The Coca-Cola Company (KO)

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The Coca-Cola Company (KO) is up 14.5% since the beginning of the year. At $79 per share, KO is trading 3.9% below its 52-week high of $83. Investors who bought $1,000 worth of KO shares 5 years ago would now be looking at an investment worth $1,640.

The Coca-Cola Company (KO) has returned 14.47% so far this year and 15.33% over the past 12 months.

Based on dividend-adjusted daily data since Jan 2, 1962, KO's average daily return is +0.06%, while the average monthly return is +1.13%. At this rate, an investment would double in approximately 5.1 years.

Historically, 60% of months were positive and 40% were negative. The best month was Jan 1975 with a return of +25.7%, while the worst month was Sep 1974 at -29.0%. The longest winning streak lasted 15 consecutive months, and the longest losing streak was 7 months.

On a daily basis, KO closed higher 49% of trading days. The best single day was Oct 20, 1987 with a return of +19.7%, while the worst single day was Oct 19, 1987 at -24.7%.

The Coca-Cola Company has an annualized alpha of 20.56%, beta of -0.17, and R2 of 0.02 versus S&P 500 Index. Calculated based on daily prices since January 03, 1962.

• This stock participates in less of S&P 500 Index's moves in both directions, but captures a larger share of gains (44.27%) than losses (11.09%) - typical of diversified or defensive assets.
• Beta of -0.17 may look defensive, but with R2 of 0.02 this stock is largely uncorrelated with S&P 500 Index - low beta reflects independence, not downside protection. See the Volatility section for a true picture of this stock's risk.
• R2 of 0.02 means this stock moves largely independently of S&P 500 Index - capture ratios reflect limited market correlation rather than active downside protection. Consider using a more representative benchmark.

KO ranks 68 for risk / return — better than 68% of stocks on our site. You're getting solid returns for the risk taken. A good sign, especially for investors who want growth without excessive volatility.

The table below present risk-adjusted performance metrics for The Coca-Cola Company (KO) and compare them to S&P 500 Index.

The Coca-Cola Company provided a 2.59% dividend yield over the last twelve months, with an annual payout of $2.06 per share. The company has been increasing its dividends for 55 consecutive years, earning it the status of a dividend aristocrat.

The table displays the monthly dividend distributions for The Coca-Cola Company. The dividends shown in the table have been adjusted to account for any splits that may have occurred.

The Drawdowns chart displays portfolio losses from any high point along the way. Drawdowns are calculated considering price movements and all distributions paid, if any.

The table below displays the maximum drawdowns of the The Coca-Cola Company. A maximum drawdown is a measure of risk, indicating the largest reduction in portfolio value due to a series of losing trades.

The maximum drawdown for the The Coca-Cola Company was 68.23%, occurring on Oct 4, 1974. Recovery took 2043 trading sessions.

The current The Coca-Cola Company drawdown is 2.98%.

The chart below shows the rolling one-month volatility.

The chart below illustrates the trends in the financial health of The Coca-Cola Company over time, highlighting three key metrics: Total Revenue, Earnings Before Interest and Taxes (EBIT), and Net Income.

The Valuation section provides an overview of how The Coca-Cola Company is priced in the market compared to other companies in the Beverages - Non-Alcoholic industry. It includes key financial ratios that help investors assess whether the stock is undervalued or overvalued.