KO
The Coca-Cola Company
$86.84
▼ 0.0%Updated Aug 7, 11:30 AM ET
KO at a glance — five pillars scored 0–100 from real filed financials.
Overall: Favorable · 64/100. A wider, greener shape means more pillars look healthy. Dividends scores 0 when a company pays none — that is a choice, not a flaw.
▲ Up 14.7% over the last 12 months
Market Cap
$362.01B
P/E
27.47x
Forward P/E (est.)
21.6x
ROE
43.6%
Revenue Growth
5.1%
EPS Growth
27.2%
Profit Margin
27.8%
FCF Yield
3.4%
Debt / Equity
1.41x
ROIC
16.0%
Interest Coverage
8.32x
Current Ratio
1.36x
Dividend Yield
2.6%
Implied Growth (rev. DCF)
7.4%
Rating Score
64/100
Coca-Cola pairs the world's most recognized beverage brand with a capital-light, franchised bottling model that produces high margins and dependable cash flow. Pricing power and global distribution underpin a reliable, growing dividend.
Evidence of durable competitive advantage in the filed financials (10 years of history).
The filed history looks like a business competitors struggle to attack: high and steady margins, revenue that grows through cycles, and strong returns on capital.
60.7% average over the last 3 years
±1.2 pts around 60.5% across 10 years
grew in 6 of the last 9 year-over-year periods
positive in 10 of 10 years
16.0% latest fiscal year
A moat can't be proven by numbers alone — this scores the evidence a durable advantage leaves behind (pricing power, consistency, returns on capital), computed the same way for every stock. Pair it with the business overview before concluding anything.
Institutional-style technical read — sample, educational only
Uptrend — price ($86.84) is above the 50-day ($79.89) and 200-day ($74.32) averages.
Setup type
Trend-continuation swing
Holding time
1–6 weeks
Risk level
Low
Risk / reward
1 : 0.4
Trade levels
Entry zone
$84.92 – $86.84
Stop loss
$76.01
Target 1
$89.72
Target 2
$92.44
Target 3
$95.64
Position sizing: Standard size; risk ≤ 1.5% of capital.
Technical analysis
RSI(14) is firm (57); the MACD histogram is positive (upward momentum). Uptrend — price ($86.84) is above the 50-day ($79.89) and 200-day ($74.32) averages. ATR(14) is $1.60 (~1.8% of price), which sets the stop distance. Recent support sits near $76.81 and resistance near $84.14; the 52-week range is $65.35–$84.14.
Fundamental analysis
Revenue is stable at 5.1%, net margin near 27.8%, ROE roughly 43.6%; shares trade at 27x earnings. Quality score: 64/100.
Options flow
Live options-flow data needs a paid feed, so it isn't shown. For realized volatility, ATR of $1.60 (~1.8%/day) is the range to size stops and any option strikes around.
Volume analysis
The latest session traded 0.9× the 20-day average volume — roughly in line with normal activity.
Catalysts
The next quarterly earnings report is the main near-term catalyst. Technically, watch for a break and hold above $84.14 or a loss of $76.81.
Bullish scenario
Unrivaled brand and distribution moat in non-alcoholic beverages.
Bearish scenario
Volume growth is slow in developed markets.
Invalidation
A daily close below $76.01 invalidates this setup read.
Probability-based scenario using sample data — not a recommendation or a guarantee of profit. Prioritize capital preservation, use stops, and size positions for risk. Past performance does not predict future results.
Technical analysis reads price and volume to judge momentum and timing. It complements the fundamentals above — it does not replace them. Here is what KO's chart says today, with each tool explained.
Trend — moving averages. A moving average is the average closing price over a window, which smooths out daily noise. KO trades near $86.84, above its 50-day average ($79.89) and 200-day average ($74.32). Price above both averages, with the shorter one above the longer, is the textbook definition of an uptrend — momentum favours buyers.
Momentum — RSI. The Relative Strength Index runs 0–100 and measures how strong recent gains are versus losses. Above 70 is "overbought", below 30 "oversold". At 57 it is in neutral territory — neither stretched nor washed out.
MACD. MACD compares two moving averages to flag shifts in momentum. Its histogram is currently positive — short-term momentum is improving.
Volatility — ATR. Average True Range is the typical daily move. KO's is $1.60 (~1.8% of price), so swings of about that size each day are normal — handy for setting a stop that isn't too tight.
Support & resistance. Over the last month KO found buyers near $76.81 (support) and sellers near $84.14 (resistance); its 52-week range is $65.35–$84.14. A decisive break beyond either edge often marks the next move.
Volume. The latest session traded 0.9× the 20-day average — about normal. Rising volume on up-days suggests real buying; on down-days, real selling.
Educational information to help you read a chart — not a recommendation or a forecast. It updates daily as the price and indicators change.
4Y CAGR
5.5%
Revenue grew from $41.86B in 2016 to $47.94B in 2025, a 1.5% CAGR. The most recent year grew about 5.1% year over year, a moderate pace consistent with a mature business.
Gross Margin
61.6%
Operating Margin
28.7%
Net Margin
27.3%
ROE
43.6%
Gross margin runs near 61.7% with operating margin around 30.0% and net margin near 27.8%. Return on equity of roughly 43.6% indicates strong capital efficiency, and the margin profile has trended high and stable over the period shown.
Total Debt
$36.50B
Net Debt
$25.92B
Net Debt / EBITDA
1.88x
Debt / Equity
1.41x
Interest-bearing debt is about 14.0% of market capitalization and the debt-to-equity ratio is roughly 1.41x. Leverage is moderate and manageable relative to cash flow.
Operating CF
$7.41B
Free Cash Flow
$5.30B
FCF Margin
11.0%
Operating cash flow comfortably exceeds reported net income, and free cash flow yield is around 3.4%. Cash generation is robust and supports buybacks, dividends, and reinvestment.
Can the payout survive a bad year? Scored from filed cash flow, earnings coverage, and the raise/cut record.
The dividend is being paid, but coverage or consistency is thinner than an income investor should rely on without a closer look.
Dividend yield
2.6%
Per share (latest FY)
$2.04
Total paid (latest FY)
$8.78B
History on record
10 years
dividend uses 166% of free cash flow
67% of net income paid out
total dividends increased 9 years in a row
no cuts in the last 10 years on record
Coverage uses the latest fiscal year as filed with the SEC; the streak counts total dollars paid (per-share figures can carry split artifacts). Educational information, not income advice.
P/E
27.47x
P/S
7.26x
P/B
10.11x
EV / EBITDA
19x
Shares trade at roughly 27x trailing earnings (22x forward), 7.3x sales, and 19x EV/EBITDA. That is a full but defensible multiple for a quality franchise. Our internal rating is Favorable.
A two-stage discounted cash flow on real SEC-filed free cash flow — the intrinsic-value anchor professional analysts triangulate from.
DCF fair value / share
$22.50
Current price
$86.84
Starting FCF (latest 10-K)
$5.30B
Growth, years 1–5
5.1%
Fade to terminal, years 6–10
2.5%
Discount rate
9.0%
Cash flows grow at the stage-1 rate (trailing revenue growth, capped at 20%) for five years, fade to 2.5% by year 10, and continue at that rate forever (Gordon terminal value), all discounted at 9.0%. Small changes in assumptions move the result a lot — treat this as one reference point, not a target price. Educational only, not investment advice.
Where KO sits versus its Consumer Staples sector peers in the S&P 500.
Bands show the middle half (25th–75th percentile) of the 48 Consumer Staples companies in the S&P 500 — the peer-relative anchor professional comps analysis uses. Context only — not investment advice.
How KO stacks up against its Consumer Staples peers — valuation, profitability, and growth versus the sector median.
In the Consumer Staples sector (74 S&P 500 companies), KO ranks #5 of 74 by our overall rating. It trades at a premium versus the sector on earnings (27.5x P/E vs. 22x median) with a higher return on equity (43.6% vs. 18.1%) and faster revenue growth (5.1% vs. 3.4%).
P/E vs sector
27.5x
median 22x
ROE vs sector
43.6%
median 18.1%
Growth vs sector
5.1%
median 3.4%
Sector rank
#5
of 74 by rating
Valuation vs. quality map
The sweet spot is upper-left: more profitable (higher ROE) for a lower P/E. Dashed lines mark the sector median.
Peers are the closest Consumer Staples companies by sub-industry and size. Sector median is across all 74 S&P 500 names in the sector. Educational, not a recommendation.
Project revenue → earnings → price. Edit the assumptions to build your own case.
2030 price target (Base Case)
$0.00 – $0.00
vs. $86.84 today · expected CAGR -6% – 4%
| Metric | 2026 | 2027 | 2028 | 2029 | 2030 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Revenue | $50.34B | $52.85B | $55.50B | $58.27B | $61.19B |
| Net income | $13.59B | $14.27B | $14.98B | $15.73B | $16.52B |
| EPS | $3.26 | $3.42 | $3.59 | $3.77 | $3.96 |
| Share price (low) | $52.16 | $54.77 | $57.51 | $60.39 | $63.41 |
| Share price (high) | $88.03 | $92.43 | $97.05 | $101.90 | $107.00 |
| CAGR (low–high) | -40% / 1% | -21% / 3% | -13% / 4% | -9% / 4% | -6% / 4% |
Educational model on sample fundamentals — not a forecast or investment advice. Outputs are only as good as your assumptions.
- Unrivaled brand and distribution moat in non-alcoholic beverages.
- Pricing power and capital-light franchise model.
- Dividend King with steady, defensible cash flows.
- Volume growth is slow in developed markets.
- Health and sugar-regulation trends pressure the category.
- Currency exposure from global operations.
- FX headwinds.
- Sugar taxes and health regulation.
- Input-cost inflation.
Coca-Cola is a defensive dividend compounder for income investors prioritizing stability over growth.
Analyst Ratings
What 35 Wall Street analysts covering KO recommend (August 2026). Consensus is a useful sanity check — not a substitute for your own homework.
Analysts have turned more cautious over the last three months (-6 pts of buy ratings).
Latest SEC Filings
KO's most recent filings, straight from SEC EDGAR. Annual and quarterly reports are the deep dives; 8-Ks flag material events the moment they happen.
In the Idea Lab
KO — frequently asked questions
Is KO a good stock to buy?
We don't give buy or sell advice. Our model rates The Coca-Cola Company Favorable (64/100) based on its growth, profitability, financial health, and valuation — use that as a research starting point and make your own decision.
What is KO's rating on The Stocks School?
The Coca-Cola Company currently scores 64/100 (Favorable) on our transparent model, which weighs real fundamentals: growth, margins, returns on capital, balance-sheet strength, and valuation.
How our ratings work →Where does KO's data come from?
Live price data plus real fundamentals and 5-year financials pulled directly from The Coca-Cola Company's SEC filings — refreshed automatically, not hand-entered.
How is the 5-year projection for KO calculated?
It's a scenario model: it grows revenue at an assumed rate, applies a profit margin and a valuation multiple, and shows the resulting share-price range. The assumptions are yours to change — it's a tool for thinking, not a prediction.
Is this KO analysis financial advice?
No. Everything on this page is educational research, not financial advice or a recommendation to buy or sell KO. Always do your own research and consider a licensed professional.
Data notice. Fundamentals and financial statements are sourced from company filings (SEC EDGAR) and market-data providers; prices and market caps refresh on trading days and may be delayed. Ratings, projections, technical signals, and written summaries are model- or rule-generated for education and may simplify or lag the latest filings.
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