Coca-Cola

KO · NYSE

$93.49+$0.07 (+0.07%)TodayMarket closed · Oct 20, 7:59 PM ET

Prev close $93.42

KO analyst rating

BuyConsensus of 17 analysts over the last 12 months. 88% rate it a buy.

Strong buy0
Buy15
Hold2
Underperform0
Sell0

12-month price target · 29 analysts

Average $96.13 (+2.8% upside)

Low: $72.09
Now: $93.49
High: $109.20

Upgrades and downgrades

The latest rating actions, newest first

KO analyst upgrades, downgrades and rating actions
Firm	Date	Action	Rating	Price target	Hit rate
Barclays	Oct 16, 2026	Maintains	Overweight	$93.00 → $98.00	62%
Citigroup	Oct 14, 2026	Maintains	Buy	$100.00 → $102.00	58%
Wells Fargo	Oct 5, 2026	Maintains	Overweight	$95.00 → $90.00	57%
JP Morgan	Sep 28, 2026	Maintains	Overweight	$96.00 → $95.00	58%
Argus Research	Jul 30, 2026	Maintains	Buy	$91.00 → $97.00	51%
Barclays	Jul 30, 2026	Maintains	Overweight	$91.00 → $93.00	62%
JP Morgan	Jul 29, 2026	Maintains	Overweight	$90.00 → $96.00	58%
TD Cowen	Jul 29, 2026	Maintains	Buy	$90.00 → $100.00	58%
Piper Sandler	Jul 29, 2026	Maintains	Overweight	$88.00 → $95.00	80%
Wells Fargo	Jul 29, 2026	Maintains	Overweight	$90.00 → $95.00	57%

The case for and against

Updated Jul 31, 2026

Bull case

Coca-Cola is expected to have a strong financial performance in the coming years, driven by its strong portfolio of 200 brands and its global presence in over 200 countries. The company's ability to navigate through challenging market conditions and its resilient business model make it a top pick for analysts, with its key CSD brands, including Coca-Cola, Diet Coke/Coke Zero, Sprite, and Fanta, contributing to its over 30% global market share. With a strong start to the year, a focus on margin expansion and reinvestment in its business, as well as a diverse leadership team, Coca-Cola is well-positioned for continued success.

Bear case

Coca-Cola is expected to face headwinds in organic sales due to a shift in the timing of impacts from concentrates under-pacing unit timing. However, the company's strong presence in emerging markets and its focus on expanding its portfolio in key categories like water, sports, coffee, and tea could help mitigate these challenges. Additionally, management's emphasis on improving execution and cutting costs through a $3 billion productivity plan could lead to increased profitability and share gains in the long term. Risks to the company's outlook include slower global economic recovery, foreign exchange fluctuations, and increased competition.

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