2,556,966 Shares in CocaCola Company (The) $KO Purchased by PFA Pension Forsikringsaktieselskab

PFA Pension Forsikringsaktieselskab bought a new position in shares of CocaCola Company (The) (NYSE:KO) during the 4th quarter, HoldingsChannel.com reports. The institutional investor bought 2,556,966 shares of the company’s stock, valued at approximately $179,167,000. CocaCola comprises 0.5% of PFA Pension Forsikringsaktieselskab’s investment portfolio, making the stock its 28th biggest position.

Several other hedge funds and other institutional investors have also recently bought and sold shares of KO. Vanguard Group Inc. grew its holdings in CocaCola by 1.6% in the fourth quarter. Vanguard Group Inc. now owns 374,771,512 shares of the company’s stock valued at $26,200,276,000 after purchasing an additional 5,886,352 shares during the period. Franklin Resources Inc. grew its holdings in CocaCola by 15.1% in the third quarter. Franklin Resources Inc. now owns 39,094,276 shares of the company’s stock valued at $2,592,732,000 after purchasing an additional 5,135,198 shares during the period. Danske Bank A S acquired a new stake in CocaCola in the third quarter valued at approximately $226,443,000. Danica Pension Livsforsikringsaktieselskab acquired a new stake in CocaCola in the third quarter valued at approximately $161,130,000. Finally, SG Americas Securities LLC grew its holdings in CocaCola by 288.1% in the fourth quarter. SG Americas Securities LLC now owns 3,025,595 shares of the company’s stock valued at $211,519,000 after purchasing an additional 2,245,959 shares during the period. 70.26% of the stock is owned by institutional investors and hedge funds.

Insider Activity

In related news, EVP Nancy Quan sold 23,556 shares of CocaCola stock in a transaction that occurred on Tuesday, March 3rd. The stock was sold at an average price of $79.50, for a total transaction of $1,872,702.00. Following the transaction, the executive vice president owned 223,330 shares in the company, valued at approximately $17,754,735. This trade represents a 9.54% decrease in their ownership of the stock. The sale was disclosed in a filing with the SEC, which can be accessed through this link. Also, CEO James Quincey sold 337,824 shares of CocaCola stock in a transaction that occurred on Tuesday, February 3rd. The stock was sold at an average price of $77.10, for a total value of $26,046,230.40. Following the transaction, the chief executive officer owned 342,546 shares in the company, valued at approximately $26,410,296.60. The trade was a 49.65% decrease in their position. Additional details regarding this sale are available in the official SEC disclosure. Insiders have sold a total of 892,925 shares of company stock valued at $70,254,796 in the last 90 days. 0.90% of the stock is owned by insiders.

Analyst Ratings Changes

KO has been the topic of several research analyst reports. Royal Bank Of Canada set a $87.00 price objective on CocaCola in a report on Wednesday, February 11th. Evercore reissued an “outperform” rating and issued a $85.00 price objective on shares of CocaCola in a report on Wednesday, February 11th. Truist Financial set a $85.00 price objective on CocaCola in a report on Wednesday, February 11th. Barclays raised their price objective on CocaCola from $83.00 to $85.00 and gave the company an “overweight” rating in a report on Thursday. Finally, TD Cowen raised their price objective on CocaCola from $85.00 to $90.00 and gave the company a “buy” rating in a report on Wednesday. Fifteen research analysts have rated the stock with a Buy rating, According to MarketBeat, the company has a consensus rating of “Buy” and a consensus price target of $86.27.

CocaCola Stock Performance

NYSE KO opened at $78.62 on Friday. The company has a market cap of $338.40 billion, a PE ratio of 24.72, a price-to-earnings-growth ratio of 3.19 and a beta of 0.35. The stock’s 50 day simple moving average is $77.12 and its 200-day simple moving average is $73.52. CocaCola Company has a 1-year low of $65.35 and a 1-year high of $82.00. The company has a debt-to-equity ratio of 1.09, a current ratio of 1.36 and a quick ratio of 1.25.

CocaCola (NYSE:KO) last released its earnings results on Tuesday, April 28th. The company reported $0.86 earnings per share for the quarter, beating the consensus estimate of $0.81 by $0.05. The business had revenue of $12.47 billion for the quarter, compared to the consensus estimate of $12.24 billion. CocaCola had a return on equity of 40.55% and a net margin of 27.80%.The business’s quarterly revenue was up 11.4% compared to the same quarter last year. During the same quarter last year, the business posted $0.73 earnings per share. CocaCola has set its FY 2026 guidance at 3.240-3.270 EPS. As a group, equities research analysts anticipate that CocaCola Company will post 3.26 EPS for the current fiscal year.

CocaCola Announces Dividend

The business also recently disclosed a quarterly dividend, which will be paid on Wednesday, July 1st. Investors of record on Monday, June 15th will be given a dividend of $0.53 per share. The ex-dividend date is Monday, June 15th. This represents a $2.12 dividend on an annualized basis and a yield of 2.7%. CocaCola’s dividend payout ratio (DPR) is presently 66.67%.

CocaCola News Roundup

Here are the key news stories impacting CocaCola this week:

• Positive Sentiment: Q1 results beat expectations: Coca‑Cola reported stronger-than-expected Q1 revenue and EPS (double‑digit top‑line growth) that drove positive sentiment around durable growth and near-term guidance. Is Coca‑Cola a Buy, Hold, or Sell After Its Q1 2026 Earnings Report?
• Positive Sentiment: Dividend increase/quarterly dividend declared: KO declared a quarterly dividend (record June 15; payable July 1), reinforcing its dividend‑king status and supporting income investor demand.
• Positive Sentiment: Analysts are raising targets and ratings after earnings: Several firms have lifted price targets and reiterated/raised ratings following the Q1 beat, signaling analyst confidence in growth momentum. Example coverage of these upgrades is here. Morgan Stanley raises Coca‑Cola stock price target after earnings
• Positive Sentiment: Additional shop‑window coverage and buy recommendations: TD Cowen, JPMorgan and Barclays commentary mentioned in recent coverage has been constructive (higher targets / buy or overweight stances), which can help sustain buying interest. Is The Coca‑Cola Company (KO) One of the Best Large Cap Dividend Growth Stocks to Invest in?
• Neutral Sentiment: Shareowners re‑elected the board and rejected several ESG proposals at the annual meeting — the outcome supports current management strategy but leaves ESG activists disappointed; it’s governance news that may matter to some institutional holders. Coca‑Cola Shareowners Back Board, Reject ESG Proposals
• Negative Sentiment: Some analysts are cautious: Goldman Sachs has a Hold on KO, which could cap near‑term upside and weigh on momentum despite the broader wave of upgrades. Coca‑Cola (KO) Gets a Hold from Goldman Sachs

CocaCola Profile

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.