KO

The Coca-Cola Company

$84.25

+0.91%
Jul 13, 2026
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Coca-Cola is the world's largest nonalcoholic beverage company, with a portfolio of 200 brands spanning carbonated soft drinks, water, sports, energy, juice, and coffee, sold in over 200 countries. As a dominant global brand with unparalleled distribution and marketing scale, it stands as a defensive stalwart in consumer staples. The current investor narrative centers on its resilience amid market rotation from growth to defensive sectors, highlighted by a 20% YTD gain and a 64-year dividend growth streak, while also facing debates about valuation relative to high-growth tech stocks.

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KO 12-Month Price Forecast

Historical Price
Current Price $84.25
Average Target $84.25
High Target $96.89
Low Target $71.61

Wall Street consensus

Most Wall Street analysts maintain a constructive view on The Coca-Cola Company's 12-month outlook, with a consensus price target around $109.53 and implied upside of +30.0% versus the current price.

Average Target

$109.53

6 analysts

Implied Upside

+30.0%

vs. current price

Analyst Count

6

covering this stock

Price Range

$67 - $110

Analyst target range

Buy
1 (17%)
Hold
3 (50%)
Sell
2 (33%)

Coca-Cola is covered by 6 analysts, with a consensus leaning bullish as all recent ratings are Buy or Overweight. The average EPS estimate is $4.16, with a low of $4.06 and high of $4.42. The average revenue estimate is $56.436 billion, with a range of $55.391 billion to $59.167 billion. The implied upside from the current price of $83.49 to the average target is not directly provided, but the strong consensus suggests confidence in the company's defensive growth and dividend stability.

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KO Technical Analysis

Coca-Cola is in a sustained uptrend, with a 1-year price change of +19.66% and the current price of $83.49 trading at 97.4% of its 52-week range ($65.35–$85.68). This positioning near the high end of the range suggests strong momentum and investor confidence, though it also raises caution about potential overextension given the stock's low beta of 0.349, which indicates less volatility than the market. The stock's ability to hold near highs reflects its defensive appeal amid broader market uncertainty.

Beta

0.35

0.35x market volatility

Max Drawdown

-9.2%

Largest decline past year

52-Week Range

$65-$86

Price range past year

Annual Return

+20.6%

Cumulative gain past year

PeriodKO ReturnS&P 500
1m+2.0%+1.0%
3m+11.0%+7.9%
6m+17.9%+8.5%
1y+20.6%+20.1%
ytd+21.9%+9.9%

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KO Fundamental Analysis

Coca-Cola's revenue trajectory shows modest but steady growth, with Q4 2025 revenue of $11.822 billion representing a 2.41% YoY increase. Over the trailing four quarters, revenue has ranged from $11.129 billion to $12.535 billion, indicating stable demand despite macroeconomic headwinds. The company's growth is driven by its diversified brand portfolio and global reach, with about 60% of revenue coming from international markets, particularly emerging economies in Latin America and Asia-Pacific.

Quarterly Revenue

$11.8B

2025-12

Revenue YoY Growth

+2.41%

YoY Comparison

Gross Margin

60.05%

Latest Quarter

Free Cash Flow

$5.3B

Last 12 Months

Revenue & Net Income Trends (2 Years)

Revenue Breakdown

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Valuation Analysis: Is KO Overvalued?

Given Coca-Cola's positive net income of $2.271 billion in Q4 2025, the trailing P/E ratio of 22.92x is the primary valuation metric. The forward P/E of 23.99x implies a slight premium, suggesting the market expects earnings growth. The gap between trailing and forward P/E is modest, indicating that growth expectations are reasonable and not overly optimistic.

PE

22.9x

Latest Quarter

vs. Historical

Low-End

5-Year PE Range 19x~37x

vs. Industry Avg

N/A

Industry PE ~N/A*

EV/EBITDA

18.0x

Enterprise Value Multiple