Kepler Cheuvreux Suisse SA Makes New $27.10 Million Investment in CocaCola Company (The) $KO

Kepler Cheuvreux Suisse SA acquired a new stake in CocaCola Company (The) (NYSE:KO) in the third quarter, according to its most recent Form 13F filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission. The institutional investor acquired 408,641 shares of the company’s stock, valued at approximately $27,101,000. CocaCola comprises approximately 1.5% of Kepler Cheuvreux Suisse SA’s holdings, making the stock its 20th largest position.

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

Insider Activity

In related news, insider Bruno Pietracci sold 28,765 shares of the company’s stock in a transaction on Tuesday, March 3rd. The stock was sold at an average price of $79.41, for a total transaction of $2,284,228.65. The sale was disclosed in a filing with the Securities & Exchange Commission, which is available through this hyperlink. Also, EVP Nancy Quan sold 23,556 shares of the firm’s stock in a transaction on Tuesday, March 3rd. The shares were sold at an average price of $79.50, for a total value of $1,872,702.00. Following the completion of the sale, the executive vice president owned 223,330 shares in the company, valued at $17,754,735. The trade was a 9.54% decrease in their ownership of the stock. The SEC filing for this sale provides additional information. Insiders sold 892,925 shares of company stock worth $70,254,796 over the last 90 days. Insiders own 0.90% of the company’s stock.

CocaCola Price Performance

KO opened at $77.80 on Wednesday. The company has a quick ratio of 1.25, a current ratio of 1.46 and a debt-to-equity ratio of 1.23. The company’s 50-day moving average price is $75.17 and its 200 day moving average price is $71.23. CocaCola Company has a fifty-two week low of $65.35 and a fifty-two week high of $82.00. The firm has a market cap of $334.59 billion, a price-to-earnings ratio of 25.59, a price-to-earnings-growth ratio of 3.26 and a beta of 0.35.

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

CocaCola Increases Dividend

The business also recently disclosed 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. The ex-dividend date is Friday, March 13th. This represents a $2.12 dividend on an annualized basis and a yield of 2.7%. This is an increase from CocaCola’s previous quarterly dividend of $0.51. CocaCola’s payout ratio is presently 67.11%.

Wall Street Analyst Weigh In

Several equities analysts have recently commented on KO shares. TD Cowen reiterated a “buy” rating on shares of CocaCola in a research note on Wednesday, February 11th. Citigroup lifted their price target on shares of CocaCola from $85.00 to $87.00 and gave the stock a “buy” rating in a research note on Wednesday, February 11th. Morgan Stanley reaffirmed an “overweight” rating and issued a $87.00 price target on shares of CocaCola in a report on Wednesday, February 11th. Weiss Ratings reiterated a “buy (b-)” rating on shares of CocaCola in a research note on Thursday, January 22nd. Finally, Jefferies Financial Group decreased their price objective on shares of CocaCola from $88.00 to $87.00 and set a “buy” rating for the company in a report on Wednesday, February 11th. One equities research analyst has rated the stock with a Strong Buy rating and fifteen have given a Buy rating to the company. Based on data from MarketBeat.com, CocaCola presently has an average rating of “Buy” and a consensus target price of $84.33.

CocaCola News Roundup

Here are the key news stories impacting CocaCola this week:

• Positive Sentiment: Analysts and commentators point to Coca‑Cola’s defensive characteristics and superior YTD performance versus the S&P, citing strong brands, pricing power and steady demand as reasons behind the rally. Why is Coca‑Cola stock rallying this year while S&P slumps? Here’s what investors need to know about KO stock
• Positive Sentiment: Zacks notes KO has climbed ~12.5% in a month, driven by pricing power, global brands and resilient demand — supportive factors for continued cash flow and dividends. Coca‑Cola Stock Rises 12.5% in a Month: Buy the Rally or Wait?
• Positive Sentiment: Motley Fool highlights continued organic revenue gains and a robust dividend that make KO attractive to income and defensive investors. Coca‑Cola Stock Is Crushing the Market This Year. Is It Time to Buy?
• Positive Sentiment: Coverage of Coca‑Cola’s FY‑2025 results and its 64th consecutive dividend increase underlines durable cash generation and management’s focus on shareholder returns. How Coca‑Cola’s 64th Dividend Hike and New CEO Will Impact Coca‑Cola (KO) Investors
• Positive Sentiment: Analyses emphasize emerging markets (India, China, ASEAN) as a key long‑term revenue driver for KO, supporting growth expectations beyond developed markets. Are Emerging Markets Key to Coca‑Cola’s Long‑Term Revenue Growth?
• Neutral Sentiment: Dividend‑safety comparisons vs. Pepsi highlight KO’s consistency but note differences in business mix; useful for income‑oriented allocation decisions rather than immediate price triggers. Coke vs Pepsi: Which Dividend Is Actually Safer?
• Neutral Sentiment: Citi conference presentation transcript provides management messaging and finer operational detail but contained no major surprises likely to move the stock sharply. The Coca‑Cola Company (KO) Presents at Citi’s 2026 Global Consumer & Retail Conference
• Negative Sentiment: An EVP, Monica Howard Douglas, disclosed a sizable sale (23,880 shares), reducing her stake ~57% — an insider sale that some investors may view as a negative signal. SEC Form 4 — Insider Sale Disclosure
• Negative Sentiment: Some analysts caution KO’s recent rally has pushed valuation to a premium (P/E and PEG metrics), which could limit near‑term upside and increase sensitivity to any earnings miss. Coca‑Cola Stock Rises 12.5% in a Month: Buy the Rally or Wait?

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.