Groupama Asset Managment lessened its stake in CocaCola Company (The) (NYSE:KO – Free Report) by 2.1% during the first quarter, according to the company in its most recent 13F filing with the SEC. The institutional investor owned 451,749 shares of the company’s stock after selling 9,465 shares during the quarter. Groupama Asset Managment’s holdings in CocaCola were worth $34,356,000 as of its most recent filing with the SEC.
Several other large investors have also modified their holdings of the stock. Anfield Capital Management LLC increased its holdings in CocaCola by 438.8% in the fourth quarter. Anfield Capital Management LLC now owns 361 shares of the company’s stock valued at $25,000 after buying an additional 294 shares during the last quarter. Louisbourg Investments Inc. acquired a new stake in CocaCola during the first quarter valued at approximately $25,000. Headlands Technologies LLC bought a new position in CocaCola during the 2nd quarter worth approximately $26,000. Evolution Wealth Management Inc. lifted its holdings in CocaCola by 1,081.8% during the 4th quarter. Evolution Wealth Management Inc. now owns 390 shares of the company’s stock worth $27,000 after buying an additional 357 shares during the last quarter. Finally, Daytona Street Capital LLC acquired a new position in shares of CocaCola in the 4th quarter worth approximately $29,000. Institutional investors own 70.26% of the company’s stock.
Insider Buying and Selling
In other CocaCola news, Chairman James Quincey sold 145,947 shares of the firm’s stock in a transaction on Wednesday, July 29th. The stock was sold at an average price of $90.09, for a total value of $13,148,365.23. Following the sale, the chairman directly owned 122,833 shares in the company, valued at approximately $11,066,024.97. This trade represents a 54.30% decrease in their ownership of the stock. The transaction was disclosed in a filing with the SEC, which can be accessed through this link. The transaction was executed under a pre-arranged Rule 10b5-1 trading plan. The sale was made to cover tax withholding obligations related to the vesting of equity awards. Also, insider Bruno Pietracci sold 75,727 shares of the business’s stock in a transaction on Tuesday, July 28th. The shares were sold at an average price of $89.65, for a total transaction of $6,788,925.55. Following the transaction, the insider directly owned 35,393 shares of the company’s stock, valued at approximately $3,172,982.45. This trade represents a 68.15% decrease in their position. Additional details regarding this sale are available in the official SEC disclosure. The transaction was executed under a pre-arranged Rule 10b5-1 trading plan. The sale was made to cover tax withholding obligations related to the vesting of equity awards. Insiders sold 1,502,719 shares of company stock valued at $126,087,452 over the last three months. Corporate insiders own 0.90% of the company’s stock.
CocaCola Stock Down 0.9%
CocaCola (NYSE:KO – Get Free Report) last announced its quarterly earnings results on Tuesday, July 28th. The company reported $0.97 earnings per share (EPS) for the quarter, topping the consensus estimate of $0.93 by $0.04. CocaCola had a return on equity of 39.38% and a net margin of 28.56%.The business had revenue of $13.37 billion for the quarter, compared to the consensus estimate of $13.17 billion. During the same quarter last year, the business posted $0.87 EPS. The business’s revenue was up 6.2% on a year-over-year basis. CocaCola has set its FY 2026 guidance at 3.270-3.300 EPS. Analysts predict that CocaCola Company will post 3.29 EPS for the current year.
CocaCola Announces Dividend
The business also recently announced a quarterly dividend, which will be paid on Thursday, October 1st. Shareholders of record on Tuesday, September 15th will be given a $0.53 dividend. The ex-dividend date of this dividend is Tuesday, September 15th. This represents a $2.12 annualized dividend and a yield of 2.4%. CocaCola’s dividend payout ratio (DPR) is currently 63.66%.
Analysts Set New Price Targets
KO has been the subject of a number of research analyst reports. Piper Sandler boosted their price target on CocaCola from $88.00 to $95.00 and gave the company an “overweight” rating in a report on Wednesday. TD Cowen raised their price objective on CocaCola from $90.00 to $100.00 and gave the stock a “buy” rating in a research note on Wednesday. UBS Group set a $104.00 price objective on shares of CocaCola and gave the stock a “buy” rating in a report on Wednesday. Truist Financial set a $88.00 target price on shares of CocaCola in a research note on Friday, June 26th. Finally, HSBC lowered shares of CocaCola from a “strong-buy” rating to a “hold” rating in a research note on Tuesday. Fifteen equities research analysts have rated the stock with a Buy rating and three have given a Hold rating to the stock. According to data from MarketBeat, CocaCola currently has an average rating of “Moderate Buy” and a consensus price target of $95.76.
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CocaCola News Roundup
Here are the key news stories impacting CocaCola this week:
- Positive Sentiment: Strong second-quarter results remain the primary catalyst. Coca-Cola reported adjusted earnings of $0.97 per share, above the $0.93 consensus, while revenue increased 6.2% year over year to $13.37 billion, topping the $13.17 billion estimate. Global unit-case volume rose 5%, and management raised its 2026 earnings outlook to $3.27-$3.30 per share. Coca-Cola Q2 2026 Earnings Call Highlights
- Positive Sentiment: Premium beverages could support future revenue growth. Coca-Cola is using innovation, pricing and packaging to expand premium offerings and capture higher-value consumption occasions. Growth in Fairlife, zero-sugar products and favorable product mix also contributed to recent momentum. Can Coca-Cola’s Premium Beverage Strategy Boost Revenues?
- Positive Sentiment: Analyst targets moved higher. Jefferies raised its target to $104, TD Cowen to $100 and Argus to $97 with a Buy rating. Citigroup also forecast meaningful appreciation, helping reinforce the broadly Moderate Buy consensus.
- Neutral Sentiment: The dividend remains an income-supporting feature. Coca-Cola declared a quarterly dividend of $0.53 per share, or $2.12 annualized, representing an approximately 2.4% yield at recent prices. The company’s long dividend-growth record continues to appeal to defensive and income-focused investors. Coca-Cola Raised Its Full-Year Guidance
- Negative Sentiment: Valuation may be limiting near-term upside. With KO trading near its 52-week high at roughly 26 times earnings, HSBC cut the stock to Hold and argued that PepsiCo may offer better value. Coca-Cola Cut to Hold at HSBC
- Negative Sentiment: Insider selling creates a modest sentiment overhang. Chairman James Quincey sold approximately $13.1 million of shares, following a larger sale the prior day. The transactions were conducted under pre-arranged Rule 10b5-1 plans to cover tax withholding, making them less concerning than discretionary sales but still notable.
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.
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