CocaCola (NYSE:KO) Stock Keeps “Buy” Rating at JPMorgan Chase & Co.

JPMorgan Chase & Co. reissued their buy rating on shares of CocaCola (NYSE:KO) in a research note issued to investors on Sunday.

A number of other analysts have also issued reports on KO. UBS Group set a $104.00 price target on shares of CocaCola and gave the stock a “buy” rating in a research note on Wednesday, July 29th. Seaport Research Partners set a $95.00 price objective on shares of CocaCola in a report on Friday, August 14th. Barclays boosted their target price on shares of CocaCola from $91.00 to $93.00 and gave the stock an “overweight” rating in a research report on Thursday, July 30th. The Goldman Sachs Group restated a “neutral” rating and issued a $86.00 target price (up from $82.00) on shares of CocaCola in a research note on Tuesday, July 28th. Finally, Wells Fargo & Company increased their price target on shares of CocaCola from $90.00 to $95.00 and gave the stock an “overweight” rating in a research report on Wednesday, July 29th. One equities research analyst has rated the stock with a Strong Buy rating, twenty have issued a Buy rating and two have issued a Hold rating to the stock. According to data from MarketBeat.com, CocaCola presently has an average rating of “Moderate Buy” and a consensus price target of $96.18.

CocaCola Stock Down 0.6%

NYSE:KO traded down $0.56 during mid-day trading on Friday, hitting $87.25. The company had a trading volume of 14,490,575 shares, compared to its average volume of 16,932,449. The firm has a market capitalization of $375.38 billion, a price-to-earnings ratio of 26.20, a PEG ratio of 3.42 and a beta of 0.34. CocaCola has a 1 year low of $65.35 and a 1 year high of $92.49. The business has a fifty day simple moving average of $87.64 and a 200-day simple moving average of $82.13. The company has a current ratio of 1.30, a quick ratio of 1.12 and a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.97.

CocaCola (NYSE:KO) last issued its quarterly earnings data on Tuesday, July 28th. The company reported $0.97 EPS for the quarter, topping 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 firm had revenue of $13.37 billion for the quarter, compared to analyst estimates of $13.17 billion. During the same quarter in the previous year, the business posted $0.87 EPS. The firm’s revenue was up 6.2% compared to the same quarter last year. CocaCola has set its FY 2026 guidance at 3.270-3.300 EPS. Equities analysts forecast that CocaCola will post 3.29 earnings per share for the current fiscal year.

CocaCola Announces Dividend

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

Insider Activity at CocaCola

In related news, insider Bruno Pietracci sold 111,365 shares of the company’s stock in a transaction on Thursday, August 20th. The stock was sold at an average price of $90.93, for a total transaction of $10,126,419.45. Following the completion of the transaction, the insider directly owned 41,365 shares in the company, valued at $3,761,319.45. This represents a 72.92% decrease in their position. The sale was disclosed in a filing with the Securities & Exchange Commission, which is available through this hyperlink. The sale was made to cover tax withholding obligations related to the vesting of equity awards. Also, EVP Nancy Quan sold 50,000 shares of the stock in a transaction on Wednesday, August 19th. The stock was sold at an average price of $90.39, for a total value of $4,519,500.00. Following the completion of the sale, the executive vice president directly owned 223,330 shares in the company, valued at $20,186,798.70. This represents a 18.29% decrease in their ownership of the stock. The disclosure for this sale is available in the SEC filing. The sale was made to cover tax withholding obligations related to the vesting of equity awards. In the last three months, insiders sold 926,620 shares of company stock valued at $83,075,714. 0.90% of the stock is owned by insiders.

Institutional Inflows and Outflows

A number of institutional investors have recently added to or reduced their stakes in the business. Louisbourg Investments Inc. acquired a new stake in CocaCola in the first quarter worth approximately $25,000. Guardian Partners Inc. acquired a new position in shares of CocaCola in the 2nd quarter worth $27,000. Evolution Wealth Management Inc. grew its holdings in shares of CocaCola by 1,081.8% in the 4th quarter. Evolution Wealth Management Inc. now owns 390 shares of the company’s stock worth $27,000 after acquiring an additional 357 shares during the last quarter. Bard Associates Inc. acquired a new stake in shares of CocaCola during the fourth quarter worth $30,000. Finally, Atomic Invest LLC boosted its position in shares of CocaCola by 38.7% in the 2nd quarter. Atomic Invest LLC now owns 437 shares of the company’s stock valued at $36,000 after purchasing an additional 122 shares during the period. Institutional investors and hedge funds own 70.26% of the company’s stock.

Trending Headlines about CocaCola

Here are the key news stories impacting CocaCola this week:

• Positive Sentiment: Coca-Cola’s global unit volume increased 5% year over year in the second quarter of 2026. Zacks attributed the growth to stronger execution, portfolio breadth, product innovation and revenue-growth management, supporting the company’s demand outlook. What’s Driving Coca-Cola’s Broad-Based Global Volume Growth?
• Positive Sentiment: JPMorgan maintained an “overweight” rating on KO, indicating continued confidence in the company’s defensive qualities and growth prospects, despite trimming its price target to $95 from $96. CocaCola Given New $95.00 Price Target at JPMorgan
• Positive Sentiment: The appointment of Rob Gehring, currently Monster Beverage’s CEO of the Americas and a former Coca-Cola executive, to lead Coca-Cola’s North American operations could strengthen execution in a key market and support energy-drink and distribution initiatives. What Could Rob Gehring’s Return Mean For Coca-Cola Investors?
• Neutral Sentiment: Wall Street commentary remains broadly bullish on KO, but the article provides limited new information beyond the importance of analyst recommendations to investor sentiment. Is It Worth Investing in Coca-Cola Based on Wall Street’s Bullish Views?
• Negative Sentiment: One market commentary cautioned that KO’s strong earnings record, long dividend-growth streak and outperformance may already be reflected in its valuation, limiting near-term upside and increasing the risk of buying at an unfavorable price. Be Careful With Coca-Cola Right Now

About CocaCola

The Coca-Cola Company (NYSE: KO) is a global beverage company headquartered in Atlanta, Georgia. Its portfolio includes sparkling soft drinks, water, sports drinks, coffee, tea, juice, dairy and plant-based beverages, and other ready-to-drink products. The company’s best-known brands include Coca-Cola, Diet Coke, Coca-Cola Zero Sugar, Sprite, Fanta, Dasani, Powerade, Minute Maid, fairlife, and Georgia Coffee.

Founded in 1886, the company develops, owns, licenses, markets, and distributes beverage brands through a network of bottling partners, distributors, retailers, and food-service operators.