Coca-Cola stock holds near a 52-week high after Q2 guidance lift
Published on 08/26/2026 at 16:35 | Editorial responsibility: Rafael Müller, Editor-in-Chief AD HOC NEWS
Coca-Cola stock (US1912161007) traded at $91.66 on August 26, 2026, with a market value of $394.29 billion and a year-to-date gain of 31.58%.
The latest quarter adds the backdrop: in Q2 2026, revenue reached $13.38 billion, EPS came in at $0.97, and management lifted full-year comparable EPS growth guidance to 9% to 10%.
Guidance still matters
The same Q2 2026 update showed global unit case volume growth of 5% and operating margin of 34.9%, a combination that supports the share price even after the stock's strong 2026 run.
One contrast stands out: the shares are up 31.58% year to date, while the latest close remains only a little below the session high of $92.08.
What the quarter showed
Free cash flow guidance now points to $12.4 billion for 2026, and that figure gives investors a simple way to judge how much of the improved operating picture can be turned into cash.
Compared with the prior year quarter, the 5% volume gain and the 9% to 10% EPS outlook show a company that is still growing while keeping margins firm.
Trademark Coca-Cola
Trademark Coca-Cola volume rose 5% in the quarter, and Powerade rose 8% as the company leaned on its beverage portfolio and World Cup-related activation across more than 180 markets and 20 million retail outlets.
That mix matters because it shows growth coming from both core brands and campaign reach rather than from a single one-off driver.
Shares and valuation
At $91.66 on August 26, 2026, Coca-Cola stock is still priced close to its recent high and within sight of the consensus target level cited by market data at $94.70.
The stock's 31.58% advance since January 1, 2026, leaves the market focused on whether the higher 2026 earnings and cash-flow outlook can keep pace with the move.
More on Coca-Cola stock
Trademark Coca-Cola remains the anchor of the business, with the brand's 5% volume gain in Q2 2026 matching the broader company message of steadier growth and stronger pricing power.
Coca-Cola shares at a glance
Company: Coca-Cola Company
ISIN: US1912161007
Ticker: KO
Exchange: NYSE
Price (as of August 26, 2026): $91.66 USD
Market cap: $394.29 billion
Sector / Industry: Consumer Staples / Soft Drinks
Index membership: Dow Jones Industrial Average
Next earnings date: November 4, 2026
