Should I buy or sell Coca-Cola stock right now?

10 Wall Street equities research analysts have issued "buy," "hold," and "sell" ratings for Coca-Cola in the last year. There are currently 1 hold rating and 9 buy ratings for the stock. The consensus among Wall Street equities research analysts is that investors should "moderate buy" KO shares. View KO analyst ratings or view top-rated stocks .

What is Coca-Cola's stock price target for 2024?

10 Wall Street research analysts have issued twelve-month price objectives for Coca-Cola's shares. Their KO share price targets range from $60.00 to $72.00. On average, they expect the company's stock price to reach $68.55 in the next year. This suggests a possible upside of 9.4% from the stock's current price. View analysts price targets for KO or view top-rated stocks among Wall Street analysts .

How have KO shares performed in 2024?

Coca-Cola's stock was trading at $58.93 at the start of the year. Since then, KO stock has increased by 6.3% and is now trading at $62.63. View the best growth stocks for 2024 here .

Are investors shorting Coca-Cola?

Coca-Cola saw a decline in short interest in the month of May. As of May 31st, there was short interest totaling 29,390,000 shares, a decline of 7.9% from the May 15th total of 31,920,000 shares. Based on an average daily volume of 12,730,000 shares, the days-to-cover ratio is presently 2.3 days. Approximately 0.7% of the shares of the company are short sold. View Coca-Cola's Short Interest .

When is Coca-Cola's next earnings date?

The company is scheduled to release its next quarterly earnings announcement on Wednesday, July 24th 2024. View our KO earnings forecast .

How were Coca-Cola's earnings last quarter?

The Coca-Cola Company (NYSE:KO) announced its earnings results on Tuesday, April, 30th. The company reported $0.72 earnings per share (EPS) for the quarter, beating the consensus estimate of $0.70 by $0.02. The company earned $11.30 billion during the quarter, compared to analysts' expectations of $11.01 billion. Coca-Cola had a net margin of 23.41% and a trailing twelve-month return on equity of 42.74%. The business's revenue was up 2.7% compared to the same quarter last year. During the same period last year, the company earned $0.68 earnings per share. Read the conference call transcript .

How often does Coca-Cola pay dividends? What is the dividend yield for Coca-Cola?

Coca-Cola declared a quarterly dividend on Thursday, May 2nd. Investors of record on Friday, June 14th will be given a dividend of $0.485 per share on Monday, July 1st. This represents a $1.94 dividend on an annualized basis and a yield of 3.10%. The ex-dividend date is Friday, June 14th. Read our dividend analysis for KO .

Is Coca-Cola a good dividend stock?

Coca-Cola (NYSE:KO) pays an annual dividend of $1.94 per share and currently has a dividend yield of 3.10%. The company has been increasing its dividend for 63 consecutive years, indicating the company has a strong committment to maintain and grow its dividend. The dividend payout ratio is 77.60%. Payout ratios above 75% are not desirable because they may not be sustainable. Based on earnings estimates, KO will have a dividend payout ratio of 64.24% next year. This indicates that the company will be able to sustain or increase its dividend. Read our dividend analysis for KO .

What ETFs hold Coca-Cola's stock?

ETFs with the largest weight of Coca-Cola (NYSE:KO) stock in their portfolio include iShares U.S. Consumer Staples ETF (IYK) , Consumer Staples Select Sector SPDR Fund (XLP) , First Trust Nasdaq Food & Beverage ETF (FTXG) , Fidelity MSCI Consumer Staples Index ETF (FSTA) , Vanguard Consumer Staples ETF (VDC) , ProShares Ultra Consumer Staples (UGE) , FT Vest DJIA Dogs 10 Target Income ETF (DOGG) and Invesco Dow Jones Industrial Average Dividend ETF (DJD) .

What guidance has Coca-Cola issued on next quarter's earnings?

Coca-Cola issued an update on its FY24 earnings guidance on Tuesday, April, 30th. The company provided earnings per share guidance of $2.80-$2.82 for the period, compared to the consensus earnings per share estimate of $2.81.

What is James Quincey's approval rating as Coca-Cola's CEO?

797 employees have rated Coca-Cola Chief Executive Officer James Quincey on Glassdoor.com . James Quincey has an approval rating of 92% among the company's employees. This puts James Quincey in the top 30% of approval ratings compared to other CEOs of publicly-traded companies.

What other stocks do shareholders of Coca-Cola own?

Based on aggregate information from My MarketBeat watchlists, some companies that other Coca-Cola investors own include AT&T (T) , Johnson & Johnson (JNJ) , Verizon Communications (VZ) , Walt Disney (DIS) , Exxon Mobil (XOM) , Intel (INTC) , Pfizer (PFE) , Procter & Gamble (PG) , Cisco Systems (CSCO) and JPMorgan Chase & Co. (JPM) .

Who are Coca-Cola's major shareholders?

Coca-Cola's stock is owned by many different retail and institutional investors. Top institutional investors include Vanguard Group Inc. (8.57%), Price T Rowe Associates Inc. MD (1.14%), Bank of New York Mellon Corp (0.78%), Fayez Sarofim & Co (0.38%), Nordea Investment Management AB (0.30%) and Mitsubishi UFJ Asset Management Co. Ltd. (0.29%). Insiders that own company stock include Alfredo Rivera , Beatriz R Perez , Brian John Smith , Bruno Pietracci , Carolyn Everson , Henrique Braun , Herbert A Allen III , James Quincey , Jennifer K Mann, Jennifer K Mann , John Murphy , Kathy Loveless , Manuel Arroyo , Mark Randazza , Monica Howard Douglas , Nancy Quan and Nikolaos Koumettis . View institutional ownership trends .

How do I buy shares of Coca-Cola?

Shares of KO stock can be purchased through any online brokerage account. Popular online brokerages with access to the U.S. stock market include Charles Schwab, E*TRADE, Fidelity, and Vanguard Brokerage Services. Compare Top Brokerages Here .

Does Coca-Cola have any subsidiaries?

The following companies are subsidiares of Coca-Cola: Atlantic Industries, BA Sports Nutrition LLC, BODYARMOR Sports Nutrition, Barlan Inc., Barq's, Beverage Financial Centre Unlimited Company, C.H.I. Limited, CCHBC Grouping Inc., Coca-Cola Beverages Africa, Coca-Cola Beverages Africa Proprietary Limited, Coca-Cola Beverages Company Limited, Coca-Cola Beverages Philippines Inc., Coca-Cola Beverages Vietnam Ltd., Coca-Cola Company Limited, Coca-Cola Holdings Limited, Coca-Cola Holdings UK Limited, Coca-Cola Indochina Pte Ltd, Coca-Cola Industrias Limitada —, Coca-Cola Industrias Sociedad de Responsabilidad Limitada, Coca-Cola Investment Limited, Coca-Cola Ltd., Coca-Cola Midi S.A.S., Coca-Cola Oasis LLC, Coca-Cola Overseas Parent Limited LLC, Coca-Cola Refreshments USA LLC, Coca-Cola South Asia Holdings Inc., Coca-Cola de Chile S.A., Columbia Pictures Entertainment, Costa Limited, Dulux CBAI 2003 B.V., Energy Brands Inc., European Refreshments Unlimited Company, Fairlife, Fresh Trading Limited, Fuze Beverage, Glaceau, Hindustan Coca-Cola Beverages Private Limited, Hindustan Coca-Cola Holdings Private Limited, Hindustan Coca-Cola Overseas Holdings Pte. Limited, MAA Investimentos e Participacoes Societarias Ltda, MOJO Beverages, Minute Maid, Nidan Soki, Organic & Raw Trading Co, Pacific Refreshments Pte. Ltd., Recofarma Industria do Amazonas Ltda., Red Life Reinsurance Limited, Red Re Captive Insurance Company Inc., Refreshment Product Services Inc., Servicios Integrados de Administracion y Alta Gerencia S. de R.L. de C.V., Servicios y Productos para Bebidas Refrescantes S.R.L., The Coca-Cola Export Corporation, The Coca-Cola Trading Company LLC, The Inmex Corporation, Tropico, Varoise de Concentres S.A.S., Zico, and fairlife LLC. Read More

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Today's Range: $62.44
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50-Day Range: $58.06
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$64.14
52-Week Range: $51.55
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$64.36

Volume: 10.65 million shs
Average Volume: 13.05 million shs
Market Capitalization: $269.81 billion

P/E Ratio: 25.05
Dividend Yield: 3.10%
Price Target: $68.55

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Coca-Cola MarketRank™ Stock Analysis

Analyst Rating: Moderate Buy
2.90 Rating Score
Upside/Downside: 9.4% Upside
$68.55 Price Target
Short Interest: Healthy
0.69% of Float Sold Short
Dividend Strength: Strong
Based on Four Factors
Sustainability: -1.36
Upright™ Environmental Score
News Sentiment: 0.62
Based on 37 Articles This Week
Insider Trading: Selling Shares
$14 M Sold Last Quarter
Proj. Earnings Growth: 7.09%
From $2.82 to $3.02 Per Share

Overall MarketRank^™

New Rank-Based ScoringMarketRank^™ is calculated by averaging available category scores (with extra weight given to analysis and valuation), then ranking the company's weighted average against that of other companies.

4.37 out of 5 stars

Consumer Staples Sector

28th out of 135 stocks

Beverages Industry

4th out of 12 stocks

2.5

Analyst's Opinion

Consensus Rating
Coca-Cola has received a consensus rating of Moderate Buy. The company's average rating score is 2.90, and is based on 9 buy ratings, 1 hold rating, and no sell ratings.
Amount of Analyst Coverage
Coca-Cola has been the subject of 6 research reports in the past 90 days, demonstrating strong analyst interest in this stock.
Read more about Coca-Cola's stock forecast and price target.

5.0

Short Interest

Percentage of Shares Shorted
0.69% of the float of Coca-Cola has been sold short.
Short Interest Ratio / Days to Cover
Coca-Cola has a short interest ratio ("days to cover") of 2.3, which is generally considered an acceptable ratio of short interest to trading volume.
Change versus previous month
Short interest in Coca-Cola has recently decreased by 7.93%, indicating that investor sentiment is improving significantly.

3.3

Dividend Strength

Dividend Yield
Coca-Cola pays a meaningful dividend of 3.10%, higher than the bottom 25% of all stocks that pay dividends.
Dividend Growth
Coca-Cola has been increasing its dividend for 63 years.
Dividend Coverage
The dividend payout ratio of Coca-Cola is 77.60%. Payout ratios above 75% are not desirable because they may not be sustainable.
Dividend Sustainability
Based on earnings estimates, Coca-Cola will have a dividend payout ratio of 64.24% next year. This indicates that Coca-Cola will be able to sustain or increase its dividend.
Read more about Coca-Cola's dividend.

0.8

Sustainability and ESG

Overall ESG (Environmental, Social, and Governance) Score
Coca-Cola has received a -59.93% net impact score from Upright. The largest negative impact of Coca-Cola in category "Physical diseases" seems to be driven mostly by its "Sugar-sweetened soft drinks", "Artificially sweetened soft drinks", and "Energy drinks" products. See details.
Environmental Sustainability
The Environmental Impact score for Coca-Cola is -1.36.

2.6

News and Social Media Coverage

News Sentiment
Coca-Cola has a news sentiment score of 0.62. This score is calculated as an average of sentiment of articles about the company over the last seven days and ranges from 2 (good news) to -2 (bad news). This is a lower news sentiment than the 0.78 average news sentiment score of Consumer Staples companies.
News Coverage This Week
MarketBeat has tracked 37 news articles for Coca-Cola this week, compared to 24 articles on an average week.
Search Interest
202 people have searched for KO on MarketBeat in the last 30 days. This is an increase of 40% compared to the previous 30 days.
MarketBeat Follows
Only 36 people have added Coca-Cola to their MarketBeat watchlist in the last 30 days. This is a decrease of -42% compared to the previous 30 days.

2.5

Company Ownership

Insider Buying vs. Insider Selling
In the past three months, Coca-Cola insiders have sold more of their company's stock than they have bought. Specifically, they have bought $0.00 in company stock and sold $13,995,464.00 in company stock.
Percentage Held by Insiders
Only 0.97% of the stock of Coca-Cola is held by insiders.
Percentage Held by Institutions
70.26% of the stock of Coca-Cola is held by institutions. High institutional ownership can be a signal of strong market trust in this company.
Read more about Coca-Cola's insider trading history.

1.9

Earnings and Valuation

Earnings Growth
Earnings for Coca-Cola are expected to grow by 7.09% in the coming year, from $2.82 to $3.02 per share.
Price to Earnings Ratio vs. the Market
The P/E ratio of Coca-Cola is 25.05, which means that it is trading at a less expensive P/E ratio than the market average P/E ratio of about 143.91.
Price to Earnings Ratio vs. Sector
The P/E ratio of Coca-Cola is 25.05, which means that it is trading at a more expensive P/E ratio than the Consumer Staples sector average P/E ratio of about 24.50.
Price to Earnings Growth Ratio
Coca-Cola has a PEG Ratio of 3.53. PEG Ratios above 1 indicate that a company could be overvalued.
Price to Book Value per Share Ratio
Coca-Cola has a P/B Ratio of 9.85. P/B Ratios above 3 indicate that a company could be overvalued with respect to its assets and liabilities.
Read more about Coca-Cola's valuation and earnings.

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About Coca-Cola Stock (NYSE:KO)

The Coca-Cola Company is one of the world’s most recognized brands. Founded in 1886, the company today is vastly different from its creator's original intent. The original formula was invented by John Stith Pemberton as a health drink, energy boost, and patent medicine following his time in the Civil War. The name is derived from two of the original ingredients coca leaves and kola nuts, although those ingredients are not used today, and was intended to be sold in pharmacies.

Pemberton sold his formula and brand in 1889 to Asa Griggs Candler who then embarked on a nationwide advertising campaign. By 1895 Coca-Cola was being sold in every state in the union and it wouldn’t be long before the beverage was being enjoyed worldwide. By 1889 the company was operating under a franchised distribution system that is still in effect today.

Today, the Coca-Cola Company primarily makes syrups that are shipped to bottler/distributors who command exclusive territories. The Coca-Cola Company retains ownership of the largest US bottler, Coca-Cola Refreshments but there are many others around the world. Coca-Cola Femsa, of which The Coca-Cola Company owns 28%, is located in Mexico and is the world’s largest bottler of Coca-Cola

The Coca-Cola Company is headquartered in Atlanta, Georgia, and operates as a beverage company worldwide with sales in over 200 countries. The company manufactures, markets, and sells various nonalcoholic beverages and has expanded well beyond soda and pop. After years of expansion and acquisitions, The Coca-Cola Company is represented in verticals from sparkling soft drinks to flavored water, enhanced water, sports beverages, juice, dairy, tea, and coffee. Brands under the Coca-Cola umbrella include Fanta, Fresca, Schweppes, Sprite, Dasani, Gold Peak, Minute Maid, Simply, BODYARMOR, FUZE TEA, and Powerade brands.

The Coca-Cola Company first went public in 1919 and it began paying a dividend in 1920. The company has raised its dividend every year since 1962 making it a Dividend King. To put the company’s growth and scale into perspective, one share of KO purchased at the IPO price of $40 was worth nearly $10 million in 2012 and the stock price has nearly doubled since then. Underwriters of the original IPO received $100,000 worth of shares in compensation for the deal and were able to sell it for $2 billion at that time. The Coca-Cola Company is also a component of the Dow Jones Industrial Average holding its position from 1932 to 1935 and from 1987 to the present.

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Company Calendar

Ex-Dividend for 4/1 Dividend: 3/14/2024
Dividend Payable: 4/01/2024
Last Earnings: 4/30/2024
Ex-Dividend for 7/1 Dividend: 6/14/2024
Today: 6/18/2024
Dividend Payable: 7/01/2024
Next Earnings (Estimated): 7/24/2024
Fiscal Year End: 12/31/2024

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Industry, Sector and Symbol

Stock Exchange: NYSE
Sector: Consumer Staples
Industry: Beverages
Sub-Industry: Soft Drinks
Current Symbol: NYSE:KO
CUSIP: 19121610
CIK: 21344
Web: www.coca-colacompany.com
Phone: (404) 676-2121
Fax: 404-676-6792
Employees: 79,100
Year Founded: 1892

Price Target and Rating

Average Stock Price Target: $68.55
High Stock Price Target: $72.00
Low Stock Price Target: $60.00
Potential Upside/Downside: +9.4%
Consensus Rating: Moderate Buy
Rating Score (0-4): 2.90
Research Coverage: 10 Analysts

Profitability

EPS (Most Recent Fiscal Year): $2.50
Trailing P/E Ratio: 25.05
Forward P/E Ratio: 22.21
P/E Growth: 3.53
Net Income: $10.71 billion
Net Margins: 23.41%
Pretax Margin: 27.72%
Return on Equity: 42.74%
Return on Assets: 12.05%

Debt

Debt-to-Equity Ratio: 1.26
Current Ratio: 1.04
Quick Ratio: 0.86

Sales & Book Value

Annual Sales: $45.75 billion
Price / Sales: 5.90
Cash Flow: $2.96 per share
Price / Cash Flow: 21.15
Book Value: $6.36 per share
Price / Book: 9.85

Miscellaneous

Outstanding Shares: 4,307,960,000
Free Float: 4,266,168,000
Market Cap: $269.81 billion
Optionable: Optionable
Beta: 0.59

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Key Executives

Mr. James Robert B. Quincey (Age 59)
Chairman & CEO
Comp: $8.31M
Mr. John Murphy (Age 62)
President & CFO
Comp: $4.37M
Mr. Manuel Arroyo Prieto (Age 57)
Executive VP & Global chief Marketing Officer
Comp: $2.93M
Ms. Jennifer Kay Mann (Age 52)
Executive VP & President of North America Operating Unit
Comp: $2.09M
Mr. Mark Randazza (Age 58)
Senior VP, Assistant Controller & Chief Accounting Officer
Ms. Stacy Lynn Apter (Age 58)
Senior VP, Treasurer & Head of Corporate Finance
Ms. Nancy W. Quan (Age 58)
Executive VP and Global Chief Technical & Innovation Officer
Mr. Neeraj Tolmare (Age 50)
Senior VP & Chief Information Officer
Ms. Robin Halpern
VP & Head of Investor Relations
Ms. Monica Howard Douglas (Age 51)
Executive VP and Global General Counsel

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Should I Buy Coca-Cola Stock? KO Pros and Cons Explained

Pros

Here are some ways that investors could benefit from investing in Coke:

Coca-Cola has a strong brand presence globally, leading to consistent revenue streams and market stability.
The company has a history of paying dividends, providing investors with a steady income stream.
Recent innovations in product offerings, such as healthier beverage options, have the potential to attract a wider consumer base and drive sales growth.
With a current stock price of $55 per share, Coke presents a relatively affordable entry point for investors looking to add a stable blue-chip stock to their portfolio.
Strong financial performance and a solid balance sheet indicate stability and resilience in challenging economic environments.

Cons

Investors should be bearish about investing in Coke for these reasons:

Coca-Cola faces increasing competition from healthier beverage alternatives and changing consumer preferences, potentially impacting long-term growth prospects.
Fluctuations in currency exchange rates can affect the company's international operations and earnings, leading to volatility in stock performance.
Environmental concerns related to plastic waste and sustainability practices could pose reputational risks and regulatory challenges for the company.
Dependence on bottling partners for distribution exposes Coke to supply chain disruptions and logistical issues, impacting operational efficiency.
Changing regulatory landscape and potential taxation policies on sugary beverages may impact sales volumes and profitability in certain markets.

These pros and cons were generated based on recent news and financial data from MarketBeat in order to provide readers with the fastest and most accurate insights. They were last updated on Sunday, June 2, 2024. Please send any questions or comments about these Coca-Cola pros and cons to contact@marketbeat.com.

KO Stock Analysis - Frequently Asked Questions

Should I buy or sell Coca-Cola stock right now?: 10 Wall Street equities research analysts have issued "buy," "hold," and "sell" ratings for Coca-Cola in the last year. There are currently 1 hold rating and 9 buy ratings for the stock. The consensus among Wall Street equities research analysts is that investors should "moderate buy" KO shares.
View KO analyst ratings or view top-rated stocks.
What is Coca-Cola's stock price target for 2024?: 10 Wall Street research analysts have issued twelve-month price objectives for Coca-Cola's shares. Their KO share price targets range from $60.00 to $72.00. On average, they expect the company's stock price to reach $68.55 in the next year. This suggests a possible upside of 9.4% from the stock's current price.
View analysts price targets for KO or view top-rated stocks among Wall Street analysts.
How have KO shares performed in 2024?: Coca-Cola's stock was trading at $58.93 at the start of the year. Since then, KO stock has increased by 6.3% and is now trading at $62.63.
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Are investors shorting Coca-Cola?: Coca-Cola saw a decline in short interest in the month of May. As of May 31st, there was short interest totaling 29,390,000 shares, a decline of 7.9% from the May 15th total of 31,920,000 shares. Based on an average daily volume of 12,730,000 shares, the days-to-cover ratio is presently 2.3 days. Approximately 0.7% of the shares of the company are short sold.
View Coca-Cola's Short Interest.
When is Coca-Cola's next earnings date?: The company is scheduled to release its next quarterly earnings announcement on Wednesday, July 24th 2024.
View our KO earnings forecast.
How were Coca-Cola's earnings last quarter?: The Coca-Cola Company (NYSE:KO) announced its earnings results on Tuesday, April, 30th. The company reported $0.72 earnings per share (EPS) for the quarter, beating the consensus estimate of $0.70 by $0.02. The company earned $11.30 billion during the quarter, compared to analysts' expectations of $11.01 billion. Coca-Cola had a net margin of 23.41% and a trailing twelve-month return on equity of 42.74%. The business's revenue was up 2.7% compared to the same quarter last year. During the same period last year, the company earned $0.68 earnings per share.
Read the conference call transcript.
How often does Coca-Cola pay dividends? What is the dividend yield for Coca-Cola?: Coca-Cola declared a quarterly dividend on Thursday, May 2nd. Investors of record on Friday, June 14th will be given a dividend of $0.485 per share on Monday, July 1st. This represents a $1.94 dividend on an annualized basis and a yield of 3.10%. The ex-dividend date is Friday, June 14th.
Read our dividend analysis for KO.
Is Coca-Cola a good dividend stock?: Coca-Cola (NYSE:KO) pays an annual dividend of $1.94 per share and currently has a dividend yield of 3.10%. The company has been increasing its dividend for 63 consecutive years, indicating the company has a strong committment to maintain and grow its dividend. The dividend payout ratio is 77.60%. Payout ratios above 75% are not desirable because they may not be sustainable. Based on earnings estimates, KO will have a dividend payout ratio of 64.24% next year. This indicates that the company will be able to sustain or increase its dividend.
Read our dividend analysis for KO.

What ETFs hold Coca-Cola's stock?: ETFs with the largest weight of Coca-Cola (NYSE:KO) stock in their portfolio include iShares U.S. Consumer Staples ETF (IYK), Consumer Staples Select Sector SPDR Fund (XLP), First Trust Nasdaq Food & Beverage ETF (FTXG), Fidelity MSCI Consumer Staples Index ETF (FSTA), Vanguard Consumer Staples ETF (VDC), ProShares Ultra Consumer Staples (UGE), FT Vest DJIA Dogs 10 Target Income ETF (DOGG) and Invesco Dow Jones Industrial Average Dividend ETF (DJD).
What guidance has Coca-Cola issued on next quarter's earnings?: Coca-Cola issued an update on its FY24 earnings guidance on Tuesday, April, 30th. The company provided earnings per share guidance of $2.80-$2.82 for the period, compared to the consensus earnings per share estimate of $2.81.
What is James Quincey's approval rating as Coca-Cola's CEO?: 797 employees have rated Coca-Cola Chief Executive Officer James Quincey on Glassdoor.com. James Quincey has an approval rating of 92% among the company's employees. This puts James Quincey in the top 30% of approval ratings compared to other CEOs of publicly-traded companies.
What other stocks do shareholders of Coca-Cola own?: Based on aggregate information from My MarketBeat watchlists, some companies that other Coca-Cola investors own include AT&T (T), Johnson & Johnson (JNJ), Verizon Communications (VZ), Walt Disney (DIS), Exxon Mobil (XOM), Intel (INTC), Pfizer (PFE), Procter & Gamble (PG), Cisco Systems (CSCO) and JPMorgan Chase & Co. (JPM).
Who are Coca-Cola's major shareholders?: Coca-Cola's stock is owned by many different retail and institutional investors. Top institutional investors include Vanguard Group Inc. (8.57%), Price T Rowe Associates Inc. MD (1.14%), Bank of New York Mellon Corp (0.78%), Fayez Sarofim & Co (0.38%), Nordea Investment Management AB (0.30%) and Mitsubishi UFJ Asset Management Co. Ltd. (0.29%). Insiders that own company stock include Alfredo Rivera, Beatriz R Perez, Brian John Smith, Bruno Pietracci, Carolyn Everson, Henrique Braun, Herbert A Allen III, James Quincey, Jennifer K Mann, Jennifer K Mann, John Murphy, Kathy Loveless, Manuel Arroyo, Mark Randazza, Monica Howard Douglas, Nancy Quan and Nikolaos Koumettis.
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How do I buy shares of Coca-Cola?: Shares of KO stock can be purchased through any online brokerage account. Popular online brokerages with access to the U.S. stock market include Charles Schwab, E*TRADE, Fidelity, and Vanguard Brokerage Services.
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Does Coca-Cola have any subsidiaries?: The following companies are subsidiares of Coca-Cola: Atlantic Industries, BA Sports Nutrition LLC, BODYARMOR Sports Nutrition, Barlan Inc., Barq's, Beverage Financial Centre Unlimited Company, C.H.I. Limited, CCHBC Grouping Inc., Coca-Cola Beverages Africa, Coca-Cola Beverages Africa Proprietary Limited, Coca-Cola Beverages Company Limited, Coca-Cola Beverages Philippines Inc., Coca-Cola Beverages Vietnam Ltd., Coca-Cola Company Limited, Coca-Cola Holdings Limited, Coca-Cola Holdings UK Limited, Coca-Cola Indochina Pte Ltd, Coca-Cola Industrias Limitada —, Coca-Cola Industrias Sociedad de Responsabilidad Limitada, Coca-Cola Investment Limited, Coca-Cola Ltd., Coca-Cola Midi S.A.S., Coca-Cola Oasis LLC, Coca-Cola Overseas Parent Limited LLC, Coca-Cola Refreshments USA LLC, Coca-Cola South Asia Holdings Inc., Coca-Cola de Chile S.A., Columbia Pictures Entertainment, Costa Limited, Dulux CBAI 2003 B.V., Energy Brands Inc., European Refreshments Unlimited Company, Fairlife, Fresh Trading Limited, Fuze Beverage, Glaceau, Hindustan Coca-Cola Beverages Private Limited, Hindustan Coca-Cola Holdings Private Limited, Hindustan Coca-Cola Overseas Holdings Pte. Limited, MAA Investimentos e Participacoes Societarias Ltda, MOJO Beverages, Minute Maid, Nidan Soki, Organic & Raw Trading Co, Pacific Refreshments Pte. Ltd., Recofarma Industria do Amazonas Ltda., Red Life Reinsurance Limited, Red Re Captive Insurance Company Inc., Refreshment Product Services Inc., Servicios Integrados de Administracion y Alta Gerencia S. de R.L. de C.V., Servicios y Productos para Bebidas Refrescantes S.R.L., The Coca-Cola Export Corporation, The Coca-Cola Trading Company LLC, The Inmex Corporation, Tropico, Varoise de Concentres S.A.S., Zico, and fairlife LLC.
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