Consumer Defensive
Live Price
Offline$178.90
-1.45% today
1Y Change
+60.12%
Window
Jun 26, 2025 โ Jun 24, 2026
Coverage: 249 bars ยท Jun 26, 2025 โ Jun 24, 2026
Research Briefing
A compact read on the setup, peer context, quarterly changes, and recent earnings reaction.
Research Snapshot
Coca-Cola Consolidated Inc. (COKE) is a Consumer Defensive stock with a market cap of $18.03B and listed on NASDAQ. The stock last traded around $178.90 and up 60.1% across the available one-year price window (Jun 26, 2025 โ Jun 24, 2026). Baseline metrics include revenue growth of +4.8%, EPS growth of +10.6%, a dividend yield of 0.5%. What stands out right now is revenue +4.8%, EPS +10.6%, free cash flow +23.6% with operating margin 13.2% and ROIC 19.5%. The dividend is present but secondary, with a yield around 0.5%. Valuation is more restrained than many high-expectation growth names at P/E 27.8 and price/sales 2.5. Stock Foundry combines COKE price history, valuation, growth, dividend context, earnings, analyst forecasts, news, related Consumer Defensive peers on this page.
Sector Context
How this name stacks up against nearby peers on first-pass metrics.
Revenue Growth
Above sector median
+4.8% vs +1.7% peer median
Operating Margin
Above sector median
+13.2% vs +6.6% peer median
P/E
Above sector median
27.8 vs 14.0 peer median
What Changed This Quarter
Latest report context and the signals most likely to have changed the story.
Latest report is on the board
2026 was reported on Apr 29, 2026, but the surprise data is still limited.
The operating story is still moving forward
Revenue is running at +4.8% and EPS at +10.6%, with operating margin around 13.2%.
Shareholder return is still part of the story
The stock is still offering a dividend yield around 0.5%, which matters if the thesis depends on income as much as growth.
Earnings Reaction Memory
How the stock has tended to move after recent reports.
Across the last 3 reported quarters, the stock averaged +9.0% over the next 5 trading days and finished higher after 3 of those reports.
| Quarter | EPS ฮ | 1D | 5D | 20D |
|---|---|---|---|---|
2026 Apr 29, 2026 | โ | +1.5% | +4.2% | -13.5% |
2026 Feb 18, 2026 | โ | +3.8% | +17.5% | +25.0% |
2025 Oct 29, 2025 | โ | +3.5% | +5.3% | +28.1% |
Benchmark Edge
Normalized return, excess return, max drawdown, and calendar-year wins against the benchmarks investors actually use.
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Relative to SPY
COKE Max Drawdown
-24.66%
Trailing 1Y
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Trailing 1Y
Uses the longest available daily history for COKE and SPY.
Company Overview
Coca-Cola Consolidated Inc.
NASDAQ
Coca-Cola Consolidated Inc. is the largest Coca-Cola bottler in the United States, manufacturing, marketing, and distributing nonalcoholic beverages across 14 states and the District of Columbia to approximately 60 million consumers. Its portfolio encompasses sparkling beverages, including principal brands like Coca-Cola, alongside still beverages such as energy products, bottled water, ready-to-drink tea and coffee, enhanced water, juices, and sports drinks. The company operates primarily through its Nonalcoholic Beverages segment, with additional activities in All Other segments, supplying products via direct store delivery and to other bottlers. It also provides post-mix products and engages in comprehensive community initiatives, such as back-to-school programs within its territory. Founded in 1902 and headquartered in Charlotte, North Carolina, Coca-Cola Consolidated Inc. plays a pivotal role in the beverage distribution network, emphasizing a diverse range of over 300 brands.
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Next Step
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