The Coca-Cola Company (KO) Stock Analysis
Over the past 10 years, Coca-Cola (KO) earnings per share (EPS) grew 6.1% a year, revenue grew 0.8% a year and free cash flow declined 4.0% a year, with an average return on invested capital (ROIC) of 9.8%. KO stock trades at $93.90, a P/E of 28.2, above its historical average of 26.6. Analysts' average 12-month price target is $96.17 (+2.4%).
The Coca-Cola Company, a beverage company, manufactures and sells various nonalcoholic beverages in the United States and internationally.
Exhibit A Growth Dossier
| Metric | 10yr | 5yr | 1yr | Grade |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Book Value/Share GrowthBV/S | 2.5% | 10.8% | 26.5% | A- |
| EPS GrowthEPS | 6.1% | 11.1% | 13.3% | B |
| Revenue GrowthRevenue | 0.8% | 7.7% | 6.5% | C |
| Cash Flow GrowthCash Flow | -4.0% | -9.4% | 2080.2% | B+ |
| ROICROIC | 9.8% | 11.4% | 13.0% | B+ |
Exhibit B Valuation Ledger
- Current EPS
- $3.33
- Historical Avg P/E
- 26.6
- Future P/E (used for sticker price)
- Projected EPS (10yr)
- Sticker Price (10yr)
- Price for 15% Annual Return
- Expected Annual Return
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Exhibit C Raw Data (last 10 years)
| Metric | Trend | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 | TTM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Book Value / ShareBV/S | $5.80 | $5.28 | $3.95 | $3.95 | $4.40 | $4.46 | $5.30 | $5.54 | $5.98 | $5.75 | $7.46 | $8.38 | |
| Basic EPSEPS | $1.69 | $1.51 | $0.29 | $1.51 | $2.09 | $1.80 | $2.26 | $2.20 | $2.48 | $2.47 | $3.05 | $3.33 | |
| RevenueRevenue | $44,294,000,000 | $41,863,000,000 | $36,212,000,000 | $34,300,000,000 | $37,266,000,000 | $33,014,000,000 | $38,655,000,000 | $43,004,000,000 | $45,754,000,000 | $47,061,000,000 | $47,941,000,000 | $50,129,000,000 | |
| Free Cash FlowCash Flow | $7,975,000,000 | $6,534,000,000 | $5,431,000,000 | $6,079,000,000 | $8,417,000,000 | $8,667,000,000 | $11,258,000,000 | $9,534,000,000 | $9,747,000,000 | $4,741,000,000 | $5,296,000,000 | $14,297,000,000 | |
| ROIC (%)ROIC | 8.5% | 9.1% | 1.9% | 9.8% | 11.2% | 9.4% | 10.2% | 11.7% | 11.5% | 10.5% | 13.0% | — |
The exact underlying data used to compute the growth rates and grades above. The highlighted TTM column is the trailing twelve months through the most recently reported quarter.
Ticker INVESTigator Price Target
Analyst Data
Price Target
Where the stock trades today vs. the range of 12-month price targets from covering analysts.
48 firms rate it — 29 buy, 16 hold, 3 sell · Most recent Oct 2026
KO Stock FAQ
What is KO's stock price target?
The average 12-month analyst price target for KO is $96.17, with a range of $86.00 to $104.00. That is +2.4% from the current price of $93.90.
Do analysts rate KO a buy?
Most rate it a buy. Of 48 firms covering Coca-Cola, the ratings are 29 buy or strong buy, 16 hold and 3 sell or strong sell.
How fast is Coca-Cola growing?
Annual growth rates for KO. EPS: 6.1% over 10 years, 11.1% over 5 years, 13.3% over 1 year. Revenue: 0.8% over 10 years, 7.7% over 5 years, 6.5% over 1 year. Free cash flow: -4.0% over 10 years, -9.4% over 5 years, 2080.2% over 1 year. Book value per share: 2.5% over 10 years, 10.8% over 5 years, 26.5% over 1 year.
What is KO's ROIC?
Coca-Cola's return on invested capital (ROIC) was 13.0% in fiscal 2025. Its 10-year average ROIC is 9.8%. ROIC above 10% is generally a sign of a business with a durable competitive advantage.
What is KO's P/E ratio?
KO's current P/E ratio is 28.2, compared with a historical average of 26.6. Trailing earnings per share are $3.33.
What is Coca-Cola's market cap and stock price?
KO last traded at $93.90 as of October 19, 2026. Its 52-week range is $67.27 to $94.10. Coca-Cola has a market cap of $404.01B.
Exhibit D Related Coverage
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Data as of October 19, 2026. Findings are derived from historical fundamentals — not a forecast, not advice. Cross-examine before you invest.
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