Allspring Global Investments Holdings LLC Reduces Position in CocaCola Company (The) $KO

Allspring Global Investments Holdings LLC trimmed its holdings in CocaCola Company (The) (NYSE:KO) by 2.0% during the 1st quarter, according to the company in its most recent Form 13F filing with the SEC. The firm owned 360,787 shares of the company’s stock after selling 7,339 shares during the quarter. Allspring Global Investments Holdings LLC’s holdings in CocaCola were worth $27,449,000 at the end of the most recent quarter.

A number of other large investors also recently bought and sold shares of the business. Louisbourg Investments Inc. purchased a new stake in shares of CocaCola in the first quarter valued at approximately $25,000. Anfield Capital Management LLC increased its holdings in CocaCola by 438.8% during the 4th quarter. Anfield Capital Management LLC now owns 361 shares of the company’s stock worth $25,000 after purchasing an additional 294 shares during the period. Headlands Technologies LLC bought a new stake in CocaCola during the 2nd quarter valued at $26,000. Evolution Wealth Management Inc. raised its position in CocaCola by 1,081.8% during 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 in the last quarter. Finally, Daytona Street Capital LLC purchased a new stake in shares of CocaCola in the 4th quarter worth $29,000. Hedge funds and other institutional investors own 70.26% of the company’s stock.

CocaCola News Roundup

Here are the key news stories impacting CocaCola this week:

• Positive Sentiment: Analysts highlighted Coca-Cola’s pricing power and ability to balance higher prices with affordability and volume growth, suggesting the company can protect margins and sustain durable growth in 2026. Coca-Cola’s Pricing Power: Is it Still Driving Growth in 2026?
• Positive Sentiment: UBS said Coca-Cola’s growth outlook remains strong ahead of Q2 results, with expectations that the company will deliver solid earnings and keep full-year guidance intact, which could support shares if confirmed. Coca-Cola’s Growth Outlook Remains Strong Ahead of Q2 Results, UBS Says
• Positive Sentiment: Recent coverage also noted that KO is trading near all-time highs as investors rotate away from more volatile AI names, reinforcing Coca-Cola’s appeal as a stable large-cap holding. 5 Stocks Quietly Trading Near All-Time Highs While Everyone Watches the AI Drama (KO)
• Neutral Sentiment: Coca-Cola picked bankers for a possible India bottler IPO, which could be a long-term strategic move but does not yet provide enough detail on valuation, timing, or financial impact. Coca-Cola picks bankers for its India bottler IPO
• Neutral Sentiment: Multiple pieces of analyst and technical commentary are keeping KO in focus before earnings, but they are mostly reiterating existing bullish sentiment rather than revealing a fresh catalyst. Coca-Cola Stock in Focus: A Look at the Earnings, Analyst Activity, Technical Picture
• Negative Sentiment: Some commentary argues KO is trading at a premium valuation versus peers, which could limit upside if upcoming earnings or guidance fail to exceed expectations. Coca-Cola: Safety Has A Price, But Right Now, It’s A Premium One

CocaCola Stock Performance

Shares of KO stock opened at $82.07 on Tuesday. The business’s fifty day simple moving average is $81.31 and its 200-day simple moving average is $77.77. The company has a market cap of $353.09 billion, a PE ratio of 25.81, a PEG ratio of 3.26 and a beta of 0.34. The company has a current ratio of 1.36, a quick ratio of 1.15 and a debt-to-equity ratio of 1.09. CocaCola Company has a 12-month low of $65.35 and a 12-month high of $85.68.

CocaCola (NYSE:KO) last posted its quarterly earnings data on Tuesday, April 28th. The company reported $0.86 earnings per share for the quarter, topping analysts’ consensus estimates of $0.81 by $0.05. CocaCola had a return on equity of 40.55% and a net margin of 27.80%.The firm had revenue of $12.47 billion during the quarter, compared to analysts’ expectations of $12.24 billion. During the same quarter last year, the firm earned $0.73 EPS. The business’s quarterly revenue was up 11.4% on a year-over-year basis. CocaCola has set its FY 2026 guidance at 3.240-3.270 EPS. Analysts expect that CocaCola Company will post 3.26 earnings per share for the current fiscal year.

CocaCola Announces Dividend

The business also recently announced a quarterly dividend, which will be paid on Thursday, October 1st. Shareholders of record on Tuesday, September 15th will be given a dividend of $0.53 per share. This represents a $2.12 annualized dividend and a yield of 2.6%. The ex-dividend date of this dividend is Tuesday, September 15th. CocaCola’s payout ratio is currently 66.67%.

Analysts Set New Price Targets

Several equities analysts have recently commented on KO shares. Weiss Ratings upgraded CocaCola from a “buy (b)” rating to a “buy (b+)” rating in a research note on Monday, May 4th. Citigroup upped their price objective on shares of CocaCola from $91.00 to $97.00 and gave the stock a “buy” rating in a research note on Tuesday, July 14th. Morgan Stanley set a $89.00 target price on shares of CocaCola in a report on Wednesday, June 10th. Piper Sandler reissued an “overweight” rating on shares of CocaCola in a research report on Friday, June 26th. Finally, UBS Group boosted their price target on shares of CocaCola from $92.00 to $98.00 and gave the company a “buy” rating in a report on Thursday. Fourteen equities research analysts have rated the stock with a Buy rating and one has issued a Hold rating to the company. Based on data from MarketBeat.com, the stock presently has a consensus rating of “Moderate Buy” and an average price target of $89.20.

Insider Buying and Selling at CocaCola

In other CocaCola news, EVP Jennifer K. Mann sold 100,000 shares of the company’s stock in a transaction that occurred on Monday, June 8th. The shares were sold at an average price of $79.46, for a total transaction of $7,946,000.00. Following the transaction, the executive vice president owned 181,384 shares in the company, valued at approximately $14,412,772.64. This represents a 35.54% decrease in their position. The sale was disclosed in a document filed with the SEC, which can be accessed through 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, Chairman James Quincey sold 436,296 shares of the firm’s stock in a transaction on Friday, June 5th. The stock was sold at an average price of $80.13, for a total transaction of $34,960,398.48. Following the completion of the transaction, the chairman directly owned 122,833 shares of the company’s stock, valued at approximately $9,842,608.29. This represents a 78.03% decrease in their position. Additional details regarding this sale are available in the official SEC disclosure. 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. In the last quarter, insiders have sold 899,905 shares of company stock worth $71,832,315. 0.90% of the stock is owned by corporate insiders.

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.