CocaCola Company (The) $KO Shares Bought by Generate Investment Management Ltd

Generate Investment Management Ltd lifted its holdings in shares of CocaCola Company (The) (NYSE:KO) by 75.1% in the 3rd quarter, Holdings Channel.com reports. The institutional investor owned 194,731 shares of the company’s stock after buying an additional 83,526 shares during the quarter. Generate Investment Management Ltd’s holdings in CocaCola were worth $12,915,000 as of its most recent filing with the SEC.

A number of other large investors have also modified their holdings of KO. 1248 Management LLC acquired a new stake in shares of CocaCola in the first quarter valued at about $26,000. Caitong International Asset Management Co. Ltd grew its holdings in CocaCola by 5,142.9% in the second quarter. Caitong International Asset Management Co. Ltd now owns 367 shares of the company’s stock valued at $26,000 after purchasing an additional 360 shares during the period. Headlands Technologies LLC purchased a new position in shares of CocaCola in the 2nd quarter worth about $26,000. MMA Asset Management LLC acquired a new stake in CocaCola in the 2nd quarter valued at $34,000. Finally, GFG Capital LLC acquired a new position in shares of CocaCola during the second quarter worth $34,000. 70.26% of the stock is owned by hedge funds and other institutional investors.

Trending Headlines about CocaCola

Here are the key news stories impacting CocaCola this week:

• Positive Sentiment: BofA raised its price target on KO to $85 (from $80) and kept a Buy rating, citing longer‑term upside even as 2026 consumption trends remain uncertain — a direct catalyst that can support the stock if investors follow the analyst call. BofA Raises Coca-Cola (KO) Target as 2026 Consumption Growth Remains Unclear
• Positive Sentiment: Zacks argues KO can sustain organic growth at the high end of its model — gaining value share through pricing, volume and productivity — which supports revenue and margin stability in a tougher macro environment. Coca-Cola’s Story: Can Organic Growth Stay Resilient in 2026?
• Positive Sentiment: Popular investor pieces continue to highlight KO as a high‑quality dividend payer and defensive holding, which can attract income‑focused flows in uncertain markets. Could These 3 “Recession-Proof” Dividend Stocks Surge 100% by 2031?
• Neutral Sentiment: Price forecasts and long‑range models (24/7 Wall St.) show mixed near‑term moves but reiterate KO’s steady long‑term profile — useful context but not an immediate catalyst. Coca-Cola (NYSE: KO) Price Prediction and Forecast 2026-2030 (January 2026)
• Neutral Sentiment: Comparative pieces (e.g., KO vs. Primo Brands) may drive placement in screeners or investor attention but are unlikely to move the stock materially on their own. Comparing CocaCola (NYSE:KO) and Primo Brands (NYSE:PRMB)
• Negative Sentiment: Seeking Alpha argues KO’s dividend and cash flow don’t offset sluggish growth and a mid‑20s P/E, suggesting limited total‑return upside versus higher‑growth alternatives — a narrative that can pressure valuation-sensitive investors. Coca-Cola: Not Even The Storied Dividend Can Create A Compelling Investment Case
• Negative Sentiment: Forbes revisits risks, including historical sharp drawdowns and the company’s sensitivity to consumption trends, reminding investors of downside scenarios that could amplify selling in weak macro periods. What Is Weighing On Coca-Cola Stock?

CocaCola Trading Down 0.1%

NYSE KO opened at $70.08 on Wednesday. The company has a debt-to-equity ratio of 1.30, a quick ratio of 1.00 and a current ratio of 1.21. CocaCola Company has a one year low of $60.62 and a one year high of $74.38. The company has a 50-day simple moving average of $70.52 and a 200-day simple moving average of $69.35. The firm has a market capitalization of $301.47 billion, a PE ratio of 23.21, a price-to-earnings-growth ratio of 3.90 and a beta of 0.39.

CocaCola (NYSE:KO) last issued its earnings results on Thursday, March 27th. The company reported $0.55 earnings per share (EPS) for the quarter. CocaCola had a net margin of 27.34% and a return on equity of 43.62%. The firm had revenue of $11.40 billion for the quarter. On average, equities analysts forecast that CocaCola Company will post 2.96 earnings per share for the current year.

CocaCola Announces Dividend

The company also recently declared a quarterly dividend, which was paid on Monday, December 15th. Shareholders of record on Monday, December 1st were paid a $0.51 dividend. The ex-dividend date was Monday, December 1st. This represents a $2.04 annualized dividend and a dividend yield of 2.9%. CocaCola’s dividend payout ratio (DPR) is presently 67.55%.

Analyst Ratings Changes

A number of equities research analysts have weighed in on KO shares. Cowen restated a “buy” rating on shares of CocaCola in a research note on Wednesday, October 22nd. Wells Fargo & Company increased their target price on CocaCola from $75.00 to $79.00 and gave the company an “overweight” rating in a research note on Wednesday, October 22nd. Barclays restated an “overweight” rating on shares of CocaCola in a research note on Thursday, October 23rd. Weiss Ratings reiterated a “buy (b-)” rating on shares of CocaCola in a research note on Wednesday, October 8th. Finally, TD Cowen raised their price objective on shares of CocaCola from $75.00 to $80.00 and gave the stock a “buy” rating in a report on Wednesday, October 22nd. One investment 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 stock has a consensus rating of “Buy” and an average price target of $79.08.

Insider Transactions at CocaCola

In related news, Director Max R. Levchin bought 7,206 shares of the stock in a transaction on Friday, October 24th. The shares were purchased at an average price of $69.87 per share, with a total value of $503,483.22. Following the purchase, the director owned 14,267 shares in the company, valued at approximately $996,835.29. This represents a 102.05% increase in their ownership of the stock. The purchase was disclosed in a document filed with the SEC, which is available through this hyperlink. Also, EVP Nancy Quan sold 31,625 shares of the business’s stock in a transaction dated Monday, November 17th. The stock was sold at an average price of $71.17, for a total transaction of $2,250,751.25. Following the sale, the executive vice president owned 223,330 shares in the company, valued at $15,894,396.10. This trade represents a 12.40% decrease in their ownership of the stock. Additional details regarding this sale are available in the official SEC disclosure. Insiders sold 225,252 shares of company stock worth $15,953,007 over the last quarter. Insiders own 0.90% of the company’s stock.

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.