Retail Employees Superannuation Pty Ltd as trustee for Retail Employees Superannuation Trust Sells 6,725 Shares of CocaCola Company (The) $KO

Retail Employees Superannuation Pty Ltd as trustee for Retail Employees Superannuation Trust lowered its position in CocaCola Company (The) (NYSE:KO) by 7.3% during the third quarter, according to its most recent 13F filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). The institutional investor owned 85,644 shares of the company’s stock after selling 6,725 shares during the quarter. CocaCola accounts for approximately 1.8% of Retail Employees Superannuation Pty Ltd as trustee for Retail Employees Superannuation Trust’s holdings, making the stock its 24th biggest holding. Retail Employees Superannuation Pty Ltd as trustee for Retail Employees Superannuation Trust’s holdings in CocaCola were worth $7,372,000 at the end of the most recent quarter.

Other institutional investors and hedge funds also recently added to or reduced their stakes in the company. Banco Santander S.A. raised its stake in shares of CocaCola by 3.1% in the 2nd quarter. Banco Santander S.A. now owns 1,090,758 shares of the company’s stock valued at $88,646,000 after purchasing an additional 32,723 shares in the last quarter. Daymark Wealth Partners LLC lifted its position in shares of CocaCola by 68.5% during the second quarter. Daymark Wealth Partners LLC now owns 218,199 shares of the company’s stock worth $17,733,000 after purchasing an additional 88,690 shares during the last quarter. CX Institutional lifted its position in shares of CocaCola by 402.3% during the third quarter. CX Institutional now owns 163,248 shares of the company’s stock worth $14,052,000 after purchasing an additional 130,746 shares during the last quarter. Moore Capital Management LP acquired a new position in CocaCola in the second quarter worth about $12,905,000. Finally, Cidel Asset Management Inc. grew its stake in CocaCola by 2,091.3% in the second quarter. Cidel Asset Management Inc. now owns 361,934 shares of the company’s stock worth $29,414,000 after purchasing an additional 345,417 shares in the last quarter. 70.26% of the stock is owned by hedge funds and other institutional investors.

Insider Transactions at CocaCola

In other news, EVP Nancy Quan sold 50,000 shares of the company’s stock in a transaction that occurred on Wednesday, August 19th. The stock was sold at an average price of $90.39, for a total transaction of $4,519,500.00. Following the completion of the transaction, the executive vice president directly owned 223,330 shares of the company’s stock, valued at approximately $20,186,798.70. This represents a 18.29% decrease in their ownership of the stock. The transaction was disclosed in a document filed with the Securities & Exchange Commission, which can be accessed through the SEC website. The sale was made to cover tax withholding obligations related to the vesting of equity awards. Also, insider Sanket Ray sold 9,958 shares of the stock in a transaction that occurred on Monday, August 10th. The stock was sold at an average price of $86.50, for a total value of $861,367.00. Following the sale, the insider owned 62,105 shares in the company, valued at $5,372,082.50. The trade was a 13.82% decrease in their ownership of the stock. Additional details regarding this sale are available in the official SEC disclosure. Insiders have sold a total of 926,620 shares of company stock valued at $83,075,714 over the last ninety days. Insiders own 0.90% of the company’s stock.

Wall Street Analyst Weigh In

Several brokerages recently weighed in on KO. Barclays boosted their price objective on CocaCola from $93.00 to $98.00 and gave the company an “overweight” rating in a report on Friday. The Goldman Sachs Group reaffirmed a “neutral” rating and set a $86.00 target price (up from $82.00) on shares of CocaCola in a report on Tuesday, July 28th. CICC Research lifted their target price on CocaCola from $85.00 to $95.00 and gave the stock an “outperform” rating in a research report on Thursday, July 30th. UBS Group reiterated a “buy” rating on shares of CocaCola in a report on Monday. Finally, Citigroup boosted their price target on CocaCola from $100.00 to $102.00 and gave the company a “buy” rating in a report on Wednesday, October 14th. One investment analyst has rated the stock with a Strong Buy rating, twenty have assigned a Buy rating and two have issued a Hold rating to the company. According to data from MarketBeat.com, CocaCola presently has an average rating of “Moderate Buy” and an average target price of $96.27.

CocaCola Stock Down 0.6%

Shares of NYSE:KO opened at $93.36 on Tuesday. The company’s fifty day moving average is $88.60 and its two-hundred day moving average is $83.51. The company has a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.97, a quick ratio of 1.12 and a current ratio of 1.30. CocaCola Company has a 1-year low of $67.27 and a 1-year high of $94.10. The stock has a market capitalization of $401.69 billion, a price-to-earnings ratio of 28.04, a price-to-earnings-growth ratio of 3.65 and a beta of 0.32.

CocaCola (NYSE:KO) last posted its quarterly earnings results on Tuesday, July 28th. The company reported $0.97 EPS for the quarter, beating the consensus estimate of $0.93 by $0.04. CocaCola had a net margin of 28.56% and a return on equity of 39.38%. The business had revenue of $13.37 billion during the quarter, compared to analyst estimates of $13.17 billion. During the same period in the previous year, the business posted $0.87 EPS. The company’s quarterly revenue was up 6.2% on a year-over-year basis. CocaCola has set its FY 2026 guidance at 3.270-3.300 EPS. Equities analysts anticipate that CocaCola Company will post 3.30 EPS for the current year.

CocaCola Dividend Announcement

The firm also recently disclosed a quarterly dividend, which will be paid on Tuesday, December 15th. Investors of record on Tuesday, December 1st will be paid a dividend of $0.53 per share. The ex-dividend date is Tuesday, December 1st. This represents a $2.12 annualized dividend and a yield of 2.3%. CocaCola’s dividend payout ratio is 63.66%.

Trending Headlines about CocaCola

Here are the key news stories impacting CocaCola this week:

• Positive Sentiment: KFC will switch its U.S. beverage partnership to Coca-Cola beginning in January 2027, bringing Coca-Cola products to roughly 3,700–4,000 restaurants by spring. Although the direct revenue impact is expected to be modest, the agreement expands fountain distribution, foodservice visibility and marketing opportunities at PepsiCo’s expense. Is KFC Drink Deal Altering The Investment Case For Coca Cola
• Positive Sentiment: Analysts and financial commentators continue to highlight Coca-Cola’s low beta, global scale, brand strength and 64-year streak of annual dividend increases, making KO attractive to investors seeking income and stability during market volatility. Buy 5 Stocks to Stay Safe as Volatility Reappears on Wall Street
• Neutral Sentiment: Coca-Cola is expected to report quarterly earnings on Tuesday. The release is the immediate catalyst for the stock, with investors likely focused on organic sales, consumer demand, margins and whether management maintains its fiscal 2026 earnings outlook. CocaCola Expected to Announce Quarterly Earnings on Tuesday
• Neutral Sentiment: Articles emphasizing Warren Buffett’s long-term ownership and Coca-Cola’s dividend-compounding potential reinforce the company’s appeal as a long-duration income investment, but they are largely historical and unlikely to provide a near-term trading catalyst. Warren Buffett Has Held Coca-Cola for Decades
• Negative Sentiment: KO has already gained substantially over the past year and trades near its 52-week high at a valuation of about 28 times earnings. That leaves less room for disappointment if results, guidance or consumer trends fall short of expectations.
• Negative Sentiment: Commentary notes persistent financial strain on shoppers, which could pressure volumes, product mix and pricing power even as Coca-Cola benefits from major sporting events and broader distribution. What Are Coca-Cola Stock Bulls Not Worried About?

About CocaCola

The Coca-Cola Company (NYSE: KO) is a global beverage company headquartered in Atlanta, Georgia. Founded in 1886, it is best known for Coca-Cola, one of the world’s most recognized soft drink brands.

The company owns, licenses, and markets a broad portfolio of beverages, including sparkling soft drinks, water, sports drinks, coffee, tea, juice, dairy and plant-based beverages, and energy drinks. Its brands include Coca-Cola, Diet Coke, Coca-Cola Zero Sugar, Sprite, Fanta, Dasani, smartwater, Powerade, Minute Maid, Simply, fairlife, and Costa Coffee, among others.

The Coca-Cola Company serves consumers in more than 200 countries and territories through a system that includes company-operated operations, independent bottling partners, distributors, retailers, and food-service providers.