Will Coca-Cola Stock Finally Beat the Market This Year?

Coca-Cola (KO -0.82%) is one of the most recognized brands on Earth with a top-10 global brand value. It's a Warren Buffett favorite, and it's the top-selling beverage company in the world.So it might come as a surprise that Coca-Cola stock has underperformed the broader market for decades. Over the past 10 years, it's delivered a total return of 122%, while the S&P 500 has gained 232% (dividends included).Coca-Cola has been flexing its brand and pricing power during the inflationary environment, raising pr ...