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The Coca-Cola Company(KO)Earnings, Financials & Key Ratios
KO•NYSE
$84.05
27.6× P/E·Price updated Jul 7, 2026
AboutThe Coca-Cola Company, a beverage company, manufactures, markets, and sells various nonalcoholic beverages worldwide. The company provides sparkling soft drinks, sparkling flavors; water, sports, coffee, and tea; juice, value-added dairy, and plant-based beverages; and other beverages. It also offers beverage concentrates and syrups, as well as fountain syrups to fountain retailers, such as 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 Orange, Fanta Zero Orange, Fanta Zero Sugar, Fanta Apple, Sprite, Sprite Zero Sugar, Simply Orange, Simply Apple, Simply Grapefruit, Fresca, Schweppes, Thums Up, Aquarius, Ayataka, BODYARMOR, Ciel, Costa, Dasani, dogadan, FUZE TEA, Georgia, glacéau smartwater, glacéau vitaminwater, Gold Peak, Ice Dew, I LOHAS, Powerade, Topo Chico, AdeS, Del Valle, fairlife, innocent, Minute Maid, and Minute Maid Pulpy brands. It operates through a network of independent bottling partners, distributors, wholesalers, and retailers, as well as through bottling and distribution operators. The company was founded in 1886 and is headquartered in Atlanta, Georgia.Show more
- Revenue$47.94B+1.9%
- EBITDA$14.81B+33.8%
- Net Income$13.11B+23.3%
- EPS (Diluted)3.04+23.6%
- Gross Margin61.63%+0.9%
- EBITDA Margin30.9%+31.4%
- Operating Margin28.71%+35.2%
- Net Margin27.34%+21.0%
- ROE43.22%+9.5%
KO Price & Volume
The Coca-Cola Company (KO) stock price & volume — 10-year historical chart
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Resilient Margins Offset Volatile Cash Flow Dynamics
Investment Thesis • Updated 2026Q1
VerdictNeutral
Growth:Mixed
Profitability:Strong
Financial:Healthy
Cash Flow:Mixed
Primary Risk:Consumer Elasticity and FX
Key Thesis Takeaways
- The Coca-Cola Company demonstrates significant pricing power, evidenced by a 63.0% gross margin in 2026Q1, which supports its long-term dividend commitment despite inconsistent revenue growth.
- While the company has successfully reduced its debt-to-equity ratio to 1.23, investors should monitor the erratic nature of free cash flow, which swung from a negative $5.5 billion in 2025Q1 to a positive $4.6 billion in 2025Q3.
- The firm's ability to maintain a 35.0% operating margin suggests effective cost management, though future performance remains sensitive to global macroeconomic shifts and working capital volatility.
Verdict Logic
while the company maintains a strong 35.0% operating margin, the current P/FCF multiple of 67.15 suggests the stock may be fully valued relative to its volatile cash flow generation.
KO Growth Metrics
The Coca-Cola Company (KO) revenue, earnings & EPS growth — 3, 5 & 10-year CAGR
Revenue CAGR
10 Years0.79%
5 Years7.75%
3 Years3.69%
TTM5.11%
Profit CAGR
10 Years5.95%
5 Years11.09%
3 Years11.16%
TTM27.05%
EPS CAGR
10 Years6.17%
5 Years11.17%
3 Years11.55%
TTM27.2%
Return on Capital
10 Years14.89%
5 Years14.98%
3 Years15.36%
Last Year17.33%
KO Recent Earnings
The Coca-Cola Company (KO) EPS & revenue vs analyst estimates — last 4 quarters
●Beat EPS 11/12 qtrs (92%)●Beat Revenue 9/12 qtrs (75%)
Q2 2026Latest
Apr 28, 2026Metric
Actual
Est
EPS
$0.86+5.9%
$0.81
Rev
$12.5B+1.9%
$12.2B
Q1 2026
Feb 10, 2026Metric
Actual
Est
EPS
$0.58+2.7%
$0.56
Rev
$11.8B-2.1%
$12.0B
Q4 2025
Oct 21, 2025Metric
Actual
Est
EPS
$0.82+5.3%
$0.78
Rev
$12.5B+0.4%
$12.4B
Q3 2025
Jul 22, 2025Metric
Actual
Est
EPS
$0.87+4.3%
$0.83
Rev
$12.5B-0.3%
$12.6B
| Quarter | Date | EPS (Act vs Est) | Revenue (Act vs Est) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Q2 2026Latest | Apr 28, 2026 | $0.86vs $0.81+5.9% | $12.5Bvs $12.2B+1.9% |
| Q1 2026 | Feb 10, 2026 | $0.58vs $0.56+2.7% | $11.8Bvs $12.0B-2.1% |
| Q4 2025 | Oct 21, 2025 | $0.82vs $0.78+5.3% | $12.5Bvs $12.4B+0.4% |
| Q3 2025 | Jul 22, 2025 | $0.87vs $0.83+4.3% | $12.5Bvs $12.6B-0.3% |
Based on last 12 quarters of dataView full earnings history →
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Peers Comparison
Key metrics vs top competitors for The Coca-Cola Company (KO)
| Company | Price | Market Cap | P/E Ratio | Rev Growth (1Y) | Net Margin | ROE | Div Yield |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| $84.05 | $361.76B | 27.65 | 1.87% | 27.34% | 43.22% | 2.42% | |
| $144.98 | $198.18B | 24.16 | 2.25% | 9.16% | 43.62% | — | |
| $96.92 | $94.79B | 49.96 | 10.7% | 23.11% | 25.46% | — | |
| $31.70 | $8.1B | 126.80 | 85.54% | 5.85% | 7.51% | — | |
| $32.48 | $3.04B | 16.57 | -1.73% | 15.56% | 32.19% | — | |
| $31.49 | $42.78B | 20.58 | 8.16% | 10.81% | 6.98% | — |
Compare KO vs Peers
The Coca-Cola Company (KO) vs competitors — business, growth, and fundamentals comparison against the closest industry rivals.
KO SEC Filings & Documents
The Coca-Cola Company (KO) SEC filings — annual & quarterly reports (10-K, 10-Q)
8-K Announcements
6Material company update
Apr 28, 2026·SEC
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Feb 20, 2026·SEC
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Feb 10, 2026·SEC
10-K Annual Reports
210-Q Quarterly Reports
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KO Frequently Asked Questions
The Coca-Cola Company (KO) stock FAQ — growth, dividends, profitability & financials explained
Growth & Financials
What is The Coca-Cola Company's revenue?
The Coca-Cola Company (KO) reported $49.28B in revenue for fiscal year 2025. This represents a 164% increase from $18.67B in 1996.
How fast is The Coca-Cola Company growing?
The Coca-Cola Company (KO) grew revenue by 1.9% over the past year. Growth has been modest.
Is KO profitable?
Yes, The Coca-Cola Company (KO) is profitable, generating $13.70B in net income for fiscal year 2025 (27.3% net margin).
Dividend & Returns
Does KO pay dividends?
Yes, The Coca-Cola Company (KO) pays a dividend with a yield of 2.42%. This makes it attractive for income-focused investors.
What is KO's return on equity?
The Coca-Cola Company (KO) has a return on equity (ROE) of 43.2%. This is excellent, indicating efficient use of shareholder capital.
What is The Coca-Cola Company's free cash flow?
The Coca-Cola Company (KO) generated $12.56B in free cash flow for fiscal year 2025. Positive FCF indicates the company can fund dividends, buybacks, or reinvestment.