10,658 Shares in Coca-Cola Consolidated, Inc. $COKE Acquired by Whalen Wealth Management Inc.

Whalen Wealth Management Inc. bought a new stake in Coca-Cola Consolidated, Inc. (NASDAQ:COKE) in the 2nd quarter, according to the company in its most recent filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission. The firm bought 10,658 shares of the company’s stock, valued at approximately $866,000.

A number of other institutional investors have also modified their holdings of the company. Quarry LP purchased a new stake in Coca-Cola Consolidated during the third quarter worth about $25,000. Advisory Services Network LLC purchased a new stake in Coca-Cola Consolidated during the 3rd quarter worth approximately $25,000. J.Safra Asset Management Corp acquired a new stake in Coca-Cola Consolidated during the 2nd quarter worth approximately $26,000. Newbridge Financial Services Group Inc. lifted its holdings in Coca-Cola Consolidated by 900.0% during the 2nd quarter. Newbridge Financial Services Group Inc. now owns 230 shares of the company’s stock worth $26,000 after buying an additional 207 shares in the last quarter. Finally, Geneos Wealth Management Inc. boosted its position in Coca-Cola Consolidated by 900.0% in the 2nd quarter. Geneos Wealth Management Inc. now owns 250 shares of the company’s stock valued at $28,000 after buying an additional 225 shares during the period. 48.24% of the stock is owned by institutional investors and hedge funds.

Wall Street Analyst Weigh In

Several equities analysts have commented on the stock. Wall Street Zen downgraded shares of Coca-Cola Consolidated from a “buy” rating to a “hold” rating in a research note on Saturday, August 8th. Weiss Ratings reiterated a “buy (b)” rating on shares of Coca-Cola Consolidated in a research note on Wednesday, June 24th. One equities research analyst has rated the stock with a Buy rating, Based on data from MarketBeat.com, the company presently has a consensus rating of “Buy”.

Coca-Cola Consolidated Stock Performance

Shares of Coca-Cola Consolidated stock opened at $192.60 on Tuesday. The business has a 50-day simple moving average of $185.14 and a 200-day simple moving average of $186.25. Coca-Cola Consolidated, Inc. has a one year low of $110.60 and a one year high of $219.65. The company has a market cap of $12.82 billion, a PE ratio of 25.54 and a beta of 0.55.

Coca-Cola Consolidated (NASDAQ:COKE) last issued its earnings results on Wednesday, August 5th. The company reported $2.83 earnings per share for the quarter. Coca-Cola Consolidated had a net margin of 7.15% and a negative return on equity of 1,041.59%. The firm had revenue of $2.05 billion for the quarter.

Coca-Cola Consolidated Dividend Announcement

The company also recently disclosed a quarterly dividend, which was paid on Friday, August 7th. Stockholders of record on Friday, July 24th were issued a $0.25 dividend. This represents a $1.00 dividend on an annualized basis and a dividend yield of 0.5%. The ex-dividend date was Friday, July 24th. Coca-Cola Consolidated’s dividend payout ratio (DPR) is presently 13.26%.

About Coca-Cola Consolidated

Founded in 1902 and headquartered in Charlotte, North Carolina, Coca-Cola Consolidated, Inc is the largest independent bottler of Coca-Cola products in the United States. The company manufactures, sells and distributes a broad portfolio of sparkling and still beverages under exclusive agreements with The Coca-Cola Company. Its brand lineup includes Coca-Cola, Diet Coke, Sprite and Fanta, as well as noncarbonated offerings such as Minute Maid juices, Gold Peak teas, Dasani water, Powerade sports drinks and vitaminwater.

Coca-Cola Consolidated’s operations span 14 states and the District of Columbia across the Southeastern, South Central and Mid-Atlantic regions.