How Has Coca-Cola (KO) Stock Done for Investors?

Coca-Cola delivers quality metrics and reliable dividends. But has that been enough to beat the S&P 500 in the last five years?Soft drink giant Coca-Cola (KO 0.66%) has struggled since the COVID-19 pandemic. As of Dec. 1, 2025, the stock has underperformed the S&P 500 (^GSPC 0.40%) market index in the last five years: With a 6.9% compound annual growth rate (CAGR) in this period, Coke lagged far behind the broader market's 13.6% CAGR. And the underperformance doesn't go away if you look at total returns ins ...