JPMorgan Chase & Co. Boosts CocaCola (NYSE:KO) Price Target to $83.00

CocaCola (NYSE:KO) had its price objective raised by equities research analysts at JPMorgan Chase & Co. from $79.00 to $83.00 in a research report issued to clients and investors on Wednesday,Benzinga reports. The firm currently has an “overweight” rating on the stock. JPMorgan Chase & Co.‘s price objective would indicate a potential upside of 5.48% from the stock’s current price.

Several other equities research analysts also recently issued reports on KO. Evercore reaffirmed an “outperform” rating on shares of CocaCola in a research report on Tuesday, October 21st. Barclays restated an “overweight” rating on shares of CocaCola in a research note on Thursday, October 23rd. Wells Fargo & Company increased their price target on shares of CocaCola from $79.00 to $87.00 and gave the company an “overweight” rating in a report on Monday. Evercore ISI restated an “outperform” rating and set a $85.00 price objective on shares of CocaCola in a report on Wednesday. Finally, Truist Financial set a $85.00 target price on shares of CocaCola in a research note on Wednesday. One research analyst has rated the stock with a Strong Buy rating and seventeen have assigned a Buy rating to the stock. According to data from MarketBeat, the company presently has a consensus rating of “Buy” and an average target price of $83.29.

CocaCola Stock Up 2.4%

CocaCola stock traded up $1.88 during mid-day trading on Wednesday, hitting $78.69. 13,164,017 shares of the company’s stock were exchanged, compared to its average volume of 19,639,529. CocaCola has a 1-year low of $65.35 and a 1-year high of $79.20. The stock has a 50 day moving average of $71.57 and a two-hundred day moving average of $69.88. The stock has a market cap of $338.48 billion, a P/E ratio of 26.05, a P/E/G ratio of 4.00 and a beta of 0.36. The company has a current ratio of 1.21, a quick ratio of 1.00 and a debt-to-equity ratio of 1.30.

CocaCola (NYSE:KO) last issued its quarterly earnings data on Tuesday, February 10th. The company reported $0.58 EPS for the quarter, beating analysts’ consensus estimates of $0.56 by $0.02. CocaCola had a return on equity of 43.62% and a net margin of 27.34%.The business had revenue of $11.80 billion for the quarter, compared to analyst estimates of $12.04 billion. During the same quarter in the prior year, the firm posted $0.55 EPS. The firm’s revenue for the quarter was up 2.2% on a year-over-year basis. CocaCola has set its FY 2026 guidance at 3.210-3.240 EPS. As a group, analysts anticipate that CocaCola will post 2.96 EPS for the current fiscal year.

Insider Activity

In related news, CEO James Quincey sold 337,824 shares of the stock in a transaction dated Tuesday, February 3rd. The shares were sold at an average price of $77.10, for a total transaction of $26,046,230.40. Following the completion of the sale, the chief executive officer owned 342,546 shares in the company, valued at $26,410,296.60. This trade represents a 49.65% decrease in their position. The sale was disclosed in a document filed with the SEC, which is available through the SEC website. Also, EVP Nancy Quan sold 31,625 shares of the firm’s stock in a transaction on Monday, November 17th. The shares were sold at an average price of $71.17, for a total value of $2,250,751.25. Following the sale, the executive vice president directly owned 223,330 shares of the company’s stock, valued at $15,894,396.10. This represents a 12.40% decrease in their ownership of the stock. The disclosure for this sale is available in the SEC filing. In the last quarter, insiders have sold 509,138 shares of company stock worth $38,186,963. Corporate insiders own 0.90% of the company’s stock.

Institutional Inflows and Outflows

Several institutional investors and hedge funds have recently added to or reduced their stakes in KO. Anfield Capital Management LLC lifted its position in shares of CocaCola by 438.8% during the fourth quarter. Anfield Capital Management LLC now owns 361 shares of the company’s stock worth $25,000 after purchasing an additional 294 shares in the last quarter. Caitong International Asset Management Co. Ltd lifted its holdings in CocaCola by 5,142.9% during the 2nd quarter. Caitong International Asset Management Co. Ltd now owns 367 shares of the company’s stock worth $26,000 after buying an additional 360 shares in the last quarter. Headlands Technologies LLC bought a new position in CocaCola in the 2nd quarter valued at $26,000. Evolution Wealth Management Inc. boosted its position in CocaCola by 1,081.8% in the 4th quarter. Evolution Wealth Management Inc. now owns 390 shares of the company’s stock valued at $27,000 after buying an additional 357 shares during the last quarter. Finally, Marquette Asset Management LLC acquired a new stake in shares of CocaCola in the 3rd quarter valued at $27,000. Institutional investors and hedge funds own 70.26% of the company’s stock.

Trending Headlines about CocaCola

Here are the key news stories impacting CocaCola this week:

• Positive Sentiment: Analyst upgrades and price‑target lifts are driving buy interest — UBS raised its target to $87 (buy) and Jefferies refreshed a $87 buy target; TD Cowen reiterated a buy with an $85 target. These moves signal Wall Street support and helped lift momentum. UBS/The Fly
• Positive Sentiment: Aggregated analyst sentiment is bullish — coverage trends (TipRanks) show Coca‑Cola trending toward “Strong Buy,” reinforcing buyer confidence after the quarter. TipRanks: StrongBuy
• Positive Sentiment: MarketBeat and analysts highlight durable cash flow, steady buybacks and a long dividend track record — these fundamentals support the stock and institutional accumulation noted after the Q4 release. MarketBeat: No Rally?
• Neutral Sentiment: Q4 results were mixed: adjusted EPS beat (about $0.58 vs. ~$0.56) and unit/organic growth held up, but total revenue missed estimates — that combination leaves near‑term sentiment split. Reuters: Revenue Miss
• Neutral Sentiment: Earnings‑call takeaways emphasize resilient pricing and global execution, but management gave cautious organic growth guidance for 2026 (about 4–5%), which may temper upside until clarity returns. TipRanks: Call Highlights
• Negative Sentiment: A roughly $960M non‑cash impairment tied to BODYARMOR pressured reported operating income and headline margins, raising short‑term profitability questions despite stronger adjusted figures. 24/7 Wall St.: BODYARMOR Impairment
• Negative Sentiment: Some voices warn valuation is rich after the recent run (claims KO is “priced to perfection”), which could limit new buyers until revenue/guidance proof arrives. Seeking Alpha: Valuation

About CocaCola

The Coca‑Cola Company (NYSE: KO) is a global beverage manufacturer, marketer and distributor best known for its flagship Coca‑Cola soda. Headquartered in Atlanta, Georgia, the company develops and sells concentrates, syrups and finished beverages across a broad portfolio of brands. Its product range spans sparkling soft drinks, bottled water, sports drinks, juices, ready‑to‑drink teas and coffees, and other still beverages, marketed under both global and regional brand names.

Coca‑Cola’s brand portfolio includes widely recognized names such as Coca‑Cola, Diet Coke, Coca‑Cola Zero Sugar, Sprite, Fanta, Minute Maid, Powerade and Dasani, and in recent years the company has expanded into the coffee and premium beverage categories through acquisitions such as Costa Coffee.