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Coca-Cola (KO) Declines More Than Market: Some Information for Investors
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In the latest close session, Coca-Cola (KO - Free Report) was down 1.25% at $81.17. This change lagged the S&P 500's 1.21% loss on the day. Meanwhile, the Dow lost 0.97%, and the Nasdaq, a tech-heavy index, lost 2.15%.
Shares of the world's largest beverage maker witnessed a gain of 1.99% over the previous month, trailing the performance of the Consumer Staples sector with its gain of 3.66%, and outperforming the S&P 500's gain of 0.42%.
Market participants will be closely following the financial results of Coca-Cola in its upcoming release. The company plans to announce its earnings on July 28, 2026. The company is predicted to post an EPS of $0.92, indicating a 5.75% growth compared to the equivalent quarter last year. Meanwhile, the latest consensus estimate predicts the revenue to be $13.05 billion, indicating a 4.15% increase compared to the same quarter of the previous year.
KO's full-year Zacks Consensus Estimates are calling for earnings of $3.26 per share and revenue of $49.24 billion. These results would represent year-over-year changes of +8.67% and +2.81%, respectively.
It is also important to note the recent changes to analyst estimates for Coca-Cola. Such recent modifications usually signify the changing landscape of near-term business trends. With this in mind, we can consider positive estimate revisions a sign of optimism about the business outlook.
Research indicates that these estimate revisions are directly correlated with near-term share price momentum. To exploit this, we've formed the Zacks Rank, a quantitative model that includes these estimate changes and presents a viable rating system.
The Zacks Rank system, spanning from #1 (Strong Buy) to #5 (Strong Sell), boasts an impressive track record of outperformance, audited externally, with #1 ranked stocks yielding an average annual return of +25% since 1988. The Zacks Consensus EPS estimate has moved 0.08% lower within the past month. Currently, Coca-Cola is carrying a Zacks Rank of #3 (Hold).
Looking at its valuation, Coca-Cola is holding a Forward P/E ratio of 25.22. This indicates a premium in contrast to its industry's Forward P/E of 20.58.
Meanwhile, KO's PEG ratio is currently 3.33. 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 2.18 as of yesterday's close.
The Beverages - Soft drinks industry is part of the Consumer Staples sector. Currently, this industry holds a Zacks Industry Rank of 69, positioning it in the top 29% of all 250+ industries.
The Zacks Industry Rank evaluates the power of our distinct industry groups by determining the average Zacks Rank of the individual stocks forming the 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) Declines More Than Market: Some Information for Investors
In the latest close session, Coca-Cola (KO - Free Report) was down 1.25% at $81.17. This change lagged the S&P 500's 1.21% loss on the day. Meanwhile, the Dow lost 0.97%, and the Nasdaq, a tech-heavy index, lost 2.15%.
Shares of the world's largest beverage maker witnessed a gain of 1.99% over the previous month, trailing the performance of the Consumer Staples sector with its gain of 3.66%, and outperforming the S&P 500's gain of 0.42%.
Market participants will be closely following the financial results of Coca-Cola in its upcoming release. The company plans to announce its earnings on July 28, 2026. The company is predicted to post an EPS of $0.92, indicating a 5.75% growth compared to the equivalent quarter last year. Meanwhile, the latest consensus estimate predicts the revenue to be $13.05 billion, indicating a 4.15% increase compared to the same quarter of the previous year.
KO's full-year Zacks Consensus Estimates are calling for earnings of $3.26 per share and revenue of $49.24 billion. These results would represent year-over-year changes of +8.67% and +2.81%, respectively.
It is also important to note the recent changes to analyst estimates for Coca-Cola. Such recent modifications usually signify the changing landscape of near-term business trends. With this in mind, we can consider positive estimate revisions a sign of optimism about the business outlook.
Research indicates that these estimate revisions are directly correlated with near-term share price momentum. To exploit this, we've formed the Zacks Rank, a quantitative model that includes these estimate changes and presents a viable rating system.
The Zacks Rank system, spanning from #1 (Strong Buy) to #5 (Strong Sell), boasts an impressive track record of outperformance, audited externally, with #1 ranked stocks yielding an average annual return of +25% since 1988. The Zacks Consensus EPS estimate has moved 0.08% lower within the past month. Currently, Coca-Cola is carrying a Zacks Rank of #3 (Hold).
Looking at its valuation, Coca-Cola is holding a Forward P/E ratio of 25.22. This indicates a premium in contrast to its industry's Forward P/E of 20.58.
Meanwhile, KO's PEG ratio is currently 3.33. 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 2.18 as of yesterday's close.
The Beverages - Soft drinks industry is part of the Consumer Staples sector. Currently, this industry holds a Zacks Industry Rank of 69, positioning it in the top 29% of all 250+ industries.
The Zacks Industry Rank evaluates the power of our distinct industry groups by determining the average Zacks Rank of the individual stocks forming the 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.