CocaCola (NYSE:KO) Releases Earnings Results, Beats Estimates By $0.02 EPS

CocaCola (NYSE:KO) issued its quarterly earnings data on Tuesday. The company reported $0.58 earnings per share (EPS) for the quarter, topping the consensus estimate of $0.56 by $0.02, Briefing.com reports. CocaCola had a return on equity of 43.62% and a net margin of 27.34%.CocaCola’s revenue was up 2.2% on a year-over-year basis. During the same quarter in the prior year, the company posted $0.55 earnings per share. CocaCola updated its FY 2026 guidance to 3.210-3.240 EPS.

CocaCola Stock Down 1.2%

NYSE KO opened at $78.08 on Tuesday. The company has a quick ratio of 1.00, a current ratio of 1.21 and a debt-to-equity ratio of 1.30. CocaCola has a fifty-two week low of $63.66 and a fifty-two week high of $79.20. The business has a 50 day moving average price of $71.45 and a two-hundred day moving average price of $69.83. The stock has a market cap of $335.87 billion, a PE ratio of 25.85, a P/E/G ratio of 4.06 and a beta of 0.36.

Key Headlines Impacting CocaCola

Here are the key news stories impacting CocaCola this week:

• Positive Sentiment: Wells Fargo raised its price target to $87 and kept an “overweight” view, giving KO room for upside vs. current levels — this analyst support is helping near‑term buying interest. CocaCola had its price target raised by analysts at Wells Fargo & Company
• Positive Sentiment: Coca‑Cola is expanding Fairlife production to tap the fast‑growing protein/functional beverage market, which boosts growth optionality beyond sodas and supports longer‑term revenue diversification. Fairlife Expansion Gives Coca-Cola a Protein-Powered Edge
• Positive Sentiment: Investor flows into defensive consumer‑staples ETFs have favored names like Coca‑Cola; the sector’s recent outperformance is drawing demand for KO as a reliable dividend payer and low‑volatility holding. Consumer Staples Are Massively Outperforming the Market—Here’s Why
• Positive Sentiment: Coverage reminding investors that Coca‑Cola (KO) is a long‑standing Berkshire Hathaway holding and pays a predictable dividend (payouts due April 1) reinforces KO’s defensive, income‑oriented appeal. This Warren Buffett ‘forever’ stock pays dividends on April 1: Here’s what 100 shares will earn
• Neutral Sentiment: Q4/2025 earnings previews are the primary near‑term catalyst — expectations are mixed and guidance for 2026 will be watched closely; results or conservative guidance could swing the stock either way. Coca-Cola is about to report earnings. Here’s what to expect
• Neutral Sentiment: Market odds and previews (TipRanks/Seeking Alpha/Benzinga) show uncertainty on whether KO will beat estimates — traders are pricing event risk into short‑term volatility ahead of the print. Polymarket Odds: Will HOOD, NET, KO Beat Earnings Tomorrow?
• Negative Sentiment: CNBC notes demand has softened in recent quarters as lower‑income shoppers pare grocery spending — if that trend persists it could pressure volume and margin trends and would be a key risk to watch in the earnings report. Coca-Cola is about to report earnings. Here’s what to expect

Insider Activity

In other news, EVP Nancy Quan sold 31,625 shares of the company’s stock in a transaction on Monday, November 17th. The shares were sold at an average price of $71.17, for a total value of $2,250,751.25. Following the completion of the transaction, the executive vice president directly owned 223,330 shares in the company, valued at approximately $15,894,396.10. This represents a 12.40% decrease in their ownership of the stock. The sale was disclosed in a document filed with the Securities & Exchange Commission, which can be accessed through this link. Also, EVP Manuel Arroyo sold 139,689 shares of CocaCola stock in a transaction on Friday, November 14th. The stock was sold at an average price of $70.80, for a total transaction of $9,889,981.20. Following the sale, the executive vice president directly owned 58,067 shares in the company, valued at $4,111,143.60. This trade represents a 70.64% decrease in their position. The SEC filing for this sale provides additional information. Over the last three months, insiders sold 509,138 shares of company stock worth $38,186,963. 0.90% of the stock is currently owned by company insiders.

Hedge Funds Weigh In On CocaCola

A number of hedge funds have recently bought and sold shares of KO. Headlands Technologies LLC acquired a new stake in CocaCola during the second quarter valued at approximately $26,000. Turning Point Benefit Group Inc. acquired a new stake in shares of CocaCola during the 3rd quarter valued at approximately $33,000. Wealth Watch Advisors INC bought a new position in CocaCola during the third quarter worth $34,000. Binnacle Investments Inc boosted its holdings in CocaCola by 33.4% in the second quarter. Binnacle Investments Inc now owns 651 shares of the company’s stock worth $46,000 after purchasing an additional 163 shares during the period. Finally, Imprint Wealth LLC bought a new stake in CocaCola during the third quarter valued at $50,000. 70.26% of the stock is currently owned by institutional investors and hedge funds.

Analyst Upgrades and Downgrades

A number of brokerages recently issued reports on KO. Weiss Ratings restated a “buy (b-)” rating on shares of CocaCola in a research report on Thursday, January 22nd. Barclays restated an “overweight” rating on shares of CocaCola in a report 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 note on Wednesday, October 22nd. TD Cowen reiterated a “buy” rating on shares of CocaCola in a research report on Wednesday, October 22nd. Finally, Royal Bank Of Canada restated an “outperform” rating and issued a $78.00 price target on shares of CocaCola in a report on Friday. One investment analyst has rated the stock with a Strong Buy rating and fifteen have issued a Buy rating to the stock. Based on data from MarketBeat.com, CocaCola currently has a consensus rating of “Buy” and a consensus target price of $81.14.

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.