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Founded in 1886, Atlanta-headquartered Coca-Cola is the world's largest nonalcoholic beverage company, with a strong portfolio of 200 brands covering key categories including carbonated soft drinks, water, sports, energy, juice, and coffee. Together with bottlers and distribution partners, the company sells finished beverage products bearing Coca-Cola and licensed brands through retailers and food-service locations in more than 200 countries and regions globally. Coca-Cola generates around two thirds of its total revenue overseas, with a significant portion from emerging economies in Latin America and Asia-Pacific.

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Market veteran Warren Buffett, famous for his value investing, is indirectly invested in high-dividend yield stocks via Berkshire Hathaway Inc.&#8216;s (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BRA#NYSE">BRA</a>) (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BRK#NYSE">BRK</a>) subsidiary New England Asset Management.
What Happened: In 1998, Berkshire Hathaway acquired General Re Corp., which in turn owned New England Asset Management (NEAM).
Therefore, NEAM is a wholly owned subsidiary of Berkshire Hathaway. While Buffett doesn&#8217;t directly oversee NEAM&#8217;s investment decisions, the portfolio managed by NEAM is considered part of Berkshire Hathaway&#8217;s overall holdings.
Thus, according to its 13F filings, NEAM holds at least nine stocks that have a dividend yield ranging from 5% to 10.5%.
While most of these nine stocks constitute less than 1% of NEAM&#8217;s 122 holdings as of the end of the first quarter of 2025, only Kraft Heinz Co. is common between Berkshire and NEAM&#8217;s portfolio.
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<td>Company</td>
<td>Value (as of March 31)</td>
<td>% Of Holdings (as of March 31)</td>
<td>Number Of Shares</td>
<td>Change From Dec. 31, 2024 (in %)</td>
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<tr>
<td>Kraft Heinz Co. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/KHC#NASDAQ">KHC</a>)</td>
<td>$2.215 million</td>
<td>0.40%</td>
<td>72,810</td>
<td>1%</td>
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<td>Golub Capital BDC Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/GBDC#NASDAQ">GBDC</a>)</td>
<td>$3.525 million</td>
<td>0.60%</td>
<td>232,876</td>
<td>0%</td>
</tr>
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<td>Ares Capital Corp. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ARCC#NASDAQ">ARCC</a>)</td>
<td>$5.005 million</td>
<td>0.80%</td>
<td>225,900</td>
<td>0%</td>
</tr>
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<td>Pfizer Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/PFE#NYSE">PFE</a>)</td>
<td>$3.939 million</td>
<td>0.60%</td>
<td>155,448</td>
<td>1%</td>
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<td>Bristol-Myers Squibb Co. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BMY#NYSE">BMY</a>)</td>
<td>$2.407 million</td>
<td>0.40%</td>
<td>39,476</td>
<td>1%</td>
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<td>Campbell&#8217;s Co. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CPB#NASDAQ">CPB</a>)</td>
<td>$2.582 million</td>
<td>0.40%</td>
<td>64,690</td>
<td>1%</td>
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<td>Realty Income Corp. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/O#NYSE">O</a>)</td>
<td>$3.198 million</td>
<td>0.50%</td>
<td>55,140</td>
<td>NEW</td>
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<td>Lamar Advertising Co. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/LAMR#NASDAQ">LAMR</a>)</td>
<td>$6.577 million</td>
<td>1.10%</td>
<td>57,805</td>
<td>1%</td>
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<td>Verizon Communications Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/VZ#NYSE">VZ</a>)</td>
<td>$8.926 million</td>
<td>1.40%</td>
<td>196,795</td>
<td>9%</td>
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Meanwhile, these stocks have not performed well on a year-to-date basis, but their high dividend yields are what make them lucrative, as per <a href="https://pro.benzinga.com/dashboard">Benzinga Pro</a> data.
These yields are considered high when compared to the SPDR S&amp;P 500 ETF Trust&#8217;s 1.2% dividend yield as of March 21, highlights <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/SPY/dividends">Benzinga</a>.
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<td>Company</td>
<td>Dividend Yield</td>
<td>YTD Performance</td>
<td>One Year Performance</td>
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<td>Kraft Heinz Co. </td>
<td>6.10%</td>
<td>-14.10%</td>
<td>-17.23%</td>
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<td>Golub Capital BDC Inc. </td>
<td>10.50%</td>
<td>-2.75%</td>
<td>-5.29%</td>
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<td>Ares Capital Corp. </td>
<td>8.60%</td>
<td>0.95%</td>
<td>6.46%</td>
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<td>Pfizer Inc. </td>
<td>6.70%</td>
<td>-3.72%</td>
<td>-7.58%</td>
</tr>
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<td>Bristol-Myers Squibb Co. </td>
<td>5.30%</td>
<td>-17.17%</td>
<td>15.12%</td>
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<td>Campbell&#8217;s Co. </td>
<td>5.00%</td>
<td>-26.15%</td>
<td>-31.60%</td>
</tr>
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<td>Realty Income Corp.</td>
<td>5.60%</td>
<td>9.30%</td>
<td>8.97%</td>
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<td>Lamar Advertising Co. </td>
<td>5.00%</td>
<td>2.12%</td>
<td>4.26%</td>
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<td>Verizon Communications Inc.</td>
<td>6.30%</td>
<td>7.09%</td>
<td>4.26%</td>
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Why It Matters: Investors keenly follow the trades of the &#8216;Oracle of Omaha&#8217; &#8211; Buffett, for a deeper insight into his expertise.
His direct and indirect investments through Berkshire or other subsidiaries or holding companies influence the decisions of several investors.
Berkshire&#8217;s top holdings as of the first quarter 13F filings include Apple Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AAPL#NASDAQ">AAPL</a>), American Express Co. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AXP#NYSE">AXP</a>), Coca-Cola Co. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/KO#NYSE">KO</a>), Bank of America Corp. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BAC#NYSE">BAC</a>), and Chevron Corp. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CVX#NYSE">CVX</a>).
Price Action: The SPDR S&amp;P 500 ETF Trust (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SPY#NYSE">SPY</a>) and Invesco QQQ Trust ETF (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/QQQ#NASDAQ">QQQ</a>), which track the S&amp;P 500 index and Nasdaq 100 index, respectively, rose slightly in premarket on Wednesday. The SPY was up 0.011% at $620.41, while the QQQ advanced 0.049% to $552.61, according to <a href="https://pro.benzinga.com/dashboard">Benzinga Pro</a> data.
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The <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/topic/dow-jones-industrial-average">Dow Jones Industrial Average</a> was up around 4% in the first half of 2025, with 21 of the 30 components positive year-to-date through the first six months.
The index, which contains a diverse basket of stocks across sectors, offers many dividend stocks, with some having high yields for investors.
What Happened: When looking <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/dividends">for dividend stocks</a>, the Dow Jones Industrial Average is one place with the index having a basket of what are considered blue-chip American companies.
The 30 index components have strong track records of revenue and earnings growth, and in many cases, a long history of paying dividends and raising the dividend amounts.
While investors can buy an ETF like the SPDR Dow Jones Industrial Average ETF (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/DIA#NYSE">DIA</a>), which tracks the entire index, another option is to buy the &#8220;Dogs of the Dow.&#8221;
The "Dogs of the Dow" is a popular strategy that often coincides with the beaten-down stocks of the index which also offer high dividend payouts.
Here are the current top-yielding dividend stocks in the Dow Jones Industrial Average after the first six months of 2025.
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<li>Verizon Communications Inc (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/VZ#NYSE">VZ</a>): 6.3%</li>
<li>Chevron Corp (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CVX#NYSE">CVX</a>): 4.8%</li>
<li>Merck &amp; Co Inc (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MRK#NYSE">MRK</a>): 4.1%</li>
<li>Amgen Inc (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AMGN#NASDAQ">AMGN</a>): 3.4%</li>
<li>Johnson &amp; Johnson (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/JNJ#NYSE">JNJ</a>): 3.4%</li>
<li>Coca-Cola Company (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/KO#NYSE">KO</a>): 2.9%</li>
<li>UnitedHealth Group (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/UNH#NYSE">UNH</a>): 2.8%</li>
<li>Procter &amp; Gamble (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/PG#NYSE">PG</a>): 2.7%</li>
<li>Home Depot Inc (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/HD#NYSE">HD</a>): 2.5%</li>
<li>McDonald's Corp (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MCD#NYSE">MCD</a>): 2.4%</li>
</ol>
In the Dow Jones Industrial Average, 28 of the 30 stocks pay out dividends. The average dividend yield of the 30 companies is 2% with the 10 highest averaging a yield of 3.5%.
Twenty of the 30 stocks in the index pay out at least a 1% dividend yield based on current stock prices.
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Why It's Important: Along with stock price gains, dividends can be a nice form of consistent growth for companies and investors.
Investors can choose to collect dividend yield and put the capital to work in other stocks, or use it as income for other investments or spending. Investors can also reinvest the dividends back into the companies from which they got dividends.
Over a long period of time, dividend stocks can offer strong returns for investors with yields sometimes outpacing the returns of the overall stock market or other asset classes such as bonds and treasuries.
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The first half of 2025 has come to a close and 21 of the 30 stocks that make up the <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/topic/dow-jones-industrial-average">Dow Jones Industrial Average Index</a> are positive year-to-date.
Despite the impressive number of stocks with a positive performance in the first six months, the index was up around 4% with several of the components posting large declines.
2025 Performance: Through the first six months of the year, two <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/topic/magnificent-seven">Magnificent Seven stocks </a>are among the 10 best in the Dow Jones Industrial Average and two are among the 10 worst in the index based on performance.
Here's a look at the 10 best Dow Jones Industrial Average stocks in the first half:
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<li>International Business Machines (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/IBM#NYSE">IBM</a>): +34.1%</li>
<li>Goldman Sachs (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/GS#NYSE">GS</a>): +23.6%</li>
<li>JPMorgan Chase (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/JPM#NYSE">JPM</a>): +20.9%</li>
<li>Boeing Inc (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BA#NYSE">BA</a>): +18.4%</li>
<li>Microsoft Corporation (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MSFT#NASDAQ">MSFT</a>): +18.0%</li>
<li>3M Company (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MMM#NYSE">MMM</a>): +17.9%</li>
<li>NVIDIA Corporation (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NVDA#NASDAQ">NVDA</a>): +17.6%</li>
<li>Cisco Systems (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CSCO#NASDAQ">CSCO</a>): +17.2%</li>
<li>Coca-Cola Company (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/KO#NYSE">KO</a>): +13.6%</li>
<li>Visa Inc (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/V#NYSE">V</a>): +12.3%</li>
</ol>
Here are the 10 worst performing Dow Jones Industrial Average stocks in the first half:
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<li>UnitedHealth Group (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/UNH#NYSE">UNH</a>): -38.3%</li>
<li>Merck &amp; Company (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MRK#NYSE">MRK</a>): -20.4%</li>
<li>Salesforce.com Inc (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CRM#NYSE">CRM</a>): -18.4</li>
<li>Apple Inc (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AAPL#NASDAQ">AAPL</a>): -18.1%</li>
<li>Nike Inc (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NKE#NYSE">NKE</a>): -6.1%</li>
<li>Home Depot Inc (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/HD#NYSE">HD</a>): -5.7%</li>
<li>Procter &amp; Gamble Inc (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/PG#NYSE">PG</a>): -5.0%</li>
<li>Chevron Corp (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CVX#NYSE">CVX</a>): -1.1%</li>
<li>Amazon.com Inc (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AMZN#NASDAQ">AMZN</a>): Flat</li>
<li>McDonald's Corporation (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MCD#NASDAQ">MCD</a>): +0.8%</li>
</ol>
Overall the SPDR Dow Jones Industrial Average ETF (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/DIA#NYSE">DIA</a>), which tracks the index, was up around 4% in the first half of 2025. This was a lower gain than the SPDR S&amp;P 500 ETF Trust (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SPY#NYSE">SPY</a>), which tracks the S&amp;P 500, which had a 5.7% gain in the first half.
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Why It's Important: Nvidia was one of the new Dow Jones components <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/etfs/broad-u-s-equity-etfs/24/12/42726598/dow-jones-2024-scoreboard-top-5-winners-losers-and-how-amazon-nvidia-could-reshape-2025">added in 2024</a> and the stock is one of the top performers in the first half of 2025. The stock replaced Intel, which was a top decliner in recent years.
The index also got rid of Walgreens, which was another poor performer in recent years. Its replacement Amazon was flat for the first half of 2025.
The new index makeup is showing strong signs of positive returns.
With 21 of the components positive year-to-date and one flat, this could mark one of the best years by the number of gainers in recent history.
In 2024, 18 of the 30 stocks were up for the full year. In 2023, 19 of the stocks in the index were up.
Perhaps most surprising is that two of the Magnificent Seven stocks rank among the worst performers in the first half of 2025, despite being part of the four Mag 7 members included in the Dow Jones Industrial Average.
Apple was the fourth-worst performer in the index for the first half, falling 18.1%. That marks a sharp reversal from its standout status as the only Dow Jones stock to rank among the top gainers in both 2023 and 2024.
Amazon ranked ninth with a flat return, as only eight of the components were down. 
The Dow Jones Industrial Average remains one of the most closely watched stock market indexes, serving as a gauge of overall market health. With only 30 stocks and a weighting based on stock price, rather than market capitalization, the index is less frequently used by some analysts and market experts than the broader S&amp;P 500 Index.
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What Happened: "I remember thinking this will never take off," he told the "Uncensored CMO" show, recalling a chat with Ben Hammersley, the Guardian writer credited with inventing the term in 2004.
Back in 2005 UK already had BBC Radio 4, Sutherland reasoned, so he doubted listeners would download amateur radio on an iPod. Instead, global podcast revenue has now swelled to $7.3 billion, according to fresh Bloomberg research. The wider market, including hosting, equipment and listener payments, could hit $47.8 billion by the end of 2025 from $36.3 billion in 2024, a forecast from The Business Research Company shows.
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"Just because what you say makes sense doesn't mean you're right," Sutherland conceded, likening his error to assuming Coca-Cola Co. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/KO#NYSE">KO</a>) would bomb in the tea-loving UK.
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Sutherland, the Vice Chairman of Ogilvy, one of the largest and most renowned advertising agencies in the world, said his bad call taught him humility. "All my arguments against podcasting were perfectly sensible. Turns out they were completely wrong," he conceded.
Why It Matters: Podcasting's boom is hard to ignore. Spotify (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SPOT#NYSE">SPOT</a>) has paid creators <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/25/04/45061513/spotify-pays-100-million-to-podcast-creators-aiming-to-topple-youtubes-reign">more than $100 million</a> this year, chasing YouTube's <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/25/02/43998792/youtube-surpasses-spotify-with-1-billion-monthly-podcast-users-ceo-pledges-enhanced-monetization-for-creators">one-billion-viewer lead</a>. U.S. ad spend alone was expected to <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/general/entertainment/24/06/39494315/the-new-york-times-plans-shift-of-top-podcasts-behind-paywall-to-boost-revenue-amid-growing">top $2 billion</a> in 2024, according to a report following The New York Times&#8217; decision to shift its marquee shows behind a paywall.
Industry analysts at eMarketer count 584 million global listeners and project worldwide ad spend of $4.46 billion next year.
Even legacy radio giants such as Audacy now rely on podcasts for growth, though the broadcaster <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/24/01/36527958/radio-podcast-titan-audacy-files-for-bankruptcy-amid-plummeting-advertising-revenues">filed for bankruptcy</a> after advertising slipped.
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Coca-Cola's (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/KO#NYSE">KO</a>) short percent of float has fallen 13.79% since its last report. The company recently reported that it has 31.92 million shares sold short, which is 0.75% of all regular shares that are available for trading. Based on its trading volume, it would take traders 2.32 days to cover their short positions on average.
<h3>Why Short Interest Matters</h3>
Short interest is the number of shares that have been sold short but have not yet been covered or closed out. <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/money/how-to-short-a-stock?adType=benzinga-insights&amp;ad=short-interest&amp;campaign=wallstreetadvantage">Short selling</a> is when a trader sells shares of a company they do not own, with the hope that the price will fall. Traders make money from short selling if the price of the stock falls and they lose if it rises.
Short interest is important to track because it can act as an indicator of market sentiment towards a particular stock. An increase in short interest can signal that investors have become more bearish, while a decrease in short interest can signal they have become more bullish.
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<h3>Coca-Cola Short Interest Graph (3 Months)</h3>
<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2025/1750086037_0_0.png" alt="short_fig" />
As you can see from the chart above the percentage of shares that are sold short for Coca-Cola has declined since its last report. This does not mean that the stock is going to rise in the near-term but traders should be aware that less shares are being shorted.
<h3>Comparing Coca-Cola's Short Interest Against Its Peers</h3>
Peer comparison is a popular technique amongst analysts and investors for gauging how well a company is performing. A company's peer is another company that has similar characteristics to it, such as industry, size, age, and financial structure. You can find a company's peer group by reading its 10-K, proxy filing, or by doing your own similarity analysis.
According to <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/pro/">Benzinga Pro</a>, Coca-Cola's peer group average for short interest as a percentage of float is 8.22%, which means the company has less short interest than most of its peers.
Did you know that increasing short interest can actually be bullish for a stock? <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/money/how-to-make-money-on-a-short-squeeze?adType=benzinga-insights&amp;ad=short-interest&amp;campaign=wallstreetadvantage">This post by Benzinga Money explains how you can profit from it.</a>
This article was generated by Benzinga's automated content engine and was reviewed by an editor.

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How Is The Market Feeling About Coca-Cola?

Bank of America Securities analyst Bryan D. Spillan remains bullish on The Coca-Cola Company (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/KO#NYSE">KO</a>) and Monster Beverage Corporation (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MNST#NASDAQ">MNST</a>), citing resilient growth, strategic tailwinds, and improving fundamentals across the broader Coke system <a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/analyst-stock-ratings" rel="noreferrer noopener">despite near-term macro volatility</a>.
In a recent report on The Coca-Cola Co. and its global system of publicly traded bottlers (incl. Monster Energy), BofA Securities said the investment case for giants like The Coca-Cola Company and Monster Beverage Corporation remains robust, fueled by strong consumer demand.
Coca-Cola Company: The analyst presented a detailed overview of this beverage giant&#8217;s bottlers, who contribute 55% of global volume.
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While second-quarter volume may face temporary softness, the analyst writes the second half of 2025 looks favorable for Coca-Cola&#8217;s defensive profile, with potential upside in first-half for underperformers like Coca Cola Femsa S.A.B. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/KOF#NYSE">KOF</a>), supported by solid fundamentals and coordinated strategy across the Coke System.
BofA Securities notes that Coca-Cola HBC&#8217;s strong growth trajectory remains intact despite a more volatile macro backdrop, with the company gaining 150 bps of NARTD&nbsp;(non-alcoholic ready-to-drink) share in 2024 and nearly 300 bps over the past three years.
Solid revenue trends are driving high-single-digit EBIT and roughly 10% EPS growth, supported by a robust balance sheet that offers flexibility for M&amp;A or increased shareholder returns.
Meanwhile, Coca-Cola Europacific Partners is set up for a stronger second half after lapping a soft summer in 2024, with longer-term tailwinds from rising per capita consumption and income growth in Indonesia and the Philippines expected to support future expansion alongside stable European operations.
BofA Securities highlights that Coca-Cola&#8217;s sustained ~5% organic sales growth, driven by a healthy mix of volume and pricing, continues to outpace multinational peers, though this strength doesn&#8217;t appear fully priced into the stock.
The analyst maintained the Buy rating on the stock with a price forecast of $77.
Monster Beverage: Monster Beverage is also showing signs of recovery, with U.S. volumes rebounding after last year&#8217;s slowdown and international margins trending higher, aided by pricing and steady U.S. demand.
Spillan reiterated the Buy rating on the stock, with a price forecast of $66.
The analyst assigns a premium valuation to Monster Beverage shares relative to large-cap beverage peers and broader consumer staples, citing the company&#8217;s consistently strong growth profile and attractive margin structure as justification.
However, the note outlines several downside risks, including a maturing category that may be losing market share, weaker-than-expected impact from innovation, slower international growth, investor rotation away from defensive stocks, currency headwinds, and a less robust sales outlook for the Bang brand over the medium term.
Price Action: MNST shares are trading lower by 0.56% to $62.68 at last check Wednesday, while KO shares are trading lower by 0.44% to $72.03.
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Coke, Monster Still Sizzle Amid Strong Demand And Tailwinds: Analyst

Morgan Stanley analyst Dara Mohsenian reiterates Coca-Cola (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/KO#NYSE">KO</a>) with a Overweight and maintains $81 price target.

Morgan Stanley Reiterates Overweight on Coca-Cola, Maintains $81 Price Target

While heavyweights like Nvidia Corp. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NVDA#NASDAQ">NVDA</a>), Amazon.com Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AMZN#NASDAQ">AMZN</a>), Costco Wholesale Corp. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/COST#NASDAQ">COST</a>), and Apple Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AAPL#NASDAQ">AAPL</a>) have compounded investor wealth over the years, this particular beverage company has outperformed all of the others over the last 30 years.
What Happened: No, it&#8217;s not Coca-Cola Co. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/KO#NYSE">KO</a>) or PepsiCo Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/PEP#NASDAQ">PEP</a>), but it is Monster Beverage Corp. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MNST#NASDAQ">MNST</a>), which has advanced 444,867% since 1995, outperforming all the other S&amp;P 500 stocks over the last 30 years.
According to data highlighted by Charlie Bilello, the chief marketing strategist at Creative Planning, Monster Beverage has provided a 32.6% annualized return over the last 30 years since Aug. 18, 1995.
The data shows that if an investor had bought positions worth $10,000 in the beverage company, they would have a total of $44,496,814 today.
The exchange-traded fund tracking the S&amp;P 500 index, SPDR S&amp;P 500 ETF Trust (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SPY#NYSE">SPY</a>), rose 1,868% in the same period, providing a 10.4% annualized return. Thus growing a $10,000 investment into $196,840 over the 30 years.
The top five S&amp;P 500 performers apart from MNST, according to Bilello&#8217;s list, include Nvidia, Amazon, Axon Enterprises Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AXON#NASDAQ">AXON</a>), and Netflix Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NFLX#NASDAQ">NFLX</a>)
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Why It Matters: Shares of Monster Beverage have risen by 22.25% on a year-to-date basis, whereas it has gained 23.24% over the last year.
The technical indicators painted a strong picture for the stock. It closed at $63.95 apiece on Friday, which was above its short and long-term simple daily moving averages.
The relative strength index of 67.46 was closer to the overbought conditions but still in the neutral zone. A positive MACD line of 1.33 suggested that its 12-day exponential moving average was above its 26-day EMA, indicating a bullish momentum.
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Benzinga Edge Stock Rankings shows that Monster had a stronger price trend over the short, medium, and long term. Its momentum ranking was solid, however, its value ranking was poor at the 17.56th percentile. The details of other metrics are<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/premium/ideas/benzinga-edge-2#:~:text=Turn%20Market%20Chaos,when%20markets%20rebound"> available here</a>.
<figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><a href="https://www.benzinga.com/premium/ideas/benzinga-edge-2#:~:text=Turn%20Market%20Chaos,when%20markets%20rebound"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" width="1024" height="148" src="https://editorial-assets.benzinga.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/02063916/monster-edge-1024x148.png" alt="" class="wp-image-934935" srcset="https://editorial-assets.benzinga.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/02063916/monster-edge-1024x148.png 1024w,https://editorial-assets.benzinga.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/02063916/monster-edge-300x43.png 300w,https://editorial-assets.benzinga.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/02063916/monster-edge-768x111.png 768w,https://editorial-assets.benzinga.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/02063916/monster-edge.png 1212w" sizes="(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px" /></a></figure>
<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/MNST/analyst-ratings">Benzinga tracks 26 analysts</a> with an average price target of $64.24 for the stock, reflecting a "hold" rating. Estimates range widely from $48 to $120. Recent ratings from Roth MKM, CICC, and UBS average at $61.33, suggesting a potential 3.99% downside.
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The SPDR S&amp;P 500 ETF Trust (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SPY#NYSE">SPY</a>) and Invesco QQQ Trust ETF (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/QQQ#NASDAQ">QQQ</a>), which track the S&amp;P 500 index and Nasdaq 100 index, respectively, fell in premarket on Monday. The SPY was down 0.50% at $586.45, while the QQQ declined 0.63% to $586.45, according to <a href="https://pro.benzinga.com/dashboard">Benzinga Pro</a> data.
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You'd Be A Millionaire If You Invested $10,000 In This Stock In 1995: Here Is S&P 500's Top Performing Stock Over The Last 30 Years

Records from June 4, 2025 indicate that Representative Lloyd Doggett of Texas made a purchase of Procter &amp; Gamble (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/PG#NYSE">PG</a>), valued between $1,001 and $15,000, with the transaction dated May 15, 2025 and filed in June.
As of now, Procter &amp; Gamble shares are trading down 1.53% at $163.41.
<h3>Representative's Recent Trading Activity</h3>
Over the past three years, Lloyd Doggett executed 72 trades totaling over $72 thousand. The largest of these trades were in Coca-Cola and Procter &amp; Gamble stock. Some of the key transactions the Rep. has executed recently include: 
<ul>
<li>Procter &amp; Gamble (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/PG#NYSE">PG</a>): $1,001 - $15,000 Purchase</li>
<li>Coca-Cola (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/KO#NYSE">KO</a>): $1,001 - $15,000 Purchase</li>
<li>Home Depot (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/HD#NYSE">HD</a>): $1,001 - $15,000 Purchase</li>
</ul>
Here is a list of Lloyd Doggett's most recent trades:
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<th>Company</th>
<th>Ticker</th>
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<th>Amount</th>
<th>Transaction Type</th>
<th>Transaction Date</th>
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<td>Procter &amp; Gamble</td>
<td>PG</td>
<td>STOCK</td>
<td>$1,001 - $15,000</td>
<td>P</td>
<td>2025-05-15</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Coca-Cola</td>
<td>KO</td>
<td>STOCK</td>
<td>$1,001 - $15,000</td>
<td>P</td>
<td>2025-04-01</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Home Depot</td>
<td>HD</td>
<td>STOCK</td>
<td>$1,001 - $15,000</td>
<td>P</td>
<td>2025-03-27</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>PPG Indus</td>
<td>PPG</td>
<td>STOCK</td>
<td>$1,001 - $15,000</td>
<td>P</td>
<td>2025-03-12</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>IBM</td>
<td>IBM</td>
<td>STOCK</td>
<td>$1,001 - $15,000</td>
<td>P</td>
<td>2025-03-10</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>
To keep an eye on Lloyd Doggett's trades and other government stock activity, check out our <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/gov-trades/members/lloyd-doggett">real-time tracking tool</a>!
<h3>Why Congressional Transactions Matter</h3>
A congressional transaction is when any representative or senator either buys or sells an individual stock.
Anyone working in Congress must file a Periodic Transaction Report to inform the public of their recent transaction within 30 days of being notified of the transaction and within 45 days of the transaction date.
In April 2012, Former President Barack Obama signed the STOCK Act into law. The act prohibits members of Congress from using private information given to them by their position for personal gain such as buying or selling a stock. The act also expanded disclosure requirements for members of Congress by requiring them to file a monthly disclosure.
<h3>Why Congressional Transactions Matter</h3>
Congressional transactions shouldn't be the primary reason for an investing decision, but they can be an important factor for an investor to consider.
When a senator or representative makes a new purchase, it could be an indication they expect the stock to rise.
A sale, on the other hand, can be made for a variety of reasons, and may not necessarily mean the seller thinks the stock will go down.
This article was generated by Benzinga's automated content engine and reviewed by an editor.

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Congressional Trading Report: Rep. Lloyd Doggett Bought Over $1K In Procter & Gamble Stock

The Aluminium Association of Canada (AAC) has condemned the U.S. government's move to impose a 50% tariff on Canadian <a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/topic/aluminum" rel="noreferrer noopener">aluminum</a>, calling it a protectionist misfire that risks destabilizing North America's integrated manufacturing base and driving higher inflation across key sectors.
"A 50% tariff on Canadian aluminum will suppress demand across the continent — whether the metal is produced in Canada or the U.S.," Jean Simard, AAC's president and CEO, <a target="_blank" href="https://aluminium.ca/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/AAC_PRESS-RELEASE_US-Tariffs_50_June-3-2025_FINAL.pdf" rel="noreferrer noopener">said</a> in a press release.
"It will impact workers on both sides of the border and disrupt key sectors including defense, construction, and automotive," he stated.
The tariff, enacted last Wednesday following an executive order from President Donald Trump, effectively prices Canadian exports out of the U.S. market at $1,349.50 per metric ton. Simard warned that the move may force Canadian producers to reorient trade toward the European Union and away from their most critical industrial partner.
Food packaging is among the industries most exposed to these tariffs, as large companies such as Campbell Soup (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CPB#NASDAQ">CPB</a>) and Coca-Cola (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/KO#NYSE">KO</a>) heavily rely on aluminum for their products.
The domestic Can Manufacturers Institute (CMI) also responded to Trump's decision, pointing out how aluminum and tinplate steel tariffs would hurt American families.
"Doubling the steel tariff will further increase the cost of canned goods at the grocery store," CMI president Robert Budway <a target="_blank" href="https://www.cancentral.com/can-manufacturers-institute-opposes-president-trumps-doubling-of-steel-tariffs/" rel="noreferrer noopener">said</a> on May 30. "These metal tariffs put our nation's food security at risk."
Nine domestic mill production lines have closed since the original 2018 tariffs on tin mill steel, leaving only three operational facilities. Thus, the domestic industry relies on roughly 80% of tin mill steel imports and a significant portion of aluminum.
Canada annually ships 2.7 million metric tons of aluminum to the U.S., much of which is transformed into beverage cans, canned food containers, and consumer packaging.
That raw material supports over 700,000 American manufacturing jobs, while Canada's aluminum sector directly employs 9,500 workers. Combined, the binational aluminum value chain contributes more than $228 billion annually to the U.S. economy.
Thanks to its abundant hydropower, Canada produces low-carbon aluminum at a cost and emissions profile that is far below that of many of its global competitors. That energy benefit is enormous — equivalent to 40 million megawatt-hours per year, or the annual output of four Hoover Dams.
Simrad noted that the Canadian industry supports the U.S. goal of increasing domestic aluminum production capacity from 50% to 80% of national demand, but added that tariffs undermine the investment certainty needed to build that capacity.
"Even if U.S. output doubles, it will still be a net importer," he said.
Instead, the AAC and CMI urge the U.S. to target the real threat: subsidized overcapacity from China. Canada already leads the world in aluminum traceability and anti-dumping enforcement. "Canadian aluminum is not — and will not be — a backdoor for unfair trade," Simard stated. "Undermining a trusted partner only weakens the foundation we both stand on."
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Warren Buffett's investment in Coca-Cola Co. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/KO#NYSE">KO</a>) is a master class in patient, long-term investing — and it pays him handsomely <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/24/11/42115069/warren-buffett-is-set-to-collect-776-million-in-coca-cola-dividends-but-daughter-says-his-wife-buys-him-the-soda-on-sale">every single day.</a>
What To Know: In 1988, Buffett began buying shares of Coca-Cola in the aftermath of the 1987 stock market crash and ultimately amassed 400 million shares through his company Berkshire Hathaway, Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BRK#NYSE">BRK</a>) (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BRK#NYSE">BRK</a>). 
The company's stake in Coca-Cola represents more than 10% of Berkshire&#8217;s portfolio and about 8% of Coca-Cola's outstanding shares. 
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Fast forward to 2025, and those 400 million shares are worth over $25 billion — but the real magic is in the dividends. 
Coca-Cola pays shareholders a<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/KO/dividends"> quarterly dividend</a> of 51 cents per share, amounting to $2.04 per share annually. Warren Buffett's Berkshire Hathaway is set to earn $816 million in Coca-Cola dividends in 2025.&nbsp;
Broken down, that's about $2.23 million flowing into Berkshire's coffers every single day, or nearly $93,000 per hour.&nbsp;
What Else: Buffett is well known for drinking Coke and has <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/personal-finance/25/01/43341020/warren-buffett-would-give-up-a-year-of-his-life-to-eat-whatever-he-wants-his-daughter-confirms-he-still-gets-daily-mcdonalds-breakfast-at-94">said he drinks</a> about five cans a day, even at age 94.&nbsp;
In 2015, he joked to Fortune, &#8220;I&#8217;m one-quarter Coca-Cola,&#8221; admitting that <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/personal-finance/24/09/40971688/warren-buffett-owns-28b-in-coca-cola-stock-and-drinks-5-cans-a-day-i-dont-think-the-prostate-can">the drink accounts</a> for 25% of his daily calorie intake.&nbsp;
As he famously quipped, "If you aren't willing to own a stock for 10 years, don't even think about owning it for 10 minutes." 
For Buffett, Coca-Cola has been a sweet investment — one that pays, quite literally, every single day.
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Warren Buffett Makes Over $2.2 Million A Day From This Stock

In the age of meme stocks, moonshot tech plays, and crypto quick wins, it might seem out of character for a young investor to get excited about Coca-Cola (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/KO#NYSE">KO</a>), or Lockheed Martin (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/LMT#NYSE">LMT</a>), or a <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/etfs">dividend ETF</a> that doesn't promise to 10x your money overnight.
But a revolution is quietly cooking in the portfolios of Gen-Z&#8217;ers and Millennials who follow the FIRE philosophy — Financial Independence, Retire Early. And large part of this movement is a tactic your financial advisor&#8217;s father may have suggested: dividend growth investing. In that context, Schwab US Dividend Equity ETF (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SCHD#NYSE">SCHD</a>) is emerging as a solid contender for <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/etfs/specialty-etfs/25/05/45532640/schd-the-dividend-etf-turning-quiet-compounding-into-long-term-wealth">passive income investing</a>.
Let&#8217;s explore the mood further. SCHD has a low 0.06% expense ratio, pays a 4% dividend yield, and owns stalwarts such as Verizon (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/VZ#NYSE">VZ</a>), ConocoPhillips (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/COP#NYSE">COP</a>), and Coca-Cola. The fund is tightly rules-based, emphasizing only those firms with 10 years of dividend payment, good fundamentals, and heavy trading volume.
And that&#8217;s what attracts FIRE followers. The emotional roller coaster involved in pursuing meme tickers and &#8220;to the moon&#8221; mania is bound to lose charm, and young investors are constructing long-term portfolios intended to accumulate wealth quietly, sustainably, and with little drama.
The Philosophy 
FIRE is not about instant wealth. It&#8217;s about working hard, investing harder, and retiring earlier than the conventional age of 65-70, on a self-directed, passive income stream robust enough to pay for everything.
Dividend growth investing checks all the boxes: It offers compounding income from quarterly payments, less volatility than high-beta growth stocks, protection against inflation as dividends rise with time, and sector diversification without the drudgery of selecting individual stocks.
And SCHD? It does it all, no Reddit forum necessary.
A Financial Workhorse
With assets of more than $67 billion and an average daily volume of more than 15 million shares, it&#8217;s a big player in the dividend ETF universe. Its top 10 holdings, such as Lockheed Martin, Cisco (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CSCO#NASDAQ">CSCO</a>), and Verizon, are among the most financially secure U.S. corporations. And its built-in guardrails, such as a sector exposure cap (no more than 25%) and focus on return on equity (29.06% as of April 30), prevent it from crossing into dangerous territory.
Even during periods of market volatility, SCHD&#8217;s performance has been robust due to its mix of consumer staples, healthcare, and energy exposure. It&#8217;s not cool, but it&#8217;s reliable. And in a FIRE portfolio, that is a superpower.
Final Thought
In an era where financial news streams are dominated by AI chip makers and blockchain soap operas, SCHD is working its magic behind the scenes, assisting investors in achieving their objectives one dividend check at a time. For the next generation pursuing financial independence, and not merely flashy charts, it might be just the turtle that outpaces all the hares on the track.
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From Meme Stocks To Mature Moves: Why SCHD Might Be A Good Bet For Young Investors For Passive Income Power

As Americans sip more selectively, soft drink makers are bubbling up profits not from selling more — <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/topic/beverages">but from functionality</a>. 
That&#8217;s according to Bank of America Securities analyst Bryan D. Spillane&#8217;s latest U.S. Soft Drink Primer, which shows flat beverage volumes in 2024, but rising dollar signs. The reason stems from premium products touting functional benefits like zero sugar, caffeine, and probiotics. 
Consider the numbers: In 2024, U.S. liquid refreshment beverage (LRB) sales rose 4.5% in value, with volume growth remaining mostly flat. Total beverage volume, including LRBs and alcoholic drinks, was also flat year-over-year and has grown at a modest 0.7% CAGR over the past five years.
However, consumer interest in functional benefits—like caffeine, creatine/protein, probiotics, and zero sugar—continues to drive value. The industry's shift toward revenue growth over volume has expanded its profit pool by 7% annually over the last decade.
Spillane breaks down which beverage stocks are best positioned to tap this trend.
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<h3 class="wp-block-heading">Coca-Cola Company</h3>
Coca-Cola Company (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/KO#NYSE">KO</a>): The analyst reiterated the Buy rating on the stock, with a price forecast of $77.
Spillane outlines key risks to their price objective. Upside risks include stronger growth in both developed and emerging markets, a weaker U.S. dollar relative to other currencies, and better free cash flow conversion. On the downside, potential risks include market volatility across regions, earnings pressure from a stronger dollar, and rising consumer concerns around sugar and calorie content.
There&#8217;s also Coca-Cola Europacific Partners plc (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CCEP#NASDAQ">CCEP</a>), which Spillane reiterated a Buy rating with a price forecast of $96.
The recent addition of the Philippines territory offers access to a fast-growing market with structurally lower margins that present potential for improvement and medium-term upside, Spillane says. The target multiple reflects only a slight premium to the S&amp;P 500 Beverage Index, which is justified by Coca-Cola Europacific&#8217;s delivery track record and growth potential.
The analyst also expresses confidence in Coca-Cola Europacific&#8217;s ability to continue reducing leverage, supported by strong cash conversion and a solid profit trajectory.
<h3 class="wp-block-heading">Keurig Dr Pepper</h3>
Keurig Dr Pepper Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/KDP#NASDAQ">KDP</a>): Spillane reiterated the Buy rating, with a price forecast of $41.
Spillane writes that the price objective reflects a prolonged recovery in the U.S. Coffee segment, while still recognizing Keurig Dr Pepper's strong and diversified portfolio.
The firm sees the company as well-positioned to grow both sales and earnings, especially with recent brand additions like C4 energy drink and Electrolit hydration, which enhance its overall growth potential.
<h3 class="wp-block-heading">BellRing Brands</h3>
BellRing Brands, Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BRBR#NYSE">BRBR</a>): The analyst reiterated the Buy rating on the stock, with a price forecast of $90.
Spillane writes that the outlook for BellRing is justified, as the company is positioned for future growth.
This view is backed by strong consumer interest reflected in positive scanner data, which is further supported by ongoing volume gains from increased production capacity, promotional efforts, and a planned boost in marketing investment.
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Less Sip, More Profit: Beverage Giants Thrive Without Pouring More

Whales with a lot of money to spend have taken a noticeably bullish stance on Coca-Cola.
Looking at options history for Coca-Cola (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/KO#NYSE">KO</a>) we detected 11 trades.
If we consider the specifics of each trade, it is accurate to state that 63% of the investors opened trades with bullish expectations and 27% with bearish.
From the overall spotted trades, 5 are puts, for a total amount of $248,160 and 6, calls, for a total amount of $254,425.
<h3>Predicted Price Range</h3>
After evaluating the trading volumes and Open Interest, it's evident that the major market movers are focusing on a price band between $52.5 and $75.0 for Coca-Cola, spanning the last three months.
<h3>Volume &amp; Open Interest Trends</h3>
Looking at the volume and open interest is a powerful move while trading options. This data can help you track the liquidity and interest for Coca-Cola's options for a given strike price. Below, we can observe the evolution of the volume and open interest of calls and puts, respectively, for all of Coca-Cola's whale trades within a strike price range from $52.5 to $75.0 in the last 30 days. 
<h3>Coca-Cola Option Volume And Open Interest Over Last 30 Days</h3>
<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2025/1748458858_0.png" alt="Options Call Chart" />
<h3>Largest Options Trades Observed:</h3>

<table>
<thead>
<tr>
<th>Symbol</th>
<th>PUT/CALL</th>
<th>Trade Type</th>
<th>Sentiment</th>
<th>Exp. Date</th>
<th>Ask</th>
<th>Bid</th>
<th>Price</th>
<th>Strike Price</th>
<th>Total Trade Price</th>
<th>Open Interest</th>
<th align="right">Volume</th>
</tr>
</thead>
<tbody>
<tr>
<td>KO</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>11/21/25</td>
<td>$3.45</td>
<td>$3.4</td>
<td>$3.45</td>
<td>$72.50</td>
<td>$81.4K</td>
<td>741</td>
<td align="right">266</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>KO</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>06/20/25</td>
<td>$1.13</td>
<td>$1.1</td>
<td>$1.13</td>
<td>$71.00</td>
<td>$79.0K</td>
<td>2.2K</td>
<td align="right">701</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>KO</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>11/21/25</td>
<td>$2.2</td>
<td>$2.18</td>
<td>$2.18</td>
<td>$67.50</td>
<td>$62.1K</td>
<td>2.0K</td>
<td align="right">303</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>KO</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>06/20/25</td>
<td>$1.08</td>
<td>$1.05</td>
<td>$1.07</td>
<td>$72.00</td>
<td>$53.5K</td>
<td>2.2K</td>
<td align="right">10</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>KO</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>09/19/25</td>
<td>$20.0</td>
<td>$19.6</td>
<td>$19.65</td>
<td>$52.50</td>
<td>$39.3K</td>
<td>33</td>
<td align="right">20</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>

<h3>About Coca-Cola</h3>
Founded in 1886, Atlanta-headquartered Coca-Cola is the world's largest nonalcoholic beverage company, with a strong portfolio of 200 brands covering key categories including carbonated soft drinks, water, sports, energy, juice, and coffee. Together with bottlers and distribution partners, the company sells finished beverage products bearing Coca-Cola and licensed brands through retailers and food-service locations in more than 200 countries and regions globally. Coca-Cola generates around two thirds of its total revenue overseas, with a significant portion from emerging economies in Latin America and Asia-Pacific.
After a thorough review of the options trading surrounding Coca-Cola, we move to examine the company in more detail. This includes an assessment of its current market status and performance.
<h3>Where Is Coca-Cola Standing Right Now?</h3>
<ul>
<li>With a trading volume of 4,664,873, the price of KO is down by -0.77%, reaching $71.22.</li>
<li>Current RSI values indicate that the stock is is currently neutral between overbought and oversold.</li>
<li>Next earnings report is scheduled for 55 days from now.</li>
</ul>
<h3>What Analysts Are Saying About Coca-Cola</h3>
Over the past month, 2 industry analysts have shared their insights on this stock, proposing an average target price of $81.0.
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&#x2A; Maintaining their stance, an analyst from RBC Capital continues to hold a Outperform rating for Coca-Cola, targeting a price of $76. 
&#x2A; An analyst from UBS persists with their Buy rating on Coca-Cola, maintaining a target price of $86. 
Options are a riskier asset compared to just trading the stock, but they have higher profit potential. Serious options traders manage this risk by educating themselves daily, scaling in and out of trades, following more than one indicator, and following the markets closely.
If you want to stay updated on the latest options trades for Coca-Cola, <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/pro/">Benzinga Pro</a> gives you real-time options trades alerts.

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Looking At Coca-Cola's Recent Unusual Options Activity

Coca-Cola's (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/KO#NYSE">KO</a>) short percent of float has risen 5.62% since its last report. The company recently reported that it has 40.19 million shares sold short, which is 0.94% of all regular shares that are available for trading. Based on its trading volume, it would take traders 2.36 days to cover their short positions on average.
<h3>Why Short Interest Matters</h3>
Short interest is the number of shares that have been sold short but have not yet been covered or closed out. <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/money/how-to-short-a-stock?adType=benzinga-insights&amp;ad=short-interest&amp;campaign=wallstreetadvantage">Short selling</a> is when a trader sells shares of a company they do not own, with the hope that the price will fall. Traders make money from short selling if the price of the stock falls and they lose if it rises.
Short interest is important to track because it can act as an indicator of market sentiment towards a particular stock. An increase in short interest can signal that investors have become more bearish, while a decrease in short interest can signal they have become more bullish.
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<h3>Coca-Cola Short Interest Graph (3 Months)</h3>
<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2025/1748368820_0.png" alt="short_fig" />
As you can see from the chart above the percentage of shares that are sold short for Coca-Cola has grown since its last report. This does not mean that the stock is going to fall in the near-term but traders should be aware that more shares are being shorted.
<h3>Comparing Coca-Cola's Short Interest Against Its Peers</h3>
Peer comparison is a popular technique amongst analysts and investors for gauging how well a company is performing. A company's peer is another company that has similar characteristics to it, such as industry, size, age, and financial structure. You can find a company's peer group by reading its 10-K, proxy filing, or by doing your own similarity analysis.
According to <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/pro/">Benzinga Pro</a>, Coca-Cola's peer group average for short interest as a percentage of float is 7.93%, which means the company has less short interest than most of its peers.
Did you know that increasing short interest can actually be bullish for a stock? <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/money/how-to-make-money-on-a-short-squeeze?adType=benzinga-insights&amp;ad=short-interest&amp;campaign=wallstreetadvantage">This post by Benzinga Money explains how you can profit from it.</a>
This article was generated by Benzinga's automated content engine and was reviewed by an editor.

What Does the Market Think About Coca-Cola?

A history of beating the S&amp;P 500 has turned Warren Buffett into one of the greatest investors of all time and helped boost the strong returns for conglomerate Berkshire Hathaway (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BRK#NYSE">BRK</a>)(NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BRK#NYSE">BRK</a>) <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/general/education/25/01/42832123/warren-buffett-beats-sp-500-in-2024-how-oracle-of-omahas-returns-compare-over-past-20-years">over the years.</a>
With the announcement that Buffett will <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/25/05/45184410/warren-buffett-to-step-down-as-berkshire-hathaway-ceo-by-end-of-year-asks-board-to-confirm-greg-abel-as-successor">be stepping down</a> as CEO of Berkshire Hathaway at the end of 2025, here's a look at three of the "Oracle of Omaha's" investment principles.
Own Stocks for Long Term: One Warren Buffett investing principle is to buy and hold stocks.
Buffett&nbsp;<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/general/education/24/08/40652464/warren-buffett-celebrates-94th-birthday-with-1-trillion-market-cap-milestone-a-look-back-at-hig">bought&nbsp;his first stock </a>at the age of 11 at $38 a share. Buffett sold the stock at $40 for a gain on his purchase.
The share would climb to over $200 later, and he cites&nbsp;that as when he learned a lesson on patience in investing.
"If you aren't thinking about owning a stock for 10 years, don't even think about owning it for 10 minutes."
Buffett bought shares of&nbsp;Coca-Cola&nbsp;(NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/KO#NYSE">KO</a>), one of his largest holdings, back in 1988.
"Our favorite holding period is forever," he has said.
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Buy What You Know:&nbsp;Buffett&nbsp;<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/top-stories/20/08/17294671/a-look-at-berkshire-hathaways-top-9-holdings-on-warren-buffetts-90th-birthday" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">invested</a>&nbsp;in Coca-Cola as a fan and consumer of the product.
When Buffett&nbsp;<a href="https://www.cnbc.com/2017/09/28/warren-buffett-describes-a-moment-when-he-was-20-that-changed-his-life.html" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">became a student</a>&nbsp;of renowned investor Benjamin Graham, he wanted to learn more about a company called GEICO that Graham was chairman of.
Buffett took a train ride to GEICO headquarters and was let in by a janitor. Buffett had a meeting with Lorimer Davison, the only person working that day.
Davison, who would become the CEO of GEICO, answered Buffett&#8217;s questions and gave him the knowledge needed to later invest in the insurance company.
Buy Stocks at Reasonable Prices:&nbsp;Buffett&nbsp;<a href="https://www.gurufocus.com/news/250105/warren-buffetts-simple-formula-for-picking-stocks" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">believes</a>&nbsp;in investing in companies that have reasonable valuations and are profitable.
Buffett&#8217;s&nbsp;principles say to invest in companies that have easily understood business models,&nbsp;predictable and proven earnings, and an economic moat:&nbsp;"Never invest in a business you cannot understand."
In 2016, <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/general/education/25/05/45208955/warren-buffetts-giant-berkshire-portfolio-top-10-includes-banks-oil-and-apple">Buffett invested in</a>&nbsp;Apple Inc&nbsp;(NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AAPL#NASDAQ">AAPL</a>)&nbsp;after years of shying away from the technology sector.
Buffett believed Apple&#8217;s business was the best in the world and the valuation was right to start a position. Apple is now the largest stock holding by value in the Berkshire Hathaway portfolio.
While Buffett's investing principle is to buy and hold stocks forever, he is willing to sell them if valuations are not in line with what he sees going forward.
Buffett bought airline stocks, an industry he avoided for years as unprofitable, and then sold them in early 2020 during the pandemic. Buffett believed it would take years for the airline industry to recover and that there could be an oversupply of planes.
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