CocaCola Company (The) $KO Shares Sold by Resona Asset Management Co. Ltd.

Resona Asset Management Co. Ltd. trimmed its stake in shares of CocaCola Company (The) (NYSE:KO) by 4.4% during the 3rd quarter, HoldingsChannel.com reports. The firm owned 1,428,355 shares of the company’s stock after selling 65,238 shares during the quarter. Resona Asset Management Co. Ltd.’s holdings in CocaCola were worth $94,659,000 at the end of the most recent reporting period.

A number of other institutional investors and hedge funds have also modified their holdings of KO. Caitong International Asset Management Co. Ltd boosted its holdings in CocaCola by 5,142.9% in the 2nd quarter. Caitong International Asset Management Co. Ltd now owns 367 shares of the company’s stock worth $26,000 after buying an additional 360 shares during the last quarter. Headlands Technologies LLC acquired a new position in shares of CocaCola during the second quarter valued at approximately $26,000. Marquette Asset Management LLC purchased a new position in shares of CocaCola in the third quarter valued at approximately $27,000. GFG Capital LLC acquired a new stake in shares of CocaCola in the second quarter worth approximately $34,000. Finally, MMA Asset Management LLC purchased a new stake in shares of CocaCola during the second quarter worth approximately $34,000. Hedge funds and other institutional investors own 70.26% of the company’s stock.

Analyst Upgrades and Downgrades

KO has been the topic of a number of research reports. UBS Group restated a “buy” rating on shares of CocaCola in a report on Friday, December 5th. TD Cowen reissued a “buy” rating on shares of CocaCola in a research note on Wednesday, October 22nd. Weiss Ratings restated a “buy (b-)” rating on shares of CocaCola in a research report on Thursday. Piper Sandler increased their price objective on shares of CocaCola from $80.00 to $81.00 and gave the company an “overweight” rating in a report on Wednesday, October 22nd. Finally, Evercore ISI reissued an “outperform” rating on shares of CocaCola in a research note on Tuesday, October 21st. One research analyst has rated the stock with a Strong Buy rating and fourteen have assigned a Buy rating to the company. According to MarketBeat, CocaCola has an average rating of “Buy” and a consensus price target of $79.08.

Insider Transactions at CocaCola

In other news, COO Henrique Braun sold 40,390 shares of CocaCola stock in a transaction that occurred on 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 sale, the chief operating officer owned 62,621 shares of the company’s stock, valued at approximately $4,441,707.53. The trade was a 39.21% decrease in their position. The transaction was disclosed in a filing with the Securities & Exchange Commission, which can be accessed through this link. Also, EVP Manuel Arroyo sold 139,689 shares of the stock in a transaction that occurred on Friday, November 14th. The stock was sold at an average price of $70.80, for a total value of $9,889,981.20. Following the completion of the transaction, the executive vice president owned 58,067 shares of the company’s stock, valued at $4,111,143.60. The trade was a 70.64% decrease in their ownership of the stock. The disclosure for this sale is available in the SEC filing. Insiders sold 211,704 shares of company stock worth $15,005,595 in the last 90 days. Insiders own 0.97% of the company’s stock.

Trending Headlines about CocaCola

Here are the key news stories impacting CocaCola this week:

• Positive Sentiment: The Motley Fool frames Coca‑Cola as the steadier pick against Peloton, emphasizing KO’s reliable cash flow and income appeal for conservative investors. Best Stock to Buy Right Now: Coca-Cola vs. Peloton Interactive
• Positive Sentiment: Zacks contrasts KO with Monster (MNST), noting Coca‑Cola’s diversified beverage mix and scale give it steadier growth and distribution advantages versus a single‑category energy drinks player. Coca‑Cola vs. Monster Beverage: Which Stock Stays Ahead of the Curve?
• Positive Sentiment: The Fool’s Coca‑Cola vs. PepsiCo comparison highlights KO’s asset‑light model (beverage focus) that supports greater cash flexibility, which investors may prefer for buybacks/dividends over time. Coca‑Cola vs. PepsiCo: What’s the Better Long‑Term Play?
• Positive Sentiment: The Fool’s Altria vs. Coca‑Cola piece points to KO’s dividend reliability (Dividend King status) and global beverage exposure as reasons income investors keep it on watchlists. Altria vs. Coca‑Cola: Which Dividend Stock Looks Better for Reliable Income?
• Positive Sentiment: 247WallStreet includes Coca‑Cola on its list of top dividend stocks for 2026, reinforcing demand from yield‑focused investors. Best Dividend Stocks to Buy in 2026
• Neutral Sentiment: Zacks notes growing investor attention on KO (search/traffic), a signal that sentiment and flows are moving the stock but also that valuation and expectations should be checked. CocaCola Company (The) (KO) is Attracting Investor Attention: Here is What You Should Know
• Neutral Sentiment: Yahoo’s write‑up questions whether KO remains attractive after multi‑year gains — a reminder to weigh stretched multiples (PEG ~3.7) against steady margins and dividends. Is Coca‑Cola (KO) Still Attractive After Strong Multi‑Year Share Price Gains
• Neutral Sentiment: MarketBeat’s “Dogs of the Dow” roundup highlights high‑yield Dow names; such lists can draw income buyers but also signal value traps — monitor yield vs. growth tradeoffs. The Dogs of the Dow: 10 Downtrodden Dividends Paying Out Up to 6.8%

CocaCola Trading Up 1.5%

Shares of KO opened at $72.93 on Friday. CocaCola Company has a 12-month low of $61.44 and a 12-month high of $74.38. The firm has a market capitalization of $313.69 billion, a P/E ratio of 24.15, a P/E/G ratio of 3.70 and a beta of 0.39. The firm has a 50-day moving average price of $70.66 and a 200 day moving average price of $69.37. The company has a current ratio of 1.21, a quick ratio of 1.00 and a debt-to-equity ratio of 1.30.

CocaCola (NYSE:KO) last posted its earnings results on Tuesday, October 21st. The company reported $0.82 earnings per share for the quarter, beating the consensus estimate of $0.78 by $0.04. CocaCola had a net margin of 27.34% and a return on equity of 43.62%. The company had revenue of $12.46 billion for the quarter, compared to analyst estimates of $12.46 billion. During the same period in the previous year, the business posted $0.77 EPS. CocaCola’s revenue was up 5.4% on a year-over-year basis. Sell-side analysts forecast that CocaCola Company will post 2.96 EPS for the current year.

CocaCola 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.