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Coca-Cola

Fundamental data last updated:March 30, 2026

company profile

SECTOR

Consumer Defensive

industry

Beverages - Non-Alcoholic

Exchange

NYSE

County of HQ

United States

Next Earnings Date

05/05/26

Business Summary

Coca-Cola is a non-alcoholic beverage company operating within the Consumer Defensive sector. It produces and sells a portfolio of beverage products distributed globally through retail and foodservice channels.

VALUATION

P/E

24.9

Market Cap ($M USD)

$325,867

Forward P/E

21.9

PEG

8.1

PRICE TO SALES

6.8

PRICE TO BOOK

10.1

EV / EBITDA

19

5-Year Average P/E

DIVIDEND

Yield

2.70%

Annual Payout

$2.06

Payout Ratio

66.90%

Consecutive Years of Dividend Growth

10+

5-Year Dividend Growth Rate

4.80%

Financial Health & Profitability

Earnings Per Share

$3.05

Next Year EPS Growth Estimate

$3.46

Next Year Revenue Growth Estimate

2.20%

Return on Equity (ROE)

40.70%

Operating Margin

31.10%

Debt-to-Equity

1.4

Piotroski F-Score

7

Altman Z-Score

4.9

Return on Invested Capital (ROIC)

18.80%%

Current Ratio

1.5

Quick Ratio

Gainseekers Quantitative Analysis

Summary

Coca-Cola has a market capitalization of $325,867M and trades at a P/E of 24.9 with a forward P/E of 21.9, reflecting expectations for earnings improvement. The company maintains strong profitability with a 40.70% operating margin and a return on equity of 2.20%, while carrying a debt-to-equity ratio of 31.10%. It offers a 1.4 TTM yield with a dividend per share of 2.70% and institutional ownership stands at 84.30%.

AI Exposure / Tech Reliance

Coca-Cola operates in the Consumer Defensive sector within Beverages – Non-Alcoholic, a business that is not heavily dependent on artificial intelligence. Technology likely plays a supporting role in operations and distribution rather than being a primary growth driver.

The Bull Case

The company’s strong 40.70% operating margin and large $325,867M market cap highlight its scale and profitability. With a forward P/E of 21.9 versus a current P/E of 24.9 and expected EPS next year of $3.05, there is an implied improvement in earnings outlook.

The Bear Case

The stock trades at a PEG Forward of 8.1 and a Price/Sales ratio of 6.8, suggesting a premium valuation relative to growth expectations. A payout ratio of $2.06 alongside a 1.4 yield may limit flexibility if earnings growth does not meet expectations.

Market Sentiment & Smart Money

Short Interest %

1.30%

Analyst Consensus

1.33

Average Analyst Price Target

$84.30

Institutional Ownership %

66.70%

1-Year Beta

0.06

Insider Buying % (6 Mo)

9.90%%

Distance to 52-Week High

92.30%%

Distance to 52-Week Low

115.90%%