Coca-Cola Company (The) (KO)
NYSEConsumer StaplesBeverages - Non-alcoholicSnapshot 2026-09-04
$88.07-0.83%
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NYSEConsumer StaplesBeverages - Non-alcoholicSnapshot 2026-09-04
QuarterlyIQ Insights · KO
How strong the business is — where it ranks within its sector on capital efficiency and cash generation, and how well management has been executing.
How this business ranks within consumer staples on a research-validated quality screen. As of 2026-09-04.
The screen ranks KO against its sector on four durable signals: share dilution, return on capital, free-cash-flow yield, and FCF margin. Historically the highest-quality names tended toward better typical outcomes and fewer bad years over multi-year holds (strongest at three years, modest at one), and that pattern showed up even before the price moved. It characterizes business quality, not price direction.
Each leg is a sector-relative percentile (higher is better); 4 of 4 legs were available for this name. The composite is built from these four; the raw value follows each percentile for context.
A forward quality tilt, not a price prediction, and context for your own research rather than a recommendation. Not investment advice.
How management runs the business: capital, margins, balance sheet, and how reliably they guide and deliver.
Each factor is a parallel diagnostic with a clear read of what it shows and how names like it have historically fared. Never aggregated into a single score.
Operating income rose in 2 of the last 3 quarter-over-quarter moves. Historically, Consumer Staples names rated strong grew net income 64% of the time over the next year (vs 53% for the rest of the cohort, n=2094).
Not investment advice. Scores describe historical and current data; they are not forecasts of future returns. Consult a licensed advisor before making investment decisions.
A guidance track record builds as the company issues and delivers on guidance.
Priorities management has stated in recent disclosures, with status and evidence drawn from earnings calls, filings, and press releases.
Continue to grow organic revenues by approximately 4% to 5% annually through brand strength, innovation, and revenue growth management.
Stated as a priority in 6 of last 6 quarters. Organic revenues grew from $11.1 billion in 2025-Q1 to $13.4 billion in 2026-Q2, reflecting consistent growth. Management's guidance for 2026 remains at approximately 4% to 5% organic revenue growth, indicating delivery on this priority.
“Full Year 2026 Guidance Current Prior Organic revenues (non-GAAP) Approx. 5% growth 4% to 5% growth”
“The company expects to deliver organic revenue (non-GAAP) growth of 4% to 5%.”
“The company expects to deliver organic revenue (non-GAAP) growth of 4% to 5%.”
“the company expects to deliver organic revenue (non-GAAP) growth of 5% to 6%”
“The company expects to deliver organic revenue (non-GAAP) growth of 5% to 6%.”
“The company expects to deliver organic revenue (non-GAAP) growth of 5% to 6%.”
Achieve comparable EPS (non-GAAP) growth in the range of 8% to 9% annually through operational efficiency and revenue growth.
Stated as a priority in 6 of last 6 quarters. Diluted EPS increased from $0.77 in 2025-Q1 to $1.03 in 2026-Q2, with comparable EPS growth guidance at 8% to 9% for 2026. The trajectory shows delivering on EPS growth targets.
Maintain strong free cash flow generation around $12.2 billion annually through operational cash flow and disciplined capital expenditures.
Stated as a priority in 6 of last 6 quarters. Free cash flow guidance is approximately $12.2 billion for 2026. Cash from operations was $2.0 billion in 2026-Q1 and $2.0 billion in 2026-Q2, indicating progress toward the annual target. The trajectory is delivering.
“Free cash flow (non-GAAP) guidance approx. $12.4 billion for 2026”
Increase market share and value share in the total nonalcoholic ready-to-drink (NARTD) beverage category globally.
Stated as a priority in 6 of last 6 quarters. The company consistently reports gaining value share in total nonalcoholic ready-to-drink beverages across multiple regions and quarters. While specific market share percentages are not disclosed, the recurring statements indicate ongoing progress in this priority.
“The company gained value share in total nonalcoholic ready-to-drink beverages.”
Over the trailing year it converted -0.18x of net income into operating cash flow. Historically, Consumer Staples names rated fragile grew net income 46% of the time over the next year (vs 58% for the rest of the cohort, n=1569).
Not enough signal yet.
Not enough signal to read sensitivity to the US dollar, real (inflation-adjusted) rates, long-term interest rates, the broad stock market, Fed net liquidity (low R² over the window).
9 material management or governance events in the past 24 months, led by executive changes. Historically, Consumer Staples names rated neutral grew net income 51% of the time over the next year (vs 52% for the rest of the cohort, n=1251).
Not investment advice. As of 2026-09-04.
“Comparable EPS (non-GAAP) Grew 11% to $0.97; guidance for 8% to 9% growth in 2026”
“The company expects to deliver comparable EPS (non-GAAP) growth of 8% to 9% versus $3.00 in 2025.”
“The company expects comparable EPS (non-GAAP) growth of approximately 3% versus $2.88 in 2024.”
“the company expects comparable EPS (non-GAAP) growth of approximately 3% versus $2.88 in 2024”
“The company expects comparable EPS (non-GAAP) growth of approximately 3% versus $2.88 in 2024.”
“The company expects comparable EPS (non-GAAP) growth of 2% to 3%, versus $2.88 in 2024.”
“The company expects to generate free cash flow (non-GAAP) of approximately $12.2 billion.”
“The company expects to generate free cash flow (non-GAAP) of approximately $12.2 billion.”
“The company expects to generate free cash flow excluding the fairlife contingent consideration payment (non-GAAP) of approximately $9.5 billion.”
“The company expects to generate free cash flow excluding the fairlife contingent consideration payment (non-GAAP) of approximately $9.5 billion.”
“The company expects to generate free cash flow excluding the fairlife contingent consideration payment (non-GAAP) of at least $9.8 billion.”
“The company gained value share in total nonalcoholic ready-to-drink beverages.”
“The company gained value share in total NARTD beverages, led by share gains in Argentina and Brazil.”
“The company gained value share in total nonalcoholic ready-to-drink beverages.”
“The company gained value share in total nonalcoholic ready-to-drink beverages.”
“The company gained value share in total nonalcoholic ready-to-drink beverages.”