Coca-Cola Consolidated, Inc.

Valuation Analysis

About the Company

Coca-Cola Consolidated, Inc., together with its subsidiaries, manufactures, markets, and distributes nonalcoholic beverages in the United States. It operates through Nonalcoholic Beverages and All Other segments. The company offers sparkling beverages; still beverages, including energy products; noncarbonated beverages, such as bottled water, ready to drink coffee and tea, enhanced water, juices, and sports drinks. It also sells its products to other Coca-Cola bottlers; and post-mix products that are dispensed through equipment, which mix the fountain syrups with carbonated or still water enabling fountain retailers to sell finished products to consumers in cups or glasses. In addition, the company manufactures and distributes various other beverage brands comprising Dr Pepper and Monster

Coca-Cola Consolidated, Inc. Stock at a Glance

Coca-Cola Consolidated, Inc. (COKE) is currently trading at $187.89 with a market capitalization of $12.5B. The trailing P/E ratio stands at 25.77x, with a forward P/E of 4.83x. The 52-week range spans from $105.44 to $219.65; the current price is 14.5% below the yearly high. Year-over-year revenue growth stands at +8.3%. The net profit margin stands at 7.72%.

💰 Dividend

Coca-Cola Consolidated, Inc. pays an annual dividend of $1.00 per share, representing a yield of 0.53%. The payout ratio stands at 13.72%.

Coca-Cola Consolidated, Inc.: The Investment Case in Detail

Coca-Cola Consolidated, Inc. (COKE) operates in the Consumer Defensive — specifically Beverages - Non-Alcoholic — and is headquartered in United States. Below is a structured read of the investment case built directly from the latest fundamentals, valuation multiples, analyst positioning and smart-money flows. Each section translates raw numbers into the investment logic they imply, so you can decide whether the risk/reward fits your portfolio.

The Bull Case

Earnings growth of 265.8% is outpacing revenue, a sign of operational leverage — fixed costs are being absorbed across a larger base. Return on equity of 135.18% places management among the most capital-efficient operators in the public market — every euro of shareholder capital is working hard.

Valuation in Context

At a PEG of 3.04, investors are paying more than three times the growth rate for each unit of earnings — that pricing assumes growth not only continues but accelerates from here. The EV/EBITDA multiple of 2.33x is below the historical equity-market average — strategic acquirers would find the cash-flow profile attractive at this level.

What to Watch Next

• The forward P/E of 4.83x is meaningfully below the trailing 25.77x — analysts expect earnings to step up; the next earnings release is the test.

Investment Thesis: Strengths & Weaknesses

Technical Snapshot

Price trades above both the 50- and 200-day moving averages, with 50d above 200d — a classic bullish setup (golden-cross alignment).

Risk Profile

The data points to relatively defensive market behavior, elevated short interest (7.08%), higher leverage relative to equity.

Trading Data

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