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Coca-Cola Stock: A Long-Term Investment OpportunityDespite the overall market surge in 2023, Coca-Cola shares have experienced a decline in price, hovering around the pre-pandemic level of $60 per share. This underperformance reflects modest expectations from Wall Street regarding sales and earnings growth in the near term, especially if consumer spending slows down and a potential recession looms. However, even in these conditions, Coca-Cola holds strong potential for delivering impressive returns over the long run. Considering the broader perspective, there are compelling reasons why Coca-Cola's stock appears to be an excellent investment opportunity for long-term investors. Coca-Cola's recent earnings report provides little cause for concern regarding its sales performance. Unlike its competitors, such as PepsiCo, which relied solely on price increases to drive revenue growth, Coca-Cola achieved growth in both volume and prices until late March. Consequently, the company witnessed a remarkable 12% surge in organic sales. In a press release issued in late April, CEO James Quincey expressed confidence in the organization's strong alignment, stating, "Our alignment within the organization has never been better." Coca-Cola's extensive distribution and marketing network have played a vital role in driving sales growth for its core brands, even as the company expands into high-growth segments like coffee, sports drinks, and water. With its global presence, Coca-Cola has been able to offset weaker volumes in certain regions by achieving significant gains in other markets. This diversified approach is expected to safeguard investor returns, regardless of prevailing market conditions in late 2023. The company's robust profit margin demonstrates its effective pricing ability, supported by unique competitive advantages. In the first quarter, operating income surged by 15%, adjusting for currency exchange rate fluctuations, as consumers continued to spend on on-the-go consumption. This success translated into a slight increase in the operating margin, rising to 32% of sales compared to the previous year's 31%. In comparison, PepsiCo typically converts around 13% of its revenue into operating profit. Coca-Cola's strong cash flow performance aligns with its impressive track record of increasing dividends for 60 consecutive years. With $8 billion in dividend payments to shareholders last year and the potential to increase that amount this year, the company's cash flow outlook remains robust. Management aims to achieve nearly $10 billion of free cash flow in 2023. Despite these positive operational and financial indicators, Coca-Cola's stock is currently valued at only 6 times annual sales, close to its lowest valuation since the initial stages of the pandemic. Cautious investors may find PepsiCo more appealing, as the snack and beverage giant is priced below 3 times sales. However, Coca-Cola's premium valuation is justified due to its higher profitability, larger market presence, and growth opportunities in segments such as sparkling waters and energy drinks. Additionally, the company offers a dividend yield of over 3% annually, making it an attractive option for long-term returns. While there is a possibility of further decline in Coca-Cola's stock in the coming months, investors should not be deterred from owning an excellent business. Over time, Coca-Cola is likely to generate significantly higher annual earnings, which will be the primary driver of long-term shareholder returns.
NYSE:KOLong
by FOREXN1
7
Will $KO get KO?This is NYSE:KO , strong dividend stock, but the beauty of this is that. Right now it have been testing to create a new high. Ever since it struggle to hold above 54 in 2021 it currently using it as the of what could be a displaced inverse head and shoulders. Primarily a beverage company, unlike its competitor $PEP. Bullish Case - It is not the clearest inverse head and shoulders but obvious none the less. With earnings approaching a strong report could help break above 64.25 and start the higher high needed for the uptrend. This buy signal looks really strong. Bearish Case - This snail will not make any highs! Do you see the down trend it is creating? It has created an all time high in 2022 time to settle sub BMV:60 before going higher. When the earning drop it will confirm the fact that it is on a decline that will continue. People want a healthier alternative to the Coca-Cola classic..... out with the old!!!
NYSE:KO
by JDTheGreat
Longing Coca-Cola in a Zigzag. KOABC/ABCD Pattern suspected here. We are not in the business of getting every prediction right, no one ever does and that is not the aim of the game. The Fibonacci targets are highlighted in green with invalidation in red. Confirmation level, where relevant, is a pink dotted, finite line. Fibonacci goals, it is prudent to suggest, are nothing more than mere fractally evident and therefore statistically likely levels that the market will go to. Having said that, the market will always do what it wants and always has a mind of its own. Therefore, none of this is financial advice, so do your own research and rely only on your own analysis. Trading is a true one man sport. Good luck out there and stay safe.
NYSE:KOLong
by Rykin_Capital
1
KO Coca-Cola Options Ahead of EarningsLooking at the KO The Coca-Cola Company options chain ahead of earnings , I would buy the $60 strike price Calls with 2023-8-18 expiration date for about $3.30 premium. If the options turn out to be profitable Before the earnings release, I would sell at least 50%. I have chosen that expiration date to allow me to be wrong and not close the position and to have a bigger gain by the expiration date, if KO keeps on climbing. Looking forward to read your opinion about it.
NYSE:KOLong
by TopgOptions
4
🔴 KO: Coca-Cola | Fundamental AnalysisWith 2022 behind us, it is time to analyze the year's results and identify the winners and losers. As for the winners, it is tempting to assume that, because stocks outperformed significantly last year, they are likely to underperform in the long run. This is because the underperforming sectors are likely to catch up, while the underperforming sectors will give up some ground. But sometimes the opposite happens: some winners continue to win in the long run. One winner that looks like it will continue to do well in 2023 and beyond is Coca-Cola, the soft drink and snack company. Despite the collapse of the S&P 500 last year, the company's stock still looks attractive enough for shareholders to hold their shares. With their high dividend yield and prospects for significant earnings growth in the coming years, these dividend stocks give investors plenty to admire. While a stock should never be valued based on its dividend alone, Coca-Cola's long and exceptional history of dividend growth makes its dividend one of the top reasons to own the stock. First, consider Coca-Cola's substantial dividend yield. Based on the stock price as of this writing, the current dividend yield is nearly 2.9%. This brings us to our second question about Coca-Cola's dividend yield. A dividend yield of 2.9% probably underestimates the payout investors will receive in the coming quarters since the company has a long history of consistent annual dividend increases over the past 60 years - and 2023 will probably be no exception. The company last announced a dividend increase in February 2022, and another dividend increase announcement will likely occur in February 2023. In addition to Coca-Cola's dividend, another reason the company's stock is worth its money on a price-to-earnings ratio of 28 is the dynamics of the business. For example, third-quarter earnings were up 10% year-over-year. Earnings per share rose 14% in the same time period. Such high numbers are remarkable for two reasons. First, they are impressive in and of themselves. Second, it underscores that Coca-Cola can continue to deliver strong results even in a challenging macroeconomic environment. This resilience means that Coca-Cola can continue to generate high cash flow in almost any market. Going forward, Coca-Cola will likely continue to perform well for investors. The company's scale has helped it create important competitive advantages that will likely help it continue to grow profits significantly for years to come. In addition, it will be difficult for competitors to erode these advantages because they are directly related to the company's enormous size and extensive distribution. Coca-Cola executives often cite several areas that help it win in the market -- and they all benefit from scale. The first is an ever-growing flow of consumer information. The other is Coca-Cola's global marketing campaigns. These effective campaigns leverage consumer knowledge in many markets, helping the company achieve a high return on marketing investment. Finally, Coca-Cola often refers to its "pervasive distribution system." The company's extensive and efficient distribution channel means that its partners have a steady and reliable supply of products to resell and support their businesses. Coca-Cola invests in developing this distribution system, continually improving its advantage of scale. The Coca-Cola business is well positioned to continue its steady growth, providing investors with a steady increase in dividends and likely a significant increase in share price over the long term. This is the kind of business investors want in their portfolios in volatile times.
NYSE:KOLong
by FOREXN1
12
COCA-COLA Rejected and pulling-backThe Coca-Cola Company (KO) got rejected on the Lower Highs trend-line cluster of April May and is pulling-back. A test of the 1D MA50 (blue trend-line) while forming a 1D Golden Cross with the 1D MA200 (orange trend-line) would be very healthy for the long-term growth of the stock, which is perfectly trading on a Fibonacci Channel Up. The 1W RSI also got rejected on its own late February Lower Highs trend-line, so a weekly candle close below the 1D MA50 can kick-start further selling towards Fibonacci 0.5, even 0.0 (bottom of the Channel). Until that happens though, the pull-back should be bought, targeting the 1.5 Fib and by Q3 2023 the 2.0 Fib. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- ** Please LIKE 👍, SUBSCRIBE ✅, SHARE 🙌 and COMMENT ✍ if you enjoy this idea! Also share your ideas and charts in the comments section below! This is best way to keep it relevant, support me, keep the content here free and allow the idea to reach as many people as possible. ** ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- You may also TELL ME 🙋‍♀️🙋‍♂️ in the comments section which symbol you want me to analyze next and on which time-frame. The one with the most posts will be published tomorrow! 👏🎁 ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 💸💸💸💸💸💸 👇 👇 👇 👇 👇 👇
NYSE:KO
by TradingShot
Coke Zero?Coke will remain my soft drink of choice however, I will not be buying any of its stock any time soon. Recently KO was suggested as 'safe stock for seniors' however, I couldn't disagree more. Coke has spent the past 20 years climbing up towards its recent, new all-time high but the lasting RSI divergence is quite evident. There's a pretty good chance that this stock loses nearly 80% of its value over the next 7-10 years. Holders should look for the most suitable exit in order to avoid more losses than necessary. (Wave analysis has been redacted from this marking however, wave-by-wave analysis will be tracked via link in bio).
NYSE:KOShort
by DigitalSurfTrading
11
KO on Coca-Cola. KOLooks like today is going to be be "pick the short" day. Zigzag, betting on volatility to flip soon on the daily. A very resonant picture fractally. We are not in the business of getting every prediction right, no one ever does and that is not the aim of the game. The Fibonacci targets are highlighted in purple with invalidation in red. Confirmation level, where relevant, is a pink dotted, finite line. Fibonacci goals, it is prudent to suggest, are nothing more than mere fractally evident and therefore statistically likely levels that the market will go to. Having said that, the market will always do what it wants and always has a mind of its own. Therefore, none of this is financial advice, so do your own research and rely only on your own analysis. Trading is a true one man sport. Good luck out there and stay safe.
NYSE:KOShort
by Rykin_Capital
2
Coca-GOlaCoca-Cola Short Term We look to Buy a break of 64.83 (stop at 63.28) A break of bespoke resistance at 65.50, and the move higher is already underway. We are trading within a Bullish Ascending Triangle formation. The trend of higher lows is located at 63.00. The medium term bias remains bullish. Our profit targets will be 69.02 and 70.90 Resistance: 65.65 / 66.50 / 75.00 Support: 63.00 / 61.30 / 59.50 Disclaimer – Saxo Bank Group. Please be reminded – you alone are responsible for your trading – both gains and losses. There is a very high degree of risk involved in trading. The technical analysis, like any and all indicators, strategies, columns, articles and other features accessible on/though this site (including those from Signal Centre) are for informational purposes only and should not be construed as investment advice by you. Such technical analysis are believed to be obtained from sources believed to be reliable, but not warrant their respective completeness or accuracy, or warrant any results from the use of the information. Your use of the technical analysis, as would also your use of any and all mentioned indicators, strategies, columns, articles and all other features, is entirely at your own risk and it is your sole responsibility to evaluate the accuracy, completeness and usefulness (including suitability) of the information. You should assess the risk of any trade with your financial adviser and make your own independent decision(s) regarding any tradable products which may be the subject matter of the technical analysis or any of the said indicators, strategies, columns, articles and all other features. Please also be reminded that if despite the above, any of the said technical analysis (or any of the said indicators, strategies, columns, articles and other features accessible on/through this site) is found to be advisory or a recommendation; and not merely informational in nature, the same is in any event provided with the intention of being for general circulation and availability only. As such it is not intended to and does not form part of any offer or recommendation directed at you specifically, or have any regard to the investment objectives, financial situation or needs of yourself or any other specific person. Before committing to a trade or investment therefore, please seek advice from a financial or other professional adviser regarding the suitability of the product for you and (where available) read the relevant product offer/description documents, including the risk disclosures. If you do not wish to seek such financial advice, please still exercise your mind and consider carefully whether the product is suitable for you because you alone remain responsible for your trading – both gains and losses.
NYSE:KOLong
by Saxo