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KO·The Coca-Cola Company

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Pre-Market
High
$86.02
Open
$85.16
Market Cap
363.92B
52W High
$85.68
Low
$84.55
P. Close
$84.27
P/E
26.56
52W Low
$65.35
Fwd P/E
90.28
DailyIQ Est.
$89.73
Technical Score (1D)
95
BUY
News Sentiment
56
BULLISH
A ransomware attack on Coca‑Cola’s Fairlife dairy unit has halted U.S. production, forcing the company to activate its incident response plan and engage external cyber specialists. The shutdown removes a $4 billion‑plus revenue stream from the U.S. market, potentially tightening short‑term cash flow and increasing operating costs until systems are restored. KO will report its Q2 earnings on July 28, and the disruption’s financial impact will be reflected in that filing, making the earnings release a key watch point. Despite the operational hiccup, the company confirmed that product quality and safety remain unaffected, mitigating immediate consumer‑confidence concerns. KO’s 64‑year dividend‑increase streak and its diversified beverage portfolio continue to underpin earnings stability, which analysts view as a buffer against short‑term volatility. The recent UBS upgrade to Buy and the lift of the price target to $98 signal analyst confidence in the company’s resilience and cash‑flow generation. Market sentiment remains positive as KO’s broader performance outpaces the market with a 19% YTD return, suggesting defensive demand may support the stock in the near term. Traders should monitor the timeline for Fairlife production resumption, any regulatory inquiries, and the Q2 earnings guidance for clues about the attack’s cost and revenue impact. Additionally, watch for any changes in cybersecurity spending or supply‑chain adjustments that could affect operating margins over the next 1–10 trading days.
Earnings Summary
The Coca‑Cola Company is a global beverage leader focused on the production and distribution of non‑alcoholic drinks, offering a diverse portfolio that includes sparkling soft drinks, water, juices, teas, and sports drinks; it operates within the consumer defensive sector and the non‑alcoholic beverages industry, leveraging a vast brand network and independent bottling partners. In the most recent two quarters with complete data, Q1 2026 posted EPS of $0.86 versus an estimate of $0.812, and revenue of $12.471 billion against an estimate of $12.230 billion, while Q2 2025 delivered EPS of $0.87 versus $0.837 and revenue of $12.617 billion; compared to the prior two quarters (Q3 2025 EPS $0.82, revenue $12.412 billion; Q4 2025 EPS $0.58, revenue $11.817 billion), the company showed a rebound in earnings and a modest revenue uptick, with EPS growth accelerating and revenue growth decelerating slightly. Historically, Coca‑Cola has maintained a strong earnings beat record, achieving a beat in five of the last six quarters, though Q4 2025 was a miss on EPS and revenue fell short of the $12.486 billion estimate, indicating a slight slowdown in growth momentum. The company’s YoY revenue trajectory has been positive, with Q1 2026 revenue up 11.4% from Q1 2025, while EPS growth has remained robust, though the Q4 2025 miss suggests margin pressure. Recent news highlights the regulatory clearance of Coca‑Cola’s 75% stake in Coca‑Cola Beverages Africa, a milestone expected to strengthen distribution and lift operating margins, and the company’s digital transformation initiatives aimed at boosting consumer engagement; these developments are likely to influence the next earnings cycle. Forward‑looking watch points include monitoring the official closing of the African bottler transaction, any updates on investment commitments, and the first quarterly report that incorporates the new bottler’s performance, as well as tracking the pace of digital initiative adoption and any dividend adjustments that could affect the company’s valuation and income appeal.

EPS

EstBeatMiss
$0.53$0.64$0.76$0.87$0.99Q1'25Q2'25Q3'25Q4'25Q1'26Q2'26
QtrEstActual+/−
Q2'26$0.93 - -
Q1'26$0.81$0.86+5.9%
Q4'25$0.84$0.58-30.6%
Q3'25$0.78$0.82+5.3%
Q2'25$0.84$0.87+3.9%
Q1'25$0.72$0.73+1.9%

Revenue

EstBeatMiss
$10.9B$11.6B$12.4B$13.1B$13.9BQ1'25Q2'25Q3'25Q4'25Q1'26Q2'26
QtrEstActual+/−
Q2'26$13.5B - -
Q1'26$12.2B$12.5B+2.0%
Q4'25$12.5B$11.8B-5.4%
Q3'25 - $12.4B -
Q2'25 - $12.6B -
Q1'25 - $11.2B -
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Market Data

KO Stock Snapshot

KO is currently trading at $85.13, giving The Coca-Cola Company a market cap of 363.92B and a P/E ratio of 26.6. Today's range spans $84.55–$86.02, with shares opening at $85.16 and moving up $0.86 (1.0%) from the prior close. DailyIQ's technical score sits at 95/100 (BUY) with a news sentiment reading of 56/100.

Over the past year KO has traded between $65.35 and $85.68 - the current price is +30.3% off the 52-week low and -0.6% from the high. 37 analysts cover the stock with a Buy consensus and a mean 12-month target of $87.10 (range $71.38–$97.00), implying upside of +2.3%.

KO is scoring 95/100 technically (BUY) and sits at $85.13 - near 52-week highs in its $65.35–$85.68 annual range. Sentiment at 56/100 is neutral. At 363.92B in Consumer Defensive market cap The current P/E ratio stands at 26.6., this is the tier where earnings revision cycles have the most impact on price: upward revisions in a large-cap company with bullish momentum tend to attract analyst upgrades, which in turn attract new institutional mandates.

Earnings revision cycles in large-cap Consumer Defensive names tend to compound: when technicals confirm a BUY thesis (95/100) and news sentiment (56/100, neutral) supports the narrative, analyst upgrades follow price rather than lead it. At $85.13 (near 52-week highs), KO's position within the $65.35–$85.68 annual range suggests there's room for multiple expansion before the stock encounters meaningful technical resistance.