold 31,625 shares of the stock in a transaction that occurred on Friday, May 15th. The stock was sold at an average price of $80.93, for a total transaction of $2,559,411.25. Following the completion of the sale, the executive vice president directly owned 223,330 shares of the company’s stock, valued at approximately $18,074,096.90. This represents a 12.40% decrease in their position. The transaction was disclosed in a document filed with the Securities & Exchange Commission, which can be accessed through this link. The sale was made to cover tax withholding obligations related to the vesting of equity awards. Also, Chairman James Quincey sold 436,296 shares of the firm’s stock in a transaction that occurred on Friday, June 5th. The stock was sold at an average price of $80.13, for a total transaction of $34,960,398.48. Following the sale, the chairman owned 122,833 shares in the company, valued at $9,842,608.29. This trade represents a 78.03% decrease in their ownership of the stock. Additional details regarding this sale are available in the official SEC disclosure. 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. Insiders have sold a total of 1,455,202 shares of company stock worth $123,620,742 over the last three months. Company insiders own 0.90% of the company’s stock.

CocaCola Price Performance

Shares of KO stock opened at $87.06 on Friday. The company has a quick ratio of 1.12, a current ratio of 1.30 and a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.97. CocaCola Company has a 12-month low of $65.35 and a 12-month high of $90.92. The firm has a fifty day moving average of $82.66 and a 200-day moving average of $79.27. The firm has a market capitalization of $374.58 billion, a price-to-earnings ratio of 26.14, a price-to-earnings-growth ratio of 3.04 and a beta of 0.33.

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

CocaCola Dividend Announcement

The firm also recently declared a quarterly dividend, which will be paid on Thursday, October 1st. Stockholders of record on Tuesday, September 15th will be given 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 dividend payout ratio (DPR) is currently 63.66%.

Trending Headlines about CocaCola

Here are the key news stories impacting CocaCola this week:

• Positive Sentiment: Coca-Cola is highlighted as a leading beverage-industry company, with brand strength and global distribution positioning it to benefit from continued demand and industry innovation. Zacks Industry Outlook The Coca-Cola, Monster, Fomento, Primo and The Vita Coco
• Positive Sentiment: Analysts and market commentary point to steady beverage demand, volume growth, margin improvement and a stronger cash-flow outlook as reasons Coca-Cola remains attractive among consumer-staples stocks. Coca-Cola Draws Focus As Beverage Demand Steadies Today
• Positive Sentiment: Emerging-market momentum and Coca-Cola’s affordability strategy may cushion weaker U.S. demand. Global growth is also cited as a support for the company’s raised 2026 outlook. Will Coca-Cola’s Emerging Market Expansion Offset U.S. Slowdown?
• Positive Sentiment: Coca-Cola’s long dividend-growth record continues to appeal to income-focused investors, although maintaining the payout depends on sustained earnings and cash-flow growth. Can Coca-Cola Keep Its Steady Payout Streak Intact This Year?
• Neutral Sentiment: Recent analyst coverage examines Coca-Cola’s target price and compares it with other major companies, suggesting investor sentiment remains constructive but dependent on valuation and future execution. What are Wall Street Analysts’ Target Price for Coca-Cola Stock?
• Negative Sentiment: After a roughly 24% gain in 2026, Coca-Cola is trading near a record high, leaving less room for disappointment. Its premium valuation could limit additional upside if growth slows. Up 24% in 2026, Is Coca-Cola a Buy Near an All-Time High?

Analyst Ratings Changes

Several equities research analysts have recently commented on KO shares. Royal Bank Of Canada lifted their price target on shares of CocaCola from $87.00 to $96.00 and gave the stock an “outperform” rating in a research report on Wednesday, July 29th. Piper Sandler upped their target price on shares of CocaCola from $88.00 to $95.00 and gave the company an “overweight” rating in a research report on Wednesday, July 29th. Evercore reiterated an “outperform” rating and issued a $100.00 price objective on shares of CocaCola in a report on Tuesday, July 28th. JPMorgan Chase & Co. raised their target price on CocaCola from $90.00 to $96.00 and gave the stock an “overweight” rating in a report on Wednesday, July 29th. Finally, UBS Group set a $104.00 price target on CocaCola and gave the company a “buy” rating in a research note on Wednesday, July 29th. Fifteen equities research analysts have rated the stock with a Buy rating and three have assigned a Hold rating to the company’s stock. According to data from MarketBeat, the stock presently has a consensus rating of “Moderate Buy” and an average target price of $95.76.

About CocaCola

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.