CocaCola (NYSE:KO) Stock Acquired Rep. Lloyd Doggett

Representative Lloyd Doggett (D-Texas) recently bought shares of CocaCola Company (The) (NYSE:KO). In a filing disclosed on January 02nd, the Representative disclosed that they had bought between $1,001 and $15,000 in CocaCola stock on December 15th.

Representative Lloyd Doggett also recently made the following trade(s):

• Purchased $1,001 – $15,000 in shares of Home Depot (NYSE:HD) on 12/18/2025.
• Purchased $1,001 – $15,000 in shares of PPG Industries (NYSE:PPG) on 12/12/2025.
• Purchased $1,001 – $15,000 in shares of International Business Machines (NYSE:IBM) on 12/12/2025.
• Purchased $1,001 – $15,000 in shares of Johnson & Johnson (NYSE:JNJ) on 12/9/2025.

CocaCola Stock Down 1.6%

NYSE KO opened at $67.98 on Tuesday. The company has a quick ratio of 1.00, a current ratio of 1.21 and a debt-to-equity ratio of 1.30. CocaCola Company has a 52 week low of $60.62 and a 52 week high of $74.38. The business’s fifty day simple moving average is $70.45 and its 200-day simple moving average is $69.34. The firm has a market cap of $292.42 billion, a PE ratio of 22.51, a P/E/G ratio of 3.56 and a beta of 0.39.

CocaCola (NYSE:KO) last released its quarterly earnings data on Thursday, March 27th. The company reported $0.55 earnings per share (EPS) for the quarter. The firm had revenue of $11.40 billion during the quarter. CocaCola had a net margin of 27.34% and a return on equity of 43.62%. As a group, equities analysts anticipate that CocaCola Company will post 2.96 earnings per share for the current year.

CocaCola Announces Dividend

The business also recently announced a quarterly dividend, which was paid on Monday, December 15th. Shareholders of record on Monday, December 1st were paid a $0.51 dividend. The ex-dividend date of this dividend was Monday, December 1st. This represents a $2.04 dividend on an annualized basis and a dividend yield of 3.0%. CocaCola’s dividend payout ratio (DPR) is 67.55%.

Analyst Upgrades and Downgrades

A number of research analysts recently commented on the company. Weiss Ratings reiterated a “buy (b-)” rating on shares of CocaCola in a report on Wednesday, October 8th. Barclays reaffirmed an “overweight” rating on shares of CocaCola in a research note on Thursday, October 23rd. Evercore ISI reissued an “outperform” rating on shares of CocaCola in a research report on Tuesday, October 21st. Piper Sandler upped their target price on shares of CocaCola from $80.00 to $81.00 and gave the company an “overweight” rating in a research report on Wednesday, October 22nd. Finally, Cowen reaffirmed a “buy” rating on shares of CocaCola in a research note on Wednesday, October 22nd. One equities research analyst has rated the stock with a Strong Buy rating and fifteen have issued a Buy rating to the stock. Based on data from MarketBeat.com, the stock presently has a consensus rating of “Buy” and an average price target of $79.08.

CocaCola News Roundup

Here are the key news stories impacting CocaCola this week:

• Positive Sentiment: Sharper revenue‑growth management (RGM) is being credited with driving pricing, mix and pack gains that are keeping organic growth resilient despite uneven demand — a sustained RGM execution could support margins and forward guidance. Can Coca‑Cola’s Revenue Growth Management Fuel Next‑Leg of Upside?
• Positive Sentiment: A recent filing shows Rep. Lloyd Doggett purchased just over $5,000 of KO stock — a modest insider/connected buy that can be read as a small vote of confidence by an insider or related party. Recent Filing Shows That Rep. Lloyd Doggett Bought Over $5K Worth of Coca‑Cola Stock
• Positive Sentiment: Coca‑Cola continues to be cited as a long‑term dividend stalwart and a Buffett holding, which supports steady investor demand from income and value‑oriented buyers. 5 Dividend Stocks to Hold for the Next 25 Years
• Neutral Sentiment: Valuation signals are mixed: DCF and P/E analyses offer different takeaways on whether KO is cheap or fairly priced — mixed valuation can limit buyer conviction even if fundamentals hold. Assessing Coca‑Cola (KO) Valuation As DCF And P/E Signals Offer Mixed Messages
• Neutral Sentiment: News around Coca‑Cola and PepsiCo in Venezuela highlights ongoing geopolitical/regulatory risk in certain emerging markets — material for regional operations but unlikely to move KO’s global thesis unless escalations occur. PepsiCo and Coca‑Cola’s long history in Venezuela takes a new turn
• Negative Sentiment: Market reports note KO shares slid while broader markets rose, with elevated intraday volume pointing to profit‑taking or sector rotation — a short‑term technical headwind. Coca‑Cola (KO) Stock Slides as Market Rises: Facts to Know Before You Trade

Insider Buying and Selling at CocaCola

In other CocaCola news, COO Henrique Braun sold 40,390 shares of CocaCola stock in a transaction that occurred on Tuesday, November 11th. The stock was sold at an average price of $70.93, for a total transaction of $2,864,862.70. Following the transaction, the chief operating officer owned 62,621 shares of the company’s stock, valued at $4,441,707.53. The trade was a 39.21% decrease in their ownership of the stock. The transaction was disclosed in a filing with the SEC, which is available at this hyperlink. Also, EVP Monica Howard Douglas sold 13,548 shares of the stock in a transaction that occurred on Friday, October 24th. The shares were sold at an average price of $69.93, for a total value of $947,411.64. Following the completion of the sale, the executive vice president directly owned 37,725 shares of the company’s stock, valued at $2,638,109.25. The trade was a 26.42% decrease in their ownership of the stock. Additional details regarding this sale are available in the official SEC disclosure. In the last three months, insiders have sold 225,252 shares of company stock valued at $15,953,007. 0.90% of the stock is owned by insiders.

Institutional Inflows and Outflows

Hedge funds and other institutional investors have recently made changes to their positions in the business. 1248 Management LLC acquired a new stake in CocaCola during the first quarter worth approximately $26,000. Caitong International Asset Management Co. Ltd raised its stake in CocaCola by 5,142.9% during the 2nd quarter. Caitong International Asset Management Co. Ltd now owns 367 shares of the company’s stock worth $26,000 after acquiring an additional 360 shares in the last quarter. Headlands Technologies LLC acquired a new stake in CocaCola during the 2nd quarter worth $26,000. Marquette Asset Management LLC purchased a new stake in CocaCola in the third quarter valued at $27,000. Finally, Cloud Capital Management LLC acquired a new position in CocaCola in the third quarter valued at $27,000. Hedge funds and other institutional investors own 70.26% of the company’s stock.

About Representative Doggett

Lloyd Doggett (Democratic Party) is a member of the U.S. House, representing Texas’ 37th Congressional District. He assumed office on January 3, 2023. His current term ends on January 3, 2027.

Doggett (Democratic Party) is running for re-election to the U.S. House to represent Texas’ 37th Congressional District. He declared candidacy for the 2026 election.

Lloyd Doggett was born in Austin, Texas. Doggett graduated from Austin High School in 1964. He earned a B.A. from the University of Texas at Austin in 1967 and a J.D. from the University of Texas in 1970. Doggett’s career experience includes working as an adjunct professor with the University of Texas School of Law. In the 116th Congress, Doggett served on the House Ways & Means Committee, and he co-founded the House Prescription Drug Taskforce.

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.