PensionDanmark Pensionsforsikringsaktieselskab grew its position in CocaCola Company (The) (NYSE:KO – Free Report) by 16.4% in the 2nd quarter, according to its most recent disclosure with the SEC. The fund owned 806,075 shares of the company’s stock after buying an additional 113,696 shares during the period. PensionDanmark Pensionsforsikringsaktieselskab’s holdings in CocaCola were worth $65,510,000 as of its most recent SEC filing.
Several other hedge funds and other institutional investors have also recently made changes to their positions in KO. Norges Bank bought a new stake in shares of CocaCola during the fourth quarter valued at approximately $3,865,807,000. Cardano Risk Management B.V. boosted its stake in CocaCola by 867.2% during the 4th quarter. Cardano Risk Management B.V. now owns 14,432,190 shares of the company’s stock valued at $1,008,954,000 after purchasing an additional 12,939,959 shares during the last quarter. Marshall Wace LLP increased its holdings in shares of CocaCola by 1,206.9% in the 4th quarter. Marshall Wace LLP now owns 10,641,007 shares of the company’s stock worth $743,913,000 after purchasing an additional 9,826,768 shares in the last quarter. Bank of America Corp DE raised its stake in shares of CocaCola by 29.2% in the fourth quarter. Bank of America Corp DE now owns 40,182,323 shares of the company’s stock worth $2,809,146,000 after purchasing an additional 9,078,447 shares during the last quarter. Finally, Capital World Investors raised its stake in shares of CocaCola by 98.7% in the fourth quarter. Capital World Investors now owns 12,573,527 shares of the company’s stock worth $879,015,000 after purchasing an additional 6,246,627 shares during the last quarter. Institutional investors own 70.26% of the company’s stock.
CocaCola Stock Performance
Shares of KO opened at $86.70 on Friday. The company has a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.97, a current ratio of 1.30 and a quick ratio of 1.12. CocaCola Company has a one year low of $65.35 and a one year high of $90.92. The firm has a market capitalization of $373.04 billion, a P/E ratio of 26.04, a PEG ratio of 3.03 and a beta of 0.33. The business has a fifty day moving average of $82.49 and a 200 day moving average of $79.22.
CocaCola Announces Dividend
The firm also recently announced a quarterly dividend, which will be paid on Thursday, October 1st. Investors of record on Tuesday, September 15th will be given a dividend of $0.53 per share. This represents a $2.12 annualized dividend and a yield of 2.4%. The ex-dividend date is Tuesday, September 15th. CocaCola’s payout ratio is 63.66%.
Key CocaCola News
Here are the key news stories impacting CocaCola this week:
- Positive Sentiment: Raised outlook and earnings momentum: Coca-Cola’s recent quarterly beat, broad-based volume growth, margin improvement and higher cash-flow expectations have supported analyst optimism. The company’s updated 2026 EPS guidance of $3.27–$3.30 reinforces expectations for continued earnings growth. Can Coca-Cola’s Raised 2026 Outlook Support More Earnings Growth?
- Positive Sentiment: International growth may offset U.S. softness: Emerging-market expansion, affordable product offerings and steady global beverage demand could cushion slower U.S. consumption and help Coca-Cola sustain its raised forecast. Will Coca-Cola’s Emerging Market Expansion Offset U.S. Slowdown?
- Positive Sentiment: Defensive dividend appeal: Coca-Cola’s long record of shareholder payouts continues to attract income-oriented investors, particularly amid market volatility. Its consumer-staples profile and brand strength also support the stock’s defensive appeal. Can Coca-Cola Keep Its Steady Payout Streak Intact This Year?
- Positive Sentiment: Analyst support: Recent Wall Street commentary has remained generally bullish, while some fair-value estimates increased following the second-quarter beat and higher guidance. Coca-Cola Stock Sees Fair Value Lift After Q2 Beat and Higher Guidance
- Neutral Sentiment: Valuation is the key debate: Investors are weighing Coca-Cola’s volume growth, stronger margins and cash-flow outlook against a relatively expensive valuation. With the stock near a record level, future gains may depend on further execution. Is Coca-Cola Stock Worth Buying as Growth Meets a Premium Valuation?
- Negative Sentiment: Risks include softer U.S. demand and tougher comparisons: Slowing domestic consumption, the timing of an Africa-related sale and challenging year-over-year comparisons could temper earnings momentum and limit near-term upside. Coca-Cola Earnings Risks
Wall Street Analysts Forecast Growth
Several equities research analysts recently commented on the company. UBS Group set a $104.00 price objective on CocaCola and gave the company a “buy” rating in a research report on Wednesday, July 29th. Sanford C. Bernstein reissued a “market perform” rating and issued a $93.00 target price on shares of CocaCola in a research report on Wednesday, July 29th. Bank of America upped their target price on shares of CocaCola from $90.00 to $95.00 and gave the company a “buy” rating in a research note on Friday, July 10th. Royal Bank Of Canada raised their price target on shares of CocaCola from $87.00 to $96.00 and gave the company an “outperform” rating in a report on Wednesday, July 29th. Finally, JPMorgan Chase & Co. lifted their price target on shares of CocaCola from $90.00 to $96.00 and gave the stock an “overweight” rating in a research note on Wednesday, July 29th. Fifteen analysts have rated the stock with a Buy rating and three have given a Hold rating to the stock. According to data from MarketBeat.com, the company has a consensus rating of “Moderate Buy” and an average price target of $95.76.
Read Our Latest Analysis on KO
Insider Activity at CocaCola
In other news, EVP Nancy Quan sold 31,625 shares of CocaCola stock in a transaction on Friday, May 15th. The shares were sold at an average price of $80.93, for a total transaction of $2,559,411.25. Following the transaction, the executive vice president owned 223,330 shares in the company, valued at $18,074,096.90. This trade represents a 12.40% decrease in their position. The sale was disclosed in a legal filing with the SEC, which is available through this hyperlink. 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 sale, the insider directly owned 35,393 shares of the company’s stock, valued at approximately $3,172,982.45. The trade was 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 a total of 1,455,202 shares of company stock valued at $123,620,742 in the last three months. Corporate insiders own 0.90% 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.
Read More
- Five stocks we like better than CocaCola
- Sandisk Just Delivered a Blowout Quarter—Here’s Why the Stock Is Falling
- 4 Oil and Gas ETF Plays as Prices Stay Sky-High
- What Tesla Stands to Lose If It Walks Away From China
- Disney Sets Up for a Magical Year in 2027
Want to see what other hedge funds are holding KO? Visit HoldingsChannel.com to get the latest 13F filings and insider trades for CocaCola Company (The) (NYSE:KO – Free Report).
Receive News & Ratings for CocaCola Daily - Enter your email address below to receive a concise daily summary of the latest news and analysts' ratings for CocaCola and related companies with MarketBeat.com's FREE daily email newsletter.
