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Coca-Cola beat Q3 estimates, with net revenue rising 7% year over year to $13.4 billion versus analyst estimates of $12.92 billion, while comparable EPS increased 11% to $0.91, topping the $0.88 estimate.


Coca-Cola Q3 2026 results meet forecasts with slight revenue and EPS beats, and the company raises full-year guidance on volume-led growth.

The Coca-Cola Company (NYSE:KO) raised its full-year earnings guidance after third-quarter revenue increased 7% to $13.4 billion and comparable earnings per share rose 11% to $0.91. The Atlanta-based company now expects comparable earnings per share to grow by at least 11% in 2026, up from...

The maker of Coke, Sprite, and Fanta is scheduled to report third-quarter results Tuesday before the opening bell.

The food and beverage giant has committed to specify what parts of its water bottles are made from 100% recycled plastics and refrain from misleading marketing claims.

Coca-Cola is scheduled to report its fiscal Q3 earnings on Oct. 27. Here’s how you should play KO shares heading into the quarterly release.

The most successful investors know when to break the usual rules. This could be one of those times.

KO is expanding its sports beverage presence as Powerade gains momentum, backed by FIFA World Cup marketing and rising demand for fitness-focused drinks.
With market volatility and economic uncertainty keeping investors on edge, these established large-cap companies are demonstrating impressive relative strength.

In the most recent trading session, Coca-Cola (KO) closed at $92.71, indicating a -2.76% shift from the previous trading day.

Coca-Cola has delivered a powerful 5 year run, and with the stock most recently closing at US$95.34, the question is whether that price still lines up with the cash the business can generate over time. The share price return of 96.9% over the past 5 years puts a lot of expectations into Coca-Cola. This raises the stakes for what its future cash flows need to deliver. KFC’s plan to pour Coca-Cola drinks across roughly 3,600 U.S. restaurants from 2027 can influence how investors think about...

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The beverage giant’s selection of Omnicom as its North American media agency is its latest move to reorganize marketing to better drive growth.

Coca-Cola and Nestlé have already agreed to making voluntary commitments to modify claims on their plastic bottles in Europe.

The drinks giant's past big years were normally followed by more gains. Does this make the stock a buy today?

CHARLOTTE, N.C., Oct. 21, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Coca-Cola Consolidated, Inc. (NASDAQ: COKE) will issue a news release after the market closes on November 4, 2026, to announce its operating results for the third quarter ended October 2, 2026, and the first nine months of fiscal 2026. CONTACTS: Brian K. Little (Media)Vice President, Corporate CommunicationsOfficer(980) 378-5537Brian.Little@cokeconsolidated.comMatt Blickley (Investors)Chief Financial Officerand Chief Accounting Officer(704) 557-

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KFC plans to start serving Coca-Cola (NYSE:KO) drinks at its U.S. restaurants in January, replacing PepsiCo, The Wall Street Journal reported last week. But the bigger story is what Coca-Cola already does with the customers it has. Last quarter, selling more drinks added more to growth than higher prices did, and the stock now trades […]

If investors are worried about an AI bubble, a reliable stock like Coca-Cola could be a perfect fit.

The beverage giant’s acquisition of Costa was supposed to create a global empire of self-serve espresso machines and canned coffee. Instead, it’s mostly just running coffee shops in the UK.

Dow Jones stock Coca-Cola is breaking out past a new buy point with stock market volatility ramping up in recent sessions.

Coca-Cola has outrun faster-growing rivals and left the broader consumer staples sector in the dust, but a 35% surge in a mature beverage stock raises a question every shareholder now faces: does the rally still have fuel, or is this the moment to walk away?

Coca-Cola (NYSE:KO) is reportedly revisiting a potential sale of Costa Coffee after an earlier auction did not meet expectations. The renewed process follows Coca-Cola's acquisition of Costa Coffee in 2018, which expanded its presence in the global coffee segment. Management is reassessing how Costa fits within Coca-Cola's broader beverage portfolio and long term capital deployment priorities. The rethink on a Costa Coffee sale is important context, but investors should weigh it alongside...

KFC’s soft drink switch could help the chain attract new diners who are increasingly on the hunt for specialty beverages.

Coca-Cola (KO) doesn't possess the right combination of the two key ingredients for a likely earnings beat in its upcoming report. Get prepared with the key expectations.

It's the classic dividend stock, but the yield has come down as the stock soars.

Coca-Cola’s KFC agreement adds little to revenue, but shows how marketing, exclusive drinks, and technology can help win restaurant accounts.

A modest monthly investment in Coca-Cola can deliver impressive compound gains.

Berkshire Hathaway has held Coca-Cola since the late 1980s, but what happened to an ordinary investor who bought in at the turn of the millennium tells a more complicated story about patience, timing, and whether the stock still has room to run.

KFC U.S. announced it will shift its domestic beverage partnership to Coca-Cola starting in January 2027, with Coca-Cola drinks expected in all U.S. restaurants by spring 2027 as part of KFC's broader menu and beverage refresh. This win over PepsiCo gives Coca-Cola broader fountain exposure across roughly 3,700 to 4,000 KFC locations, deepening its foodservice reach and creating more occasions for consumers to choose its portfolio when eating out. We will now look at how Coca-Cola's expanded...

Shares of Coca-Cola (KO) returned 38.9% over the year to October 16, 2026, outpacing the 15.5% gain for the S&P 500. The beverage giant gave investors reason for optimism in July, raising its annual revenue and profit forecasts following a sales lift from the FIFA World Cup, Reuters reported. At the same time, management detailed a persistent financial strain on shoppers. What is that strain, and how is it reaching Coca-Cola.

Generating $1,000 a year in dividends with Coca-Cola stock isn't cheap, but it is a worthy endeavor.

Can a buyer near today's record high expect anything like Berkshire's result?

Coca-Cola (KO) closed at $93.52 in the latest trading session, marking a +1.65% move from the prior day.

Key Stats for Coca-Cola StockCurrent Price: $92. 00Target Price (Mid): ~$107Street Target: ~$95Potential Total Return: ~17%Annualized IRR: ~4% / yearWhat Happened?The Coca-Cola Company (KO) touched an intraday 52-week high of $94.

The Coca-Cola Company (NYSE:KO) earns revenue from beverage concentrates and finished drinks through its bottling network. Coca-Cola Zero Sugar volume grew 16% in the second quarter of 2026, while the wider Coca-Cola trademark grew 5%. Switching existing drinkers between products offers less earnings upside than recruiting customers or adding occasions. With its global brands and […]

The Coca-Cola Company (NYSE:KO) is a fixture in many dividend portfolios, and for good reason. Its lineup of household names and dependable demand has supported a remarkable track record of dividend hikes. But with shares trading at a premium, it’s fair to ask if the company’s growth and cash flow can keep up with its […]

Coca-Cola's cash flows have been volatile from refranchising, acquisitions, and large tax payments. See why I rate KO stock a Hold right now.

Coca-Cola recently reported strong quarterly revenue and volume growth, raised its full-year outlook, and continued simplifying its portfolio while advancing new zero-sugar and prebiotic beverage pilots in select US markets. Alongside these moves, the company is refreshing its leadership bench in North America and Central and Eastern Europe, signaling a sharper focus on execution in both core sodas and emerging functional drink categories. We’ll now examine how Coca-Cola’s raised full-year...

CHARLOTTE, N.C., Oct. 09, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Coca-Cola Consolidated, Inc. (NASDAQ: COKE) announced that its Board of Directors has declared a dividend for the fourth quarter of 2026 of $0.25 per share on shares of the Company's Common Stock and Class B Common Stock payable on November 6, 2026, to stockholders of record as of the close of business on October 23, 2026. CONTACTS: Brian K. Little (Media)Matt Blickley (Investors)Vice President, Corporate Communications OfficerChief Financial Of
Key Stats for Coca-Cola StockPrice change for Coca-Cola stock in last 6 months: 12%$KO Stock Price as of Oct. 8: $8852-Week High: $92$KO Stock Price Target: $94What Happened?Coca-Cola (KO:NYSE) is looking to unwind its $5 billion purchase of British coffeehouse Costa Coffee, Semafor reported on Thursday.

Most Americans can name a Coca-Cola before they can name a single Micron product, yet Wall Street just handed the obscure memory chip maker a valuation that leaves seven of the world's most recognized consumer brands in the dust.

The drinks giant beat the index in seven of the market's eight losing years since 1980. But is this record worth around 26 times earnings?

Many dividend stocks can't compete with Treasury notes on yield alone in today's elevated interest rate environment.

Key TakeawaysPepsiCo yields 4. 6% compared with Coca-Cola’s 2.

Coca-Cola (KO) has an impressive earnings surprise history and currently possesses the right combination of the two key ingredients for a likely beat in its next quarterly report.

Coca-Cola (NYSE:KO) regained a long term Marriott hotel beverage contract in 2026 after several decades without the agreement. The group is advancing an African bottling refranchising program in 2026, shifting more local production and distribution to regional partners. Management has reported consecutive earnings beats in recent quarters and has raised earnings guidance for the current financial year. The Marriott win, African bottling refranchising and upgraded earnings guidance together...

While the S&P 500 is up 21.1% since March 2026, Coca-Cola (currently trading at $87.00 per share) has lagged behind, posting a return of 14.1%. This may have investors wondering how to approach the situation.



A chipmaker that lost billions last year now commands a valuation that dwarfs two of the world's most profitable consumer giants, and the math holding that together is razor thin.
