Key Points Coca-Cola's CEO is stepping down in 2026. He steered the company back to growth during his tenure, restructuring operations and cutting out low-value brands in favor of large, global acquisitions. Coca-Cola has been successfully battling inflation and tariffs. 10 stocks we like better than Coca-Cola › Coca-Cola (NYSE: KO) is one of the oldest companies still operating in the U.S., having gotten its start in 1886. It has gone through many changes over the 139 years, but it's still servi ...