Coca-Cola Consolidated, Inc. · Consumer Staples · Beverages - Non-Alcoholic
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Prev closePrevC$186.16
OpenOpen$187.46
Day highHigh$189.26
Day lowLow$186.19
VolumeVol99,702
Avg volAvgVol511,259
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Mkt cap
$12.39B
P/E ratio
27.75
FY Revenue
$7.23B
EPS
6.81
Gross Margin
39.74%
Sector
Consumer Staples
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Coca-Cola Consolidated, Inc.
Coca-Cola Consolidated exhibits very strong recent price momentum near its 52-week high with multiple bullish technical signals, but this is paired with extremely overbought momentum readings that increase the risk of near-term pullbacks. Fundamentally, the company shows solid margins, healthy free cash flow generation, and positive revenue and operating cash flow growth while facing declining net income, negative equity, and meaningful leverage. Valuation multiples appear elevated relative to earnings and cash flow, even as news flow and sentiment remain broadly positive and short interest is moderate.
AI summarized at 4:04 PM ET, 2026-03-02
AI summary scores
INTRADAY:63SWING:78LONG:69
Volume vs average
Intraday (cumulative)
−13% (Below avg)
Vol/Avg: 0.87×
RSI
42.69(Neutral)
Neutral (40–60)
0255075100
MACD momentum
Intraday
+0.10 (Strong)
MACD: 0.29 Signal: 0.19
Short-Term
-1.56 (Weak)
MACD: -0.06 Signal: 1.50
Long-Term
-1.62 (Weak)
MACD: 6.16 Signal: 7.78
Intraday trend score
58.38
LOW49.38HIGH58.38
Latest news
COKE•12 articles•Positive: 9Neutral: 2Negative: 1
PositiveBenzinga• Na
Coca-Cola Consolidated, Inc. Announces Second Quarter Dividend
Coca-Cola Consolidated announced a second quarter 2026 dividend of $0.25 per share, payable on May 8, 2026, to shareholders of record as of April 24, 2026. The largest Coca-Cola bottler in the United States serves approximately 60 million consumers across 14 states and the District of Columbia.
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Sentiment note
The company announced a dividend payment, which indicates financial stability and profitability. Regular dividend declarations are generally viewed positively by investors as they demonstrate management confidence in the company's cash flow and commitment to returning value to shareholders.
PositiveThe Motley Fool• Rick Munarriz
3 Surprising Stocks That Hit Fresh Highs Last Week
While most markets declined last week, three consumer discretionary stocks hit fresh highs: Coca-Cola Consolidated, McDonald's, and Restaurant Brands International. Coca-Cola Consolidated has delivered 16 consecutive years of revenue growth and is up nearly 7x over five years. McDonald's achieved record net margins of 27% in 2025 and is on track to become a Dividend King. Restaurant Brands International posted the strongest revenue growth at 12% in 2025 with the highest dividend yield among the three.
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Sentiment note
Hit all-time high last week, up 51% over past year and nearly 7x over five years. Demonstrates 16 consecutive years of positive revenue growth with steady, reliable business performance and low-beta characteristics.
PositiveThe Motley Fool• Todd Shriber
Meet the Monster Stock That Continues to Crush the Market
Coca-Cola Consolidated (COKE), the largest independent bottler of Coca-Cola products, has emerged as a significant outperformer, acting more like a growth stock than a traditional consumer staples stock. The company posted strong 2025 operating results with gains in net sales, gross profit, and operating income, benefiting from Coca-Cola's diverse portfolio including Monster, Dasani, and Core Power brands. After a 34% surge in February, the stock trades near all-time highs and offers dividend payments plus share buyback capacity.
Strong 2025 operating results with gains in net sales, gross profit, and operating income. Stock has significantly outperformed the market and sector, acting as a multibagger. Company benefits from diversified Coca-Cola product portfolio, maintains dividend payments, and actively repurchases shares. Trading near all-time highs with solid long-term fundamentals.
PositiveBenzinga• Globe Newswire
Coca-Cola Consolidated, Inc. Announces First Quarter Dividend
Coca-Cola Consolidated (NASDAQ: COKE), the largest Coca-Cola bottler in the United States, announced a first quarter 2026 dividend of $0.25 per share, payable on February 6, 2026, to shareholders of record as of January 23, 2026.
COKEdividend announcementfirst quarter 2026Coca-Cola Consolidatedshareholder returnsbeverage distribution
Sentiment note
The company announced a dividend payment, which demonstrates financial stability and commitment to returning value to shareholders. Regular dividend declarations are typically viewed positively by investors as they indicate healthy cash flow and management confidence in the company's financial position.
NeutralThe Motley Fool• Matt Dilallo
Can This Dividend King Outlast A Recession And Grow Its Payout For 7 More Years?
Coca-Cola demonstrates strong potential to continue its 63-year dividend growth streak, with robust global beverage portfolio, consistent organic revenue growth, and a strong financial position that can potentially withstand economic downturns.
Mentioned as part of a strategic transaction with Coca-Cola, with no detailed performance analysis provided
PositiveThe Motley Fool• Keith Noonan
Why Coca-Cola Consolidated Stock Skyrocketed This Week
Coca-Cola Consolidated's stock surged 15.8% after buying back $2.4 billion in common stock from Coca-Cola Company, increasing its autonomy and benefiting from sector rotation trends away from speculative stocks.
Stock price increased 15.8%, year-to-date gains of 26%, completed strategic stock buyback that increases company autonomy
PositiveThe Motley Fool• Josh Kohn-Lindquist
Why Coca-Cola Consolidated Stock Popped Today
Coca-Cola Consolidated reported strong Q3 earnings with sales, adjusted net income, and cash from operations rising, leading to a positive stock market response and continued margin improvements.
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Sentiment note
Reported 3% sales growth, 7% adjusted net income increase, 10% cash from operations rise, and continued margin expansion from 35% to 39% since 2020
NeutralBenzinga• Globe Newswire
Coca-Cola Consolidated, Inc. Announces Fourth Quarter Dividend
Coca-Cola Consolidated has declared a quarterly dividend of $0.25 per share, payable on November 7, 2025, to stockholders of record as of October 24, 2025.
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Sentiment note
The announcement is a routine dividend declaration without significant positive or negative implications, representing standard corporate financial communication
PositiveInvesting.com• Brett Owens
5 Big Dividend Hikes to Expect This Quarter
The article discusses five companies expected to significantly increase their dividend payouts in the upcoming quarter, highlighting their financial performance, growth strategies, and potential for dividend expansion.
Demonstrated consistent top-line growth, impressive profitability, and significant dividend expansion with a 400% increase
PositiveBenzinga• Globe Newswire
Coca-Cola Consolidated, Inc. Announces Second Quarter Dividend
Coca-Cola Consolidated, Inc. announced a dividend of $2.50 per share for the second quarter of 2025, payable on May 9, 2025, to stockholders of record as of April 25, 2025.
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Sentiment note
The company announced a dividend payment, which is generally seen as a positive sign for shareholders.
NegativeBenzinga• Erica Kollmann
Deadly Bird Flu Strain Hits Dairy Cows: 'Could Make COVID Seem Like A Walk In The Park,' Expert Says
A deadly strain of bird flu, the D1.1 variant, has been detected in six dairy herds in Nevada, marking the first time this strain has been found in cattle. Experts warn that this virus could be more severe than COVID-19.
Coca-Cola Consolidated has over 80 dairy products and could be impacted by potential dairy price increases or shortages due to the bird flu outbreak in cattle.
PositiveThe Motley Fool• The Motley Fool
Want Safe Dividend Income in 2024 and Beyond? Invest in the Following 3 Ultra-High-Yield Stocks.
The article recommends investing in three companies - Coca-Cola, Procter & Gamble, and Target - that have a long history of paying and increasing dividends, making them attractive options for safe dividend income in the coming years.
Coca-Cola has a long history of paying and increasing dividends, having raised them annually for 62 straight years. The company's payout ratio of 78% indicates a cushion to maintain its dividend payments.
News and sentiment labels describe article tone and are provided for research purposes only. They are not trading recommendations or forecasts.
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