KO
The Coca-Cola Company
$79.53
▲ 0.2%Updated Today 6:01 PM ET
▲ Up 14.7% over the last 12 months
Market Cap
$341.57B
P/E
25.11x
Forward P/E (est.)
19.74x
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)
7.3%
Rating Score
64/100
Institutional-style technical read — sample, educational only
Uptrend — price ($79.53) is above the 50-day ($78.92) and 200-day ($73.71) averages.
Setup type
Range / mean-reversion
Holding time
1–6 weeks
Risk level
Medium
Risk / reward
1 : 2.1
Trade levels
Entry zone
$76.89 – $79.53
Stop loss
$75.93
Target 1
$83.05
Target 2
$85.69
Target 3
$88.33
Position sizing: Scale in; risk ≤ 1% of capital, half-size to start.
Technical analysis
RSI(14) is neutral (51); the MACD histogram is negative (downward momentum). Uptrend — price ($79.53) is above the 50-day ($78.92) and 200-day ($73.71) averages. ATR(14) is $1.76 (~2.2% of price), which sets the stop distance. Recent support sits near $76.81 and resistance near $84.04; the 52-week range is $65.35–$84.04.
Fundamental analysis
Revenue is stable at 5.1%, net margin near 27.8%, ROE roughly 43.6%; shares trade at 25x 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 $1.76 (~2.2%/day) is the range to size stops and any option strikes around.
Volume analysis
The latest session traded 2.6× the 20-day average volume — above average, confirming participation.
Catalysts
The next quarterly earnings report is the main near-term catalyst. Technically, watch for a break and hold above $84.04 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 $75.93 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 $79.53, above its 50-day average ($78.92) and 200-day average ($73.71). 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 51 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 negative — short-term momentum is fading.
Volatility — ATR. Average True Range is the typical daily move. KO's is $1.76 (~2.2% 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 $84.04 (resistance); its 52-week range is $65.35–$84.04. A decisive break beyond either edge often marks the next move.
Volume. The latest session traded 2.6× the 20-day average — heavier than usual, which adds conviction to the move. 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.
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.
4Y CAGR
5.5%
Revenue grew from $38.66B in 2021 to $47.94B in 2025, a 5.5% 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.
P/E
25.11x
P/S
7.26x
P/B
9.24x
EV / EBITDA
25.07x
Shares trade at roughly 25x 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.
Where this stock sits versus what most companies trade at.
Typical ranges are general references (e.g., many stocks trade at ~18–26x earnings), not hard rules. 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 (36 S&P 500 companies), KO ranks #5 of 36 by our overall rating. It trades at roughly in line versus the sector on earnings (25.1x P/E vs. 22.5x median) with a higher return on equity (43.6% vs. 20.2%) and faster revenue growth (5.1% vs. 3.0%).
P/E vs sector
25.1x
median 22.5x
ROE vs sector
43.6%
median 20.2%
Growth vs sector
5.1%
median 3.0%
Sector rank
#5
of 36 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 36 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)
$57.60 – $95.99
vs. $79.53 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 | $3.16 | $3.32 | $3.48 | $3.66 | $3.84 |
| Share price (low) | $47.38 | $49.75 | $52.24 | $54.85 | $57.60 |
| Share price (high) | $78.97 | $82.92 | $87.07 | $91.42 | $95.99 |
| CAGR (low–high) | -40% / -1% | -21% / 2% | -13% / 3% | -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.
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