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

Company Overview

Founded in 1902 and headquartered in Charlotte, North Carolina, Coca-Cola Consolidated, Inc. is the largest independent bottler of Coca-Cola products in the United States. The company manufactures, sells and distributes a broad portfolio of sparkling and still beverages under exclusive agreements with The Coca-Cola Company. Its brand lineup includes Coca-Cola, Diet Coke, Sprite and Fanta, as well as noncarbonated offerings such as Minute Maid juices, Gold Peak teas, Dasani water, Powerade sports drinks and vitaminwater.

Coca-Cola Consolidated’s operations span 14 states and the District of Columbia across the Southeastern, South Central and Mid-Atlantic regions. Through an integrated network of production facilities, distribution centers and cold-drink equipment services, the company manages the full supply chain—from syrup manufacturing and can and bottle production to order fulfillment and direct store delivery. This infrastructure supports a diverse customer base that includes supermarkets, convenience stores, restaurants, educational institutions and mass merchandisers.

Under the leadership of Chairman and CEO J. Frank Harrison III, the company has pursued strategic expansion through acquisitions of regional bottlers and investments in modern production technologies. Emphasizing innovation, Coca-Cola Consolidated has implemented water-conservation programs, energy-efficiency upgrades and advanced packaging solutions to enhance operational performance and sustainability. Its product development efforts also focus on low- and zero-calorie beverages to meet shifting consumer preferences.

Committed to corporate responsibility and community engagement, Coca-Cola Consolidated supports local philanthropic initiatives centered on youth enrichment, disaster relief and environmental stewardship. By combining a century-old bottling heritage with a customer-centric approach and sustainability practices, the company aims to reinforce its role as a trusted partner in beverage distribution while delivering quality, value and service to consumers and customers alike.

Key Stats

• Today's Range: $117.63 to $122.04
• 50-Day Range: $109.55 to $124.15
• 52-Week Range: $105.21 to $146.09
• Volume: 584,076 shs
• Average Volume: 555,043 shs
• Market Capitalization: $10.24 billion
• P/E Ratio: 17.58
• Dividend Yield: 0.85%
• Price Target: N/A
• Consensus Rating: N/A

Coca-Cola Consolidated Stock Analysis - MarketRank™

Coca-Cola Consolidated scored higher than 32% of companies evaluated by MarketBeat, and ranked 124th out of 157 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 17.58, which means that it is trading at a less expensive P/E ratio than the market average P/E ratio of about 280.75.

Price to Earnings Ratio vs. Sector

The P/E ratio of Coca-Cola Consolidated is 17.58, which means that it is trading at a less expensive P/E ratio than the Consumer Staples sector average P/E ratio of about 18.31.

Price to Book Value per Share Ratio

Coca-Cola Consolidated has a P/B Ratio of 7.24. P/B Ratios above 3 indicate that a company could be overvalued with respect to its assets and liabilities.

Short Interest

• Score: 5.0 / 5
• Short Interest Level: Healthy

Percentage of Shares Shorted

2.01% 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 2, 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 decreased by 16.43%, indicating that investor sentiment is improving significantly.

Dividend

• Score: 0.8 / 5
• Dividend Strength: Weak

Dividend Yield

Coca-Cola Consolidated has a dividend yield of 0.82%, 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 14.93%. 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

2.01% 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 2, 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 decreased by 16.43%, indicating that investor sentiment is improving significantly.

News and Social Media

• Score: 3.0 / 5
• News Sentiment: 1.34

News Sentiment

Coca-Cola Consolidated has a news sentiment score of 1.34. 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 is a higher news sentiment than the 0.96 average news sentiment score of Consumer Staples companies.

News Coverage This Week

MarketBeat has tracked 7 news articles for Coca-Cola Consolidated this week, compared to 6 articles on an average week.

Search Interest

Only 9 people have searched for COKE on MarketBeat in the last 30 days. This is a decrease of -50% 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 -40% 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 at the start of the year. Since then, COKE stock has decreased by 6.5% and is now trading at $117.80.

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

Coca-Cola Consolidated, Inc. (NASDAQ:COKE) posted its quarterly earnings data on Thursday, July, 24th. The company reported $2.24 earnings per share (EPS) for the quarter. The company earned $1.86 billion during the quarter. Coca-Cola Consolidated had a trailing twelve-month return on equity of 44.91% and a net margin of 8.43%.

When did Coca-Cola Consolidated's stock split?

Coca-Cola Consolidated's stock split before market open on 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 market closes 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?

Coca-Cola Consolidated's top institutional shareholders include Norges Bank (2.89%), Boston Partners (2.41%), State Street Corp (1.99%) and Diversified Trust Co (1.68%). Insiders that own company stock include Cola Co Coca and Morgan Harrison Everett.
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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

• Last Earnings: 7/24/2025
• Record date for 8/8 Dividend: 7/25/2025
• Ex-Dividend for 8/8 Dividend: 7/25/2025
• Dividend Payable: 8/08/2025
• Today: 9/16/2025
• Next Earnings (Estimated): 10/29/2025
• 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): $6.70
• Trailing P/E Ratio: 17.58
• Forward P/E Ratio: N/A
• P/E Growth: N/A
• Net Income: $633.12 million
• Net Margins: 8.43%
• Pretax Margin: 11.43%
• Return on Equity: 44.91%
• Return on Assets: 12.16%

Debt

• Debt-to-Equity Ratio: 0.88
• Current Ratio: 2.04
• Quick Ratio: 1.78

Sales & Book Value

• Annual Sales: $6.90 billion
• Price / Sales: 1.48
• Cash Flow: $9.69 per share
• Price / Cash Flow: 12.16
• Book Value: $16.26 per share
• Price / Book: 7.24

Miscellaneous

• Outstanding Shares: 86,890,000
• Free Float: 86,886,000
• Market Cap: $10.23 billion
• Optionable: Not Optionable
• Beta: 0.76