The stock market is gearing up for the start of the Q1 2025 earnings season, which begins next week.
In the closing of the recent trading day, Coca-Cola (KO) stood at $70.76, denoting a +1.16% change from the preceding trading day.
Warren Buffett certainly knows how to pick 'em. While the investing community reels from the impact of President Trump's tariff program, many Buffett stocks are beating the market.
The major indexes just suffered a historic sell-off eerily reminiscent of the COVID plunge in March 2020. But during a week when most stocks were hitting 52-week lows, Coca-Cola (KO -2.39%) was an exception.
Coca-Cola (KO) stock hit a 52-week peak of $73 a share last Thursday and is sitting on +9% gains this year compared to the S&P 500's 14% decline.
The stock of Coca-Cola (KO -4.52%) is trouncing the market this year, up 16% while the S&P 500 is down 4%. It's a rare switch, because the stock typically lags the market.
Coca-Cola (KO -4.52%) is a reliable stock for long-term investors. If you had invested $10,000 in the beverage giant 30 years ago, your investment would be worth $50,700 today and paying out about $1,450 in annual dividends.
The beverage industry offers investors plenty of options to quench their thirst for portfolio profits. Constellation Brands (STZ -4.27%) commands a dominant position in the U.S. beer market, while Coca-Cola (KO -4.52%) is recognized for its iconic global soft drink empire.
After KO hits a 52-week high, we assess whether the current level warrants an opportunity to accumulate shares, hold positions or book profits.
Coca-Cola (KO 2.62%) stock gained 15% in the first quarter of the year, according to data provided by S&P Global Market Intelligence. As the market absorbed the possibility of a new tariff program, investors moved toward safe stocks like Coca-Cola.
Everyone knows about Coca-Cola (KO -0.58%). With a portfolio of more than 200 different beverage brands and a presence virtually all over the globe, it's an American success story that's been around for more than a century.
Investors often turn to recommendations made by Wall Street analysts before making a Buy, Sell, or Hold decision about a stock. While media reports about rating changes by these brokerage-firm employed (or sell-side) analysts often affect a stock's price, do they really matter?