Coca-Cola Consolidated (COKE) Stock Price, News & Analysis

Company Overview

Coca-Cola Consolidated, Inc. is the largest independent Coca-Cola bottler in the United States, responsible for the manufacture, marketing, and distribution of sparkling and still beverages under global brands such as Coca-Cola, Diet Coke, Sprite, Fanta, Powerade, Dasani, and Gold Peak. Operating through a network of production facilities, distribution centers, and transportation assets, the company delivers its beverage portfolio to restaurants, grocery chains, convenience stores, vending partners, and other retail outlets across its service territory.

Founded in 1902 as the North Carolina Coca-Cola Bottling Company, the firm expanded its operations through strategic acquisitions and organic growth throughout the southeastern and Mid-Atlantic regions. The pivotal merger in 1991 of several bottling operations into a consolidated entity laid the groundwork for its current footprint. Over time, the company has invested in state-of-the-art bottling technology, cold drink equipment, and distribution capabilities to enhance operational efficiency and customer service.

Beyond its flagship carbonated soft drinks, the company’s diverse portfolio includes energy drinks, sports beverages, juices, teas, and bottled water. It also provides merchandising solutions and customized packaging options to support retail partners in optimizing product visibility and sales. Committed to sustainability, the company pursues water stewardship, energy optimization, and recycling initiatives across its manufacturing and distribution network.

Headquartered in Charlotte, North Carolina, Coca-Cola Consolidated is overseen by a board of directors chaired by a member of its founding family and led day-to-day by an executive management team. The company employs thousands of associates who focus on quality, safety, and community engagement. By blending a rich heritage with continuous innovation, the bottler seeks to strengthen its market position and deliver refreshing experiences to consumers.

Key Stats

• Today's Range: $112.93 to $114.39
• 50-Day Range: $105.72 to $1,143.55
• 52-Week Range: $105.21 to $146.09
• Volume: 458,725 shs
• Average Volume: 502,709 shs
• Market Capitalization: $9.93 billion
• P/E Ratio: 17.79
• Dividend Yield: 0.88%
• Price Target: N/A
• Consensus Rating: N/A

Coca-Cola Consolidated Stock Analysis - MarketRank™

Coca-Cola Consolidated scored higher than 19% of companies evaluated by MarketBeat, and ranked 133rd out of 153 stocks in the consumer staples sector. Scores are calculated by averaging available category scores, with extra weight given to analysis and valuation.

Analyst's Opinion

• Score: N/A
• Analyst Rating: N/A

Consensus Rating

There is not enough analysis data for Coca-Cola Consolidated.

Earnings and Valuation

• Score: 1.3 / 5
• Proj. Earnings Growth: N/A

Price to Earnings Ratio vs. the Market

The P/E ratio of Coca-Cola Consolidated is 17.79, which means that it is trading at a less expensive P/E ratio than the market average P/E ratio of about 25.91.

Price to Earnings Ratio vs. Sector

The P/E ratio of Coca-Cola Consolidated is 17.79, which means that it is trading at a less expensive P/E ratio than the Consumer Staples sector average P/E ratio of about 19.78.

Price to Book Value per Share Ratio

Coca-Cola Consolidated has a P/B Ratio of 7.01. P/B Ratios above 3 indicate that a company could be overvalued with respect to its assets and liabilities.

Short Interest

• Score: 3.0 / 5
• Short Interest Level: Healthy

Percentage of Shares Shorted

1.87% of the float of Coca-Cola Consolidated has been sold short.

Short Interest Ratio / Days to Cover

Coca-Cola Consolidated has a short interest ratio ("days to cover") of 1.6, which is generally considered an acceptable ratio of short interest to trading volume.

Change versus previous month

Short interest in Coca-Cola Consolidated has recently increased by 14.83%, indicating that investor sentiment is decreasing significantly.

Dividend

• Score: 0.8 / 5
• Dividend Strength: Weak

Dividend Yield

Coca-Cola Consolidated has a dividend yield of 0.88%, which is in the bottom 25% of all stocks that pay dividends.

Dividend Growth

Coca-Cola Consolidated has only been increasing its dividend for 2 years.

Dividend Coverage

The dividend payout ratio of Coca-Cola Consolidated is 15.60%. This payout ratio is at a healthy, sustainable level, below 75%.

Sustainability and ESG

• Score: 0.3 / 5
• Environmental Score: -1.49

Percentage of Shares Shorted

1.87% of the float of Coca-Cola Consolidated has been sold short.

Short Interest Ratio / Days to Cover

Coca-Cola Consolidated has a short interest ratio ("days to cover") of 1.6, which is generally considered an acceptable ratio of short interest to trading volume.

Change versus previous month

Short interest in Coca-Cola Consolidated has recently increased by 14.83%, indicating that investor sentiment is decreasing significantly.

News and Social Media

• Score: 2.1 / 5
• News Sentiment: 0.85

News Sentiment

Coca-Cola Consolidated has a news sentiment score of 0.85. This score is calculated as an average of sentiment of articles about the company over the last seven days and ranges from 2 (good news) to -2 (bad news). This news sentiment score is similar to the average news sentiment of Consumer Staples companies.

News Coverage This Week

MarketBeat has tracked 10 news articles for Coca-Cola Consolidated this week, compared to 6 articles on an average week.

Search Interest

Only 20 people have searched for COKE on MarketBeat in the last 30 days. This is a decrease of -23% compared to the previous 30 days.

MarketBeat Follows

Only 3 people have added Coca-Cola Consolidated to their MarketBeat watchlist in the last 30 days. This is a decrease of -67% compared to the previous 30 days.

Company Ownership

• Score: 0.8 / 5
• Insider Trading: N/A

Insider Buying vs. Insider Selling

In the past three months, Coca-Cola Consolidated insiders have not sold or bought any company stock.

Percentage Held by Institutions

48.24% of the stock of Coca-Cola Consolidated is held by institutions. High institutional ownership can be a signal of strong market trust in this company.

COKE Stock Analysis - Frequently Asked Questions

How have COKE shares performed this year?

Coca-Cola Consolidated's stock was trading at $125.9990 on January 1st, 2025. Since then, COKE shares have decreased by 9.6% and is now trading at $113.94.

How were Coca-Cola Consolidated's earnings last quarter?

Coca-Cola Consolidated, Inc. (NASDAQ:COKE) released its quarterly earnings data on Wednesday, April, 30th. The company reported $1.56 earnings per share (EPS) for the quarter. The firm earned $1.58 billion during the quarter. Coca-Cola Consolidated had a trailing twelve-month return on equity of 48.35% and a net margin of 8.29%.

When did Coca-Cola Consolidated's stock split?

Coca-Cola Consolidated shares split on the morning of Tuesday, May 27th 2025.The 10-1 split was announced on Tuesday, March 4th 2025. The newly minted shares were issued to shareholders after the closing bell on Friday, May 23rd 2025. An investor that had 100 shares of stock prior to the split would have 1,000 shares after the split.

Who are Coca-Cola Consolidated's major shareholders?

Top institutional investors of Coca-Cola Consolidated include Diversified Trust Co (1.68%), Wealth Enhancement Advisory Services LLC (0.02%), Davis Investment Partners LLC (0.01%) and Wright Investors Service Inc..
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How do I buy shares of Coca-Cola Consolidated?

Shares of COKE stock can be purchased through any online brokerage account. Popular online brokerages with access to the U.S. stock market include Charles Schwab, E*TRADE, Fidelity, and Vanguard Brokerage Services.

What other stocks do shareholders of Coca-Cola Consolidated own?

Based on aggregate information from My MarketBeat watchlists, some other companies that Coca-Cola Consolidated investors own include NVIDIA (NVDA), Meta Platforms (META), Broadcom (AVGO), Arista Networks (ANET), Adobe (ADBE), ServiceNow (NOW) and Advanced Micro Devices (AMD).

Company Calendar

• Record date for 5/9 Dividend: 4/25/2025
• Ex-Dividend for 5/9 Dividend: 4/25/2025
• Last Earnings: 4/30/2025
• Dividend Payable: 5/09/2025
• Today: 7/11/2025
• Record date for 8/8 Dividend: 7/25/2025
• Next Earnings (Estimated): 7/30/2025
• Dividend Payable: 8/08/2025
• Fiscal Year End: 12/31/2025

Industry, Sector and Symbol

• Stock Exchange: NASDAQ
• Sector: Consumer Staples
• Industry: BEVERAGES - SOFT
• Sub-Industry: Soft Drinks
• Current Symbol: NASDAQ:COKE
• CIK: 317540
• Web: www.cokeconsolidated.com
• Phone: (980) 392-8298
• Fax: 704-551-4646
• Employees: 17,000
• Year Founded: 1902

Profitability

• EPS (Trailing Twelve Months): $6.41
• Trailing P/E Ratio: 17.79
• Forward P/E Ratio: N/A
• P/E Growth: N/A
• Net Income: $633.12 million
• Net Margins: 8.29%
• Pretax Margin: 11.23%
• Return on Equity: 48.35%
• Return on Assets: 12.06%

Debt

• Debt-to-Equity Ratio: 0.96
• Current Ratio: 2.03
• Quick Ratio: 1.76

Sales & Book Value

• Annual Sales: $6.90 billion
• Price / Sales: 1.44
• Cash Flow: $10.01 per share
• Price / Cash Flow: 11.38
• Book Value: $16.26 per share
• Price / Book: 7.01

Miscellaneous

• Outstanding Shares: 87,180,000
• Free Float: 87,178,000
• Market Cap: $9.93 billion
• Optionable: Not Optionable
• Beta: 0.79