Coca-Cola stock heads toward October 27 earnings after Q2 beat
Published on 10/04/2026 at 17:01 | Editorial responsibility: Rafael Müller, Editor-in-Chief AD HOC NEWS
Coca-Cola stock (ISIN US1912161007) was last at USD 85.65 on the NYSE on October 2, 2026, down USD 0.45 or 0.52 percent from the prior close. The company has scheduled its third quarter 2026 results for October 27 before the exchange opens, giving the market a defined next checkpoint.
October 27 sets the next checkpoint
According to The Coca-Cola Company in its September 29, 2026 release, third quarter financial results will be published on October 27, 2026, before the New York Stock Exchange opens. The company also scheduled an investor call for 8:30 a.m. ET, making the date relevant for investors tracking both the release and management commentary.
The scheduled report follows a second quarter that exceeded published expectations. MarketBeat reported that adjusted EPS was USD 0.97 against a USD 0.93 consensus, while revenue reached USD 13.37 billion versus USD 13.17 billion expected.
Revenue growth meets valuation pressure
The Q2 revenue figure represented 6.2 percent year-over-year growth, and adjusted EPS exceeded consensus by USD 0.04, according to MarketBeat. Management also set fiscal 2026 adjusted EPS guidance at USD 3.27-3.30, creating a numerical benchmark for the October report.
Analyst expectations remain above the October 2 share price. MarketBeat lists a Moderate Buy consensus from 23 analysts, with 20 Buy ratings, two Hold ratings and one Strong Buy rating. The average twelve-month target is USD 96.18, which lies 12.30 percent above USD 85.65; the published high and low targets are USD 104.00 and USD 82.00.
Coca-Cola stock stays below its yearly high
Coca-Cola stock was last at USD 85.65 on the NYSE on October 2, 2026, with a session range of USD 85.16 to USD 86.45 and volume of 19,281,489 shares. The 52-week range was USD 65.84 to USD 92.49, while market capitalization stood at USD 368.5 billion.
Coca-Cola stock facts
- Company: The Coca-Cola Company
- ISIN: US1912161007
- Ticker: KO
- Trading venue: New York Stock Exchange
- Price (as of October 2, 2026, 4:00 p.m. ET): USD 85.65
- Market capitalization: USD 368.5 billion (as of October 2, 2026)
- 52-week range: USD 65.84-92.49 (as of October 2, 2026)
- Sector / Industry: Consumer Defensive / Beverages - Non-Alcoholic
Upcoming dates for Coca-Cola stock
- October 27, 2026: Third quarter 2026 earnings release and investor call
