Andra AP fonden reduced its position in shares of CocaCola Company (The) (NYSE:KO – Free Report) by 4.7% during the 4th quarter, according to its most recent filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). The fund owned 455,200 shares of the company’s stock after selling 22,400 shares during the period. Andra AP fonden’s holdings in CocaCola were worth $31,823,000 at the end of the most recent quarter.
Several other hedge funds also recently modified their holdings of the company. Vanguard Group Inc. boosted its stake in shares of CocaCola by 1.6% during the 4th quarter. Vanguard Group Inc. now owns 374,771,512 shares of the company’s stock worth $26,200,276,000 after purchasing an additional 5,886,352 shares during the last quarter. State Street Corp boosted its stake in shares of CocaCola by 0.6% during the 3rd quarter. State Street Corp now owns 165,858,003 shares of the company’s stock worth $11,083,296,000 after purchasing an additional 923,278 shares during the last quarter. Geode Capital Management LLC boosted its stake in shares of CocaCola by 0.5% during the 4th quarter. Geode Capital Management LLC now owns 89,984,203 shares of the company’s stock worth $6,273,037,000 after purchasing an additional 433,547 shares during the last quarter. Norges Bank purchased a new position in shares of CocaCola during the 4th quarter worth about $3,865,807,000. Finally, Franklin Resources Inc. lifted its holdings in shares of CocaCola by 3.1% during the 4th quarter. Franklin Resources Inc. now owns 40,289,857 shares of the company’s stock worth $2,816,697,000 after acquiring an additional 1,195,581 shares during the period. 70.26% of the stock is owned by institutional investors and hedge funds.
CocaCola Trading Down 1.1%
NYSE KO opened at $82.65 on Friday. CocaCola Company has a one year low of $65.35 and a one year high of $84.04. The company’s 50 day moving average price is $78.58 and its 200 day moving average price is $75.63. The company has a debt-to-equity ratio of 1.09, a quick ratio of 1.15 and a current ratio of 1.36. The firm has a market capitalization of $355.58 billion, a price-to-earnings ratio of 25.99, a PEG ratio of 3.34 and a beta of 0.35.
CocaCola Dividend Announcement
The company also recently disclosed a quarterly dividend, which will be paid on Wednesday, July 1st. Shareholders of record on Monday, June 15th will be given a $0.53 dividend. The ex-dividend date of this dividend is Monday, June 15th. This represents a $2.12 annualized dividend and a yield of 2.6%. CocaCola’s dividend payout ratio (DPR) is 66.67%.
Insider Buying and Selling at CocaCola
In other CocaCola news, Chairman James Quincey sold 436,296 shares of the stock in a transaction that occurred on Friday, June 5th. The shares were sold at an average price of $80.13, for a total value of $34,960,398.48. Following the completion of the sale, the chairman owned 122,833 shares of the company’s stock, valued at $9,842,608.29. This trade represents a 78.03% decrease in their ownership of the stock. The sale was disclosed in a legal filing with the Securities & Exchange Commission, which is available through the SEC website. The transaction was executed under a pre-arranged Rule 10b5-1 trading plan. The sale was made to cover tax withholding obligations related to the vesting of equity awards. Also, EVP Jennifer K. Mann sold 100,000 shares of the stock in a transaction that occurred on Monday, June 8th. The shares were sold at an average price of $79.46, for a total transaction of $7,946,000.00. Following the completion of the sale, the executive vice president directly owned 207,400 shares of the company’s stock, valued at $16,480,004. This trade represents a 32.53% decrease in their position. Additional details regarding this sale are available in the official SEC disclosure. The transaction was executed under a pre-arranged Rule 10b5-1 trading plan. The sale was made to cover tax withholding obligations related to the vesting of equity awards. Insiders sold 875,921 shares of company stock valued at $69,831,810 over the last 90 days. 0.90% of the stock is owned by corporate insiders.
CocaCola News Summary
Here are the key news stories impacting CocaCola this week:
- Positive Sentiment: Investors are focusing on World Cup-related demand, with several reports saying the 2026 FIFA tournament could lift beverage sales and make Coca-Cola a beneficiary of higher consumption during the event. Marriott, Flutter, Coca-Cola among stocks poised to gain from FIFA World Cup 2026
- Positive Sentiment: Morgan Stanley reportedly named Coca-Cola its top beverage pick ahead of the FIFA World Cup, citing improved long-term growth potential and favorable recent operating trends. KO Stock Extends Rally: Coca-Cola Is Morgan Stanley’s Top Beverage Bet Ahead Of FIFA World Cup
- Positive Sentiment: Analysts at Erste Group Bank raised FY2026 earnings estimates for KO, reinforcing expectations that Coca-Cola can continue delivering steady profit growth. The World Cup Is Coming—These 3 Stocks Could Cash In
- Positive Sentiment: New bullish write-ups continue to highlight Coca-Cola’s valuation, dividend strength, and resilient demand, keeping the stock attractive to both growth and income investors. Is The Coca-Cola Company (KO) A Good Stock To Buy Now?
- Neutral Sentiment: EVP Jennifer K. Mann sold 100,000 shares, but the transaction was part of a pre-arranged 10b5-1 plan and was tied to tax withholding on equity awards, making it less concerning than discretionary insider selling. CocaCola (NYSE:KO) EVP Jennifer Mann Sells 100,000 Shares
- Neutral Sentiment: Analysts still broadly rate KO a Buy, which supports the stock, but the consensus target suggests much of the optimism is already reflected in the share price. CocaCola Company (The) (NYSE:KO) Receives Consensus Rating of “Buy” from Analysts
- Negative Sentiment: One article noted that while Coca-Cola could benefit from World Cup spending, another stock may offer more upside, which slightly tempers the near-term enthusiasm for KO relative to peers. The World Cup Is Coming—These 3 Stocks Could Cash In
Analyst Upgrades and Downgrades
Several research analysts have recently weighed in on the stock. Morgan Stanley set a $89.00 price objective on shares of CocaCola in a report on Wednesday. Deutsche Bank Aktiengesellschaft increased their price objective on shares of CocaCola from $83.00 to $86.00 and gave the stock a “buy” rating in a report on Monday, March 30th. Wells Fargo & Company increased their price objective on shares of CocaCola from $87.00 to $90.00 and gave the stock an “overweight” rating in a report on Monday, May 18th. Barclays increased their price objective on shares of CocaCola from $85.00 to $89.00 and gave the stock an “overweight” rating in a report on Thursday, May 21st. Finally, UBS Group increased their price objective on shares of CocaCola from $90.00 to $92.00 and gave the stock a “buy” rating in a report on Wednesday, April 29th. Fifteen analysts have rated the stock with a Buy rating and one has given a Hold rating to the stock. According to data from MarketBeat, the company currently has an average rating of “Moderate Buy” and a consensus target price of $86.69.
Get Our Latest Stock Analysis on CocaCola
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.
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