Coca-Cola (KO) Stock Forecast & Price Target

$68.97 +0.30 (+0.43%)

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$68.86 -0.10 (-0.15%)

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Coca-Cola - Analysts' Recommendations and Stock Price Forecast (2025)

MarketBeat calculates consensus analyst ratings for stocks using the most recent rating from each Wall Street analyst that has rated a stock within the last twelve months. Each analyst's rating is normalized to a standardized rating score of 1 (sell), 2 (hold), 3 (buy) or 4 (strong buy). Analyst consensus ratings scores are calculated using the mean average of the number of normalized sell, hold, buy and strong buy ratings from Wall Street analysts. Each stock's consensus analyst rating is derived from its calculated consensus ratings score (0 to .5 = Strong Sell, .5 to 1 = Sell, 1 to 1.5 = Reduce, 1.5 to 2.5 = Hold, 2.5 to 3.0 = Moderate Buy, 3.0 to 3.5 = Buy, >3.5 = Strong Buy). MarketBeat's consensus price targets are a mean average of the most recent available price targets set by each analyst that has set a price target for the stock in the last twelve months. MarketBeat's consensus ratings and consensus price targets may differ from those calculated by other firms due to differences in methodology and available data.

Consensus Rating

Buy

Based on 19 Analyst Ratings

Sell
0

Hold
1

Buy
18

Based on 19 Wall Street analysts who have issued ratings for Coca-Cola in the last 12 months, the stock has a consensus rating of "Buy." Out of the 19 analysts, 1 has given a hold rating, 17 have given a buy rating, and 1 has given a strong buy rating for KO.

Consensus Price Target

$74.24
7.64% Upside

According to the 19 analysts' twelve-month price targets for Coca-Cola, the average price target is $74.24. The highest price target for KO is $80.00, while the lowest price target for KO is $69.00. The average price target represents a forecasted upside of 7.64% from the current price of $68.97.

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KO Analyst Ratings Over Time

Type	Current Forecast 3/24/24 to 3/24/25	1 Month Ago 2/23/24 to 2/22/25	3 Months Ago 12/25/23 to 12/24/24	1 Year Ago 3/25/23 to 3/24/24
Strong Buy	1 Strong Buy rating(s)	1 Strong Buy rating(s)	1 Strong Buy rating(s)	0 Strong Buy rating(s)
Buy	17 Buy rating(s)	17 Buy rating(s)	13 Buy rating(s)	6 Buy rating(s)
Hold	1 Hold rating(s)	1 Hold rating(s)	2 Hold rating(s)	1 Hold rating(s)
Sell	0 Sell rating(s)	0 Sell rating(s)	0 Sell rating(s)	0 Sell rating(s)
Consensus Price Target	$74.24	$73.82	$72.50	$67.00
Forecasted Upside	7.64% Upside	3.43% Upside	15.37% Upside	10.76% Upside
Consensus Rating	Buy	Buy	Moderate Buy	Moderate Buy

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KO Analyst Recommendations By Month

The chart below shows how a company's ratings by analysts have changed over time. Each bar represents the previous year of ratings for that month. Within each bar, the sell ratings are shown in red, the hold ratings are shown in yellow, the buy ratings are shown in green, and the strong buy ratings are shown in dark green.

KO Price Targets by Month

The chart below shows how a company's share price and consensus price target have changed over time. The dark blue line represents the company's actual price. The lighter blue line represents the stock's consensus price target. The even lighter blue range in the background of the two lines represents the low price target and the high price target for each stock.

Coca-Cola Stock vs. The Competition

Type	Coca-Cola	Consumer Staples Companies	S&P 500
Consensus Rating Score	3.00	2.49	2.54
Consensus Rating	Buy	Hold	Moderate Buy
Predicted Upside	7.64% Upside	44.23% Upside	16.93% Upside
News Sentiment Rating	Positive News See Recent KO News	Positive News	Positive News

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Recent Analyst Forecasts and Stock Ratings

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Date	Brokerage	Analyst Name	Action	Rating	Price Target	Upside/Downside on Report Date
2/28/2025	Piper Sandler 2 of 5 stars	Mike Lavery Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	Boost Target	Overweight ➝ Overweight	$73.00 ➝ $80.00	+12.79%
2/13/2025	Barclays 3 of 5 stars	Lauren Lieberman Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	Boost Target	Overweight ➝ Overweight	$66.00 ➝ $73.00	+6.21%
2/13/2025	DZ Bank 4 of 5 stars		Upgrade	Hold ➝ Buy	$75.00	+9.12%
2/12/2025	UBS Group Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	Peter Grom Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	Boost Target	Buy ➝ Buy	$72.00 ➝ $78.00	+14.76%
2/12/2025	Wells Fargo & Company Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	Chris Carey Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	Boost Target	Overweight ➝ Overweight	$70.00 ➝ $75.00	+10.03%
2/12/2025	Evercore ISI Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	Robert Ottenstein Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	Boost Target	Outperform ➝ Outperform	$72.00 ➝ $75.00	+10.92%
2/12/2025	Morgan Stanley Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	Dara Mohsenian Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	Boost Target	Overweight ➝ Overweight	$76.00 ➝ $78.00	+15.36%
2/6/2025	Royal Bank of Canada Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	Nik Modi Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	Reiterated Rating	Outperform ➝ Outperform	$69.00 ➝ $69.00	+9.36%
1/30/2025	Jefferies Financial Group Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	Kaumil Gajrawala Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	Upgrade	Hold ➝ Buy	$69.00 ➝ $75.00	+19.32%
1/28/2025	JPMorgan Chase & Co. Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	Andrea Teixeira Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	Lower Target	Overweight ➝ Overweight	$75.00 ➝ $70.00	+10.51%
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1/8/2025	TD Cowen Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	R. Moskow Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	Upgrade	Hold ➝ Buy	$75.00	+23.56%
12/12/2024	Deutsche Bank Aktiengesellschaft Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		Upgrade	Hold ➝ Buy	$68.00 ➝ $70.00	+11.77%
10/16/2024	Truist Financial Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		Boost Target	Buy ➝ Buy	$70.00 ➝ $80.00	+13.48%
9/27/2024	Hsbc Global Res Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	C. Laboy Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	Upgrade	Strong-Buy
9/5/2024	Cfra Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		Reiterated Rating	Buy ➝ Hold
7/24/2024	Citigroup Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		Boost Target	Buy ➝ Buy	$72.00 ➝ $75.00	+14.02%
7/10/2024	Bank of America Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		Boost Target	Buy ➝ Buy	$68.00 ➝ $70.00	+11.77%
6/24/2024	BNP Paribas Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	K. Grundy Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	Initiated Coverage	Outperform	$72.00	+14.70%
5/22/2024	Argus Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		Boost Target	Buy ➝ Buy	$70.00 ➝ $72.00	+14.41%
7/27/2023	Wedbush Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		Boost Target	Outperform	$70.00 ➝ $71.00	+12.57%
6/7/2023	HSBC Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		Lower Target		$77.00 ➝ $74.00	+22.70%

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Should I Buy Coca-Cola Stock? KO Pros and Cons Explained

These pros and cons were generated based on recent news and financial data from MarketBeat in order to provide readers with the fastest and most accurate insights. They were last updated on Saturday, March 22, 2025. Please send any questions or comments about these Coca-Cola pros and cons to contact@marketbeat.com.

Coca-Cola
Bull Case

Here are some ways that investors could benefit from investing in Coke:

Coke recently increased its quarterly dividend to $0.51 per share, reflecting a commitment to returning value to shareholders. This represents an annualized dividend of $2.04, providing a yield of 2.97%, which is attractive for income-focused investors.
The company reported a strong earnings per share (EPS) of $0.55, surpassing analysts' expectations of $0.51. This indicates robust financial performance and effective management, which can enhance investor confidence.
Coke's current stock price is $68.58, which is near its 52-week high of $73.53. This suggests that the stock is performing well and may continue to appreciate, making it a potentially profitable investment.
Analysts have recently upgraded their ratings on Coke, with price targets reaching as high as $80.00. Such upgrades often indicate positive sentiment about the company's future performance, which can drive stock prices higher.
The company has a solid return on equity of 45.37%, indicating efficient use of shareholders' equity to generate profits. This high return can attract investors looking for companies with strong financial metrics.

Coca-Cola
Bear Case

Investors should be bearish about investing in Coke for these reasons:

Insider selling has been significant, with 313,423 shares sold in the last ninety days, valued at over $22 million. This could signal a lack of confidence from insiders about the company's future performance.
The company has a relatively high debt-to-equity ratio of 1.61, which indicates that it relies heavily on debt to finance its operations. High leverage can increase financial risk, especially in economic downturns.
Coke's price-to-earnings (P/E) ratio stands at 27.76, which is higher than the industry average. A high P/E ratio may suggest that the stock is overvalued, making it less attractive for value investors.
The stock has shown volatility, with a beta of 0.57, indicating that it is less volatile than the market. While this can be seen as a positive, it may also limit potential gains during bullish market conditions.
The company's payout ratio is currently at 82.59%, which means a large portion of earnings is being paid out as dividends. This could limit the funds available for reinvestment in growth opportunities.

KO Forecast - Frequently Asked Questions

: According to the research reports of 19 Wall Street equities research analysts, the average twelve-month stock price forecast for Coca-Cola is $74.24, with a high forecast of $80.00 and a low forecast of $69.00.
: 19 Wall Street analysts have issued "buy," "hold," and "sell" ratings for Coca-Cola in the last year. There is currently 1 hold rating, 17 buy ratings and 1 strong buy rating for the stock. The consensus among Wall Street analysts is that investors should "buy" KO shares.
: According to analysts, Coca-Cola's stock has a predicted upside of 7.64% based on their 12-month stock forecasts.
: Over the previous 90 days, Coca-Cola's stock had 3 upgrades by analysts.
: Coca-Cola has been rated by research analysts at Barclays, DZ Bank, Evercore ISI, Jefferies Financial Group, JPMorgan Chase & Co., Morgan Stanley, Piper Sandler, Royal Bank of Canada, TD Cowen, UBS Group, and Wells Fargo & Company in the past 90 days.
: Analysts like Coca-Cola more than other "consumer staples" companies. The consensus rating for Coca-Cola is Buy while the average consensus rating for "consumer staples" companies is Hold. Learn more on how KO compares to other companies.

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Coca-Cola (KO) Stock Forecast & Price Target