CocaCola Company (The) $KO Shares Acquired by Oregon Public Employees Retirement Fund

Oregon Public Employees Retirement Fund lifted its holdings in shares of CocaCola Company (The) (NYSE:KO) by 32.3% during the 3rd quarter, according to its most recent 13F filing with the SEC. The institutional investor owned 442,794 shares of the company’s stock after acquiring an additional 108,099 shares during the period. Oregon Public Employees Retirement Fund’s holdings in CocaCola were worth $29,366,000 at the end of the most recent reporting period.

Several other institutional investors have also recently added to or reduced their stakes in the business. 1248 Management LLC purchased a new position in CocaCola in the first quarter valued at approximately $26,000. Caitong International Asset Management Co. Ltd boosted its holdings in shares of CocaCola by 5,142.9% in the 2nd quarter. Caitong International Asset Management Co. Ltd now owns 367 shares of the company’s stock valued at $26,000 after buying an additional 360 shares in the last quarter. Headlands Technologies LLC purchased a new position in shares of CocaCola in the 2nd quarter valued at $26,000. MMA Asset Management LLC purchased a new position in shares of CocaCola in the 2nd quarter valued at $34,000. Finally, GFG Capital LLC acquired a new stake in CocaCola during the 2nd quarter worth $34,000. Hedge funds and other institutional investors own 70.26% of the company’s stock.

CocaCola Stock Performance

Shares of KO stock opened at $69.34 on Friday. The stock’s 50-day moving average price is $70.39 and its 200 day moving average price is $69.32. The company has a quick ratio of 1.00, a current ratio of 1.21 and a debt-to-equity ratio of 1.30. The stock has a market capitalization of $298.27 billion, a PE ratio of 22.96, a price-to-earnings-growth ratio of 3.47 and a beta of 0.39. CocaCola Company has a 52-week low of $60.71 and a 52-week high of $74.38.

CocaCola (NYSE:KO) last announced its earnings results on Thursday, March 27th. The company reported $0.55 earnings per share for the quarter. The company had revenue of $11.40 billion for the quarter. CocaCola had a return on equity of 43.62% and a net margin of 27.34%.CocaCola has set its FY 2025 guidance at 2.966-2.966 EPS. As a group, equities research analysts forecast that CocaCola Company will post 2.96 EPS for the current year.

CocaCola Dividend Announcement

The company also recently disclosed a quarterly dividend, which was paid on Monday, December 15th. Shareholders of record on Monday, December 1st were paid a $0.51 dividend. This represents a $2.04 annualized dividend and a yield of 2.9%. The ex-dividend date of this dividend was Monday, December 1st. CocaCola’s payout ratio is currently 67.55%.

CocaCola News Summary

Here are the key news stories impacting CocaCola this week:

• Positive Sentiment: Wells Fargo added KO to its Q1 2026 Tactical Ideas list, calling the stock well‑positioned into early 2026 — a buy signal from a large brokerage that can attract inflows. Wells Fargo Adds Coca-Cola (KO) to Q1 2026 Tactical Ideas List
• Positive Sentiment: Market commentary is highlighting KO as a consumer‑staples name with pricing power and margin resilience — a trait investors reward in slower growth / defensive setups. 5 Under-the-Radar Consumer Staples Stocks With Pricing Power (KO)
• Positive Sentiment: Multiple analyst and media writeups (including coverage of KO among dividend stalwarts and “Warren‑Buffett” related lists) are reinforcing KO’s reputation as a steady dividend compounder, supporting long‑term investor demand. The Dividend Aristocrats No One’s Talking About
• Neutral Sentiment: Zacks and other outlets note that KO is attracting investor attention and compare it with peers (e.g., PEP) for defensive allocations — useful context but not an immediate catalyst. CocaCola Company (The) (KO) is Attracting Investor Attention
• Neutral Sentiment: Several roundups referencing Warren Buffett’s portfolio changes and dividend picks mention KO in broader lists of blue‑chip income names — helpful for sentiment but ambiguous on direct buying/selling pressure. 74% of the $317 Billion Portfolio Warren Buffett Left…
• Negative Sentiment: Technical note: KO has traded below its 200‑day simple moving average and volumes have weakened in recent coverage — this raises near‑term momentum risk and could prompt short‑term selling by technical traders. Coca‑Cola Trades Below 200‑Day SMA: Opportunity or Warning Sign?

Wall Street Analysts Forecast Growth

Several research firms have issued reports on KO. Barclays restated an “overweight” rating on shares of CocaCola in a research note on Thursday, October 23rd. Piper Sandler upped their target price on CocaCola from $80.00 to $81.00 and gave the company an “overweight” rating in a research report on Wednesday, October 22nd. TD Cowen raised their price target on CocaCola from $75.00 to $80.00 and gave the stock a “buy” rating in a research note on Wednesday, October 22nd. UBS Group reiterated a “buy” rating on shares of CocaCola in a research note on Friday, December 5th. Finally, Evercore ISI reissued an “outperform” rating on shares of CocaCola in a report on Tuesday, October 21st. One analyst has rated the stock with a Strong Buy rating and fifteen have issued a Buy rating to the company’s stock. Based on data from MarketBeat, the stock currently has a consensus rating of “Buy” and a consensus target price of $79.08.

Insider Buying and Selling

In other CocaCola news, EVP Monica Howard Douglas sold 13,548 shares of the company’s stock in a transaction on Friday, October 24th. The shares were sold at an average price of $69.93, for a total transaction of $947,411.64. Following the completion of the transaction, the executive vice president owned 37,725 shares in the company, valued at approximately $2,638,109.25. This represents a 26.42% decrease in their position. The sale was disclosed in a filing with the Securities & Exchange Commission, which can be accessed through the SEC website. Also, COO Henrique Braun sold 40,390 shares of CocaCola stock in a transaction dated Tuesday, November 11th. The shares were sold at an average price of $70.93, for a total transaction of $2,864,862.70. Following the completion of the sale, the chief operating officer directly owned 62,621 shares in the company, valued at approximately $4,441,707.53. The trade was a 39.21% decrease in their position. The SEC filing for this sale provides additional information. Insiders sold a total of 225,252 shares of company stock worth $15,953,007 in the last ninety days. Insiders own 0.97% of the company’s stock.

CocaCola Company Profile

The Coca‑Cola Company (NYSE: KO) is a global beverage manufacturer, marketer and distributor best known for its flagship Coca‑Cola soda. Headquartered in Atlanta, Georgia, the company develops and sells concentrates, syrups and finished beverages across a broad portfolio of brands. Its product range spans sparkling soft drinks, bottled water, sports drinks, juices, ready‑to‑drink teas and coffees, and other still beverages, marketed under both global and regional brand names.

Coca‑Cola’s brand portfolio includes widely recognized names such as Coca‑Cola, Diet Coke, Coca‑Cola Zero Sugar, Sprite, Fanta, Minute Maid, Powerade and Dasani, and in recent years the company has expanded into the coffee and premium beverage categories through acquisitions such as Costa Coffee.