Erste Group Bank Comments on CocaCola FY2027 Earnings

CocaCola Company (The) (NYSE:KO) – Erste Group Bank issued their FY2027 EPS estimates for shares of CocaCola in a research note issued on Wednesday, February 18th. Erste Group Bank analyst S. Lingnau forecasts that the company will post earnings of $3.47 per share for the year. The consensus estimate for CocaCola’s current full-year earnings is $2.96 per share.

KO has been the subject of several other reports. Barclays boosted their target price on shares of CocaCola from $77.00 to $83.00 and gave the company an “overweight” rating in a research report on Thursday, February 12th. Weiss Ratings restated a “buy (b-)” rating on shares of CocaCola in a research note on Thursday, January 22nd. Deutsche Bank Aktiengesellschaft reiterated a “buy” rating and set a $83.00 target price on shares of CocaCola in a research report on Thursday, January 29th. Bank of America boosted their price target on CocaCola from $78.00 to $80.00 and gave the company a “buy” rating in a report on Friday, November 7th. Finally, TD Cowen reaffirmed a “buy” rating on shares of CocaCola in a research report on Wednesday, February 11th. One equities research analyst has rated the stock with a Strong Buy rating and fifteen have given a Buy rating to the company’s stock. Based on data from MarketBeat, the company has a consensus rating of “Buy” and a consensus price target of $84.33.

CocaCola Price Performance

NYSE KO opened at $80.73 on Monday. The company has a 50-day moving average price of $73.40 and a 200-day moving average price of $70.61. CocaCola has a 52 week low of $65.35 and a 52 week high of $81.09. The company has a quick ratio of 1.25, a current ratio of 1.46 and a debt-to-equity ratio of 1.23. The firm has a market capitalization of $347.18 billion, a P/E ratio of 26.55, a PEG ratio of 3.38 and a beta of 0.36.

CocaCola (NYSE:KO) last issued its quarterly earnings data on Tuesday, February 10th. The company reported $0.58 EPS for the quarter, topping the consensus estimate of $0.56 by $0.02. The company had revenue of $11.82 billion during the quarter, compared to analyst estimates of $12.04 billion. CocaCola had a return on equity of 41.31% and a net margin of 27.34%.CocaCola’s revenue was up 2.2% compared to the same quarter last year. During the same quarter in the previous year, the company posted $0.55 earnings per share. CocaCola has set its FY 2026 guidance at 3.210-3.240 EPS.

Institutional Trading of CocaCola

A number of institutional investors have recently bought and sold shares of KO. Vestia Personal Wealth Advisors boosted its holdings in shares of CocaCola by 3.8% in the fourth quarter. Vestia Personal Wealth Advisors now owns 3,819 shares of the company’s stock worth $275,000 after buying an additional 140 shares during the last quarter. Alteri Wealth LLC raised its position in CocaCola by 1.9% in the fourth quarter. Alteri Wealth LLC now owns 7,738 shares of the company’s stock worth $541,000 after acquiring an additional 141 shares during the period. Apexium Financial LP boosted its stake in shares of CocaCola by 1.2% during the 3rd quarter. Apexium Financial LP now owns 12,154 shares of the company’s stock worth $810,000 after acquiring an additional 142 shares during the last quarter. Lbmc Investment Advisors LLC grew its position in shares of CocaCola by 0.4% during the 4th quarter. Lbmc Investment Advisors LLC now owns 38,886 shares of the company’s stock valued at $2,718,000 after acquiring an additional 143 shares during the period. Finally, Stockman Wealth Management Inc. increased its stake in shares of CocaCola by 1.7% in the 4th quarter. Stockman Wealth Management Inc. now owns 8,901 shares of the company’s stock worth $622,000 after purchasing an additional 147 shares in the last quarter. 70.26% of the stock is currently owned by institutional investors.

Insider Activity at CocaCola

In related news, CEO James Quincey sold 337,824 shares of the company’s stock in a transaction on Tuesday, February 3rd. The shares were sold at an average price of $77.10, for a total transaction of $26,046,230.40. Following the sale, the chief executive officer owned 342,546 shares of the company’s stock, valued at $26,410,296.60. This represents a 49.65% decrease in their ownership of the stock. The transaction was disclosed in a document filed with the Securities & Exchange Commission, which is available through this link. Corporate insiders own 0.90% of the company’s stock.

CocaCola Increases Dividend

The company also recently announced a quarterly dividend, which will be paid on Wednesday, April 1st. Stockholders of record on Friday, March 13th will be issued a $0.53 dividend. This represents a $2.12 annualized dividend and a dividend yield of 2.6%. This is a positive change from CocaCola’s previous quarterly dividend of $0.51. The ex-dividend date of this dividend is Friday, March 13th. CocaCola’s payout ratio is presently 67.11%.

More CocaCola News

Here are the key news stories impacting CocaCola this week:

• Positive Sentiment: Coca‑Cola announced its 64th consecutive annual dividend increase, named Todd Beiger as VP & head of investor relations and confirmed a CEO transition to Henrique Braun — signals of strong cash return priority and clearer investor messaging. Coca‑Cola Extends Dividend Streak As New Leadership Shapes Cash Priorities
• Positive Sentiment: KO’s Zero Sugar product expansion is being cited as a driver of share gains and volume momentum as consumers shift to lower‑sugar options — this supports top‑line and share‑of‑throat recovery. Can Coca‑Cola’s Zero Sugar Portfolio Drive Its Volume Growth?
• Positive Sentiment: BofA raised its price target on KO to $88 (from $85) and reiterated a Buy, citing a constructive outlook and execution — analyst support can lift sentiment and flows. BofA Lifts Coca‑Cola (KO) Target as Outlook and Execution Remain Strong
• Positive Sentiment: Coca‑Cola FEMSA (a major bottler) reported strong 4Q25 results, raised ESG scores and secured Ps.10B in bonds — healthier bottler performance reduces execution risk for KO’s global footprint. Coca‑Cola FEMSA Posts Strong 4Q25
• Positive Sentiment: Policy news: a proposed rollback of steel and aluminum tariffs could lower aluminum can costs — a direct input‑cost tailwind for beverage companies including KO. President Trump Plans to Roll Back Tariffs on Steel and Aluminum
• Neutral Sentiment: Analysts are setting FY2027 earnings expectations for KO — important for medium‑term valuation but not an immediate catalyst until guidance revisions arrive. Analysts Set Expectations for CocaCola FY2027 Earnings
• Neutral Sentiment: Context pieces comparing KO vs. other food & beverage names and coverage of dividend‑stock performance put KO’s relative strength in view but are background rather than direct catalysts. How is Coca‑Cola’s stock performance compared to other food & beverage stocks?
• Neutral Sentiment: Peer news — Keurig Dr Pepper’s strategic moves and multiple expansion potential — may shift beverage‑sector valuations but is an indirect factor for KO. Keurig Dr Pepper’s Split Plan Could Unlock Hidden Value

CocaCola Company Profile

The Coca‑Cola Company (NYSE: KO) is a global beverage manufacturer, marketer and distributor best known for its flagship Coca‑Cola soda. Headquartered in Atlanta, Georgia, the company develops and sells concentrates, syrups and finished beverages across a broad portfolio of brands. Its product range spans sparkling soft drinks, bottled water, sports drinks, juices, ready‑to‑drink teas and coffees, and other still beverages, marketed under both global and regional brand names.

Coca‑Cola’s brand portfolio includes widely recognized names such as Coca‑Cola, Diet Coke, Coca‑Cola Zero Sugar, Sprite, Fanta, Minute Maid, Powerade and Dasani, and in recent years the company has expanded into the coffee and premium beverage categories through acquisitions such as Costa Coffee.