The Coca-Cola Company (KO)

The S&P 500 (^GSPC 0.47%) recently hit a new high, but the bull run over the past few years has driven down dividend yields. At the time of writing, the yield on the widely held Vanguard S&P 500 ETF (VOO 0.44%) is sitting at just 1.22%.

Here is how Coca-Cola (KO) and Unilever PLC (UL) have performed compared to their sector so far this year.

As the market hits new all-time highs, many investors might be reluctant to buy more stocks. Warren Buffett warned investors to be fearful when others are greedy, and there's definitely a lot of greed priced into the major indexes right now.

Coca-Cola (KO) might move higher on growing optimism about its earnings prospects, which is reflected by its upgrade to a Zacks Rank #2 (Buy).

KO's pricing power fuels growth despite inflation, but rising price sensitivity may test its dominance ahead.

The most popular soft drink in the world, Coca-Cola, needs no introduction. Considering more than 200 countries sell Coke products with customers drinking 1.8 billion beverages every day, it’s long been one of the world’s most valuable brands. Key Points Coca-Cola has long been one of the world’s most popular drinks. The company famously didn’t raise prices for more than 70 years. The recipe for Coca-Cola remains one of the most heavily guarded secrets in the world. Are you ahead, or behind on retirement? SmartAsset’s free tool can match you with a financial advisor in minutes to help you answer that today. Each advisor has been carefully vetted, and must act in your best interests. Don’t waste another minute; get started by clicking here.(Sponsor) First introduced in 1886, Coca-Cola was one of the few companies that maintained its price for a long time. While the price has changed since, it’s remarkable to know that Coca-Cola was so confident in its customers’ love for the product that it remained profitable at the same price for decades. 12. 1886 – 1950 Coca-Cola’s price remained unchanged for 70 years. The price of Coca-Cola was famously fixed at a nickel between 1886 and 1959. For just $0.05, you could purchase a 6.5-ounce Coke for the same price for years to come. Coca-Cola has indicated that, due to bottling contracts originating in 1899 and the advent of vending machine technology, along with a low rate of inflation, it was able to sustain this price for almost 70 years. 11. 1955 Even in 1955, you could still find Coca-Cola for a nickel. For many reasons, it’s surprising how well Coca-Cola was able to maintain its nickel pricing by the time 1955 rolled around. The company now had over 460,000 vending machines, which required maintenance and upgrades, though it still promoted itself as the “nickel Coke” brand, which helped embed Coke into American consumer culture alongside McDonald’s, Apple Pie, and Baseball. 10. 1959 Coca-Cola’s pricing would remain stable until 1959, when it finally increased. Unfortunately, the end of Coca-Cola’s famous nickel pricing came in 1959 when the company raised the price as high as $0.06. The single-cent increase has generally been attributed to rising inflation, which is unfortunate, considering the nickel price survived the Great Depression and two World Wars. There is no question this was the end of an era for the company, one of the most notable price updates in US industry history. 9. 1965 It’s hard to ignore the global recognition of the Coke brand. In 1965, the cost of a bottle of Coke was generally between 10 and 15 cents. Generally speaking, most people would pay on the lower end, around 10 cents, which was the most common price at Coke vending machines. At this point, the company was also expanding globally, with bottles sold in over 100 countries. 8. 1970 Coca-Cola was heavily reliant on vending machine sales for decades. With an approximate 25% jump in pricing between 1965 and 1970, Coke was now selling for around 15 cents per bottle. The 6.5-ounce bottle was still the company’s top seller, but there is no question that larger cans and bottles were gaining popularity with customers. At this point in history, Coke was expanding into more than 135 countries. 7. 1976 The launch of Diet Coke was a success, but it also led to increased pricing. By the time 1976 rolled out, the price of a Coke was approximately $0.20, which would be equivalent to $1.09 in 2024 dollars. Inflation was the primary driver of the price increase, resulting in a 2.56% annual price increase. However, Coke also sought to introduce new products around this time with the release of Diet Coke, aiming to diversify its portfolio better. Additionally, the 6.5-ounce bottle was being phased out in favor of 12-ounce cans. 6. 1985 The launch of “New Coke” was a failure, but it also led to increased pricing. In the mid-1980s, a 12-ounce bottle of Coca-Cola cost approximately $0.35, although most people purchased it in packs of six. Single cans could be a little pricier in vending machines, which remained one of the most popular ways to purchase a single bottle. Coke also launched “New Coke” around this period in 1985, which failed, and marketing costs had an indirect effect on pricing. 5. 1993 In 1993, Coke pricing was still heavily reliant on 12-ounce cans. Pricing for a 12-ounce can of Coca-Cola was around 50 cents in 1993, although a single 12-ounce can could cost as high as 75 cents, depending on the location. There was no question that at this point, Coke’s sales strategy was focused on 12-packs, which offered better value and allowed them to slightly lower costs to customers shopping in grocery stores. 4. 2000 The year 2000 was one of the last years when Coke was sold for under $1.00. For 75 cents at the turn of the century, you could grab yourself a bottle of 12-ounce Coke, unless you lived in places where it was selling for around $1.00. Grocery store 12-packs were still your best bet as you could get a 12-pack for around $4.00, which made the single-serve bottles far less costly overall. 3. 2010 You could enjoy Coca-Cola in 2010 for the price of $1.00 a bottle. Coming out of a period of economic uncertainty, Coke raised its pricing to around $1.00 in 2010. This meant that a 12-ounce can in a vending machine was generally priced between $1.00 and $1.25, depending on the seller. Coca-Cola raised prices following the Great Recession, which began in 2008. 2. 2020 Coca-Cola has turned to liter bottles as a big sales driver. Unsurprisingly, 2020 was a challenging year for Coke and other companies, as disruptions to its supply chain, resulting from the COVID-19 pandemic, affected pricing. This means that customers were now paying approximately $1.50 for a single bottle and as much as $7.00 in stores for a 12-pack. The company launched its “Recipe for Magic” campaign in 2021 to justify its price increases. 1. 2025 There’s just something special about a classic Coca-Cola bottle. In 2025, if you wanted to purchase a 2-liter Coca-Cola bottle, it would cost approximately $2.79, according to my local Target. Depending on where you live in the country, prices can vary between $2.00 and $2.69 for a 12-ounce can, with a 6-pack typically priced around $5.49, as seen at a local Target. If you look back at pricing since 1970, Coca-Cola’s pricing has increased approximately 5,280% for a 2L bottle since 1970. The post How Much a Coca-Cola Was Through the Decades appeared first on 24/7 Wall St..

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Shares of Coca-Cola ( NYSE:KO ) lost 2.42% over the past month, pausing a rally that has seen the blue-chip stock gain 13.27% so far in 2025.

It has been a turbulent year for markets. Investors are concerned about the state of the economy.

KO turns toward premiumization, with high-margin products like Fairlife and Coke Zero Sugar, to fuel global growth amid economic volatility.

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Each advisor has been carefully vetted, and must act in your best interests. Don’t waste another minute; get started by clicking here. (Sponsor) Schwab US Dividend Equity ETF Among retirees, the Schwab US Dividend Equity ETF (NYSE: SCHD) is an ETF that meets the growth, income and stability requirements of many portfolios that are providing living expense funds for those in their golden years. Designed to track the Dow Jones US Dividend 100 Index, stocks under consideration for inclusion in SCHD must meet the following criteria: Minimum of 10 consecutive years of dividend payments Floating market capitalization minimum of $500 minimum Minimum average daily trading volume of $2 million Schwab deploys a four-step calculation that determines ranking, which may differ from that of the Dow Jones US Dividend 100 Index: Cash flow-to-total dDebt ratio Return on equity Dividend yield Five-year dividend growth rate The top 100 scoring companies are included in the index. If two companies have the same score, the one with the larger dividend gets the higher ranking. At the time of this writing, other SCHD details include: Dividend Yield 3.97% Dividend Payment Frequency Quarterly Dividend Growth (trailing) 16.69% Dividend Payout Ratio 56.99% Total Assets $68.16 billion Daily Trade Volume Average 18.26 million shares Inception Date 10-20-2011 Expense Ratio 0.06% 1-year trailing return 3.92% 3-year trailing return 3.77% 5-year trailing return 12.23% 10-year trailing return 10.58% The top five weighted holdings in SCHD exemplify how the ETF provides investors with exposure to numerous sectors: Coca-Cola: 4.35% Verizon Communications: 4.34% Altria Group: 4.30% Lockheed Martin: 4.26% Cisco Systems: 4.17% The top five weighted sectors in SCHD are: Consumer defensive: 19.65% Energy: 18.80% Health care: 14.55% Industrials: 11.13% Technology: 10.76% A minimum of 90% of the stocks in the SCHD portfolio are also in the Dow Jones US Dividend 100 Index, although rankings may differ. Schwab International Dividend Equity ETF For equivalent levels of criteria selection, growth potential, income, and stability in an international ETF, the Schwab International Dividend Equity ETF (NYSE: SCHY) complements SCHD very seamlessly in a portfolio. Similarly to SCHD, SCHY will only consider companies with a minimum unbroken 10-year track record of dividend payouts, as well as market cap and liquidity parameters. The next 4 calculated elements determine rankings: Cash flow-to-total debt ratio Return on equity Dividend yield Five-year dividend growth rate The top 400 stocks that make the cut are then calculated for historical price volatility, and those that exceed the overall average are eliminated from the running. The final 100 that make the cut that are added to the portfolio, under the following weighting caps, which are adjusted and rebalanced each quarter: No individual stock weighting to exceed 4% No sector weighting to exceed 15% Any emerging market sector stocks cannot collectively exceed 15% Dividend Yield 3.89% Dividend Payment Frequency Quarterly Dividend Growth (trailing 3-years)) 20.29% Dividend Payout Ratio 54.80% Total Assets $1.1 billion Daily Trade Volume Average 361,208 shares Inception Date 10-20-2011 Expense Ratio 0.08% 1-year trailing return 15.46% 3-year trailing return 7.67% 5-year trailing return N/A 10-year trailing return N/A Like SCHD, the top five weighted holdings in SCHY also span numerous sectors: Enel SpA: 4.69% Wesfarmers Ltd.: 4.22% Vinci SA: 4.18% British American Tobacco: 4.04% Unilever: 4.02% The top five weighted sectors in SCHY are: Consumer defensive: 15.82% Financial services: 15.33% Communications services: 13.15% Industrials: 12.07% Health care: 11.44% Some Strategies to Keep in Mind Selection for asset liquidations mandated under RMD rules should be submitted to careful deliberation in order to maintain income stream while preserving sufficient growth to keep up with inflation. Retirees that are relying on their portfolio for their living expense income will likely want to keep the following tips in mind if adding SCHD and/or SCHY to an IRA: SCHD dividends are qualified dividends, meaning that they qualify for taxations at lower capital gains rates than as income. As dividends from SCHY are from international companies, portions of those dividends may not qualify, depending on criteria such as if the stock meets the minimum 61-day holding threshold from the ETF, etc. A tax-professional should likely be consulted if there are any questions. Required minimum distribution (RMD) mandates commence when an account holder reaches age 73. Depending on what other assets are in the portfolio, the long term viability of SCHD and SCHY to continue steady growth and continued reliable income should be weighed against any other assets to determine if they should be incrementally liquidated to meet RMD dictates, or if other growth assets might be more suitable. The combination of growth, income and diversity offered from SCHD and SCHY might weather future market turbulence better than other assets which might be more geared for growth or only for income, and thus more vulnerable. The post 2 Schwab ETFs for Steady Retirement Income appeared first on 24/7 Wall St..

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TAMPA, Fla.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Coca-Cola Beverages Florida, LLC (Coke Florida), continues its partnership with Habitat for Humanity as it completes construction on two new single-family homes by the end of June. Construction is underway in Tampa with Habitat for Humanity of Hillsborough County and in Spring Hill with Habitat for Humanity Tampa Bay Gulfside. The Spring Hill project represents the very first Habitat for Humanity home build in the county. Since the company's founding in 2015, Coke.