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

Coca-Cola демонстрирует сильные фундаментальные показатели, включая высокие значения ROE (44.33%), ROA (12.63%) и маржи прибыли, которые значительно превышают медианные значения по отрасли. Однако, мультипликаторы, такие как P/E (25.90) и P/S (7.06), находятся на уровне переоцененности, что может указывать на риски для инвесторов. Долговая нагрузка (debt-to-equity ratio 1.30) также выше медианы, что вызывает некоторые опасения по поводу финансовой устойчивости. Несмотря на это, рост выручки и чистой прибыли на протяжении последних годов подчеркивает устойчивость бизнеса. Дивидендная доходность отсутствует, что также может быть минусом для инвесторов, ищущих доход от инвестиций. В целом, несмотря на определенные слабости, сильные операционные показатели и рост прибыли дают основание для осторожного оптимизма по оценке компании.

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Key Points
Vita Coco crushed first quarter estimates.
The coconut water category appears to be taking off, and Vita Coco is a first-mover here.
The company also got relief on tariffs, lifting margins, which should continue to benefit the company going forward.
Shares of coconut water category leader Vita Coco (NASDAQ: COCO) skyrocketed 28.1% as of 3:54 p.m. EDT on Wednesday.
Vita Coco was a first mover in the coconut water category, with leading market share. The category appears to be resonating with consumers, as the company delivered a massive earnings beat in the first quarter.
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Viva, Vita Coco!
In the first quarter, Vita Coco delivered 37.4% revenue growth to $179.8 million, while earnings per share grew 61.3% to $0.50. Both figures absolutely trounced analyst expectations. Management also raised its guidance for the rest of the year. It now anticipates sales of $720 million to $735 million, up from a prior range of $680 million to $700 million, and adjusted EBITDA (earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation, and amortization) between $132 million and $138 million, up from a prior range of $122 million and $128 million.
Co-Founder and Executive Chairman Michael Kirban noted in the press release:
The coconut water category continues to be one of the fastest-growing beverage categories in both the United States and our core international markets, which we believe is due to consumers choosing coconut water for a greater share of their hydration needs. I believe this growth is being largely driven by our investments as the category leader, resulting in increased household penetration and new consumption occasions for coconut water and for the Vita Coco brand. The global momentum in our category and our brand has me very excited for our long-term potential.
Coconut water seems to be transitioning from a novelty to a daily staple for many households. Not only that, but Vita Coco received relief from the higher tariffs it experienced in recent quarters, after the Supreme Court struck down the Trump Administration's country-by-country tariffs in February.
Tariff relief and execution lifted gross margins from 37% a year ago to 40%, fueling the outsize profit growth.
Is Vita Coco just getting started?
Niche beverage stocks can make for tremendous stock market winners, as evidenced by the long-term outperformance of Coca-Cola (NYSE: KO) or, more recently, Monster Beverage (NASDAQ: MSTR).
Could Vita Coco become one of these revered beverage brands in the future? First-quarter earnings showed the company on all cylinders, so it's certainly a possibility.
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Why Vita Coco Skyrocketed Today

The NASDAQ 100 After Hours Indicator is down -46.83 to 27,140.15. The total After hours volume is currently 123,882,886 shares traded.
The following are the most active stocks for the after hours session:
NVIDIA Corporation (NVDA) is -0.2499 at $209.01, with 4,952,801 shares traded. As reported by Zacks, the current mean recommendation for NVDA is in the "buy range".
Walmart Inc. (WMT) is -0.02 at $127.99, with 4,930,628 shares traded. As reported by Zacks, the current mean recommendation for WMT is in the "buy range".
Apple Inc. (AAPL) is unchanged at $270.17, with 4,189,325 shares traded. Over the last four weeks they have had 4 up revisions for the earnings forecast, for the fiscal quarter ending Mar 2026. The consensus EPS forecast is $1.92. AAPL is scheduled to provide an earnings report on 4/30/2026, for the fiscal quarter ending Mar2026. The consensus earnings per share forecast is 1.92 per share, which represents a 165 percent increase over the EPS one Year Ago
Pfizer, Inc. (PFE) is +0.0226 at $26.28, with 4,143,914 shares traded. Over the last four weeks they have had 3 up revisions for the earnings forecast, for the fiscal quarter ending Dec 2026. The consensus EPS forecast is $0.68. PFE is scheduled to provide an earnings report on 5/5/2026, for the fiscal quarter ending Mar2026. The consensus earnings per share forecast is 0.74 per share, which represents a 92 percent increase over the EPS one Year Ago
Amazon.com, Inc. (AMZN) is -0.6123 at $262.43, with 3,998,635 shares traded. Over the last four weeks they have had 3 up revisions for the earnings forecast, for the fiscal quarter ending Sep 2026. The consensus EPS forecast is $1.96. Smarter Analyst Reports: Amazon Expects FTC’s Verdict on MGM Acquisition by Mid-March: Report
Wells Fargo & Company (WFC) is unchanged at $81.51, with 3,658,956 shares traded. Over the last four weeks they have had 4 up revisions for the earnings forecast, for the fiscal quarter ending Dec 2026. The consensus EPS forecast is $1.85. As reported by Zacks, the current mean recommendation for WFC is in the "buy range".
Intel Corporation (INTC) is -0.08 at $94.67, with 3,513,061 shares traded. Over the last four weeks they have had 10 up revisions for the earnings forecast, for the fiscal quarter ending Jun 2026. The consensus EPS forecast is $0.1. , following a 52-week high recorded in today's regular session.
Nokia Corporation (NOK) is +0.02 at $12.48, with 3,203,503 shares traded., following a 52-week high recorded in today's regular session.
Cleveland-Cliffs Inc. (CLF) is +0.07 at $10.32, with 2,939,365 shares traded. Over the last four weeks they have had 3 up revisions for the earnings forecast, for the fiscal quarter ending Sep 2026. The consensus EPS forecast is $0.08. CLF's current last sale is 103.2% of the target price of $10.
EchoStar Corporation (SATS) is unchanged at $119.78, with 2,741,098 shares traded. As reported by Zacks, the current mean recommendation for SATS is in the "buy range".
Coca-Cola Company (The) (KO) is unchanged at $78.87, with 2,565,312 shares traded. As reported by Zacks, the current mean recommendation for KO is in the "buy range".
VICI Properties Inc. (VICI) is +0.12 at $28.72, with 2,233,899 shares traded. As reported by Zacks, the current mean recommendation for VICI is in the "buy range".
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Key Points
Berkshire’s final big stock purchase under Buffett was Alphabet.
Alphabet is one of the few companies that can own and monetize AI globally.
Many investors followed Warren Buffett's stock purchases for Berkshire Hathaway (NYSE: BRKA) (NYSE: BRKB) for fresh investing ideas. Many of its top holdings -- including Apple, American Express, and Coca-Cola -- have been reliable long-term winners that easily withstood recessions and other macro headwinds.
Before stepping down as Berkshire's CEO at the end of 2025, Buffett approved one final major new investment for that portfolio: Alphabet (NASDAQ: GOOG) (NASDAQ: GOOGL). That investment was surprising because Buffett had avoided tech stocks for most of his career; he sold many of Berkshire's other top holdings in 2025, and Alphabet still faces macro and regulatory headwinds. However, I also believe it's a compelling long-term buy for one simple reason: AI.
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Why is Alphabet the ultimate AI stock?
Alphabet, the parent company of Google, is one of the few companies that can both own and monetize AI at a global scale. By comparison, many AI companies have promising AI tech but lack clear distribution and monetization strategies. Others have massive distribution capabilities, but they're dependent on the AI algorithms and infrastructure of other companies.
Google doesn't have either problem. It's already a full-stack AI infrastructure company that produces its own chips (TPUs), large language model (Gemini), a cloud platform, and other apps. Its massive ecosystem -- including Google Search, YouTube, Android, and Chrome -- enables it to instantly distribute its new AI features to billions of users worldwide.
Therefore, AI isn't an existential threat to Google's core businesses. Instead, AI refines its search results, improves its targeted ads, and connects more businesses to its cloud infrastructure platform. It's also firmly profitable and generates most of its revenue from its higher-margin advertising business, so it can easily afford to expand its more capital-intensive cloud and AI features. Those strengths give it a much stronger foundation than other AI companies, and should make it a reliable stock to buy and hold as the market expands.
Why would Buffett consider Alphabet a worthy investment?
Berkshire purchased 17.8 million shares of Alphabet in the third quarter of 2025, when the stock had an average closing price of $209.06 per share. Today, the stock trades at more than $350.
From 2025 to 2028, analysts expect Alphabet's revenue and EPS to grow at CAGRs of 16% and 13%, respectively, as the cloud and AI boom continues. Its stock still looks reasonably valued at 26 times next year's earnings.
While Buffett hasn't publicly commented on Alphabet after Berkshire's big purchase, the tech giant's robust growth, wide moat, and attractive valuation make it comparable to many of the conglomerate's other top holdings. Therefore, it's still a great stock to buy and never sell.
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1 Reason I'd Buy Buffett's Final Favorite Stock And Never Sell

Key Points
Warren Buffett’s big bet on Kraft Heinz backfired over the past decade.
Greg Abel could soon direct Berkshire to liquidate that $7.3 billion stake.
Warren Buffett made some incredible investments for Berkshire Hathaway's (NYSE: BRKA) (NYSE: BRKB) stock portfolio during his six decades as the conglomerate's CEO. But not every Buffett-approved stock has been a long-term winner like Coca-Cola.
One of Buffett's worst-performing investments was Kraft Heinz (NASDAQ: KHC). Back in 2015, Berkshire Hathaway and 3G Capital orchestrated a merger between Kraft and Heinz to create the packaged foods giant. Berkshire reportedly paid an average price of $75.50 per share for its new shares, but they're now trading around $22. Berkshire still owns a $7.3 billion stake in Kraft Heinz, and it hasn't bought or sold any shares since the third quarter of 2015.
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Back in 2019, Buffett admitted that Berkshire "overpaid" for Kraft Heinz but said he had "no intention" of selling those shares. However, Greg Abel -- who succeeded Buffett as Berkshire's new CEO at the beginning of this year -- could liquidate that position soon.
What happened to Kraft Heinz?
Over the past decade, Kraft Heinz struggled as consumers shunned its packaged foods in favor of healthier alternatives and cheaper private-label brands. Instead of pruning its weaker brands, investing in its stronger products, and launching fresh marketing campaigns, Kraft Heinz's management focused too much on cutting costs and repurchasing its own shares.
Those short-sighted strategies caught up to the company in 2019, when it abruptly took a $15 billion writedown on its top brands, reduced its dividend, and disclosed that the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) was probing its accounting practices.
Four different CEOs have also led Kraft Heinz since its merger, and their inconsistent turnaround strategies drove away its investors. Last year, the company said it could undo the merger and split its business again. But this year, it walked back that plan and said it would focus on strengthening its core brands with fresh investments.
Why would Berkshire Hathaway finally sell Kraft Heinz?
Analysts expect Kraft Heinz's revenue to decline 2% in 2026, then grow less than 1% in 2027 and 2028 if those efforts pay off. On the bright side, they expect it to return to profitability in 2026 and grow its EPS at a 12% CAGR over the following two years.
Based on those estimates, Kraft's stock looks cheap at 11 times this year's earnings. But it's trading at that discount because investors don't have much faith in its turnaround plans -- especially as inflation drives up its costs and throttles consumer spending.
While Kraft Heinz isn't down for the count yet, it would make more sense for Berkshire to sell its stake and deploy that cash in more promising stocks. Back in January, Berkshire registered its 27.5% stake in Kraft Heinz in a filing that cleared the way for a full liquidation of that position. It hasn't pulled the trigger yet, but that massive sale would crush Kraft Heinz's depressed stock.
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Bye Bye Buffett Halo: Is Berkshire Ready To Dump Its Whole Stake In This Retail Behemoth?

Key Points
The stocks listed here were all paying dividends before the Great Depression.
Not only are they dependable income stocks, but their yields are also fairly high.
They have also been increasing their payouts in recent years.
There are many dividend stocks to choose from in the stock market, which can offer high yields. But the ones that are on this list are truly special ones, not only for their payouts but for their consistency. They've been making dividend payments for more than a century.
Coca-Cola (NYSE: KO), ExxonMobil (NYSE: XOM), and York Water (NASDAQ: YORW) are among the best dividend stocks you can own. Here's how long they've been making payments for, and why their businesses make them solid income investments to hang on to for the long haul.
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Coca-Cola
Soft drink giant Coca-Cola has an iconic brand that's known all over the world. In the stock market, it's known for providing shareholders with not only dividend payments but also dividend growth. Currently, the stock yields 2.6%, which is more than double the rate of the S&P 500 average (1.1%).
The company has been paying investors a dividend consistently, going back to 1920, before the Great Depression. It's a remarkable accomplishment to be able to have the financial strength to do that, given how volatile economic cycles can be over the long term. What's perhaps even more impressive is that it has been raising its dividend for 64 consecutive years, easily qualifying it as a Dividend King, which includes stocks that have been raising their payouts for at least 50 years.
Its drink products aren't all that expensive compared to many other food products, and thus, it's easy to see why demand remains fairly strong for Coca-Cola, even when the economy may not be doing so well. In 2025, its revenue totaled $47.9 billion, which was still a decent 2% increase over the previous year.
ExxonMobil
Another top dividend stock that resonates with risk-averse investors is ExxonMobil. The oil and gas giant pays its shareholders 2.7%, and while it may not have the dividend streak that Coca-Cola does, it has been increasing its annual payout for 43 consecutive years.
It has, however, been paying its shareholders for longer. It first paid a dividend in 1882. Back then, it was Standard Oil. It has evolved over the years, and with a continued reliance on oil and gas, demand for its products is consistently strong. The war in Iran is a reminder of just how dependent global economies are on oil, and why Exxon's stock can be a great option for risk-averse investors to consider.
The company routinely generates well over $300 billion in annual revenue, and this past year, its earnings totaled $28.8 billion, which was actually down from $33.7 billion a year ago. Exxon is a top company in the industry, and with strong financials, it makes for a terrific dividend stock to just buy and hold. This year, with oil prices climbing higher, the stock is already up 26%.
York Water
The York Water Company is as dependable a dividend stock as you can find. It's in the wastewater business. While it may not be terribly exciting, the company provides a crucial service to communities, which translates into consistently strong results. It's not a huge company, but it is a highly profitable one. Last year, it reported more than $20 million in profit on revenue of $77 million, for an impressive margin of 26%.
The stock offers the highest yield on this list, at around 3.1%. But what's remarkable about York Water is that the company hasn't missed a dividend payment for over 210 years, with its streak going back to 1816. York Water has also been increasing its dividend in recent years, and its payout has risen by 47% over the past 10 years.
York Water may not make for a compelling growth investment, but investors can depend on it for a solid and dependable dividend. And with a manageable payout ratio of around 64%, there is no risk of its impressive streak ending anytime soon.
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The Coca-Cola Company’s KO evolving beverage portfolio underscores its transition from a traditional soda company to a broader “total beverage” player. While sparkling soft drinks still delivered 2% volume growth in first-quarter 2026, the company is increasingly leaning on faster-growing categories like water, sports drinks, coffee and tea, which collectively grew 5% in the period. This shift reflects changing consumer preferences toward healthier and more diverse beverage options.
The company’s performance highlights this balancing act. Coca-Cola Zero Sugar rose 13%, signaling strong demand for low or no-sugar alternatives within its core soda lineup. At the same time, growth in categories like tea (up 8%) and sports drinks (up 3%) indicates that non-carbonated beverages are becoming increasingly important contributors to overall volume expansion. However, not all segments are firing equally — juice, value-added dairy and plant-based beverages declined 1%, showing that diversification alone does not guarantee consistent growth.
Strategically, Coca-Cola is pairing portfolio diversification with targeted innovation and marketing. The company is leveraging premium packaging, digital engagement and localized campaigns to drive at-home and away-from-home consumption occasions, while also expanding offerings across price points. These efforts aim to attract consumers and sustain growth beyond its legacy soda base.
However, challenges remain. Higher input costs, increased marketing investments and uneven segment performance could pressure margins even as revenues rise. The key question is whether Coca-Cola’s expanding portfolio can consistently offset slowing growth in traditional categories. While early signs are encouraging, execution across diverse beverage segments will be critical to sustaining long-term growth.
KO’s Peers, PEP & KDP’s Beverage Portfolio in Focus
Coca-Cola’s peers, PepsiCo Inc. PEP and Keurig Dr Pepper Inc. KDP, are sharpening their beverage portfolios, pivoting beyond traditional sodas to capture growth in functional, low-sugar and premium drink categories.
PepsiCo is accelerating its shift beyond soda by investing in functional and on-trend beverages. Growth in hydration brands like Gatorade and Propel, alongside expansion into energy (Alani Nu) and prebiotic drinks, highlights this pivot. While Pepsi Zero Sugar supports core soda demand, innovation in health-focused and functional offerings is driving portfolio evolution. Still, volume pressures in parts of the beverage segment show the transition remains uneven.
Keurig Dr Pepper is advancing beyond soda by expanding into high-growth beverage segments like energy, sports hydration and better-for-you offerings. Strong momentum in brands such as GHOST, Bloom and Electrolit, alongside double-digit growth in zero-sugar CSDs, reflects this shift. While carbonated drinks remain core, innovation in functional and wellness-focused beverages is driving growth. Continued investment in emerging categories positions KDP to capture evolving consumer preferences.
Zacks Rundown for Coca-Cola
KO shares have risen 4.7% in the past three months compared with the industry’s growth of 2.1%.
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From a valuation standpoint, Coca-Cola is trading at a forward price-to-earnings ratio of 22.83X, higher than the industry’s 18.47X.
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The Zacks Consensus Estimate for KO’s 2026 and 2027 earnings implies year-over-year growth of 7.7% and 7.3%, respectively. Earnings estimates for 2026 have declined by a penny in the past 30 days. The EPS estimate for 2027 has edged down 0.6% in the past 30 days.
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Coca-Cola's Beverage Portfolio Shift: Beyond Soda for Growth?

Key Points
Berkshire Hathaway's portfolio remains heavily concentrated in Apple, American Express, and Coca-Cola.
All three are wonderful businesses that generate predictable cash flow.
However, each brings something different to the table for Berkshire.
Berkshire Hathaway (NYSE: BRKA) (NYSE: BRKB) is now nearly four months into the Greg Abel era. It shouldn't be surprising that it still feels quite similar to the Warren Buffett era -- and not just because the legendary investor still comes into the office every day.
The philosophy that Buffett instilled for decades continues to guide Berkshire Hathaway under Abel's leadership. That's why more than 50% of the conglomerate's portfolio remains invested in three "forever" stocks that Buffett loves: Apple (NASDAQ: AAPL), American Express (NYSE: AXP), and The Coca-Cola Company (NYSE: KO).
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Wonderful businesses
What are the common denominators shared by Apple, American Express, and Coca-Cola? They're all what Buffett would call "wonderful businesses." In his 2023 letter to Berkshire Hathaway shareholders, he used the phrase "wonderful businesses" in a discussion of Amex and Coca-Cola. Buffett has also called Apple "probably the best business I know in the world."
But what makes these three companies so wonderful? Three qualities stand out, in my opinion.
Most importantly for Abel and Buffett, Apple, American Express, and Coca-Cola generate predictable cash flows. If I could point to a single reason why these three stocks make up over half of Berkshire's portfolio, this would be it.
Second, these three companies boast dominant brands. Apple has ranked among the world's most valuable brands for several years. Amex topped J.D. Power's Small Business Credit Card Satisfaction Study for five consecutive years, a testament to its brand strength. Coca-Cola has consistently placed among the world's most well-known and valuable brands.
Third, they all have strong pricing power stemming from their customer relationships. Apple has a phenomenally loyal customer base. American Express caters largely to affluent customers who can afford to pay higher prices. Coca-Cola's beverages are woven into the lives of many consumers. Buffett famously said several years ago that he drank five cans of Coke each day. It's not known if Abel is as much of a Coca-Cola connoisseur as the "Oracle of Omaha," but many people across the world are.
These qualities are especially important when inflation is a concern and economic uncertainty prevails. That's the environment in which Abel has received the baton from Buffett. He wants inflation-resilient investments in Berkshire's portfolio. Apple, Amex, and Coca-Cola fit the bill.
Different angles with these forever stocks
While Apple, American Express, and Coca-Cola share some things in common, there are different angles with these forever stocks that likely appeal to both Abel and Buffett.
Apple remains Berkshire's largest holding despite significant trimming over the last couple of years. Buffett acknowledged in an interview with CNBC's Becky Quick in March 2026, "I sold it too soon." He still believes that Apple is better than any of the businesses that Berkshire owns. However, Buffett added, "I was not happy to have it be as large as almost everything else combined."
The key thing that Apple brings to the table is its remarkable ecosystem. Consumers love the company's devices. Apple leverages this strength by offering services and ancillary products that further lock in customers.
American Express is Berkshire's largest equity holding in the financial sector. In his 2023 shareholder letter, Buffett mentioned "the need for unquestioned financial trust" as one of the "timeless essentials of our world."
Interestingly, he also described the consumption of Coca-Cola's beverages as one of those timeless essentials. Coca-Cola is Berkshire's longest-held position. It pays attractive dividends that continue to grow: Coca-Cola is a member of the Dividend Kings, an elite group of stocks that have increased their dividends for at least 50 consecutive years. Coke's streak of dividend hikes is now 64 years in a row.
Some things don't change
Although Buffett initiated the investments in Apple, American Express, and Coca-Cola, Abel seems just as committed to the three stocks. He wrote in his first letter to Berkshire Hathaway shareholders that they are "businesses we understand well, have a high regard for their leaders, and expect will compound over decades."
Abel told shareholders to expect Berkshire's concentrated positions to continue. He said that there will be "limited activity in these holdings, though we may significantly adjust a holding if we see fundamental changes in its long term economic prospects."
Buffett's investment approach remains front and center at Berkshire Hathaway, with Abel at the helm. This continuity, exemplified by the large holdings in Apple, American Express, and Coca-Cola, should reassure Berkshire's shareholders.
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Company News for Apr 29, 2026

Key Points
First-quarter organic revenue grew an impressive 10% year over year.
Management raised its full-year comparable earnings-per-share growth outlook.
Coca-Cola has now increased its dividend for 64 consecutive years.
Shares of beverage giant Coca-Cola (NYSE: KO) jumped sharply on Tuesday morning after the company reported its first-quarter 2026 results before the market opened. The Atlanta-based company topped Wall Street's expectations on both revenue and earnings -- and management lifted its full-year earnings forecast as well.
For dividend investors, the report reinforces a thesis that has remained true for decades: Coca-Cola is a slow but steady compounder, and its robust dividend yield is well supported by strong free cash flow that should keep growing.
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But with shares now trading near record highs, is the stock still a buy?
A strong start under a new CEO
The first quarter notably marked the first earnings release with Henrique Braun as Coca-Cola's CEO, after he took the reins from James Quincey on March 31. And it was a solid debut.
Coca-Cola's first-quarter net revenue climbed 12% year over year to $12.5 billion, with organic revenue (non-GAAP), which strips out currency and the impact of acquisitions and divestitures, rising 10%.
This top-line momentum was fueled by an 8% jump in concentrate sales and 2% growth in price and/or product mix. Further, Coca-Cola saw strong volume growth, too. Unit case volume grew 3%, with growth across all five of the company's operating segments, including particularly strong performance in China, the United States, and India.
Further, the company's profitability improved. Coca-Cola's comparable operating margin expanded to 34.5% from 33.8% a year earlier, helping push comparable earnings per share up 18% year over year to $0.86.
Coca-Cola also reaffirmed its full-year organic revenue growth target of 4% to 5% but raised its comparable earnings-per-share growth outlook to a range of 8% to 9% -- up from 7% to 8% previously. And for the full year, management reiterated its guidance for total free cash flow of about $12.2 billion.
Why the dividend remains the story
Coca-Cola's stock's appeal arguably isn't its rate of appreciation over the years (its shares meaningfully underperformed the S&P 500 over the last five years). It's the cash the company sends back to shareholders -- and the consistency with which it does it.
In February, the board raised the quarterly dividend to $0.53 per share from $0.51 -- approximately a 4% increase. Showing how incredible the company's dividend track record is, its latest dividend hike extended Coca-Cola's streak of consecutive annual dividend increases to 64 years -- a feat only a small slice of public companies on the planet can claim.
Even more, Coca-Cola's dividend yield is meaningful. At an annualized rate of $2.12 per share, the dividend yield currently equates to about 2.7%. For context, the current dividend yield of the S&P 500 is just 1.1%.
Further, the dividend looks resilient, with a well-covered payout. Coca-Cola paid $8.8 billion in dividends in 2025 against full-year free cash flow of about $11.4 billion when adjusted to exclude a one-time contingent consideration payment for its Fairlife acquisition. And with management guiding for free cash flow of approximately $12.2 billion in 2026, the cushion could widen even further this year.
Of course, the stock isn't without risk. The company always faces the persistent risk that younger generations will drink less soda. In addition, shares aren't necessarily cheap, so there's some valuation risk. Finally, given the company's global distribution, geopolitical conflicts can disrupt its business.
But for investors who value a steadily rising, resilient dividend with a track record of more than six decades, Coca-Cola is a good investment. Put another way: I think Coca-Cola remains a top stock for investors looking for steady income. Sure, trading at about 26 times earnings, the stock isn't cheap. But a company of Coca-Cola's caliber arguably deserves a premium valuation like this.
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