NYSE:KO

Coca-Cola Company (KO)

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This summary was created by AI, based on 6 opinions in the last 12 months.

The Coca-Cola Company (KO) continues to show strengths in the competitive beverage industry, with a strong focus on 0-calorie drinks, which demonstrates explosive growth potential. While several experts indicate that the stock is currently consolidating around resistance levels, they also note a generally positive underlying trend characterized by higher lows. The company's unmatched global reach and solid pricing power, combined with steady demand in key markets, enhance its appeal as an investment. Despite a forward PE that suggests it's trading at a premium, analysts point towards healthy revenue growth and resilient margins. However, the evolving landscape of consumer brands poses challenges, as new entrants can quickly disrupt traditional brands, emphasizing the importance of retaining a strong market position.

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COMMENT
Beat earnings and their organic growth rate will accelerate. But bond yields are jumping and there are worries over raw costs and freight.
BUY
Its report impressed the street today. It's best of breed. The CEO is seasoned and smart. They delivered strong top and bottom line growth last quarter. Coke enjoyed a strong start in the quarter, adjusted bottling to deal with China's lockdown. Coke will be ready when China does overcome Covid. Coke faces major issues in the US, given high inflation and supply shortages (the cans). Coke cut a deal with Doordash and launched other measures to tackle these problems.
BUY
He doesn't care about its near term. He has backed their CEO from day one and will continue to.
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PAST TOP PICK
(A Top Pick Dec 09/21, Up 5.3%)Stockchase Research Editor: Michael O’Reilly Our PAST TOP PICK with KO has triggered its stop at $58. To remain disciplined, we recommend covering the position at this time. This will result in a net investment gain of 10%, when combined with the previous buy recommendation.
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PAST TOP PICK
(A Top Pick Dec 09/21, Up 13.5%)Stockchase Research Editor: Michael O’Reilly Our PAST TOP PICK with KO has achieved its $62.50 objective. To remain disciplined, we recommend covering half the position at this time and trailing up the stop (from $55) to $58.
BUY ON WEAKNESS
It will be choppy trading for another month for sure as we digest inflation, including services inflation--inflation is broadening out into other categories. Not enough attention is being paid to retail sales--which are up--and homes sales are also up nicely. We have to wait--nobody knows where inflation is going. She's a long-term investor. Companies that performed best during earnings season are the ones she likes: Expedia, Wynn, Hilton. Would consider AmEx, Coke, McDonald's--if you get them on sale, you can leg into them and see how it goes.
BUY
They report Wednesday which he expects to be good. He wants to hear of the partnership with Molson Coors to make a hard seltzer, which should trigger the next big spike in shares.
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PAST TOP PICK
(A Top Pick Dec 09/21, Up 18.3%)Stockchase Research Editor: Michael O'Reilly Our PAST TOP PICK with KO is progressing well. We now recommend trailing up the stop (from $48) to $55.
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TOP PICK
Stockchase Research Editor: Michael O'Reilly Trading at 27x earnings, compared to a sector average of 42x, KO is good value and is reiterated as a TOP PICK. Recently reported earnings beat analyst expectations by 12% and it maintains a ROE over 40%. We also like that it it paid down a sizable portion of debt. The company provides a strong dividend and has done so for the past 59 consecutive years (it also grows 10% per year). It has modest upside, but we like the stability. We recommend trailing up the stop (from $45, as previously recommended) to $48, looking to achieve $62.50 -- upside potential of 13%. Yield 3.05% (Analysts’ price target is $62.22)
PARTIAL BUY
Given inflation and interest rate rises Buy it in stages. They had a fantastic quarter and the CEO is terrific. The company isn't going away.
WEAK BUY
He is not overweight consumer staples names and prefers Pepsi over Coke because of diversification. You might see a trade here, however, over the next couple of months. Lots of revenue will come from the re-opening trade.
DON'T BUY

During lockdown, at-home consumption benefited, but away-from-home dropped. This should recover with reopening. Overhang is a tax dispute with the IRS. If the case goes against them, it will be a significant one-time hit as well as higher tax rate going forward. She owns MDLZ instead.

DON'T BUY
This stalled a while ago. It trades at 26x earnings which is high. In the 1990s, this had a magical aura, when he owned it, but in those days Coke was growing. The pandemic has been very tough on Coke. Also, people are not drinking carbonated soft drinks as much.
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TOP PICK
Stockchase Research Editor: Michael O'Reilly It was a toss up between making KO or PEP a TOP PICK. Frankly, they have similar valuations and dividends. However, we decided on KO based on a slight advantage on a pending technical breakout. Trading at 27x earnings, compared to a sector average of 42x, KO is good value. The company provides a strong dividend, which has grown for the past 59 consecutive years. It has modest upside, but we like the stability. We would buy this with a stop-loss at $45, looking to achieve $58 -- upside potential of 12%. Yield 3.29% (Analysts’ price target is $57.59)
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