Private Advisor Group LLC Lowers Holdings in CocaCola Company (The) $KO

Private Advisor Group LLC trimmed its stake in shares of CocaCola Company (The) (NYSE:KO) by 4.1% during the 3rd quarter, Holdings Channel reports. The fund owned 339,722 shares of the company’s stock after selling 14,510 shares during the quarter. Private Advisor Group LLC’s holdings in CocaCola were worth $22,530,000 as of its most recent filing with the Securities & Exchange Commission.

A number of other large investors also recently bought and sold shares of the stock. Headlands Technologies LLC purchased a new stake in CocaCola in the 2nd quarter worth approximately $26,000. Marquette Asset Management LLC purchased a new position in shares of CocaCola during the 3rd quarter valued at approximately $27,000. Cloud Capital Management LLC acquired a new position in shares of CocaCola in the 3rd quarter valued at $27,000. Redmont Wealth Advisors LLC acquired a new position in shares of CocaCola in the 3rd quarter valued at $30,000. Finally, Winnow Wealth LLC purchased a new stake in CocaCola during the second quarter worth $43,000. 70.26% of the stock is owned by institutional investors and hedge funds.

CocaCola News Roundup

Here are the key news stories impacting CocaCola this week:

• Positive Sentiment: Board names Henrique Braun as incoming CEO and moves current CEO James Quincey to Executive Chairman; Board also approved Coca‑Cola’s 64th consecutive annual dividend increase — signals continuity of capital returns and management succession planning that typically supports dividend‑sensitive stocks. Coca‑Cola Leadership Shift Puts Focus On Dividend Strength And Cash Flows
• Positive Sentiment: Media roundups highlight KO as a long‑term dividend stalwart and buy‑and‑hold idea thanks to decades of consecutive dividend increases — this supports demand from income and dividend‑focused investors. 2 Best Dividend Stocks to Buy Now and Hold Forever
• Positive Sentiment: Company announced a new vice president appointment and reiterated the 64th consecutive dividend increase — small governance update but adds to the dividend narrative that can underpin valuation. The Coca‑Cola Company (KO) Raises Annual Dividend for 64th Consecutive Year and Appoints New VP
• Neutral Sentiment: Analysis flags emerging markets (India, China, ASEAN) as the key long‑term growth engine for Coca‑Cola but notes near‑term hurdles — positive long‑run thesis but less immediacy for quarterly moves. Are Emerging Markets Key to Coca‑Cola’s Long‑Term Revenue Growth?
• Neutral Sentiment: Company presentation transcript from Citi’s Global Consumer & Retail Conference provides management commentary and execution details — useful for modeling but not an immediate shock. The Coca‑Cola Company (KO) Presents at Citi’s 2026 Global Consumer & Retail Conference 2026 Transcript
• Neutral Sentiment: Comparison pieces (KO vs. Altria) and dividend‑themed articles keep Coca‑Cola in investor conversations about safety and yield but mainly influence sentiment rather than fundamentals. Better Stock to Buy Right Now: Coca‑Cola (KO) vs. Altria (MO)
• Negative Sentiment: Insider selling reported: an insider disposition of ~$2.28M — raises routine governance questions; impact depends on whether sales are planned diversification vs. loss of confidence. Insider Selling: CocaCola (NYSE:KO) Insider Sells $2,284,228.65 in Stock
• Negative Sentiment: Large insider sale disclosed: CEO sold ~$19.8M in KO stock — material dollar amount that can prompt short‑term selling pressure or investor questions about timing and rationale. CocaCola (NYSE:KO) CEO Sells $19,839,448.32 in Stock

Insider Transactions at CocaCola

In related news, EVP Beatriz R. Perez sold 21,326 shares of CocaCola stock in a transaction dated Thursday, February 26th. The stock was sold at an average price of $80.75, for a total value of $1,722,074.50. Following the sale, the executive vice president directly owned 173,728 shares in the company, valued at approximately $14,028,536. The trade was a 10.93% decrease in their position. The transaction was disclosed in a filing with the SEC, which is accessible through this hyperlink. Also, CEO James Quincey sold 337,824 shares of the business’s stock in a transaction that occurred on Tuesday, February 3rd. The stock was sold at an average price of $77.10, for a total value of $26,046,230.40. Following the sale, the chief executive officer owned 342,546 shares of the company’s stock, valued at approximately $26,410,296.60. This trade represents a 49.65% decrease in their ownership of the stock. The disclosure for this sale is available in the SEC filing. Insiders sold a total of 869,045 shares of company stock worth $68,407,201 in the last three months. 0.90% of the stock is owned by corporate insiders.

CocaCola Price Performance

Shares of NYSE KO opened at $77.85 on Tuesday. The company has a debt-to-equity ratio of 1.23, a quick ratio of 1.25 and a current ratio of 1.46. The firm has a fifty day moving average of $75.01 and a 200 day moving average of $71.17. The firm has a market cap of $334.80 billion, a PE ratio of 25.61, a PEG ratio of 3.23 and a beta of 0.35. CocaCola Company has a one year low of $65.35 and a one year high of $82.00.

CocaCola (NYSE:KO) last posted its quarterly earnings data on Tuesday, February 10th. The company reported $0.58 earnings per share (EPS) for the quarter, beating the consensus estimate of $0.56 by $0.02. CocaCola had a net margin of 27.34% and a return on equity of 41.31%. The business had revenue of $11.82 billion for the quarter, compared to the consensus estimate of $12.04 billion. During the same period last year, the firm posted $0.55 earnings per share. The company’s revenue was up 2.2% compared to the same quarter last year. CocaCola has set its FY 2026 guidance at 3.210-3.240 EPS. As a group, research analysts predict that CocaCola Company will post 2.96 EPS for the current fiscal year.

CocaCola Increases Dividend

The business also recently declared a quarterly dividend, which will be paid on Wednesday, April 1st. Investors of record on Friday, March 13th will be given a dividend of $0.53 per share. This is a boost from CocaCola’s previous quarterly dividend of $0.51. The ex-dividend date is Friday, March 13th. This represents a $2.12 annualized dividend and a dividend yield of 2.7%. CocaCola’s payout ratio is currently 67.11%.

Analysts Set New Price Targets

Several research firms recently commented on KO. Truist Financial set a $85.00 price target on shares of CocaCola in a research report on Wednesday, February 11th. UBS Group upped their price objective on shares of CocaCola from $82.00 to $87.00 and gave the stock a “buy” rating in a research report on Wednesday, February 11th. Jefferies Financial Group lowered their target price on shares of CocaCola from $88.00 to $87.00 and set a “buy” rating on the stock in a research note on Wednesday, February 11th. TD Cowen restated a “buy” rating on shares of CocaCola in a research note on Wednesday, February 11th. Finally, Weiss Ratings reaffirmed a “buy (b-)” rating on shares of CocaCola in a report on Thursday, January 22nd. 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. According to MarketBeat.com, CocaCola currently has a consensus rating of “Buy” and an average target price of $84.33.

CocaCola 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.