Bruno Pietracci Sells 111,365 Shares of CocaCola (NYSE:KO) Stock

CocaCola Company (The) (NYSE:KO) insider Bruno Pietracci sold 111,365 shares of the business’s stock in a transaction on Thursday, August 20th. The stock was sold at an average price of $90.93, for a total value of $10,126,419.45. Following the transaction, the insider owned 41,365 shares in the company, valued at approximately $3,761,319.45. This trade represents a 72.92% decrease in their ownership of the stock. The sale was disclosed in a legal filing with the Securities & Exchange Commission, which can be accessed through the SEC website. The sale was made to cover tax withholding obligations related to the vesting of equity awards.

Bruno Pietracci also recently made the following trade(s):

• On Tuesday, July 28th, Bruno Pietracci sold 75,727 shares of CocaCola stock. The stock was sold at an average price of $89.65, for a total value of $6,788,925.55.

CocaCola Stock Performance

KO opened at $91.63 on Wednesday. The company has a market cap of $394.25 billion, a P/E ratio of 27.52, a price-to-earnings-growth ratio of 3.21 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. The firm’s 50-day moving average price is $84.72 and its 200-day moving average price is $80.61. CocaCola Company has a 52-week low of $65.35 and a 52-week high of $92.49.

CocaCola (NYSE:KO) last released its earnings results on Tuesday, July 28th. The company reported $0.97 earnings per share 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 the consensus estimate of $13.17 billion. During the same quarter in the previous year, the firm earned $0.87 EPS. CocaCola’s revenue was up 6.2% compared to the same quarter last year. CocaCola has set its FY 2026 guidance at 3.270-3.300 EPS. As a group, equities analysts anticipate that CocaCola Company will post 3.29 EPS for the current fiscal year.

CocaCola Announces Dividend

The business also recently disclosed a quarterly dividend, which will be paid on Thursday, October 1st. Stockholders of record on Tuesday, September 15th will be issued 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 dividend yield of 2.3%. CocaCola’s payout ratio is 63.66%.

Hedge Funds Weigh In On CocaCola

A number of institutional investors have recently modified their holdings of the stock. Louisbourg Investments Inc. purchased a new position in CocaCola during the first quarter valued at approximately $25,000. Guardian Partners Inc. acquired a new stake in shares of CocaCola during the 2nd quarter worth approximately $27,000. Anfield Capital Management LLC increased its holdings in shares of CocaCola by 438.8% during the 4th quarter. Anfield Capital Management LLC now owns 361 shares of the company’s stock valued at $25,000 after purchasing an additional 294 shares in the last quarter. Headlands Technologies LLC acquired a new position in shares of CocaCola in the 2nd quarter valued at $26,000. Finally, Evolution Wealth Management Inc. lifted its stake in shares of CocaCola by 1,081.8% in the 4th quarter. Evolution Wealth Management Inc. now owns 390 shares of the company’s stock valued at $27,000 after purchasing an additional 357 shares during the period. Hedge funds and other institutional investors own 70.26% of the company’s stock.

Wall Street Analyst Weigh In

A number of equities analysts recently issued reports on KO shares. Bank of America raised their target price on CocaCola from $90.00 to $95.00 and gave the stock a “buy” rating in a research note on Friday, July 10th. Jefferies Financial Group boosted their price target on CocaCola from $95.00 to $104.00 and gave the company a “buy” rating in a research note on Wednesday, July 29th. Truist Financial set a $88.00 price objective on CocaCola in a report on Friday, June 26th. Barclays raised their price objective on CocaCola from $91.00 to $93.00 and gave the stock an “overweight” rating in a research note on Thursday, July 30th. Finally, Wells Fargo & Company upped their target price on CocaCola from $90.00 to $95.00 and gave the company an “overweight” rating in a research report on Wednesday, July 29th. Fifteen equities research analysts have rated the stock with a Buy rating and three have assigned a Hold rating to the company’s stock. Based on data from MarketBeat, the company currently has an average rating of “Moderate Buy” and an average target price of $95.76.

Key Headlines Impacting CocaCola

Here are the key news stories impacting CocaCola this week:

• Positive Sentiment: Coca-Cola has beaten earnings expectations in five consecutive quarters, and its recent results showed EPS of $0.97 versus the $0.93 consensus and revenue of $13.37 billion, up 6.2% year over year. The company maintained fiscal 2026 EPS guidance of $3.27-$3.30. Coca-Cola Is No Longer Just a Dividend Stock
• Positive Sentiment: Investors are increasingly viewing KO as more than a defensive dividend stock. Brand strength, global distribution, product diversification and innovation in zero-sugar, water, sports drinks, coffee and other categories are supporting a potential transition toward long-term earnings compounding. Coca-Cola vs. PepsiCo
• Positive Sentiment: Analysts maintain a broadly constructive view, with Coca-Cola carrying a “Moderate Buy” consensus and an average target near $95.76. The company’s $0.53 quarterly dividend, equivalent to a 2.3% indicated yield, continues to provide income support. Coca-Cola Receives Moderate Buy Recommendation
• Neutral Sentiment: A profile of Coca-Cola’s new CEO emphasizes the executive’s unusual leadership and brand-building credentials compared with technology-sector leaders. The article may reinforce confidence in management, but it does not identify a specific new financial catalyst. Coca-Cola’s New CEO Profile
• Negative Sentiment: Valuation is becoming a concern after KO’s strong rally. Analysts describe the stock as near fairly valued on discounted cash flow and expensive on earnings multiples, increasing the risk of profit-taking and reducing the margin of safety for new investors. Coca-Cola Stock Looks Cheap on Cash Flow but Pricey on Earnings
• Negative Sentiment: Latin America executive Bruno Pietracci sold 111,365 shares worth approximately $10.1 million, reducing his holdings by about 73%. The filing said the sale was intended to cover tax withholding on vested equity awards, which softens—but does not eliminate—the potential sentiment impact. Coca-Cola Insider Sale

CocaCola Company 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.