Sen. Shelley Moore Capito Sells Off Shares of CocaCola Company (The) (NYSE:KO)

Posted by Stacy Sanders on Aug 5th, 2026

Senator Shelley Moore Capito (Republican-West Virginia) recently sold shares of CocaCola Company (The) (NYSE:KO). In a filing disclosed on August 04th, the Senator disclosed that they had sold between $1,001 and $15,000 in CocaCola stock on July 21st.

Senator Shelley Moore Capito also recently made the following trade(s):

Sold $1,001 – $15,000 in shares of Intel (NASDAQ:INTC) on 7/21/2026.
Sold $1,001 – $15,000 in shares of Apple (NASDAQ:AAPL) on 7/21/2026.
Sold $15,001 – $50,000 in shares of Microsoft (NASDAQ:MSFT) on 7/21/2026.
Sold $1,001 – $15,000 in shares of Cisco Systems (NASDAQ:CSCO) on 7/21/2026.

CocaCola Stock Up 0.3%

Shares of NYSE KO opened at $86.85 on Thursday. The company has a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.97, a current ratio of 1.30 and a quick ratio of 1.12. The stock has a market capitalization of $373.69 billion, a PE ratio of 26.08, a P/E/G ratio of 3.02 and a beta of 0.33. CocaCola Company has a one year low of $65.35 and a one year high of $90.92. The business’s fifty day moving average price is $82.37 and its 200-day moving average price is $79.11.

CocaCola (NYSE:KO – Get Free Report) last announced its quarterly earnings data on Tuesday, July 28th. The company reported $0.97 earnings per share (EPS) for the quarter, beating analysts’ consensus estimates of $0.93 by $0.04. CocaCola had a return on equity of 39.38% and a net margin of 28.56%.The business had revenue of $13.37 billion for the quarter, compared to analysts’ expectations of $13.17 billion. During the same period in the previous year, the business posted $0.87 EPS. The firm’s quarterly revenue was up 6.2% compared to the same quarter last year. CocaCola has set its FY 2026 guidance at 3.270-3.300 EPS. On average, equities research analysts anticipate that CocaCola Company will post 3.29 EPS for the current year.

CocaCola Dividend Announcement

The company also recently announced a quarterly dividend, which will be paid on Thursday, October 1st. Shareholders of record on Tuesday, September 15th will be paid a $0.53 dividend. The ex-dividend date is Tuesday, September 15th. This represents a $2.12 annualized dividend and a dividend yield of 2.4%. CocaCola’s payout ratio is presently 63.66%.

Key Headlines Impacting CocaCola

Here are the key news stories impacting CocaCola this week:

Positive Sentiment: Coca-Cola’s second-quarter performance exceeded expectations: earnings were $0.97 per share versus the $0.93 consensus, while revenue reached $13.37 billion, ahead of the $13.17 billion estimate and up 6.2% year over year. Can Coca-Cola’s Raised 2026 Outlook Support More Earnings Growth?
Positive Sentiment: Management’s raised 2026 outlook, stronger margins, broad volume growth and a higher cash-flow outlook are reinforcing expectations for continued earnings momentum. Analysts currently project approximately $3.29 in full-year 2026 EPS, within Coca-Cola’s $3.27–$3.30 guidance range. Is Coca-Cola Stock Worth Buying as Growth Meets a Premium Valuation?
Positive Sentiment: Wall Street remains constructive, with recent price-target increases—including targets of $93 from Barclays, $95 from Bank of America and $100–$104 from several other firms. The consensus rating is “Moderate Buy,” with an average target near $95.76. Coca-Cola Stock Sees Fair Value Lift After Q2 Beat and Higher Guidance
Positive Sentiment: Coca-Cola continues to attract defensive-income investors because of its global brand portfolio, reliable dividend and relatively stable consumer-staples profile. This positioning may benefit KO as investors seek alternatives to volatile growth and artificial-intelligence stocks. I’ve Been Wrong About Coca-Cola Stock for Five Years
Neutral Sentiment: CFO John Murphy sold 152,483 shares for about $13.3 million, reducing his holdings by roughly 35%. The filing attributed the transaction to tax withholding on vested equity awards, making it less concerning than discretionary insider selling. SEC Form 4 Filing
Negative Sentiment: At roughly 26 times earnings and a PEG ratio above 3, KO’s premium valuation leaves limited room for disappointing growth. Expansion in China is also pressuring margins, while tougher comparisons and the timing of an Africa sale could create near-term uncertainty. Coca-Cola Absorbs Margin Hit for Expansion in China

Institutional Investors Weigh In On CocaCola

Several hedge funds have recently made changes to their positions in the company. Vanguard Group Inc. raised its stake in CocaCola by 1.6% during the fourth quarter. Vanguard Group Inc. now owns 374,771,512 shares of the company’s stock valued at $26,200,276,000 after buying an additional 5,886,352 shares during the last quarter. State Street Corp grew its stake in shares of CocaCola by 1.2% in the fourth quarter. State Street Corp now owns 167,850,330 shares of the company’s stock worth $11,734,417,000 after acquiring an additional 1,992,327 shares during the last quarter. Geode Capital Management LLC grew its stake in shares of CocaCola by 0.5% in the fourth quarter. Geode Capital Management LLC now owns 89,984,203 shares of the company’s stock worth $6,273,037,000 after acquiring an additional 433,547 shares during the last quarter. Norges Bank bought a new position in shares of CocaCola during the fourth quarter valued at $3,865,807,000. Finally, Bank of America Corp DE increased its holdings in shares of CocaCola by 9.5% during the first quarter. Bank of America Corp DE now owns 44,018,963 shares of the company’s stock valued at $3,347,642,000 after acquiring an additional 3,836,640 shares in the last quarter. 70.26% of the stock is currently owned by institutional investors.

Wall Street Analysts Forecast Growth

Several equities research analysts have recently weighed in on KO shares. The Goldman Sachs Group reiterated a “neutral” rating and set a $86.00 price target (up from $82.00) on shares of CocaCola in a research report on Tuesday, July 28th. Citigroup increased their price objective on CocaCola from $97.00 to $100.00 and gave the stock a “buy” rating in a research report on Wednesday, July 29th. JPMorgan Chase & Co. lifted their price target on CocaCola from $90.00 to $96.00 and gave the company an “overweight” rating in a research report on Wednesday, July 29th. Argus increased their target price on CocaCola from $91.00 to $97.00 and gave the company a “buy” rating in a research note on Thursday, July 30th. Finally, Evercore reiterated an “outperform” rating and set a $100.00 price target on shares of CocaCola in a research report on Tuesday, July 28th. Fifteen equities research analysts have rated the stock with a Buy rating and three have assigned a Hold rating to the company’s stock. Based on data from MarketBeat.com, the stock has a consensus rating of “Moderate Buy” and a consensus target price of $95.76.

View Our Latest Stock Analysis on KO

Insider Transactions at CocaCola

In related news, EVP Nancy Quan sold 31,625 shares of the stock in a transaction on Friday, May 15th. The stock was sold at an average price of $80.93, for a total transaction of $2,559,411.25. Following the sale, the executive vice president directly owned 223,330 shares of the company’s stock, valued at $18,074,096.90. This trade represents a 12.40% decrease in their ownership of the stock. The transaction was disclosed in a filing with the SEC, which is available at the SEC website. The sale was made to cover tax withholding obligations related to the vesting of equity awards. Also, EVP Jennifer K. Mann sold 100,000 shares of CocaCola stock in a transaction dated Monday, June 8th. The stock was sold at an average price of $79.46, for a total value of $7,946,000.00. Following the completion of the sale, the executive vice president owned 181,384 shares of the company’s stock, valued at $14,412,772.64. The trade was a 35.54% decrease in their ownership of the stock. The SEC filing for this sale provides additional information. The transaction was executed under a pre-arranged Rule 10b5-1 trading plan. The sale was made to cover tax withholding obligations related to the vesting of equity awards. Insiders have sold 1,455,202 shares of company stock worth $123,620,742 over the last quarter. Corporate insiders own 0.90% of the company’s stock.

About Senator Capito

Shelley Moore Capito (Republican Party) is a member of the U.S. Senate from West Virginia. She assumed office on January 3, 2015. Her current term ends on January 3, 2027. Capito (Republican Party) ran for re-election to the U.S. Senate to represent West Virginia. She won in the general election on November 3, 2020. Capito was first elected to the Senate in 2014, becoming the first female U.S. Senator in the state’s history. Prior to serving in the Senate, Capito was a member of the West Virginia House of Representatives from 1997 to 2001 and a member of the United States House of Representatives from 2001 to 2015. At the start of the 116th Congress, Capito was a member of the U.S. Senate committees on Appropriations, Commerce, Science, and Transportation, Environment and Public Works, and Rules and Administration. As of a 2014 analysis of multiple outside rankings, Capito is a more moderate right of center Republican Party vote. As a result, she may break with the Republican Party line more than her fellow members. Capito earned her bachelor’s degree from Duke University. After earning her M.Ed. from the University of Virginia, Capito was a college counselor and then director of an educational information center. She was the only Republican in the West Virginia congressional delegation until the 2010 elections and is the first Republican woman elected to Congress from West Virginia. Capito is a former chairwoman of the Congressional Caucus for Women’s Issues, as well as a member of the Congressional Arts Caucus. After an explosion responsible for the death of 29 coal workers, Capito founded the Congressional Coal Caucus. Prior to her election to the U.S. House, Capito served in the West Virginia House of Delegates.

CocaCola Company Profile

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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.