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This Month’s Featured Content

No Rally? Coca-Cola’s Results Still Look Like a Sweet Deal

Written by Thomas Hughes. Date Posted: 2/11/2026. 

At a Glance

• Coca-Cola Company is on track to rally higher in the first half of 2026 and in the long term, as growth and capital returns keep markets interested.
• Analyst trends support the market and drive prices higher; institutional data reveals accumulation.
• A move into the mid-$80s is indicated and could be possible before mid-year.

Coca-Cola’s (NYSE: KO) Q4 2025 results and guidance update failed to spark a rally but revealed several reasons why this consumer discretionary stock could continue to trend higher this year. One key factor is improving free cash flow, which supports the dividend.

While a one-off expense pushed free cash flow negative in 2025, that was a unique event and will not recur. Adjusted 2025 free cash flow was sufficient to cover dividends, buybacks and other capital returns, and management forecasts an accelerated 7% increase in adjusted free cash flow for 2026 along with a persistently healthy capital return.

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Capital returns are central to KO’s stock price outlook. As a Dividend King that has raised its payout for more than 60 years, Coca-Cola has the capacity to continue annual increases for the foreseeable future.

The payout ratio is a bit elevated, near 70%, but it appears sustainable given the earnings outlook and balance sheet health. 

Earnings are forecast to grow slightly faster than revenue over the next five to 10 years, at a moderately high single-digit CAGR, with buybacks contributing as well. Buybacks aren’t aggressive, but they help offset share-based compensation and reduce the share count incrementally. Buyback activity in Q4 amounted to roughly 0.12% of market cap; full-year activity was similar. 

Coca-Cola Pulls Back on Mixed Results

The Coca-Cola Company delivered a mixed Q4. While revenue missed by about 200 basis points, margins held up and the bottom line was solid. On an organic basis, the company grew 5%—driven by a 4% increase in concentrate sales, a 1% gain in price/mix, favorable payment timing and an extra day in the quarter. Unit case volumes rose 1%, while foreign exchange was a headwind.

Margin metrics were mixed but ultimately favorable for investors. Reported margins contracted materially due to the one-off expense, but adjusted margins were stronger and underlying growth persisted.

Key takeaways include operating income that fell 32% quarter-over-quarter but rose 38% year-over-year, and adjusted EPS of $0.58, up 6% despite a modest 2.6% revenue advance and more than 350 basis points above analyst consensus. 

Guidance was a near-term concern but unlikely to be long-lasting. Management guided to roughly 4.5% growth—slightly below consensus—but analyst trends suggested the cautious guide was anticipated.

MarketBeat noted an early analyst response that left the consensus Buy rating intact and raised the price target. Wells Fargo increased its target by about 10% to $87, aligning with the top end of the range and implying further upside this year. 

Institutional Activity Signals Accumulation for KO Stock

Institutional data show investors accumulating KO shares in 2026. Institutions own more than 70% of the float, providing a solid support base. In early 2026 institutions bought more than $2 for every $1 sold, a strong tailwind that could strengthen after the mid-February pullback tied to the 2026 guidance update. 

The post-release price action mirrored the mixed report. The stock opened down more than 1.5% the day after the release, suggesting an initial peak, but buyers stepped in at that level to support the price.

The takeaway: KO’s uptrend remains intact. February’s pullback prompted buying, and higher prices appear likely. If Coca-Cola consolidates near current levels before its next leg up, near-term upside from the early February high could be in the $7 to $10 range, which aligns with analyst sentiment. 

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