KO Coca-Cola Co

$KO interesting sell off here but let’s be clear that you do not bet against a legacy name as such

$KO With PEP and dining stocks going down on higer input costs, I am looking at shorting KO.

$KO (Coca-Cola) and its bottling partners announce a $10 billion investment plan in US infrastructure through 2030, building on a system that contributed $85 billion to US GDP and supported nearly 1 million jobs in 2025.

$KO Coca-Cola plans $10B in U.S. investments by 2030 The Coca-Cola Company commissioned an independent study to measure the 2025 contributions of the Coca-Cola system - including the company's U.S. operations and its network of 61 bottling partners - on the American economy and local communities. Key findings show that in one year alone, the Coca-Cola system: Contributes $85 billion to the U.S. gross domestic product or approximately $10 million in U.S. economic activity every hour. Supports nearly 1 million jobs across the country, including direct jobs within the Coca-Cola system, jobs supported by the goods and services it purchases, and the jobs supported through retailers and restaurants, from large national chains to small businesses, where its beverage products are sold and enjoyed. Spends approximately $37 billion with American suppliers, supporting American farmers and a nationwide network of businesses that help source ingredients, produce packaging and transport our beverages across the country. Contributes $177 million in community programs in the U.S. together with The Coca-Cola Foundation and the Coca-Cola Scholars Foundation, including $60 million in education and economic empowerment. Keeps 98 cents of every dollar spent on its beverage products in the U.S. economy by sourcing, employing, producing and distributing locally. These results underscore the Coca-Cola system's enduring role in strengthening local economies in all 50 states, Washington, D.C., and Puerto Rico, with economic contributions exceeding $1 billion in 25 states. The system's production network includes more than 70 production facilities and hundreds of distribution centers, keeping the nation refreshed while supporting jobs, businesses of all sizes and communities. The impact is not only measured in what the Coca-Cola system contributes today, but in what it is building for tomorrow-with $10 billion in planned U.S. infrastructure investments from 2026 through 2030. This includes new or expanded production, distribution and office facilities, with projects previously announced in several communities, such as in Rancho Cucamonga, California; Colorado Springs, Colorado; Indianapolis, Indiana; Birmingham, Alabama; Coopersville, Michigan; St. Cloud, Minnesota; Orlando, Florida; and Webster, New York.

$KO Coca-Cola has restarted the sale process for Costa Coffee (Semafor, via Reuters). It bought the chain from Whitbread for 5.1 billion dollars back in 2018. The process was scrapped earlier this year after private equity bids came in too low (FT). At least one strategic buyer has walked over valuation and fit. Coffee volumes were flat for all of 2025.

$KO just broke below the 50 DMA and looks like it could drift a bit lower and regress more of the earnings move it had back in July. Room to the $84S along the supporting trendline, at which it should be pretty good entry for longs again.

Coke is also investing in developing new beverages beyond its core soda offerings, including refreshers and dirty sodas. Gehring, 59, took on his previous role at Monster in February after serving as chief growth officer since 2024. In a press release, Coke said he was “part of the leadership team that drove the company’s growth agenda and modernized commercial capabilities.” Before joining Monster, Gehring was CEO of Swire Coca-Cola USA, a major bottler of Coke products in the western U.S. $KO

Rob Gehring, the head of Monster Energy ’s Americas business, will leave to run Coca-Cola ’s North America unit, the companies said Friday. He will take over the position on Dec. 1. The move comes as Coke tries to maintain growth while U.S. consumers cut back on spending in the face of higher gas and grocery prices. Despite those dynamics, the beverage giant posted net sales growth of 7% in the second quarter, as volume — a key measure of demand — rose 3% in North America. Though Monster Energy parent Monster Beverage is considerably smaller than Coke, its sales have soared in part due to innovation in the energy drink space. The company reported net sales growth of 20% in its second quarter. $KO

Coca-Cola Hires Monster Energy Executive to Lead North American Operations Coca-Cola will appoint Rob Gehring, head of Monster Beverage’s Americas business, to lead its North American operations starting Dec. 1. Gehring, 59, joined Monster in 2024 as chief growth officer and assumed his current role in February. The appointment comes as Coca-Cola seeks to sustain growth amid weaker U.S. consumer spending caused by higher food and gasoline costs. Coke reported 7% net sales growth in Q2, while North American volume increased 3%. Monster, meanwhile, posted 20% net sales growth in Q2, benefiting from continued innovation in the energy-drink category. Coca-Cola has also been expanding beyond traditional soda with products such as refreshers and dirty sodas. Before joining Monster, Gehring was CEO of Swire Coca-Cola USA, giving him previous experience within Coke’s bottling network. Coca-Cola shares are up more than 25% this year, while Monster has gained more than 12%. $KO

$KO if it ever went to 60 again, I would go all in This is one of the best companies to own on the planet Great product portfolio Excellent management Nice Dividend

$KO rather have my money parked here than in money market but now it is time to buy something else 😈

$KO Someone explain to me why Coke gets eo much respect in the market and Pepsi is on a multiyear slide? Ive been looking through the numbers and i cant figure out why exactly there is this massive divergence.

$KO on average KO STOCK it goes up premaket then at the opening bell then drops hard Most likely Win by buying shares then holding overnight then selling another day at the opening bell or pre market I said it b4 I say it again . Dumb me for not looking at the EX.DIV date #regrets I had this one better then most

$KO: BodyArmor Flash I.V. says 'Zero Sugar', but the Sept 14 suit alleges third-listed ingredient allulose counts as sugar under federal rules. CA buyers only, no class certified, nothing to claim. Open Class Actions.

$KO: a new class action alleges Minute Maid Fruit Punch's '100% Natural Flavors' badge is false, because its citric acid is industrially made, not from fruit. Complaint stage, no class certified, nothing to claim. Open Class Actions.

Coca Cola combining gaps, wave structure, and invalidation levels. $KO #stocks #Elliottwave

$KO lawsuit news: a Sept 14 proposed class action alleges BodyArmor Flash I.V. Zero Sugar drinks labeled sugar-free contain allulose, which the suit says counts as sugar. Complaint stage only, nothing to claim. Open Class Actions.

$KO Some very weak jobs numbers this morning. Only 29k jobs created and last reading was revised downward to a negative number. 84k was expected. Unemployment ticks up to 4.2% from 4.1%. Avg hourly earnings increases 3% when 3.1% was expected. There should never have been a rate hike last month. Core inflation is coming in tamer than expected, crude oil dropped below $90 per barrel today, and the job market is weaker than previously reported. Keep in mind that the FED jumbo cut 50 basis points to juice the economy in SEP2024 for Democrats. With the EXACT SAME core inflation of 2.4% as then but this time with a several month declining trend from 2.9%, they raised rates on Trump. It is 100% political. It isn't just that there is no correlation with macroeconomic data. The FED moves with a negative correlation with the macroeconomic data. Time to end the FED IMO. It is a political arm of the Democrat party and it is intentionally harming American workers.

$KO what a divergence $PEP. It looks like $KO will monopolize the market and acquire $PEP at this rate

$KO | Rating: HOLD | 12M PT: $80.60 (Horizon: 12M) vs. Current: $87.50 (-7.9% Downside; Prob-Weighted PT: $80.10, -8.5%) Thesis: While Coca-Cola remains an elite franchise with >30% ROIC and ~94% FCF conversion, 25.8x NTM P/E creates an asymmetric downside risk in a 4%+ rate environment. Key Valuation Drivers & Risks: • Valuation Blend: 50% DCF ($78.50), 30% DDM ($84.20), 20% Peers ($80.50) indicates shares trade ~8% above fair value vs. Street consensus ($92.50). • IRS Tax Case: Market prices zero legal risk; an adverse 11th Circuit ruling poses an unhedged ~$14B cash hit (~$3.25/sh) and permanent tax rate inflation. • Macro Yield Gap: Negative spread (-168 bps vs. 10Y UST) and retail pricing pushback in Western markets cap further multiple expansion. Scenarios (12M): Bull $94.00 (20%) | Base $80.60 (55%) | Bear $68.00 (25%). Not investment advice.