Night Squared LP Makes New $12.46 Million Investment in CocaCola Company (The) $KO

Night Squared LP bought a new position in CocaCola Company (The) (NYSE:KO) during the 4th quarter, Holdings Channel reports. The institutional investor bought 178,233 shares of the company’s stock, valued at approximately $12,460,000. CocaCola accounts for approximately 3.5% of Night Squared LP’s investment portfolio, making the stock its 3rd biggest position.

Several other institutional investors and hedge funds have also bought and sold shares of the company. Silver Grove Financial Group Inc. lifted its stake in CocaCola by 7.0% in the 4th quarter. Silver Grove Financial Group Inc. now owns 3,556 shares of the company’s stock worth $249,000 after purchasing an additional 232 shares in the last quarter. Howe & Rusling Inc. lifted its stake in CocaCola by 0.4% in the 4th quarter. Howe & Rusling Inc. now owns 198,036 shares of the company’s stock worth $13,845,000 after purchasing an additional 740 shares in the last quarter. Opal Capital LLC purchased a new stake in CocaCola in the 4th quarter worth approximately $182,000. Rothschild Wealth LLC lifted its stake in CocaCola by 14.2% in the 4th quarter. Rothschild Wealth LLC now owns 5,153 shares of the company’s stock worth $360,000 after purchasing an additional 640 shares in the last quarter. Finally, Delta Global Management LP purchased a new stake in CocaCola in the 4th quarter worth approximately $1,374,000. 70.26% of the stock is currently owned by hedge funds and other institutional investors.

Wall Street Analyst Weigh In

Several research firms have recently weighed in on KO. Jefferies Financial Group raised their price objective on shares of CocaCola from $87.00 to $90.00 and gave the company a “buy” rating in a research report on Monday, March 16th. Barclays raised their price objective on shares of CocaCola from $85.00 to $89.00 and gave the company an “overweight” rating in a research report on Thursday, May 21st. Morgan Stanley set a $89.00 price objective on shares of CocaCola in a research report on Wednesday, June 10th. Sanford C. Bernstein assumed coverage on shares of CocaCola in a report on Thursday, June 11th. They set a “market perform” rating and a $84.00 target price on the stock. Finally, UBS Group increased their target price on shares of CocaCola from $90.00 to $92.00 and gave the company a “buy” rating in a report on Wednesday, April 29th. Fifteen investment analysts have rated the stock with a Buy rating and one has given a Hold rating to the company’s stock. According to data from MarketBeat.com, CocaCola presently has a consensus rating of “Moderate Buy” and an average target price of $86.69.

Insider Activity at CocaCola

In other CocaCola news, Chairman James Quincey sold 436,296 shares of the firm’s stock in a transaction on Friday, June 5th. The shares were sold at an average price of $80.13, for a total value of $34,960,398.48. Following the sale, the chairman owned 122,833 shares of the company’s stock, valued at $9,842,608.29. This trade represents a 78.03% decrease in their position. The sale was disclosed in a legal filing with the Securities & Exchange Commission, which is available at the SEC website. The transaction was executed under a pre-arranged Rule 10b5-1 trading plan. The sale was made to cover tax withholding obligations related to the vesting of equity awards. Also, EVP Jennifer K. Mann sold 100,000 shares of the firm’s stock in a transaction on Monday, June 8th. The stock was sold at an average price of $79.46, for a total transaction of $7,946,000.00. Following the completion of the sale, the executive vice president directly owned 207,400 shares in the company, valued at approximately $16,480,004. This trade represents a 32.53% decrease in their position. The disclosure for this sale is available in the SEC filing. The transaction was executed under a pre-arranged Rule 10b5-1 trading plan. The sale was made to cover tax withholding obligations related to the vesting of equity awards. In the last 90 days, insiders have sold 899,905 shares of company stock valued at $71,832,315. Insiders own 0.90% of the company’s stock.

CocaCola Price Performance

KO stock opened at $80.29 on Wednesday. The company has a debt-to-equity ratio of 1.09, a quick ratio of 1.15 and a current ratio of 1.36. CocaCola Company has a 52 week low of $65.35 and a 52 week high of $84.04. The firm’s fifty day moving average is $78.86 and its 200 day moving average is $75.81. The firm has a market cap of $345.44 billion, a P/E ratio of 25.25, a P/E/G ratio of 3.23 and a beta of 0.35.

CocaCola (NYSE:KO) last released its earnings results on Tuesday, April 28th. The company reported $0.86 EPS for the quarter, beating the consensus estimate of $0.81 by $0.05. CocaCola had a net margin of 27.80% and a return on equity of 40.55%. The company had revenue of $12.47 billion for the quarter, compared to analyst estimates of $12.24 billion. During the same quarter last year, the firm earned $0.73 EPS. The firm’s quarterly revenue was up 11.4% compared to the same quarter last year. CocaCola has set its FY 2026 guidance at 3.240-3.270 EPS. Research analysts predict that CocaCola Company will post 3.26 earnings per share for the current year.

CocaCola Announces Dividend

The firm also recently announced a quarterly dividend, which will be paid on Wednesday, July 1st. Investors of record on Monday, June 15th will be issued a dividend of $0.53 per share. The ex-dividend date of this dividend is Monday, June 15th. This represents a $2.12 annualized dividend and a dividend yield of 2.6%. CocaCola’s dividend payout ratio (DPR) is currently 66.67%.

CocaCola News Summary

Here are the key news stories impacting CocaCola this week:

• Positive Sentiment: Coca-Cola is being highlighted by analysts and market writers as a defensive staple and a low-beta stock that can help investors navigate inflation and rate volatility, which supports its appeal in uncertain markets. Inflationary Woes Continue Despite End of Iran War: 5 Defensive Picks
• Positive Sentiment: KO is also being featured in dividend-focused articles as a “Dividend King” and a stock near record highs, reinforcing the market’s confidence in its long-term cash generation and income stability. 3 Dividend Kings With Income, Stability, and a Possible Catalyst
• Positive Sentiment: Several pieces frame Coca-Cola as a strong consumer-staples holding versus peers like Keurig Dr Pepper, suggesting investors still view KO as a premium brand with scale and pricing power. Coca-Cola vs. Keurig: Which Beverage Stock Should Investors Choose?
• Positive Sentiment: Recent commentary also points to cost-saving initiatives and operating efficiencies helping offset commodity inflation and support margins, which is constructive for earnings durability. Are Coca-Cola’s Cost-Saving Initiatives Boosting Profitability?
• Neutral Sentiment: Coca-Cola’s Smartwater expansion through PVOLVE studios is a brand-building move that could help visibility, but it looks more like a marketing partnership than a near-term financial catalyst. Coca-Cola Expands Smartwater Reach Through PVOLVE Studios
• Negative Sentiment: Despite the supportive commentary, KO has recently pulled back from its highs, and one market report noted the stock fell as broader market sentiment improved, suggesting investors may be rotating out of defensives. Coca-Cola (KO) Stock Falls Amid Market Uptick: What Investors Need to Know

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.