CocaCola Company (The) $KO Shares Sold by Atwater Malick LLC

Atwater Malick LLC cut its holdings in CocaCola Company (The) (NYSE:KO) by 23.1% in the third quarter, according to its most recent disclosure with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). The institutional investor owned 109,899 shares of the company’s stock after selling 33,021 shares during the quarter. CocaCola accounts for 2.1% of Atwater Malick LLC’s investment portfolio, making the stock its 17th largest position. Atwater Malick LLC’s holdings in CocaCola were worth $7,289,000 as of its most recent SEC filing.

Other hedge funds and other institutional investors have also recently made changes to their positions in the company. Brighton Jones LLC raised its holdings in shares of CocaCola by 13.3% during the fourth quarter. Brighton Jones LLC now owns 39,072 shares of the company’s stock valued at $2,433,000 after acquiring an additional 4,591 shares during the last quarter. Revolve Wealth Partners LLC increased its position in shares of CocaCola by 3.4% during the fourth quarter. Revolve Wealth Partners LLC now owns 8,795 shares of the company’s stock worth $548,000 after purchasing an additional 293 shares in the last quarter. Dynamic Technology Lab Private Ltd acquired a new position in CocaCola in the 1st quarter valued at $210,000. Woodline Partners LP raised its stake in CocaCola by 40.5% in the 1st quarter. Woodline Partners LP now owns 327,109 shares of the company’s stock valued at $23,428,000 after purchasing an additional 94,278 shares during the last quarter. Finally, Advisory Alpha LLC lifted its holdings in CocaCola by 10.0% in the 1st quarter. Advisory Alpha LLC now owns 19,054 shares of the company’s stock valued at $1,365,000 after purchasing an additional 1,731 shares in the last quarter. Hedge funds and other institutional investors own 70.26% of the company’s stock.

Insider Activity

In related news, COO Henrique Braun sold 40,390 shares of the business’s stock in a transaction dated Tuesday, November 11th. The shares were sold at an average price of $70.93, for a total value of $2,864,862.70. Following the sale, the chief operating officer directly owned 62,621 shares in the company, valued at approximately $4,441,707.53. The trade was a 39.21% decrease in their position. The sale was disclosed in a filing with the Securities & Exchange Commission, which is accessible through this link. Also, Director Max R. Levchin bought 7,206 shares of the firm’s stock in a transaction on Friday, October 24th. The stock was bought at an average cost of $69.87 per share, for a total transaction of $503,483.22. Following the transaction, the director directly owned 14,267 shares of the company’s stock, valued at $996,835.29. The trade was a 102.05% increase in their ownership of the stock. The disclosure for this purchase is available in the SEC filing. In the last ninety days, insiders sold 225,252 shares of company stock worth $15,953,007. 0.97% of the stock is currently owned by corporate insiders.

CocaCola Stock Down 0.5%

Shares of NYSE KO opened at $67.53 on Thursday. The company has a market capitalization of $290.49 billion, a P/E ratio of 22.36, a P/E/G ratio of 3.49 and a beta of 0.39. The company has a debt-to-equity ratio of 1.30, a current ratio of 1.21 and a quick ratio of 1.00. The company has a 50 day simple moving average of $70.38 and a 200-day simple moving average of $69.32. CocaCola Company has a 1 year low of $60.71 and a 1 year high of $74.38.

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

CocaCola Dividend Announcement

The firm also recently declared a quarterly dividend, which was paid on Monday, December 15th. Stockholders of record on Monday, December 1st were issued a dividend of $0.51 per share. The ex-dividend date 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 is currently 67.55%.

More CocaCola News

Here are the key news stories impacting CocaCola this week:

• Positive Sentiment: Sell‑side analysts remain broadly constructive on KO, with recent coverage arguing the shares are a reasonable defensive holding — analyst optimism can support buying interest. Wall Street Analysts Think Coca‑Cola (KO) Is a Good Investment: Is It?
• Positive Sentiment: Coca‑Cola appears on Buffett‑style “buy and hold” lists, reinforcing its image as a long‑term, dividend‑oriented safe haven — such endorsements can attract income and value investors. 3 Top Buffett Stocks to Buy and Hold for the Long Haul
• Neutral Sentiment: Zacks compares KO with Pepsi as defensive options for 2026, highlighting KO’s stability but noting relative valuation differences — useful context but not an immediate price driver. Coca‑Cola Vs Pepsi Stock: Which is the Better Investment for 2026?
• Neutral Sentiment: MarketBeat pieces flag KO as a mega‑cap with valuation concerns versus smaller names with more rebound upside — that argument can cap near‑term upside even as fundamentals remain solid. 5 Under-the-Radar Consumer Staples Stocks With Pricing Power (MarketBeat)
• Neutral Sentiment: Recent stock‑forecast/analyst‑report compilations provide a range of price targets and EPS expectations; these aggregate views offer guidance but are mixed enough to leave direction uncertain. Coca‑Cola Company (The) (KO) Stock Forecasts
• Negative Sentiment: Technically, KO slipped below its 200‑day simple moving average on weakening volume — a bearish signal that raises the risk of further near‑term downside if buyers don’t step in. Coca‑Cola Trades Below 200‑Day SMA: Opportunity or Warning Sign?
• Negative Sentiment: Management changes, a restructuring plan and layoffs in Atlanta create short‑term execution and morale risk; investors often react negatively to such headlines until clarity on cost savings and strategy emerges. How Investors May Respond To Coca‑Cola (KO) CEO Transition, Restructuring, and Atlanta Layoffs

Analyst Upgrades and Downgrades

A number of research firms have recently issued reports on KO. Weiss Ratings reaffirmed a “buy (b-)” rating on shares of CocaCola in a report on Wednesday, October 8th. Bank of America upped their price objective on shares of CocaCola from $78.00 to $80.00 and gave the company a “buy” rating in a research note on Friday, November 7th. Wells Fargo & Company increased their price objective on shares of CocaCola from $75.00 to $79.00 and gave the company an “overweight” rating in a report on Wednesday, October 22nd. Cowen restated a “buy” rating on shares of CocaCola in a report on Wednesday, October 22nd. Finally, Evercore ISI restated an “outperform” rating on shares of CocaCola in a research report on Tuesday, October 21st. One analyst has rated the stock with a Strong Buy rating and fifteen have issued a Buy rating to the stock. According to data from MarketBeat.com, the company currently has a consensus rating of “Buy” and an average price target of $79.08.

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.