Last update: May 9, 2026 at 09:32
Dividend Safety Rating
KO's dividend appears safe and well-supported. Strengths include a 64.8% earnings payout ratio & 10.7x interest coverage. Areas of concern: 87.3% fcf payout ratio & 95.4% cfo payout ratio. As a Dividend Aristocrat with 25+ consecutive years of increases, KO has a proven commitment to shareholders.
Based on 15 of 15 metrics
Strengths
- Interest Coverage: 10.7xEarnings cover interest payments many times over.
- Return on Equity: 43.4%Strong return on equity reflects efficient profit generation.
- Operating Margin: 35.0%Healthy operating margin provides a wide buffer.
Risks
- CFO Payout Ratio: 95.4%Operating cash flow leaves little room for the payout.
- FCF Payout Ratio: 87.3%Free cash flow is tight relative to the dividend.
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Very SafeAbout The Coca-Cola Company
The Coca-Cola Company is the world’s largest nonalcoholic beverage company, founded in 1886 and headquartered in Atlanta. It manufactures and sells a diverse portfolio of over 200 brands spanning sparkling soft drinks like Coca-Cola, Diet Coke, and Coca-Cola Zero Sugar; waters; sports, coffee, and tea beverages; juices; value-added dairy; plant-based options; and other categories. The company also produces beverage concentrates, syrups, and fountain syrups supplied to retailers, restaurants, and convenience stores. Operating in more than 200 countries, with about two-thirds of revenue from international markets—particularly emerging economies in Latin America and Asia-Pacific—The Coca-Cola Company partners with bottlers and distributors to reach consumers through retail and food-service channels. As a leader in the consumer defensive sector, it maintains a strong global presence with approximately 69,700 employees, emphasizing brand power and category dominance in nonalcoholic beverages.
Dividend Overview
Dividend Yield
2.63%
Annual Dividend
$2.06
Frequency
Quarterly
Payout Ratio
64.78%
FCF Payout Ratio
87.33%
Stock Price
$78.42
52-Week Range
$65.35 – $82.00
Dividend History (2016–2025)
KO annual dividend per share and yield history
Earnings & Profitability
KO earnings per share and net profit margin
Key Dates
Next Ex-Dividend Date
May 15, 2026
Next Payment Date
July 1, 2026
Dividend Growth
3-Year Dividend CAGR
5.04%
5-Year Dividend CAGR
4.46%
10-Year Dividend CAGR
4.45%
3-Year Total Growth
15.91%
5-Year Total Growth
24.39%
10-Year Total Growth
54.55%
Dividend Aristocrat (25+ yrs)
This company has increased its dividend for 25+ consecutive years.
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