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KO Stock Forecast: The Coca-Cola Co. Price Predictions for 2026-2027

Last close, 7 Oct 2026
$86
−0.41% on the day

The 24 Wall Street analysts covering The Coca-Cola Co. hold a median 12-month price target of $95 — +10.7% from the last close. Ticker Nerd's systematic factor model, run across ~4,600 US stocks, ranks it 92 of 100 as at 6 Oct 2026 — among the strongest tenth. Here, the model and the Street point the same way.

Market cap
$372.2B
Ticker Nerd rank
92 / 100
Median analyst target
$95
Analysts covering
24
Revenue$13.4B+6.7% y/y
Operating income$4.7B
Net income$4.4B
Free cash flow$5.1B
Quarterly, 8 quarters to 30 June 2026 · latest quarter's figure shown
Total return, dividends reinvested
1W
−0.3%
1M
−2.0%
YTD
+25.1%
1Y
+31.9%
From 52W high
−6.2%
From 52W low
+33.2%
$64
$91
52-week range, adjusted closes · the dot is the last close
Ticker Nerd rank

KO stock analysis: one number for the whole business

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.

Where the model ranks itAs at 6 Oct 2026
92 / 100

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
Issuance
94
Quality
91
Momentum
90
Revisions
90
Growth
63
Accruals
57
Value
37
Size
1

Volatility (97): The share price has been relatively steady.

Value (37): 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.

Built and run by Aslam Ghouse, an ex-Goldman Sachs quant trader with fourteen years in markets.

Wall Street

KO stock forecast 2026-2027: analyst price targets & predictions

The bullish and bearish analyst opinions on KO, reported as data — targets and ratings, the market's view beside the model's.

Share price and the analyst range, 12 monthsAdjusted close, US dollars
$60$70$80$90$100$110Jan 26Apr 26Jul 26Oct 26KOHigh $104Median $95Low $75

Price targets and ratings are third-party analyst estimates, reported here as data. They are not Ticker Nerd forecasts, and they are frequently wrong.

Data provided by Twelve Data

What Wall Street says24 analysts
19 Buy4 Hold1 Sell
Low $75Median $95High $104

The green dot is the last close — the median target sits +10.7% from it.

Recent analyst actionsNewest first

Of the 20 most recent actions, 9 moved their price target up and 2 moved it down.

DateFirmActionRatingTarget
5 Oct 2026Wells FargoMaintainsOverweight$95 → $90
28 Sept 2026JP MorganMaintainsOverweight$96 → $95
30 July 2026Argus ResearchMaintainsBuy—
30 July 2026Argus ResearchMaintainsBuy$91 → $97
30 July 2026BarclaysMaintainsOverweight—
30 July 2026BarclaysMaintainsOverweight$91 → $93
29 July 2026JefferiesMaintainsBuy$95 → $104
29 July 2026JefferiesMaintainsBuy—
29 July 2026JP MorganMaintainsOverweight—
29 July 2026JP MorganMaintainsOverweight$90 → $96
29 July 2026Piper SandlerMaintainsOverweight$88 → $95
29 July 2026Piper SandlerMaintainsOverweight—
29 July 2026RBC CapitalMaintainsOutperform—
29 July 2026RBC CapitalMaintainsOutperform$87 → $96
29 July 2026TD CowenMaintainsBuy—
29 July 2026TD CowenMaintainsBuy$90 → $100
29 July 2026Wells FargoMaintainsOverweight—
29 July 2026Wells FargoMaintainsOverweight$90 → $95
21 July 2026BarclaysMaintainsOverweight—
21 July 2026BarclaysMaintainsOverweight$89 → $91

Price targets and ratings are third-party analyst estimates, reported here as data. They are not Ticker Nerd forecasts, and they are frequently wrong.

Market Radar

This page is one stock. Monday covers all of them.

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.

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Performance

KO vs the S&P 500

Both lines are total return — dividends reinvested — so the comparison is honest on both sides.

Over the twelve months to 7 Oct 2026, The Coca-Cola Co. returned +31.9% against +17.7% for the S&P 500, dividends included.

KO vs S&P 500, last 12 monthsTotal return, rebased to 100
100110120130140Jan 26Apr 26Jul 26Oct 26KOS&P 500

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Data provided by Twelve Data

Estimates

KO analyst estimate revisions

Not the forecast itself — the direction analysts are revising it. Revision direction is one of the model's factor families.

Which way the estimates are movingNext fiscal year
EPS revision, 90 days
+1.0%
Analysts raising
21
Analysts cutting
0
Fundamentals

The Coca-Cola Co. (KO) financial data

A margin means little on its own. Each bar marks where the figure sits across the whole US universe we score.

Valuation
Trailing P/E
25.9×

Cheaper than 29% of US stocks

Price / sales
7.4×

Cheaper than 18% of US stocks

Price / book
10.3×

Cheaper than 9% of US stocks

EV / EBITDA
23.7×

Cheaper than 12% of US stocks

Growth & margins
Revenue growth (YoY)
6.7%

Higher than 43% of US stocks

Earnings growth (YoY)
16.1%

Higher than 54% of US stocks

Gross margin
62.9%

Higher than 76% of US stocks

Operating margin
34.9%

Higher than 89% of US stocks

Net margin
28.6%

Higher than 88% of US stocks

Returns & dividend
Return on equity
42.1%

Higher than 92% of US stocks

Return on assets
9.4%

Higher than 91% of US stocks

Dividend yield
2.5%

Higher than 81% of US dividend payers

Bars mark the percentile across the ~4,600 US stocks Ticker Nerd covers, among those reporting the figure.

Key statistics

The Coca-Cola Co. (KO) statistics: revenue, profit & scale

The headline figures, each with its date. Every row carries its own link — cite it straight from here.

  • The Coca-Cola Co. has a market value of $372.2B and an enterprise value of $402.3B.

  • Revenue in the twelve months to 30 June 2026: $50.1B. The latest quarter grew 6.7% year on year.

  • Net income over the same four quarters: $14.4B, a 28.7% net margin.

  • Diluted earnings per share, trailing twelve months: $3.33.

  • Free cash flow in the twelve months to 30 June 2026: $14.3B.

  • The Coca-Cola Co. spent $937.0M on share buybacks and $11.1B on dividends in the twelve months to 30 June 2026.

  • Shares outstanding: 4.3B.

  • Trailing P/E: 25.9×; forward P/E: 24.5× — the forward figure prices analyst consensus estimates, not reported earnings.

  • Forward dividend yield: 2.46%, paying out 62% of earnings.

  • The Coca-Cola Co. employs 65,900 people — $761K of revenue per employee.

Statement figures: company filings via Twelve Data, four quarters to 30 June 2026 · market figures as at 6 Oct 2026

Data provided by Twelve Data

Peers

KO vs competitors

The nearest names by industry and size, scored by the same model — like for like.

Its peer group, ranked by the same modelBeverages - Non-Alcoholic
CompanyMarket capTKN rank
KOThe Coca-Cola Co.$372.2B
92
PEPPepsiCo, Inc.$171.9B
71
MNSTMonster Beverage Corp.$84.7B
80
CCEPCoca-Cola Europacific Partners PLC$45.7B
72
KDPKeurig Dr Pepper, Inc.$42.4B
35
PGProcter & Gamble Co.*$345.6B
66
COSTCostco Wholesale Corp.*$415.3B
65

* Nearest Consumer Defensive names by size — few beverages - non-alcoholic companies of this scale trade in the US universe.

Look up any of the roughly 4,600 stocks we score.

The rank is the raw material. Whether the rules would actually own The Coca-Cola Co. — and when they’d sell — is the membership. See the Ticker Nerd 20 →

News

Latest KO news & analysis

2 Dividend Machines With 20+ Years Of Payouts, Now On Sale

Seeking Alpha · 7 Oct 2026neutral

Seeking Alpha says higher interest rates have driven sharp pullbacks in two long-standing dividend payers, creating yields not seen in years. The article describes one as an infrastructure fund and the other as a cash-generative blue chip with dividend coverage to spare.

Why it matters — The article’s reference to a cash-generative blue chip may interest KO watchers, though the excerpt does not identify it as Coca-Cola.

The Crash-Proof Portfolio: 5 Elite Dividend Stocks Built to Survive a Market Meltdown

24/7 Wall Street · 7 Oct 2026neutral

The article headline presents five dividend stocks as suited to withstand a market meltdown. Its excerpt says market indicators are flashing red ahead of October and cautions that investors who delay repositioning may regret it.

Why it matters — A KO watcher may note that Coca-Cola is covered in the context of a broader discussion of dividend stocks and market risk, though the excerpt provides no KO-specific details.

Procter & Gamble Has Raised Its Dividend for 70 Years. These 4 Stocks Share Its Reliability

24/7 Wall Street · 6 Oct 2026neutral

The article focuses on the reliability of dividend payments, noting that yield alone does not show whether a dividend can withstand a recession or a patent cliff. Its headline says four stocks share Procter & Gamble’s record of raising its dividend for 70 years.

Why it matters — A KO watcher may find the discussion relevant when assessing dividend reliability, though the excerpt does not identify Coca-Cola as one of the four stocks.

Want Income for Life? Coca-Cola Has Raised Its Dividend for 64 Straight Years and Yields 2.5%.

The Motley Fool · 5 Oct 2026neutral

Coca-Cola is highlighted as a Dividend King with a wide moat that has raised its dividend for 64 consecutive years and currently yields 2.5%. However, the article notes the stock appears historically expensive and its dividend yield is not particularly impressive.

Why it matters — A KO watcher would care because the piece weighs the company's reliable long-term dividend record against concerns about its valuation and modest yield.

Can Coca-Cola's Balanced Growth Strategy Sustain Momentum?

Zacks Investment Research · 5 Oct 2026positive

Coca-Cola enters the second half of 2026 with broad-based momentum, as volume, price/mix, and brand investment continue to support its balanced growth strategy.

Why it matters — The report highlights that KO's growth drivers remain intact heading into the latter half of the year, giving watchers a read on the sustainability of its momentum.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions about KO stock

What is the KO stock price forecast for 2026-2027?

The 24 Wall Street analysts covering The Coca-Cola Co. have a median 12-month price target of $95, with estimates ranging from $75 to $104. These are third-party analyst estimates, not Ticker Nerd forecasts, and they are frequently wrong.

Is KO stock a buy right now?

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. 92 out of 100 across roughly 4,600 US stocks as at 6 Oct 2026. None of this is personal advice — it does not consider your circumstances.

How does Ticker Nerd's model rank KO?

As at 6 Oct 2026, The Coca-Cola Co. ranks 92 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).

Will KO stock go up?

No one can know that. What the data says: the median 12-month target from 24 analysts implies +10.7% from the last close, and Ticker Nerd's factor model ranks The Coca-Cola Co. 92 out of 100 as at 6 Oct 2026. Analyst targets are third-party estimates and frequently wrong; none of this is personal advice.

What is the KO stock forecast for 2030?

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.

How has KO stock performed over the past year?

The Coca-Cola Co. returned +31.9% over the 12 months to 7 Oct 2026, with dividends reinvested. Past performance does not indicate future returns.

What does The Coca-Cola Co. do?

The Coca-Cola Company is a global beverage company that develops, markets, and sells a broad portfolio of nonalcoholic drinks. Its products include sparkling soft drinks, water, sports drinks, juices, dairy and plant-based beverages, tea, coffee, and ready-to-drink options, serving consumers across retail, foodservice, convenience, and on-premise channels.

What is the latest news on KO?

The most recent item we track (Seeking Alpha, 7 Oct 2026): "2 Dividend Machines With 20+ Years Of Payouts, Now On Sale". Seeking Alpha says higher interest rates have driven sharp pullbacks in two long-standing dividend payers, creating yields not seen in years. The article describes one as an infrastructure fund and the other as a cash-generative blue chip with dividend coverage to spare.

Company

About The Coca-Cola Co.

The Coca-Cola Company is a global beverage company that develops, markets, and sells a broad portfolio of nonalcoholic drinks. Its products include sparkling soft drinks, water, sports drinks, juices, dairy and plant-based beverages, tea, coffee, and ready-to-drink options, serving consumers across retail, foodservice, convenience, and on-premise channels. The company operates through a large network of owned and partner brands, using a bottling system that supports production, distribution, and local market reach in many countries. The Coca-Cola Company plays a central role in the consumer staples sector by providing widely recognized beverage brands and managing a diversified drinks portfolio for everyday consumption. It is headquartered in Atlanta, Georgia.

CEO Mr. Henrique Braun · 65,900 employees · United States · https://www.coca-colacompany.com