Hudson Bay Capital Management LP Raises Stake in CocaCola Company (The) $KO

Hudson Bay Capital Management LP lifted its position in CocaCola Company (The) (NYSE:KO) by 147.4% in the third quarter, according to its most recent Form 13F filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission. The firm owned 70,075 shares of the company’s stock after purchasing an additional 41,748 shares during the quarter. Hudson Bay Capital Management LP’s holdings in CocaCola were worth $4,647,000 at the end of the most recent reporting period.

Several other hedge funds also recently added to or reduced their stakes in KO. Saranac Partners Ltd increased its position in shares of CocaCola by 4.2% during the 3rd quarter. Saranac Partners Ltd now owns 6,167 shares of the company’s stock worth $409,000 after purchasing an additional 250 shares during the last quarter. Severin Investments LLC grew its stake in shares of CocaCola by 4.4% in the third quarter. Severin Investments LLC now owns 9,942 shares of the company’s stock worth $659,000 after acquiring an additional 416 shares in the last quarter. Allworth Financial LP increased its holdings in CocaCola by 2.3% during the 3rd quarter. Allworth Financial LP now owns 609,073 shares of the company’s stock worth $40,394,000 after purchasing an additional 13,743 shares during the period. Swiss Life Asset Management Ltd increased its stake in shares of CocaCola by 3.0% during the third quarter. Swiss Life Asset Management Ltd now owns 1,115,486 shares of the company’s stock worth $73,979,000 after buying an additional 32,985 shares during the period. Finally, Stillwater Wealth Management Group purchased a new position in CocaCola in the third quarter worth approximately $2,204,000. 70.26% of the stock is currently owned by hedge funds and other institutional investors.

CocaCola Stock Down 1.0%

KO opened at $74.76 on Friday. The company has a debt-to-equity ratio of 1.23, a quick ratio of 1.25 and a current ratio of 1.46. The company has a market cap of $321.80 billion, a price-to-earnings ratio of 24.59, a PEG ratio of 3.13 and a beta of 0.35. CocaCola Company has a one year low of $65.35 and a one year high of $82.00. The business’s fifty day moving average is $76.41 and its two-hundred day moving average is $71.65.

CocaCola (NYSE:KO) last announced its quarterly earnings results on Tuesday, February 10th. The company reported $0.58 earnings per share for the quarter, beating analysts’ consensus estimates of $0.56 by $0.02. The business had revenue of $11.82 billion during the quarter, compared to analysts’ expectations of $12.04 billion. CocaCola had a return on equity of 41.31% and a net margin of 27.34%.The business’s revenue for the quarter was up 2.2% on a year-over-year basis. During the same quarter last year, the business posted $0.55 earnings per share. CocaCola has set its FY 2026 guidance at 3.210-3.240 EPS. Analysts anticipate that CocaCola Company will post 2.96 EPS for the current fiscal year.

CocaCola Increases Dividend

The company also recently announced a quarterly dividend, which will be paid on Wednesday, April 1st. Shareholders of record on Friday, March 13th will be issued a $0.53 dividend. This is a positive change from CocaCola’s previous quarterly dividend of $0.51. The ex-dividend date is Friday, March 13th. This represents a $2.12 dividend on an annualized basis and a yield of 2.8%. CocaCola’s payout ratio is currently 69.74%.

Analyst Ratings Changes

A number of analysts have issued reports on the company. Weiss Ratings reaffirmed a “buy (b-)” rating on shares of CocaCola in a report on Thursday, January 22nd. Royal Bank Of Canada set a $87.00 price objective on shares of CocaCola in a research note on Wednesday, February 11th. JPMorgan Chase & Co. upped their price target on CocaCola from $79.00 to $83.00 and gave the stock an “overweight” rating in a research note on Wednesday, February 11th. UBS Group increased their price target on shares of CocaCola from $82.00 to $87.00 and gave the stock a “buy” rating in a report on Wednesday, February 11th. Finally, TD Cowen reissued a “buy” rating on shares of CocaCola in a report on Wednesday, February 11th. One equities research analyst has rated the stock with a Strong Buy rating and fifteen have given a Buy rating to the company’s stock. According to data from MarketBeat, the stock currently has an average rating of “Buy” and an average price target of $84.60.

Trending Headlines about CocaCola

Here are the key news stories impacting CocaCola this week:

• Positive Sentiment: Jefferies raised its price target on KO to $90 (from $87) and reiterated a Buy rating, citing shifting consumer trends that could help growth — a near‑term bullish signal from the Street. Jefferies Raises Coca‑Cola (KO) Target
• Positive Sentiment: Warren Buffett’s Berkshire Hathaway continues to hold Coca‑Cola and commentary highlights how time and dividends have produced strong long‑term returns — a reaffirmation of institutional confidence. Warren Buffett’s Berkshire Hathaway Is Doubling Its Money in Coca‑Cola…
• Positive Sentiment: Coca‑Cola was highlighted as a top dividend‑growth name in investor roundups, reinforcing its appeal to income and defensive investors. 3 Best Dividend Growth Stocks to Buy in March
• Neutral Sentiment: Zacks flagged rising investor attention in KO searches and summarized key data points investors should know — useful context but not a direct catalyst. CocaCola Company (The) (KO) is Attracting Investor Attention
• Neutral Sentiment: Analyst commentary pieces offer mixed takeaways on consumer staples peers and Coca‑Cola’s positioning; useful for longer‑term thesis but not an immediate market mover. Analysts Offer Insights on Consumer Goods Companies: Coca‑Cola (KO)…
• Negative Sentiment: Market coverage noted KO’s recent intraday/near‑term decline and that the stock has underperformed the broader market in recent trading sessions, contributing to downward pressure. Coca‑Cola (KO) Declines More Than Market
• Negative Sentiment: Valuation checks and coverage noting a cooled share price amid a CEO handover, Sprite’s NBA return and product launches add near‑term uncertainty that can pressure sentiment until execution is clearer. Coca‑Cola (KO) Valuation Check As Sprite Returns To NBA…

Insider Buying and Selling

In other CocaCola news, insider Bruno Pietracci sold 28,765 shares of the stock in a transaction on Tuesday, March 3rd. The stock was sold at an average price of $79.41, for a total transaction of $2,284,228.65. The sale was disclosed in a document filed with the SEC, which is available at this link. Also, CFO John Murphy sold 99,437 shares of the firm’s stock in a transaction dated Wednesday, February 25th. The stock was sold at an average price of $80.42, for a total value of $7,996,723.54. Following the completion of the sale, the chief financial officer directly owned 410,550 shares in the company, valued at approximately $33,016,431. The trade was a 19.50% decrease in their ownership of the stock. The disclosure for this sale is available in the SEC filing. Insiders sold a total of 892,925 shares of company stock worth $70,254,796 in the last three months. 0.97% of the stock is currently owned by insiders.

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.