CocaCola Company (The) $KO Shares Acquired by BI Asset Management Fondsmaeglerselskab A S

BI Asset Management Fondsmaeglerselskab A S lifted its position in CocaCola Company (The) (NYSE:KO) by 2.2% in the 3rd quarter, HoldingsChannel reports. The firm owned 1,478,758 shares of the company’s stock after purchasing an additional 31,999 shares during the quarter. CocaCola makes up about 0.9% of BI Asset Management Fondsmaeglerselskab A S’s portfolio, making the stock its 19th largest position. BI Asset Management Fondsmaeglerselskab A S’s holdings in CocaCola were worth $98,071,000 at the end of the most recent reporting period.

A number of other large investors have also recently bought and sold shares of KO. Brighton Jones LLC boosted its holdings in shares of CocaCola by 13.3% in the 4th 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 lifted its position in CocaCola by 3.4% during the fourth quarter. Revolve Wealth Partners LLC now owns 8,795 shares of the company’s stock valued at $548,000 after purchasing an additional 293 shares during the period. Dynamic Technology Lab Private Ltd acquired a new position in CocaCola during the first quarter valued at $210,000. Roundview Capital LLC boosted its holdings in CocaCola by 9.1% in the second quarter. Roundview Capital LLC now owns 34,965 shares of the company’s stock valued at $2,474,000 after purchasing an additional 2,923 shares during the last quarter. Finally, BankPlus Trust Department grew its position in CocaCola by 5.1% during the 2nd quarter. BankPlus Trust Department now owns 42,317 shares of the company’s stock worth $2,994,000 after purchasing an additional 2,039 shares during the period. Hedge funds and other institutional investors own 70.26% of the company’s stock.

Insider Buying and Selling

In related news, EVP Manuel Arroyo sold 139,689 shares of the firm’s stock in a transaction dated Friday, November 14th. The shares were sold at an average price of $70.80, for a total value of $9,889,981.20. Following the transaction, the executive vice president directly owned 58,067 shares of the company’s stock, valued at approximately $4,111,143.60. This trade represents a 70.64% decrease in their position. The sale was disclosed in a filing with the SEC, which can be accessed through the SEC website. Also, COO Henrique Braun sold 40,390 shares of CocaCola stock in a transaction dated Tuesday, November 11th. The stock was sold at an average price of $70.93, for a total value of $2,864,862.70. Following the completion of the sale, the chief operating officer owned 62,621 shares in the company, valued at approximately $4,441,707.53. The trade was a 39.21% decrease in their ownership of the stock. Additional details regarding this sale are available in the official SEC disclosure. Insiders sold a total of 211,704 shares of company stock worth $15,005,595 in the last 90 days. Insiders own 0.97% of the company’s stock.

CocaCola Price Performance

Shares of NYSE KO opened at $77.31 on Thursday. The company has a debt-to-equity ratio of 1.30, a quick ratio of 1.00 and a current ratio of 1.21. The firm has a fifty day moving average of $71.10 and a 200 day moving average of $69.64. The firm has a market cap of $332.56 billion, a PE ratio of 25.60, a PEG ratio of 3.95 and a beta of 0.36. CocaCola Company has a one year low of $62.58 and a one year high of $78.11.

CocaCola News Summary

Here are the key news stories impacting CocaCola this week:

• Positive Sentiment: Jefferies raised its price target on KO to $88 and kept a Buy rating, signaling analyst conviction and providing near‑term upside support for the shares. Benzinga
• Positive Sentiment: Zacks highlights Coca‑Cola’s strong history of earnings surprises and says KO currently has the setup (metrics and momentum) that makes another quarterly beat likely — a catalyst that can lift the stock into earnings. Will Coca‑Cola (KO) Beat Estimates Again in Its Next Earnings Report?
• Positive Sentiment: Unusually large options activity flagged bullish positioning: traders bought roughly 68,341 call contracts (about +35% vs. the call average), which can amplify upside if short‑term momentum continues.
• Positive Sentiment: Analyst/strategy coverage (Zacks) points to KO’s “all‑weather” playbook — marketing, innovation and portfolio strength — supporting steady growth through cycles, reinforcing its defensive, dividend‑oriented appeal. Coca‑Cola’s All‑Weather Strategy
• Positive Sentiment: Investor commentary (Motley Fool) reiterates KO’s low‑risk, dividend‑king status and portfolio reshaping to match consumer trends — a narrative that attracts long‑term income investors. Could Buying Coca‑Cola Today Set You Up for Life?
• Neutral Sentiment: Barron’s warns the consumer‑staples group (including KO) has become frothy after a strong run; that raises valuation risk if broader sentiment rotates back into cyclicals or risk assets. Staples Stocks Are Known for Safety. Now They Look Way Too Frothy.
• Neutral Sentiment: Multiple previews note KO is headed into a scheduled quarterly report and a CEO transition period; coverage pieces focus on valuation and timing rather than new business risks — important background but not immediate upside/downside. Assessing Coca‑Cola (KO) Valuation
• Negative Sentiment: Prediction‑market activity has put Coca‑Cola’s Super Bowl plans under regulatory scrutiny, introducing a potential reputational/regulatory overhang that could create short‑term volatility if investigations follow. Prediction Markets Put Coca‑Cola Super Bowl Plans Under Regulatory Spotlight

Analysts Set New Price Targets

KO has been the subject of several analyst reports. Evercore ISI reissued an “outperform” rating on shares of CocaCola in a report on Tuesday, October 21st. Bank of America boosted their price target on CocaCola from $78.00 to $80.00 and gave the company a “buy” rating in a report on Friday, November 7th. Weiss Ratings restated a “buy (b-)” rating on shares of CocaCola in a research report on Thursday, January 22nd. Piper Sandler raised their price objective on shares of CocaCola from $80.00 to $81.00 and gave the stock an “overweight” rating in a research note on Wednesday, October 22nd. Finally, UBS Group reiterated a “buy” rating and issued a $82.00 target price on shares of CocaCola in a research note on Tuesday. One analyst has rated the stock with a Strong Buy rating and fifteen have assigned a Buy rating to the company’s stock. Based on data from MarketBeat, CocaCola has a consensus rating of “Buy” and an average price target of $80.43.

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.