The Coca-Cola Company (KO) Raises Annual Dividend for 64th Consecutive Year and Appoints New VP

Group 1 - The Coca-Cola Company announced the election of Todd Beiger as a new vice president, effective March 31, 2026 [2] - The company approved its 64th consecutive annual dividend increase, raising the quarterly dividend by 4% from 51 cents to 53 cents per share, resulting in an annual dividend increase from $2.04 to $2.12 per share [2] - Shareholders of record as of March 13, 2026, will be eligible for the quarterly dividend payable on April 1, 2026 [2] Group 2 - On March 3, 2026, two top executives disclosed significant stock sales, with Executive Vice President Beatriz Perez selling 21,326 shares for approximately $1,727,406 [3] - President and Chief Financial Officer John Murphy offloaded 130,633 shares in a transaction valued at $10,517,405 [3] Group 3 - The Coca-Cola Company, founded in 1886, is a global beverage company with a portfolio of over 200 brands and is headquartered in Georgia [4]