Coca-Cola (KO) Stock Forecast & Price Target

$62.39 -0.32 (-0.51%)

As of 03:59 PM Eastern

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 17 Analyst Ratings

Sell
0

Hold
1

Buy
16

Based on 17 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 17 analysts, 1 has given a hold rating, 15 have given a buy rating, and 1 has given a strong buy rating for KO.

Consensus Price Target

$72.13
15.62% Upside

According to the 17 analysts' twelve-month price targets for Coca-Cola, the average price target is $72.13. The highest price target for KO is $80.00, while the lowest price target for KO is $66.00. The average price target represents a forecasted upside of 15.62% from the current price of $62.39.

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KO Analyst Ratings Over Time

Type	Current Forecast 1/22/24 to 1/21/25	1 Month Ago 12/23/23 to 12/22/24	3 Months Ago 10/24/23 to 10/23/24	1 Year Ago 1/22/23 to 1/22/24
Strong Buy	1 Strong Buy rating(s)	1 Strong Buy rating(s)	1 Strong Buy rating(s)	0 Strong Buy rating(s)
Buy	15 Buy rating(s)	13 Buy rating(s)	12 Buy rating(s)	8 Buy rating(s)
Hold	1 Hold rating(s)	2 Hold rating(s)	4 Hold rating(s)	3 Hold rating(s)
Sell	0 Sell rating(s)	0 Sell rating(s)	0 Sell rating(s)	0 Sell rating(s)
Consensus Price Target	$72.13	$72.50	$72.00	$66.87
Forecasted Upside	15.62% Upside	15.91% Upside	5.85% Upside	12.21% Upside
Consensus Rating	Buy	Moderate Buy	Moderate Buy	Moderate Buy

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	2.52
Consensus Rating	Buy	Hold	Moderate Buy
Predicted Upside	15.62% Upside	46.10% Upside	11.17% Upside
News Sentiment Rating	Positive News See Recent KO News	Positive News	Positive News

Recent Analyst Forecasts and Stock Ratings

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Date	Brokerage	Analyst Name	Action	Rating	Price Target	Upside/Downside on Report Date
1/17/2025	Barclays 3 of 5 stars	Lauren Lieberman Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	Lower Target	Overweight ➝ Overweight	$73.00 ➝ $66.00	+5.44%
1/16/2025	UBS Group 4 of 5 stars	Peter Grom Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	Lower Target	Buy ➝ Buy	$82.00 ➝ $72.00	+15.60%
1/8/2025	TD Cowen 5 of 5 stars	R. Moskow Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	Upgrade	Hold ➝ Buy	$75.00	+23.56%
1/7/2025	Wells Fargo & Company Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		Lower Target	Overweight ➝ Overweight	$75.00 ➝ $70.00	+14.81%
1/7/2025	Piper Sandler Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		Initiated Coverage	Overweight	$74.00	+21.89%
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%
10/24/2024	Morgan Stanley Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		Lower Target	Overweight ➝ Overweight	$78.00 ➝ $76.00	+11.73%
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
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7/24/2024	Citigroup Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		Boost Target	Buy ➝ Buy	$72.00 ➝ $75.00	+14.02%
7/24/2024	Royal Bank of Canada Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		Boost Target	Outperform ➝ Outperform	$65.00 ➝ $68.00	+3.61%
7/10/2024	JPMorgan Chase & Co. Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		Boost Target	Overweight ➝ Overweight	$68.00 ➝ $72.00	+14.96%
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%
5/1/2024	Evercore ISI Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		Boost Target	Outperform ➝ Outperform	$67.00 ➝ $70.00	+13.77%
11/13/2023	Jefferies Financial Group Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		Initiated Coverage	Hold	$64.00	+12.83%
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%
2/15/2023	Credit Suisse Group Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	Kaumil Gajrawala Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	Set Target		$70.00	+17.47%
2/13/2023	The Goldman Sachs Group Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	Bonnie Herzog Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	Boost Target	Neutral ➝ Neutral	$61.00 ➝ $62.00	+2.60%

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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 Sunday, January 12, 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 reported earnings per share (EPS) of $0.77 for the latest quarter, surpassing the consensus estimate of $0.74. This indicates strong financial performance and profitability, which can attract investors looking for solid returns.
The company has a robust net margin of 22.45%, showcasing its ability to convert revenue into profit effectively. A high net margin is often a sign of a well-managed company, making it an appealing investment.
Coke recently announced a quarterly dividend of $0.485, translating to an annualized dividend of $1.94 and a yield of 3.14%. Dividends provide a steady income stream for investors, making the stock attractive for income-focused portfolios.
Institutional investors hold 70.26% of Coke's stock, indicating strong confidence from large financial entities. High institutional ownership can suggest stability and reliability in the stock's performance.
The current stock price is approximately $64.03, which is seen as a reasonable entry point given the company's strong fundamentals and growth potential, especially with analysts projecting a price target increase.

Coca-Cola
Bear Case

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

Coke's quarterly revenue decreased by 0.8% year-over-year, which may indicate challenges in maintaining sales growth. A decline in revenue can be a red flag for potential investors.
The company's dividend payout ratio is currently at 80.17%, suggesting that a significant portion of earnings is being distributed as dividends. While this can be attractive, it may limit the funds available for reinvestment in growth opportunities.
Recent insider selling, including a significant transaction by the CEO who sold 100,000 shares, could signal a lack of confidence in the company's short-term prospects. Insider selling can sometimes be interpreted negatively by the market.
Analysts have mixed opinions, with some lowering their price targets, which may create uncertainty about the stock's future performance. This can lead to volatility and risk for investors.
The beverage industry is highly competitive, and Coke faces challenges from emerging brands and changing consumer preferences, which could impact its market share and profitability in the long run.

KO Forecast - Frequently Asked Questions

: According to the research reports of 17 Wall Street equities research analysts, the average twelve-month stock price forecast for Coca-Cola is $72.13, with a high forecast of $80.00 and a low forecast of $66.00.
: 17 Wall Street analysts have issued "buy," "hold," and "sell" ratings for Coca-Cola in the last year. There is currently 1 hold rating, 15 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 15.62% based on their 12-month stock forecasts.
: Over the previous 90 days, Coca-Cola's stock had 2 upgrades by analysts.
: Coca-Cola has been rated by research analysts at Barclays, Deutsche Bank Aktiengesellschaft, Morgan Stanley, Piper Sandler, 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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This page (NYSE:KO) was last updated on 1/21/2025 by MarketBeat.com Staff

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Coca-Cola (KO) Stock Forecast & Price Target