The Coca-Cola Company

KO|Consumer Defensive|Beverages - Non-Alcoholic|$74.67|P/E 25.6|MCap 334.8B|NYSE

Last update: Mar 25, 2026 at 04:53

About 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

2.65%

Annual Dividend

$2.06

Frequency

Quarterly

Payout Ratio

67.11%

FCF Payout Ratio

165.77%

Stock Price

$74.67

52-Week Range

$65.35 – $82.00

Dividend Health Score

Safe

Dividend Health Assessment

KO's dividend appears safe and well-supported. Strengths include a 67.1% earnings payout ratio & 10.7x interest coverage. Areas of concern: 165.8% 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

Payout & Coverage

Caution

Earnings Payout Ratio

67.1%Safe

FCF Payout Ratio

165.8%Danger

CFO Payout Ratio

95.4%Danger

Interest Coverage

10.7xVery Safe

Balance Sheet

Caution

Net Debt / Total Assets

33.6%Caution

Current Ratio

1.5xCaution

Debt-to-Equity

139.8Safe

Profitability

Very Safe

Return on Equity

43.3%Very Safe

Operating Margin

24.7%Safe

Gross Margin

60.1%Very Safe

Profit Margin Stability

Very StableVery Safe

Dividend Track Record

Very Safe

Dividend Streak

Aristocrat (25+ yrs)Very Safe

Dividend Cut

NoneVery Safe

5-Year Dividend CAGR

4.5%Caution

Earnings Stability

GrowingVery Safe

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

March 13, 2026

Next Payment Date

April 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.

Income Calculator

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Number of Shares

Total Investment

$7,467.00

Annual Income

$206.00

Quarterly Income

$51.50

Monthly Income

$17.17

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is KO's current dividend yield?

The Coca-Cola Company (KO) currently has a dividend yield of 2.65%, based on a stock price of $74.67 and an annual dividend of $2.06.

When is KO's next dividend payment date?

KO's next ex-dividend date is 2026-03-13 and the next payment date is 2026-04-01. You must own the stock before the ex-dividend date to receive the upcoming payment.

How much does KO pay in dividends per year?

The Coca-Cola Company paid $2.04 per share in annual dividends in 2025. The dividends are paid quarterly.

Has KO been increasing its dividend?

Yes, The Coca-Cola Company is a Dividend Aristocrat (25+ yrs). Its dividend has grown at a 5-year CAGR of 4.46%, a 3-year CAGR of 5.04% and a 10-year CAGR of 4.45%.

Is KO's dividend safe?

The Coca-Cola Company has a payout ratio of 67.11%. Its free cash flow payout ratio is 165.77%. The payout ratio is moderate. Monitor earnings to ensure sustainability.

How is KO's Dividend Health Score calculated?

The Dividend Health Score evaluates The Coca-Cola Company's dividend sustainability across four categories: Payout & Coverage (40%), Balance Sheet (20%), Profitability (20%), and Dividend Track Record (20%). Each metric is rated from "Very Safe" to "Danger" based on industry-standard thresholds, with sector-specific adjustments for consumer defensive companies. The overall score ranges from 0 to 100.

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