Coca-Cola (NYSE:KO) Shares Purchased by Rep. Lloyd Doggett

Representative Lloyd Doggett (Democratic-Texas) recently bought shares of Coca-Cola Company (The) (NYSE:KO). In a filing disclosed on November 11th, the Representative disclosed that they had bought between $1,001 and $15,000 in Coca-Cola stock on October 1st.

Representative Lloyd Doggett also recently made the following trade(s):

• Purchased $1,001 – $15,000 in shares of Home Depot (NYSE:HD) on 9/17/2026.
• Purchased $1,001 – $15,000 in shares of PPG Industries (NYSE:PPG) on 9/11/2026.
• Purchased $1,001 – $15,000 in shares of International Business Machines (NYSE:IBM) on 9/10/2026.
• Purchased $1,001 – $15,000 in shares of Johnson & Johnson (NYSE:JNJ) on 9/8/2026.
• Purchased $1,001 – $15,000 in shares of Procter & Gamble (NYSE:PG) on 8/17/2026.

Coca-Cola Stock Down 0.2%

Shares of NYSE KO opened at $97.40 on Friday. The company has a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.93, a quick ratio of 1.19 and a current ratio of 1.38. The firm has a market capitalization of $419.02 billion, a price-to-earnings ratio of 28.65, a PEG ratio of 3.81 and a beta of 0.28. The stock has a 50 day moving average price of $90.62 and a 200 day moving average price of $83.18. Coca-Cola Company has a 52-week low of $67.27 and a 52-week high of $98.38.

Coca-Cola (NYSE:KO) last announced its quarterly earnings data on Tuesday, October 27th. The company reported $0.91 earnings per share (EPS) for the quarter, topping the consensus estimate of $0.88 by $0.03. The company had revenue of $13.35 billion for the quarter, compared to analysts’ expectations of $12.92 billion. Coca-Cola had a return on equity of 38.79% and a net margin of 28.65%. Coca-Cola’s revenue was up 7.2% compared to the same quarter last year. During the same quarter in the prior year, the firm earned $0.82 earnings per share. Sell-side analysts expect that Coca-Cola Company will post 3.34 earnings per share for the current year.

Coca-Cola Dividend Announcement

The business also recently declared a quarterly dividend, which will be paid on Tuesday, December 15th. Stockholders of record on Tuesday, December 1st will be paid a dividend of $0.53 per share. This represents a $2.12 annualized dividend and a dividend yield of 2.2%. The ex-dividend date of this dividend is Tuesday, December 1st. Coca-Cola’s payout ratio is currently 62.35%.

Hedge Funds Weigh In On Coca-Cola

Large investors have recently made changes to their positions in the business. Guardian Partners Inc. acquired a new position in Coca-Cola during the 2nd quarter valued at about $27,000. Horizons Wealth Management acquired a new stake in Coca-Cola in the third quarter worth about $31,000. Atomic Invest LLC boosted its holdings in Coca-Cola by 38.7% in the second quarter. Atomic Invest LLC now owns 437 shares of the company’s stock worth $36,000 after acquiring an additional 122 shares in the last quarter. Putney Financial Group LLC acquired a new stake in Coca-Cola in the third quarter worth about $43,000. Finally, Timbuktu Capital Management LLC purchased a new stake in shares of Coca-Cola during the second quarter worth about $41,000. 70.26% of the stock is owned by institutional investors and hedge funds.

More Coca-Cola News

Investors following KO have been watching these news items:

• Positive Sentiment: Coverage highlighted revenue growth, rising volumes, brand innovation and the company’s positive 2026 outlook as drivers behind KO reaching a 52-week high. Its global distribution network also underpins its growth prospects. Coca-Cola Stock Hits 52-Week High: Should You Buy Now or Wait?
• Positive Sentiment: Zacks Research raised several earnings forecasts, including FY2026 EPS to $3.34 from $3.29 and FY2028 EPS to $3.78 from $3.74, signaling improved expectations for longer-term earnings. Zacks Research earnings estimate updates
• Negative Sentiment: Some analysts caution that KO’s valuation is elevated after its run-up, and Zacks Research trimmed its Q1 2028 EPS estimate slightly, from $0.95 to $0.94. These factors could weigh on investor appetite despite the positive business outlook. Coca-Cola Stock Hits 52-Week High: Should You Buy Now or Wait?

Insider Activity

In related news, insider Bruno Pietracci sold 111,365 shares of the stock in a transaction that occurred on Thursday, August 20th. The shares were sold at an average price of $90.93, for a total value of $10,126,419.45. Following the completion of the transaction, the insider directly owned 41,365 shares of the company’s stock, valued at $3,761,319.45. This trade represents a 72.92% decrease in their position. The sale was disclosed in a document filed with the SEC, which is available through this hyperlink. The sale was made to cover tax withholding obligations related to the vesting of equity awards. Also, EVP Beatriz Perez sold 67,548 shares of Coca-Cola stock in a transaction that occurred on Monday, November 2nd. The stock was sold at an average price of $94.91, for a total transaction of $6,410,980.68. Following the completion of the sale, the executive vice president owned 160,428 shares of the company’s stock, valued at $15,226,221.48. This trade represents a 29.63% decrease in their ownership of the stock. The disclosure for this sale is available in the SEC filing. The sale was made to cover tax withholding obligations related to the vesting of equity awards. Insiders have sold a total of 249,498 shares of company stock worth $23,025,238 over the last 90 days. 0.90% of the stock is currently owned by corporate insiders.

Analysts Set New Price Targets

KO has been the subject of several research reports. CICC Research upped their target price on Coca-Cola from $85.00 to $95.00 and gave the stock an “outperform” rating in a report on Thursday, July 30th. Rothschild & Co Redburn increased their price target on Coca-Cola from $86.00 to $92.00 and gave the stock a “buy” rating in a research report on Wednesday, July 29th. Weiss Ratings lowered Coca-Cola from a “buy (a+)” rating to a “buy (a)” rating in a research note on Friday, October 23rd. Royal Bank Of Canada restated an “outperform” rating and set a $96.00 price target on shares of Coca-Cola in a research note on Monday, October 26th. Finally, Jefferies Financial Group lifted their price objective on Coca-Cola from $95.00 to $104.00 and gave the company a “buy” rating in a report on Wednesday, July 29th. One research analyst has rated the stock with a Strong Buy rating, twenty have issued a Buy rating and three have issued a Hold rating to the company. Based on data from MarketBeat, Coca-Cola has a consensus rating of “Moderate Buy” and a consensus target price of $97.26.

About Representative Doggett

Lloyd Doggett (Democratic Party) is a member of the U.S. House, representing Texas’ 37th Congressional District. He assumed office on January 3, 2023. His current term ends on January 3, 2027.

Doggett (Democratic Party) is running for re-election to the U.S. House to represent Texas’ 37th Congressional District. He declared candidacy for the 2026 election.

Lloyd Doggett was born in Austin, Texas. Doggett graduated from Austin High School in 1964. He earned a B.A. from the University of Texas at Austin in 1967 and a J.D. from the University of Texas in 1970. Doggett’s career experience includes working as an adjunct professor with the University of Texas School of Law. In the 116th Congress, Doggett served on the House Ways & Means Committee, and he co-founded the House Prescription Drug Taskforce.

Coca-Cola Company Profile

The Coca-Cola Company (NYSE: KO) is a global beverage company headquartered in Atlanta, Georgia. Founded in 1886, it is best known for Coca-Cola, one of the world’s most recognized soft drink brands. The company owns, licenses, and markets a broad portfolio of beverages, including sparkling soft drinks, water, sports drinks, coffee, tea, juice, dairy and plant-based beverages, and energy drinks. Its brands include Coca-Cola, Diet Coke, Coca-Cola Zero Sugar, Sprite, Fanta, Dasani, smartwater, Powerade, Minute Maid, Simply, fairlife, and Costa Coffee, among others.