Coca-Cola (NYSE: KO ) is one of the strongest consumer staples companies in the world. While most of its peers struggle with competition from private-label brands, Coca-Cola is as strong as ever and continues growing sales volumes partly due to Long-Term Focussed In-Depth Fundamental Analysis. - Former Associate at a $10 billion hedge fund, with 15 years of professional experience in equity markets. - Holds a First-Class Honours degree in Financial Economics from the University of London and is a CFA Level ...

The soda giant has been a staple for decades. Does it still hold up as an investment?Coca-Cola (KO -0.04%) has been a staple of many portfolios for decades. Warren Buffett loves the stock, and it's understandable, considering how long he has owned it. Shares of the beverage behemoth have gained 4,670% since 1984, and the company has a long track record of increasing its dividend consistently.I can't believe I'm clashing with the mindset of my idol, but I don't see the potential in Coca-Cola that once was, w ...

The Coca-Cola Company (KO) stock has rolled down 9.8% in the past month, underperforming the broader industry's 6.3% decline. With this decline, KO shares have underperformed the broader Consumer Staples sector's dip of 3.8% and the S&P 500's rally of 2.7% in the same period. Coca-Cola's stock performance also shows a notable decline from its close competitors, including PepsiCo Inc. (PEP) and Keurig Dr Pepper (KDP) , which have lost 6.7% and 9.4%, respectively, in the past month. It also reflects a signifi ...

Warren Buffett loves the sweet taste of Coca-Cola's dividends, but should you take a sip, too?Legendary investor Warren Buffett is a huge fan of Coca-Cola (KO -0.88%) -- and his stock portfolio proves it. Through Berkshire Hathaway, he holds 400 million shares of the iconic beverage giant. Coca-Cola owns popular brands like Sprite, Minute Maid, Dasani, and Powerade. The best part? Those shares bring in dividend income every quarter, adding a little extra fizz to his portfolio.Coca-Cola's been serving up con ...

Though Coca-Cola (NYSE: KO) has, overall, been doing well in 2024, its recent stock market fortunes have been somewhat lackluster. Specifically, despite KO shares being, at press time, 6.95% in the green year-to-date (YTD), they plummeted 9.04% to $64.06 in the last 30 days. 5D 30D 6M YTD 1Y KO Performance 24H -9.04% (-$6.36) EST 0 ★ 72.00 © Not 71.00 1% 70.00 69.00 & In 68.00 Buy K 67.00 most ; 66.00 Conte 65.00 O F の K - 63.98 ② F 77 () l 63.00 14 17 22 27 Nov 7 KO stock 30-day price chart. Source: Finbol ...

These household names offer attractive yields that are more than double the market average.After nearly two years of a roaring bull market, the dividend yield for the S&P 500 has fallen to just 1.21%. Income investors can do much better with quality individual stocks. Here are two that can significantly boost your passive income in 2025.1. Coca-ColaCoca-Cola's (KO -0.46%) forward dividend yield is currently 2.9%, which is very attractive for an iconic brand that generates high sales volumes every year. Comp ...

With inflation coming down, Coca-Cola may have less justification to raise prices next year. Beverage company Coca-Cola (KO -0.46%) has performed fairly well in recent years. Its strong brands have made the business more resilient than other companies dealing with inflation and rising costs; it has simply been able to pass on higher costs to its consumers. And for the most part, demand has remained resilient. But that may not be the same story next year. Here's why Coca-Cola stock may run into some trouble ...

Now that the U.S. economy is going through a potential scenario of inflation sparking up once again, investors might be wary of where to invest their capital accordingly so that inflation doesn’t erode their buying power but also wisely enough so that losses don’t come their way to add onto the potential inflation risks coming ahead. Large-cap stocks are probably the best place to be today and for the coming quarters because if inflation does make its way back into the economy, which seems to be the case co ...

Barrilitos Made Con Mucho Flavor, connects consumers to the generations that came before them.LOS ANGELES, Oct. 31, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- The Coca-Cola Company is pleased to announce the highly anticipated regional relaunch of Barrilitos, a cherished Mexican soft drink brand with a rich legacy dating back to 1938. A new addition to Coca-Cola's imports portfolio, Barrilitos hails from Monterrey, México, and is poised to make waves in California. With its nostalgic appeal, vibrant flavors, and premium quality, ...

Coca-Cola stock could leave new investors with a bad aftertaste. Coca-Cola (KO 0.10%) has served as a popular holding in investors' portfolios for over 100 years. The beverage company has achieved Dividend King status and remains a key holding in Warren Buffett's Berkshire Hathaway portfolio. Nonetheless, the current state of its business appears to have made stock price growth more difficult. So problematic are these challenges now that investors should not buy this stock for three critical reasons. 1. Sal ...