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Coca-Cola (KO) Stock Drops Despite Market Gains: Important Facts to Note
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Coca-Cola (KO - Free Report) closed the most recent trading day at $75.91, moving -1.7% from the previous trading session. This change lagged the S&P 500's 0.08% gain on the day. Elsewhere, the Dow lost 0.18%, while the tech-heavy Nasdaq added 0.1%.
The world's largest beverage maker's stock has dropped by 0.75% in the past month, exceeding the Consumer Staples sector's loss of 7.95% and the S&P 500's loss of 1.74%.
The investment community will be closely monitoring the performance of Coca-Cola in its forthcoming earnings report. The company is scheduled to release its earnings on April 28, 2026. The company is forecasted to report an EPS of $0.81, showcasing a 10.96% upward movement from the corresponding quarter of the prior year. At the same time, our most recent consensus estimate is projecting a revenue of $12.31 billion, reflecting a 10.62% rise from the equivalent quarter last year.
Looking at the full year, the Zacks Consensus Estimates suggest analysts are expecting earnings of $3.23 per share and revenue of $49.17 billion. These totals would mark changes of +7.67% and +2.66%, respectively, from last year.
Investors should also take note of any recent adjustments to analyst estimates for Coca-Cola. These revisions help to show the ever-changing nature of near-term business trends. Consequently, upward revisions in estimates express analysts' positivity towards the business operations and its ability to generate profits.
Research indicates that these estimate revisions are directly correlated with near-term share price momentum. To take advantage of this, we've established the Zacks Rank, an exclusive model that considers these estimated changes and delivers an operational rating system.
The Zacks Rank system ranges from #1 (Strong Buy) to #5 (Strong Sell). It has a remarkable, outside-audited track record of success, with #1 stocks delivering an average annual return of +25% since 1988. Within the past 30 days, our consensus EPS projection has moved 0.01% higher. At present, Coca-Cola boasts a Zacks Rank of #3 (Hold).
Looking at its valuation, Coca-Cola is holding a Forward P/E ratio of 23.91. This signifies a premium in comparison to the average Forward P/E of 18.51 for its industry.
It's also important to note that KO currently trades at a PEG ratio of 3.26. The PEG ratio bears resemblance to the frequently used P/E ratio, but this parameter also includes the company's expected earnings growth trajectory. KO's industry had an average PEG ratio of 1.56 as of yesterday's close.
The Beverages - Soft drinks industry is part of the Consumer Staples sector. This group has a Zacks Industry Rank of 165, putting it in the bottom 33% of all 250+ industries.
The strength of our individual industry groups is measured by the Zacks Industry Rank, which is calculated based on the average Zacks Rank of the individual stocks within these groups. Our research shows that the top 50% rated industries outperform the bottom half by a factor of 2 to 1.
Keep in mind to rely on Zacks.com to watch all these stock-impacting metrics, and more, in the succeeding trading sessions.
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Coca-Cola (KO) Stock Drops Despite Market Gains: Important Facts to Note
Coca-Cola (KO - Free Report) closed the most recent trading day at $75.91, moving -1.7% from the previous trading session. This change lagged the S&P 500's 0.08% gain on the day. Elsewhere, the Dow lost 0.18%, while the tech-heavy Nasdaq added 0.1%.
The world's largest beverage maker's stock has dropped by 0.75% in the past month, exceeding the Consumer Staples sector's loss of 7.95% and the S&P 500's loss of 1.74%.
The investment community will be closely monitoring the performance of Coca-Cola in its forthcoming earnings report. The company is scheduled to release its earnings on April 28, 2026. The company is forecasted to report an EPS of $0.81, showcasing a 10.96% upward movement from the corresponding quarter of the prior year. At the same time, our most recent consensus estimate is projecting a revenue of $12.31 billion, reflecting a 10.62% rise from the equivalent quarter last year.
Looking at the full year, the Zacks Consensus Estimates suggest analysts are expecting earnings of $3.23 per share and revenue of $49.17 billion. These totals would mark changes of +7.67% and +2.66%, respectively, from last year.
Investors should also take note of any recent adjustments to analyst estimates for Coca-Cola. These revisions help to show the ever-changing nature of near-term business trends. Consequently, upward revisions in estimates express analysts' positivity towards the business operations and its ability to generate profits.
Research indicates that these estimate revisions are directly correlated with near-term share price momentum. To take advantage of this, we've established the Zacks Rank, an exclusive model that considers these estimated changes and delivers an operational rating system.
The Zacks Rank system ranges from #1 (Strong Buy) to #5 (Strong Sell). It has a remarkable, outside-audited track record of success, with #1 stocks delivering an average annual return of +25% since 1988. Within the past 30 days, our consensus EPS projection has moved 0.01% higher. At present, Coca-Cola boasts a Zacks Rank of #3 (Hold).
Looking at its valuation, Coca-Cola is holding a Forward P/E ratio of 23.91. This signifies a premium in comparison to the average Forward P/E of 18.51 for its industry.
It's also important to note that KO currently trades at a PEG ratio of 3.26. The PEG ratio bears resemblance to the frequently used P/E ratio, but this parameter also includes the company's expected earnings growth trajectory. KO's industry had an average PEG ratio of 1.56 as of yesterday's close.
The Beverages - Soft drinks industry is part of the Consumer Staples sector. This group has a Zacks Industry Rank of 165, putting it in the bottom 33% of all 250+ industries.
The strength of our individual industry groups is measured by the Zacks Industry Rank, which is calculated based on the average Zacks Rank of the individual stocks within these groups. Our research shows that the top 50% rated industries outperform the bottom half by a factor of 2 to 1.
Keep in mind to rely on Zacks.com to watch all these stock-impacting metrics, and more, in the succeeding trading sessions.