Praetorian Wealth Management Inc. Takes $2.08 Million Position in CocaCola Company (The) $KO

Praetorian Wealth Management Inc. acquired a new stake in CocaCola Company (The) (NYSE:KO) in the second quarter, HoldingsChannel.com reports. The fund acquired 25,630 shares of the company’s stock, valued at approximately $2,083,000.

Several other hedge funds and other institutional investors also recently made changes to their positions in the business. Norges Bank bought a new stake in CocaCola in the 4th quarter valued at $3,865,807,000. Cardano Risk Management B.V. raised its position in shares of CocaCola by 867.2% in the fourth quarter. Cardano Risk Management B.V. now owns 14,432,190 shares of the company’s stock valued at $1,008,954,000 after purchasing an additional 12,939,959 shares during the period. Marshall Wace LLP grew its stake in CocaCola by 1,206.9% in the 4th quarter. Marshall Wace LLP now owns 10,641,007 shares of the company’s stock valued at $743,913,000 after buying an additional 9,826,768 shares during the last quarter. Bank of America Corp DE grew its stake in CocaCola by 29.2% in the 4th quarter. Bank of America Corp DE now owns 40,182,323 shares of the company’s stock valued at $2,809,146,000 after buying an additional 9,078,447 shares during the last quarter. Finally, Capital World Investors raised its holdings in CocaCola by 98.7% in the 4th quarter. Capital World Investors now owns 12,573,527 shares of the company’s stock valued at $879,015,000 after acquiring an additional 6,246,627 shares during the period. 70.26% of the stock is currently owned by institutional investors.

Wall Street Analysts Forecast Growth

Several equities research analysts have issued reports on the stock. Piper Sandler raised their price objective on shares of CocaCola from $88.00 to $95.00 and gave the stock an “overweight” rating in a research report on Wednesday, July 29th. HSBC downgraded CocaCola from a “strong-buy” rating to a “hold” rating in a research report on Tuesday, July 28th. Barclays increased their target price on CocaCola from $91.00 to $93.00 and gave the stock an “overweight” rating in a research note on Thursday, July 30th. Evercore restated an “outperform” rating and issued a $100.00 price target on shares of CocaCola in a research note on Tuesday, July 28th. Finally, Wells Fargo & Company boosted their price target on CocaCola from $90.00 to $95.00 and gave the company an “overweight” rating in a research note on Wednesday, July 29th. Fifteen equities research analysts have rated the stock with a Buy rating and three have issued a Hold rating to the company’s stock. Based on data from MarketBeat.com, the stock currently has a consensus rating of “Moderate Buy” and an average target price of $95.76.

CocaCola Stock Performance

NYSE KO opened at $86.70 on Friday. The firm has a 50-day moving average price of $82.49 and a two-hundred day moving average price of $79.22. CocaCola Company has a 12-month low of $65.35 and a 12-month high of $90.92. The company has a market capitalization of $373.04 billion, a P/E ratio of 26.04, a P/E/G ratio of 3.03 and a beta of 0.33. The company has a quick ratio of 1.12, a current ratio of 1.30 and a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.97.

CocaCola (NYSE:KO) last announced its earnings results on Tuesday, July 28th. The company reported $0.97 EPS for the quarter, topping the consensus estimate of $0.93 by $0.04. CocaCola had a net margin of 28.56% and a return on equity of 39.38%. The company had revenue of $13.37 billion for the quarter, compared to analysts’ expectations of $13.17 billion. During the same period last year, the firm earned $0.87 earnings per share. The business’s revenue for the quarter was up 6.2% on a year-over-year basis. CocaCola has set its FY 2026 guidance at 3.270-3.300 EPS. Analysts anticipate that CocaCola Company will post 3.29 earnings per share for the current year.

CocaCola Announces Dividend

The business also recently declared a quarterly dividend, which will be paid on Thursday, October 1st. Investors of record on Tuesday, September 15th will be given a dividend of $0.53 per share. The ex-dividend date of this dividend is Tuesday, September 15th. This represents a $2.12 dividend on an annualized basis and a yield of 2.4%. CocaCola’s dividend payout ratio is currently 63.66%.

Insider Activity

In other CocaCola news, EVP Jennifer K. Mann sold 100,000 shares of CocaCola stock in a transaction on Monday, June 8th. The stock was sold at an average price of $79.46, for a total value of $7,946,000.00. Following the completion of the transaction, the executive vice president directly owned 181,384 shares of the company’s stock, valued at $14,412,772.64. The trade was a 35.54% 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, insider Bruno Pietracci sold 75,727 shares of the company’s stock in a transaction on Tuesday, July 28th. The shares were sold at an average price of $89.65, for a total value of $6,788,925.55. Following the sale, the insider owned 35,393 shares of the company’s stock, valued at approximately $3,172,982.45. The trade was a 68.15% decrease in their ownership of the stock. The SEC filing for this sale provides additional information. 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. Over the last 90 days, insiders have sold 1,455,202 shares of company stock worth $123,620,742. 0.90% of the stock is currently owned by insiders.

CocaCola News Summary

Here are the key news stories impacting CocaCola this week:

• Positive Sentiment: Raised outlook and earnings momentum: Coca-Cola’s recent quarterly beat, broad-based volume growth, margin improvement and higher cash-flow expectations have supported analyst optimism. The company’s updated 2026 EPS guidance of $3.27–$3.30 reinforces expectations for continued earnings growth. Can Coca-Cola’s Raised 2026 Outlook Support More Earnings Growth?
• Positive Sentiment: International growth may offset U.S. softness: Emerging-market expansion, affordable product offerings and steady global beverage demand could cushion slower U.S. consumption and help Coca-Cola sustain its raised forecast. Will Coca-Cola’s Emerging Market Expansion Offset U.S. Slowdown?
• Positive Sentiment: Defensive dividend appeal: Coca-Cola’s long record of shareholder payouts continues to attract income-oriented investors, particularly amid market volatility. Its consumer-staples profile and brand strength also support the stock’s defensive appeal. Can Coca-Cola Keep Its Steady Payout Streak Intact This Year?
• Positive Sentiment: Analyst support: Recent Wall Street commentary has remained generally bullish, while some fair-value estimates increased following the second-quarter beat and higher guidance. Coca-Cola Stock Sees Fair Value Lift After Q2 Beat and Higher Guidance
• Neutral Sentiment: Valuation is the key debate: Investors are weighing Coca-Cola’s volume growth, stronger margins and cash-flow outlook against a relatively expensive valuation. With the stock near a record level, future gains may depend on further execution. Is Coca-Cola Stock Worth Buying as Growth Meets a Premium Valuation?
• Negative Sentiment: Risks include softer U.S. demand and tougher comparisons: Slowing domestic consumption, the timing of an Africa-related sale and challenging year-over-year comparisons could temper earnings momentum and limit near-term upside. Coca-Cola Earnings Risks

About CocaCola

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.