Coca-Cola stock holds near highs as EPS rises 6.2%
Published on 08/27/2026 at 17:24 | Editorial responsibility: Rafael Müller, Editor-in-Chief AD HOC NEWS
Coca-Cola Co. (US1912161007) is trading close to a recent high after August 26, 2026 market data showed the stock at $91.66 and a market value of $394.29 billion.
On July 28, 2026, the company reported second-quarter revenue of $13.37 billion, up 6.2% year over year, while adjusted EPS came in at $0.97 versus $0.93 consensus.
Earnings and guidance
The same quarter showed net margin of 28.56% and return on equity of 39.38%, reinforcing the scale advantage in Coca-Cola's concentrate-led model. Management also set full-year 2026 EPS guidance at $3.27 to $3.30, while external consensus in the latest coverage centered on $3.29.
That leaves the company with a narrow spread between its own outlook and the Street view, a pattern that usually keeps attention on execution rather than big forecast resets.
Volume and valuation
One recent review cited global unit case volume growth of 5% in the quarter and 16% growth for Coca-Cola Zero Sugar, a key driver for the portfolio. The stock was also shown with a 52-week range of $65.35 to $92.49 and a price near the upper end of that band.
With the shares at $91.66 on August 26, 2026 and a market cap of $394.29 billion, the valuation case now leans on the same mix of pricing, brand scale and steady volume gains that helped lift the latest quarter.
Flagship product
Coca-Cola Zero Sugar remains the clearest product-level growth signal inside the portfolio. Its 16% volume increase in the second quarter outpaced the broader 5% company-wide volume gain and showed where consumer demand is strongest.
Price context
The last completed session referenced in current coverage had Coca-Cola stock at $91.99 on August 24, 2026, while August 26, 2026 market data put it at $91.66. The gap between that level and the 52-week high of $92.49 is small.
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Fact box
Company: Coca-Cola Co.
ISIN: US1912161007
Ticker: KO
Exchange: NYSE
Price (as of August 24, 2026, 4:00 p.m. ET): $91.99 USD
Market cap: $394.29 billion (as of August 26, 2026)
Sector / Industry: Consumer staples / Non-alcoholic beverages
Index membership: Dow Jones Industrial Average, S&P 500
