Key Stats for Coca-Cola Stock
- Price change for Coca-Cola stock in the last 6 months: 16%
- $KO Stock Price as of Oct. 27: $91
- 52-Week High: $95
- $KO Stock Price Target: $96
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What Happened?
Coca-Cola (KO) reported a strong Q3.
- Earnings per share were $0.91, beating the $0.88 estimate by $0.03.
- Revenue was $13.35 billion, ahead of the $12.93 billion analysts expected.
Comparable EPS rose 11% from last year, which includes a 2-point boost from currency.
Volume grew 5%, organic revenue grew 7%, and price mix rose 1%. Pricing added 4 points, but mix took away 3 points.
Margins improved too. Comparable gross margin rose about 170 basis points, and comparable operating margin rose about 110 basis points.
Management also lifted its 2026 outlook and now expects organic revenue growth of at least 5%. Comparable EPS growth is now expected to be at least 11%, versus $3 in 2025, and free cash flow is expected to reach at least $13 billion.
Cash flow is already strong. Free cash flow was $11.4 billion year to date, and net debt leverage is 1.3x EBITDA, below the company’s target range of 2 to 2.5x.
Results varied by region. Latin America picked up speed, with Brazil staying strong, and India delivered strong volume growth.
North America volume was flat, partly due to July 4 timing. Coca-Cola also lost value share in a few key Western European markets.
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What the Market Is Telling Us About Coca-Cola Stock
The results were solid across the board, which supports Coca-Cola stock. The company has now gained value share for 22 straight quarters, and CEO Henrique Braun said, “Affordability is working.”
Coca-Cola stock has already moved up. It is up 9% over three months and 30% over twelve months. Much of the good news may already be priced in.
There are a few things to watch. Management expects slight destocking in Q4. That quarter also has six fewer days.
Logistics and transportation costs are rising, and the Coca-Cola Beverages Africa sale is expected to weigh on 2027 revenue by about 8 points.
Management also said it is waiting on a court decision in its dispute with the IRS.
For now, the balance sheet looks healthy. Investors will likely watch whether volume growth holds up next year, since Coca-Cola stock now has tougher comparisons ahead.
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