CocaCola (NYSE:KO) Price Target Raised to $92.00

CocaCola (NYSE:KO) had its target price hoisted by UBS Group from $90.00 to $92.00 in a research note published on Wednesday, Marketbeat.com reports. They currently have a buy rating on the stock.

Other analysts have also recently issued reports about the stock. JPMorgan Chase & Co. upped their target price on shares of CocaCola from $79.00 to $83.00 and gave the company an “overweight” rating in a report on Wednesday, February 11th. Deutsche Bank Aktiengesellschaft upped their target price on shares of CocaCola from $83.00 to $86.00 and gave the company a “buy” rating in a report on Monday, March 30th. Citigroup upped their target price on shares of CocaCola from $87.00 to $90.00 and gave the company a “buy” rating in a report on Wednesday. Morgan Stanley set a $88.00 target price on shares of CocaCola in a report on Wednesday, March 11th. Finally, Royal Bank Of Canada set a $87.00 target price on shares of CocaCola in a report on Wednesday, February 11th. Fifteen equities research analysts have rated the stock with a Buy rating, According to data from MarketBeat.com, the stock presently has a consensus rating of “Buy” and a consensus target price of $86.27.

CocaCola Stock Down 0.2%

KO opened at $78.62 on Wednesday. The company has a quick ratio of 1.25, a current ratio of 1.36 and a debt-to-equity ratio of 1.09. The firm has a 50 day moving average price of $77.12 and a 200-day moving average price of $73.52. CocaCola has a twelve month low of $65.35 and a twelve month high of $82.00. The stock has a market capitalization of $338.40 billion, a price-to-earnings ratio of 24.72, a PEG ratio of 3.19 and a beta of 0.35.

CocaCola (NYSE:KO) last released its quarterly earnings data on Tuesday, April 28th. The company reported $0.86 earnings per share for the quarter, beating the consensus estimate of $0.81 by $0.05. CocaCola had a net margin of 27.80% and a return on equity of 40.55%. The firm had revenue of $12.47 billion during the quarter, compared to analysts’ expectations of $12.24 billion. During the same period in the previous year, the company earned $0.73 earnings per share. The firm’s quarterly revenue was up 11.4% on a year-over-year basis. CocaCola has set its FY 2026 guidance at 3.240-3.270 EPS. Equities research analysts forecast that CocaCola will post 3.26 earnings per share for the current year.

CocaCola Announces Dividend

The company also recently disclosed a quarterly dividend, which will be paid on Wednesday, July 1st. Stockholders of record on Monday, June 15th will be paid a $0.53 dividend. The ex-dividend date of this dividend is Monday, June 15th. This represents a $2.12 dividend on an annualized basis and a dividend yield of 2.7%. CocaCola’s dividend payout ratio is 66.67%.

Insider Transactions at CocaCola

In other news, CEO James Quincey sold 250,688 shares of the stock in a transaction on Tuesday, March 3rd. The shares were sold at an average price of $79.14, for a total value of $19,839,448.32. Following the completion of the sale, the chief executive officer directly owned 278,155 shares of the company’s stock, valued at $22,013,186.70. This represents a 47.40% decrease in their ownership of the stock. The sale was disclosed in a document filed with the SEC, which is available at this hyperlink. Also, insider Bruno Pietracci sold 28,765 shares of the stock in a transaction on Tuesday, March 3rd. The stock was sold at an average price of $79.41, for a total transaction of $2,284,228.65. The disclosure for this sale is available in the SEC filing. Over the last quarter, insiders sold 892,925 shares of company stock valued at $70,254,796. Company insiders own 0.90% of the company’s stock.

Institutional Trading of CocaCola

A number of hedge funds and other institutional investors have recently modified their holdings of the company. International Assets Investment Management LLC increased its stake in shares of CocaCola by 3.3% in the first quarter. International Assets Investment Management LLC now owns 22,113 shares of the company’s stock worth $1,682,000 after purchasing an additional 704 shares in the last quarter. Anchor Investment Management LLC increased its stake in shares of CocaCola by 0.4% in the first quarter. Anchor Investment Management LLC now owns 119,845 shares of the company’s stock worth $9,114,000 after purchasing an additional 527 shares in the last quarter. Castleview Partners LLC increased its stake in shares of CocaCola by 16.8% in the first quarter. Castleview Partners LLC now owns 6,870 shares of the company’s stock worth $522,000 after purchasing an additional 990 shares in the last quarter. Associated Banc Corp increased its stake in shares of CocaCola by 0.5% in the first quarter. Associated Banc Corp now owns 269,719 shares of the company’s stock worth $20,512,000 after purchasing an additional 1,437 shares in the last quarter. Finally, Diversify Wealth Management LLC increased its stake in shares of CocaCola by 166.9% in the first quarter. Diversify Wealth Management LLC now owns 154,305 shares of the company’s stock worth $12,170,000 after purchasing an additional 96,493 shares in the last quarter. 70.26% of the stock is owned by hedge funds and other institutional investors.

Trending Headlines about CocaCola

Here are the key news stories impacting CocaCola this week:

• Positive Sentiment: Q1 results beat expectations: Coca‑Cola reported stronger-than-expected Q1 revenue and EPS (double‑digit top‑line growth) that drove positive sentiment around durable growth and near-term guidance. Is Coca‑Cola a Buy, Hold, or Sell After Its Q1 2026 Earnings Report?
• Positive Sentiment: Dividend increase/quarterly dividend declared: KO declared a quarterly dividend (record June 15; payable July 1), reinforcing its dividend‑king status and supporting income investor demand.
• Positive Sentiment: Analysts are raising targets and ratings after earnings: Several firms have lifted price targets and reiterated/raised ratings following the Q1 beat, signaling analyst confidence in growth momentum. Example coverage of these upgrades is here. Morgan Stanley raises Coca‑Cola stock price target after earnings
• Positive Sentiment: Additional shop‑window coverage and buy recommendations: TD Cowen, JPMorgan and Barclays commentary mentioned in recent coverage has been constructive (higher targets / buy or overweight stances), which can help sustain buying interest. Is The Coca‑Cola Company (KO) One of the Best Large Cap Dividend Growth Stocks to Invest in?
• Neutral Sentiment: Shareowners re‑elected the board and rejected several ESG proposals at the annual meeting — the outcome supports current management strategy but leaves ESG activists disappointed; it’s governance news that may matter to some institutional holders. Coca‑Cola Shareowners Back Board, Reject ESG Proposals
• Negative Sentiment: Some analysts are cautious: Goldman Sachs has a Hold on KO, which could cap near‑term upside and weigh on momentum despite the broader wave of upgrades. Coca‑Cola (KO) Gets a Hold from Goldman Sachs

About CocaCola

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.