Coca-Cola Stock - Analyst consensus and sector check at week’s end

Coca-Cola stock trades near record territory while analysts maintain a broadly positive stance and beverages peer stocks move in a mixed pattern this week. A look at the latest estimates, valuation metrics and how the Standard & Poor’s 500 index sector compares.

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Coca-Cola (US1912161007) remains one of the most closely watched consumer staples names in the Standard & Poor’s 500 index. With no fresh company-specific headlines on Friday, the focus shifts to where the stock stands in analyst consensus and against beverages peers this week.

What recent data points show

The Coca-Cola Company stock most recently closed at about $79.40 on the New York Stock Exchange, modestly below the latest all-time high area around the low $80s noted earlier this week. Market quote data still place the company firmly in mega cap territory.

A separate snapshot lists Coca-Cola’s market capitalization at roughly $341.5 billion, underlining its status as one of the largest global consumer staples names. Recent trading statistics also show a dividend yield a little above 2.5% and a price-earnings multiple around the mid-20s.

Analyst stance and consensus

On the analyst side, the broader sell-side view remains constructive rather than euphoric. Data aggregators continue to show a majority of Buy and Overweight ratings alongside a solid block of Hold recommendations, with few outright Sells in the sample.

According to a recent overview, at least one major house has started coverage with a Market Perform rating and a price target in the mid-$80 range, implying limited but positive estimated upside from current levels. That sits broadly in line with other published 12-month objective ranges for the stock.

Weekly review versus beverages peers

In the beverages space, Coca-Cola shares’ small pullback from record territory this week contrasts with mixed moves in rivals such as PepsiCo and Keurig Dr Pepper. Some peers edged higher, others drifted sideways as investors rotated within defensive sectors.

All told, the beverages cohort continues to trade at a premium to the wider consumer staples complex, reflecting steady cash flows and strong brands. Within that group, Coca-Cola’s valuation metrics remain toward the upper end but still anchored by its earnings profile and global scale.

The product behind the stock

Coca-Cola generates most of its revenue from concentrates and finished beverages under brands such as Coca-Cola, Fanta and Sprite, complemented by still drinks like Minute Maid and sports and energy offerings. It operates a franchise bottling model, focusing on brands, marketing and syrup supply while partners handle local production.

Where the stock trades today

The shares of Coca-Cola (US1912161007) trade on the New York Stock Exchange at $79.40 as of 06/19/2026, 13:30 CET.

Key facts on Coca-Cola stock

• Company: The Coca-Cola Company
• ISIN: US1912161007
• WKN: 850663
• Ticker: KO
• Venue: NYSE
• Price (as of 06/19/2026, 13:30 CET): 79.40 USD
• Market cap: 341,500,000,000 USD (as of 06/19/2026)
• Sector / Industry: Consumer Staples / Non-Alcoholic Beverages
• Index membership: S&P 500, Dow Jones Industrial Average
• Next earnings date: 07/23/2026

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