The Coca-Cola Company (ko)
KO — Company Overview
The Coca-Cola Company (KO) trades on NYQ as part of the Consumer Defensive peer group (Beverages - Non-Alcoholic).
| Ticker | KO |
| Sector | Consumer Defensive |
| Industry | Beverages - Non-Alcoholic |
| Exchange | NYQ |
| Market cap | $373.68B |
| Last price | $86.85 |
| Size category | Mega Cap |
KO — Business Description
KO represents a Beverages - Non-Alcoholic business in the Consumer Defensive segment. The Coca-Cola Company, a beverage company, manufactures and sells various nonalcoholic beverages in the United States and internationally. The company provides Trademark Coca-Cola, sparkling soft drinks and flavors; water, sports, coffee, and tea; juice, value-added dairy, and plant-based beverages; and emerging beverages. It also offers beverage concentrates and syrups, as well as fountain syrups to fountain retailers comprising restaurants and convenience stores. The company sells its products under the Coca-Cola, Diet Coke/Coca-Cola Light, Coca-Cola Zero Sugar, caffeine free Diet Coke, Cherry Coke, Fanta, Sprite, Simply, Fanta Orange, Fanta Zero Orange, Fanta Zero Sugar, Fanta Apple, Sprite Zero Sugar, Simp…
Official website: https://www.coca-colacompany.com.
KO — Investment Thesis
At a high level, KO offers exposure to Consumer Defensive with metrics outlined below from public market data.
- Revenue is expanding at roughly 6.7% year-over-year (public data).
- Trailing P/E of 26.00× sits in a moderate band relative to high-growth peers.
- Dividend yield near 2.4% adds an income component to total return.
- Equity market capitalization is approximately $373.68B.
Analyst consensus, price targets & estimates is available in Vest Terminal for Professional and Enterprise subscribers.
KO — Financial Health
Key financial health indicators for The Coca-Cola Company are derived exclusively from public data — no proprietary estimates.
Profit margin of 28.6% indicates solid bottom-line conversion. Positive free cash flow of $5.22B supports balance-sheet flexibility. Debt-to-equity of 115.52 warrants monitoring in a higher-rate environment.
| Trailing P/E | 26.00× |
| Forward P/E | 24.63× |
| Price / Sales | 7.45× |
| Price / Book | 10.34× |
| Gross margin | 61.9% |
| Operating margin | 34.9% |
| Profit margin | 28.6% |
| Return on equity | 42.1% |
| Debt / Equity | 115.52 |
| Free cash flow | $5.22B |
KO — Growth Outlook
Growth outlook for The Coca-Cola Company (KO) depends on demand trends in Beverages - Non-Alcoholic and the company's ability to convert revenue into sustainable earnings.
- Revenue growth of 6.7% suggests steady but measured expansion.
- Earnings growth of 16.9% year-over-year supports improving profitability.
- Price is 4.5% below the 52-week high.
KO — Competitive Position
The Coca-Cola Company (KO) is evaluated against peers on scale, margin structure, and capital efficiency within Consumer Defensive.
- Competes within Consumer Defensive, specifically in Beverages - Non-Alcoholic.
- Market capitalization of $373.68B places KO among mega-cap peers.
- Gross margin near 61.9% may reflect pricing power or favorable mix.
KO — Strengths
Strengths for The Coca-Cola Company (KO) inferred from public financial metrics:
- Revenue growth of 6.7% year-over-year.
- Earnings growth of 16.9% year-over-year.
- Return on equity near 42.1% — efficient use of shareholder capital.
- Gross margin of 61.9% supports competitive unit economics.
- Positive free cash flow ($5.22B).
- Dividend yield of 2.4% for income-oriented holders.
KO — Weaknesses
Weaknesses and pressure points for The Coca-Cola Company (KO) based on available data:
Insufficient public data to assess this factor.
KO — Opportunities
- Dividend yield of 2.4% appeals to total-return investors.
- Positive free cash flow enables reinvestment, debt reduction, or shareholder returns.
KO — Risks
- Standard market, regulatory, competitive, and execution risks apply to all public equities.
KO — Summary
The Coca-Cola Company (KO) is a mega-cap Consumer Defensive company focused on Beverages - Non-Alcoholic, listed on NYQ. Last price $86.85 with market cap $373.68B. Trailing P/E 26.00×. Revenue grew 6.7% year-over-year per public data. Notable strengths include revenue growth of 6.7% year-over-year. Premium analytics for The Coca-Cola Company — including estimates and institutional data — are available in Terminal.
The Coca-Cola Company FAQ
What does The Coca-Cola Company (KO) do?
The Coca-Cola Company, a beverage company, manufactures and sells various nonalcoholic beverages in the United States and internationally. The company provides Trademark Coca-Cola, sparkling soft drinks and flavors; water, sports, coffee, and tea; juice, value-added dairy, and p…
What is KO's P/E ratio?
The Coca-Cola Company has a trailing P/E of 26.00× based on publicly available market data.
Does KO pay a dividend?
Indicated dividend yield: 2.4%. Confirm ex-dates and payout history in Vest Terminal.
What sector is KO in?
The Coca-Cola Company is classified in Consumer Defensive (Beverages - Non-Alcoholic) on NYQ.
What is KO's market capitalization?
Approximate market cap: $373.68B.
What are the main risks for KO?
Standard market, competitive, and execution risks apply; see the Risks section.
What are the strengths of KO?
Potential positives include revenue growth of 6.7% year-over-year, earnings growth of 16.9% year-over-year.
Where can I get analyst estimates for KO?
Consensus estimates, price targets, and detailed analyst data for The Coca-Cola Company are available to Professional subscribers in Vest Terminal — not on this public summary page.