KOConsumer Defensive · Beverages - Non-AlcoholicThe 24 Wall Street analysts covering The Coca-Cola Co. hold a median 12-month price target of $96 — +10.4% from the last close. Ticker Nerd's systematic factor model, run across ~4,600 US stocks, ranks it 90 of 100 as at 15 Aug 2026 — among the strongest tenth. Here, the model and the Street point the same way.
Consensus tells you what everyone already believes. The model scores The Coca-Cola Co. on its factor families — the same systematic rank behind the Ticker Nerd portfolio.
Percentile across ~4,600 US stocks on Ticker Nerd’s systematic factor model. Higher is better. How the model is built and tested
Volatility (97): The share price has been relatively steady.
Value (39): The shares cost a lot relative to the profits and assets behind them.
Size (1): Larger than most of the companies we track — more scrutinised, less often mispriced.
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The bullish and bearish analyst opinions on KO, reported as data — targets and ratings, the market's view beside the model's.
Price targets and ratings are third-party analyst estimates, reported here as data. They are not Ticker Nerd forecasts, and they are frequently wrong.
The green dot is the last close — the median target sits +10.4% from it.
Of the 20 most recent actions, 12 moved their price target up and 0 moved it down.
| Date | Firm | Action | Rating | Target |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 30 July 2026 | Argus Research | Maintains | Buy | $91 → $97 |
| 30 July 2026 | Barclays | Maintains | Overweight | $91 → $93 |
| 29 July 2026 | Jefferies | Maintains | Buy | $95 → $104 |
| 29 July 2026 | JP Morgan | Maintains | Overweight | $90 → $96 |
| 29 July 2026 | Piper Sandler | Maintains | Overweight | $88 → $95 |
| 29 July 2026 | RBC Capital | Maintains | Outperform | $87 → $96 |
| 29 July 2026 | TD Cowen | Maintains | Buy | $90 → $100 |
| 29 July 2026 | Wells Fargo | Maintains | Overweight | $90 → $95 |
| 21 July 2026 | Barclays | Maintains | Overweight | $89 → $91 |
| 21 July 2026 | Barclays | Maintains | Overweight | — |
| 16 July 2026 | UBS | Maintains | Buy | $92 → $98 |
| 16 July 2026 | UBS | Maintains | Buy | — |
| 14 July 2026 | Citigroup | Maintains | Buy | $91 → $97 |
| 14 July 2026 | Citigroup | Maintains | Buy | — |
| 10 July 2026 | B of A Securities | Maintains | Buy | $90 → $95 |
| 10 July 2026 | B of A Securities | Maintains | Buy | — |
| 12 June 2026 | Bernstein | Initiates | Market Perform | — |
| 11 June 2026 | Bernstein | Initiates | Market Perform | — |
| 21 May 2026 | Barclays | Maintains | Overweight | — |
| 18 May 2026 | Citigroup | Maintains | Buy | — |
Price targets and ratings are third-party analyst estimates, reported here as data. They are not Ticker Nerd forecasts, and they are frequently wrong.
Computed off the Friday close and sent before the US open.
Market Radar reports the week’s largest rank changes across roughly 4,600 US stocks, the factor behind each one, and where the market went. KO appears on the weeks it earns a place.
Not the forecast itself — the direction analysts are revising it. Revision direction is one of the model's factor families.
A margin means little on its own. Each bar marks where the figure sits across the whole US universe we score.
Cheaper than 31% of US stocks
Cheaper than 18% of US stocks
Cheaper than 10% of US stocks
Cheaper than 13% of US stocks
Higher than 43% of US stocks
Higher than 55% of US stocks
Higher than 77% of US stocks
Higher than 89% of US stocks
Higher than 88% of US stocks
Higher than 92% of US stocks
Higher than 91% of US stocks
Higher than 55% of US dividend payers
Bars mark the percentile across the ~4,600 US stocks Ticker Nerd covers, among those reporting the figure.
The nearest names by industry and size, scored by the same model — like for like.
| Company | Market cap | TKN rank |
|---|---|---|
| KOThe Coca-Cola Co. | $377.4B | 90 |
| PEPPepsiCo, Inc. | $192.5B | 63 |
| MNSTMonster Beverage Corp. | $91.7B | 81 |
| CCEPCoca-Cola Europacific Partners PLC | $48.4B | 70 |
| KDPKeurig Dr Pepper, Inc. | $42.8B | 32 |
| PGProcter & Gamble Co.* | $336.6B | 60 |
| COSTCostco Wholesale Corp.* | $426.6B | 52 |
* Nearest Consumer Defensive names by size — few beverages - non-alcoholic companies of this scale trade in the US universe.
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Coca-Cola's growth is becoming more balanced, supported by stronger volumes, brand activation, and disciplined price/mix, which together support healthy demand, according to Zacks Investment Research.
Why it matters — KO watchers would care because it indicates the company's growth is increasingly driven by volume and brand activity alongside pricing, reflecting healthy demand.
The article discusses dividend-focused investing, comparing Altria Group's high yield with another stock presented as a potentially stronger choice for passive-income investors. It notes that both companies have raised their dividends annually for decades, while Altria has seen demand drop for its core products.
Why it matters — KO watchers would care because the article's favorable comparison of an alternative dividend stock highlights the ongoing competition for reliable dividend income, reinforcing the value of Coca-Cola's long-term dividend history.
A 24/7 Wall Street article highlights "Dividend Aristocrats"—companies that have raised dividends for 25 years or more through recessions, pandemics, and rate cycles—as a focus for income investors seeking long-term compounders, naming five to feature in August.
Why it matters — As a long-standing Dividend Aristocrat, Coca-Cola is positioned among the durable income compounders the article spotlights, reinforcing its appeal to income-focused investors.
A Motley Fool article highlights that consumer sentiment is near an all-time low, while noting that historically low consumer sentiment can serve as a bullish indicator for stocks.
Why it matters — Coca-Cola's performance depends on consumer spending, so shifts in consumer sentiment directly affect the outlook for the company.
The article profiles five Dividend Kings — companies with at least 50 consecutive years of dividend increases — as stocks to buy and hold in August, describing them as the backbone of income portfolios.
Why it matters — KO watchers would care because Coca-Cola is a Dividend King, so the article highlights its long dividend-increase track record.
The 24 Wall Street analysts covering The Coca-Cola Co. have a median 12-month price target of $96, with estimates ranging from $75 to $104. These are third-party analyst estimates, not Ticker Nerd forecasts, and they are frequently wrong.
Of the 24 analysts covering The Coca-Cola Co., 19 rate it a Buy, 4 a Hold and 1 a Sell. Ticker Nerd's systematic factor model ranks The Coca-Cola Co. 90 out of 100 across roughly 4,600 US stocks as at 15 Aug 2026. None of this is personal advice — it does not consider your circumstances.
As at 15 Aug 2026, The Coca-Cola Co. ranks 90 out of 100 on Ticker Nerd's systematic factor model — a percentile across roughly 4,600 US stocks, built from its factor families. Its strongest factor family is Volatility (97 of 100).
No one can know that. What the data says: the median 12-month target from 24 analysts implies +10.4% from the last close, and Ticker Nerd's factor model ranks The Coca-Cola Co. 90 out of 100 as at 15 Aug 2026. Analyst targets are third-party estimates and frequently wrong; none of this is personal advice.
No analyst covering The Coca-Cola Co. publishes a 2030 price target — Wall Street targets run 12 to 18 months out. Sites quoting a 2030 price for KO are extrapolating price history, which says nothing about the business. The furthest attributed numbers are the current analyst targets: $75 to $104 over the next 12 months.
The Coca-Cola Co. returned +27.9% over the 12 months to 17 Aug 2026, with dividends reinvested. Past performance does not indicate future returns.
The Coca-Cola Company is a global beverage company focused on manufacturing, marketing, and distributing a broad portfolio of nonalcoholic drinks. Its products span sparkling soft drinks, water, sports drinks, coffee, tea, juices, dairy-based beverages, and ready-to-drink options, serving consumers across everyday refreshment and on-the-go occasions.
The most recent item we track (Zacks Investment Research, 17 Aug 2026): "Coca-Cola's Volume vs Price Mix: What's Driving Growth Now?". Coca-Cola's growth is becoming more balanced, supported by stronger volumes, brand activation, and disciplined price/mix, which together support healthy demand, according to Zacks Investment Research.
The Coca-Cola Company is a global beverage company focused on manufacturing, marketing, and distributing a broad portfolio of nonalcoholic drinks. Its products span sparkling soft drinks, water, sports drinks, coffee, tea, juices, dairy-based beverages, and ready-to-drink options, serving consumers across everyday refreshment and on-the-go occasions. The company operates through a worldwide system of owned brands and bottling partners, allowing it to reach retail, food service, convenience, and vending channels in markets around the world. The Coca-Cola Company plays a central role in the consumer staples sector, where brand recognition, large-scale distribution, and a diversified product mix are key to its market position. Founded in 1886 and headquartered in Atlanta, Georgia, The Coca-Cola Company remains one of the most recognized names in the global beverage industry.
CEO Mr. Henrique Braun · 65,900 employees · United States · https://www.coca-colacompany.com