Cerity Partners LLC Sells 34,091 Shares of CocaCola Company (The) $KO

Cerity Partners LLC decreased its holdings in shares of CocaCola Company (The) (NYSE:KO) by 3.2% in the third quarter, according to its most recent 13F filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). The fund owned 1,033,518 shares of the company’s stock after selling 34,091 shares during the period. Cerity Partners LLC’s holdings in CocaCola were worth $68,546,000 at the end of the most recent reporting period.

A number of other large investors have also recently made changes to their positions in KO. Brighton Jones LLC lifted its position in shares of CocaCola by 13.3% in the 4th quarter. Brighton Jones LLC now owns 39,072 shares of the company’s stock worth $2,433,000 after purchasing an additional 4,591 shares during the period. Revolve Wealth Partners LLC raised its stake in CocaCola by 3.4% in the fourth quarter. Revolve Wealth Partners LLC now owns 8,795 shares of the company’s stock worth $548,000 after buying an additional 293 shares in the last quarter. Dynamic Technology Lab Private Ltd purchased a new stake in CocaCola in the first quarter worth about $210,000. Woodline Partners LP lifted its holdings in CocaCola by 40.5% in the first quarter. Woodline Partners LP now owns 327,109 shares of the company’s stock worth $23,428,000 after buying an additional 94,278 shares during the period. Finally, Advisory Alpha LLC grew its holdings in shares of CocaCola by 10.0% during the 1st quarter. Advisory Alpha LLC now owns 19,054 shares of the company’s stock worth $1,365,000 after acquiring an additional 1,731 shares during the period. 70.26% of the stock is currently owned by institutional investors.

Trending Headlines about CocaCola

Here are the key news stories impacting CocaCola this week:

• Positive Sentiment: Sell‑side analysts remain broadly constructive on KO, with recent coverage arguing the shares are a reasonable defensive holding — analyst optimism can support buying interest. Wall Street Analysts Think Coca‑Cola (KO) Is a Good Investment: Is It?
• Positive Sentiment: Coca‑Cola appears on Buffett‑style “buy and hold” lists, reinforcing its image as a long‑term, dividend‑oriented safe haven — such endorsements can attract income and value investors. 3 Top Buffett Stocks to Buy and Hold for the Long Haul
• Neutral Sentiment: Zacks compares KO with Pepsi as defensive options for 2026, highlighting KO’s stability but noting relative valuation differences — useful context but not an immediate price driver. Coca‑Cola Vs Pepsi Stock: Which is the Better Investment for 2026?
• Neutral Sentiment: MarketBeat pieces flag KO as a mega‑cap with valuation concerns versus smaller names with more rebound upside — that argument can cap near‑term upside even as fundamentals remain solid. 5 Under-the-Radar Consumer Staples Stocks With Pricing Power (MarketBeat)
• Neutral Sentiment: Recent stock‑forecast/analyst‑report compilations provide a range of price targets and EPS expectations; these aggregate views offer guidance but are mixed enough to leave direction uncertain. Coca‑Cola Company (The) (KO) Stock Forecasts
• Negative Sentiment: Technically, KO slipped below its 200‑day simple moving average on weakening volume — a bearish signal that raises the risk of further near‑term downside if buyers don’t step in. Coca‑Cola Trades Below 200‑Day SMA: Opportunity or Warning Sign?
• Negative Sentiment: Management changes, a restructuring plan and layoffs in Atlanta create short‑term execution and morale risk; investors often react negatively to such headlines until clarity on cost savings and strategy emerges. How Investors May Respond To Coca‑Cola (KO) CEO Transition, Restructuring, and Atlanta Layoffs

CocaCola Price Performance

Shares of NYSE:KO opened at $67.53 on Thursday. The business has a fifty day moving average price of $70.38 and a 200-day moving average price of $69.32. The company has a debt-to-equity ratio of 1.30, a current ratio of 1.21 and a quick ratio of 1.00. The company has a market capitalization of $290.49 billion, a PE ratio of 22.36, a PEG ratio of 3.49 and a beta of 0.39. CocaCola Company has a 1-year low of $60.71 and a 1-year high of $74.38.

CocaCola (NYSE:KO) last announced its quarterly earnings data on Thursday, March 27th. The company reported $0.55 EPS for the quarter. The company had revenue of $11.40 billion for the quarter. CocaCola had a net margin of 27.34% and a return on equity of 43.62%. As a group, equities analysts expect that CocaCola Company will post 2.96 EPS for the current fiscal year.

CocaCola Announces Dividend

The company also recently declared a quarterly dividend, which was paid on Monday, December 15th. Investors of record on Monday, December 1st were given a dividend of $0.51 per share. The ex-dividend date of this dividend was Monday, December 1st. This represents a $2.04 annualized dividend and a dividend yield of 3.0%. CocaCola’s dividend payout ratio (DPR) is 67.55%.

Analyst Upgrades and Downgrades

Several research analysts have recently issued reports on KO shares. UBS Group reissued a “buy” rating on shares of CocaCola in a research report on Friday, December 5th. Cowen reiterated a “buy” rating on shares of CocaCola in a report on Wednesday, October 22nd. TD Cowen boosted their target price on shares of CocaCola from $75.00 to $80.00 and gave the company a “buy” rating in a report on Wednesday, October 22nd. Wells Fargo & Company upped their target price on shares of CocaCola from $75.00 to $79.00 and gave the stock an “overweight” rating in a research report on Wednesday, October 22nd. Finally, Weiss Ratings reiterated a “buy (b-)” rating on shares of CocaCola in a research note on Wednesday, October 8th. One research analyst has rated the stock with a Strong Buy rating and fifteen have issued a Buy rating to the stock. Based on data from MarketBeat.com, CocaCola presently has an average rating of “Buy” and an average price target of $79.08.

Insider Buying and Selling

In related news, EVP Manuel Arroyo sold 139,689 shares of the company’s stock in a transaction that occurred on Friday, November 14th. The stock was sold at an average price of $70.80, for a total value of $9,889,981.20. Following the transaction, the executive vice president directly owned 58,067 shares of the company’s stock, valued at approximately $4,111,143.60. This represents a 70.64% decrease in their position. The transaction was disclosed in a legal filing with the SEC, which can be accessed through this hyperlink. Also, Director Max R. Levchin bought 7,206 shares of CocaCola stock in a transaction on Friday, October 24th. The stock was acquired at an average cost of $69.87 per share, with a total value of $503,483.22. Following the acquisition, the director owned 14,267 shares in the company, valued at approximately $996,835.29. This represents a 102.05% increase in their position. The SEC filing for this purchase provides additional information. Insiders sold 225,252 shares of company stock worth $15,953,007 over the last 90 days. 0.97% of the stock is currently owned by company insiders.

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.