KO
The Coca-Cola Company
Coca-Cola remains a durable defensive compounder with strong brand economics, but the current valuation spread still looks closer to Hold than to a high-conviction rerating case.
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How to read note event vs rating
Note event tells you what changed in the latest published note. Published rating shows the stance after that event.
Both were published Apr 9, 2026.
Current model signal
Hold
Confidence: Medium
Implied return: -0.0 downside
Fair value $82 vs. current $82 (-0.0 downside).
Live investment view
Base case stance: Hold with medium confidence as shares are currently being evaluated against an older daily scheduled quote of $82 versus $82 fair value, implying -0.0 downside. This workspace updates with the latest daily scheduled quote and reported inputs, while the published report remains a point-in-time note.
Price basis warning
Current price-dependent output is using a stale scheduled quote. Fair value, upside / downside, and the model signal are still shown, but they should be read with caution until a fresher daily scheduled quote refresh is available.
Current model signal
Hold
Latest note event
New
Published Apr 9, 2026
Current published rating
Hold
Published Apr 9, 2026
Daily scheduled refresh
Alpha Vantage GLOBAL_QUOTE
Latest daily scheduled quote is past the freshness window. Daily scheduled refresh as of May 21, 2026, 6:56 AM UTC. Fresh through May 22, 2026, 6:56 AM UTC.
Filing refreshed
144 filed Jun 5, 2026
Filing refreshed Jun 6, 2026, 6:27 AM UTC. Fresh through Jun 6, 2026, 6:27 PM UTC.
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Current model signal
Hold
Confidence
Medium
Stale scheduled quote
$82
Fair value
$82
Upside / Downside
-0.0 downside
Top drivers
Global brand strength and distribution reach keep demand resilient across a wide set of consumer environments.
High margin durability and strong cash conversion reinforce the defensive valuation floor.
Top risks
FX, commodity, or bottler timing can still make reported figures look better or worse than the durable base.
The current premium multiple leaves less room for disappointment than a cheaper staples setup would.
Sector / Industry
Consumer Staples
Beverages
Headquarters
Atlanta, GA
Market Cap
$333B
Current / Fair Value
$82 / $82
Upside / Downside
-0.0 downside
Coverage snapshot
Report updated: Apr 10, 2026
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Model-base financial summary
Current annual model-base range: FY2023 | FY2024 | FY2025
Revenue (Latest FY)
FY2025 | +2.3% vs prior FY
$48.2B
Operating Margin
+79 bps vs prior FY
29.9%
FCF (Latest FY)
24.9% margin | FY2025
$12.0B
Net Cash / (Debt)
Leverage remains manageable against durable brand cash generation
($25.5B)
Key ratios
EV / NTM EBITDA
Sector 16.2x
18.5x
P / NTM EPS
Sector 21.4x
24.8x
ROIC
Sector 11.8%
16.9%
Rule of 40
Strong
33%
Base-case assumptions
These are AnalystScope's current base-case valuation inputs. The note under each number explains why that level is considered reasonable for this company; the sensitivity line shows how much fair value moves if that judgment is wrong.
Revenue CAGR (5Y)
4.0%
+/- 1.0% => +/-$3/sh
Why this level: This is AnalystScope's base-case growth assumption, not a guarantee. It sits below the latest FY model-base revenue pace (2025.0%), so the model does not extend current strength too far into the outer years. Current company context: Global brand strength and distribution reach keep demand resilient across a wide set of consumer environments.
Terminal Growth
2.5%
+/- 0.5% => +/-$2/sh
Why this level: This is AnalystScope's mature long-run growth assumption, not a perpetual hypergrowth claim. At 2.5%, it sits well below the 4.0% five-year revenue CAGR, so the model steps down from the explicit forecast period to a steadier long-run pace. For The Coca-Cola Company, that means a durable franchise can keep compounding after year five without assuming today's faster growth profile lasts indefinitely.
WACC
7.8%
+/- 0.5% => -$4/sh
Why this level: This is AnalystScope's base-case cost-of-capital judgment, not a precise CAPM output. It reflects the current rates backdrop, equity risk premium, and the company's balance-sheet posture. Leverage remains manageable against durable brand cash generation
Operating Margin (Year 5)
30.2%
+/- 100 bps => +/-$3/sh
Why this level: This is AnalystScope's base-case margin view, not a promise of straight-line expansion. It keeps year-five margins close to today's model-base operating margin (29.9%), which implies the current margin structure is broadly durable. Margin input avoids over-reading temporary mix or commodity relief and keeps the base on brand-led economics.
How to read the assumptions and sensitivities
These are base-case assumptions used to estimate fair value. They are reasonable model inputs, not reported facts.
Each sensitivity line shows the estimated fair-value-per-share change from a small move in that one input while the other inputs stay fixed.
bps means basis points. 100 bps equals 1.00 percentage point.
WACC sensitivity moves in the opposite direction because a higher discount rate lowers present value, while a lower discount rate raises it.
Scenario workbench
Analyst workbench
This is a private working layer, not the published AnalystScope base case or report view. It keeps the published base case as the anchor, applies bounded changes to the four core valuation inputs, and updates the fair-value estimate immediately.
Saved scenarios currently stay local to this browser for KO. Base-case rationale remains in the assumptions section above. Scenario output now reprices the published valuation methods from projected operating anchors when those anchors are available, while keeping market-multiple and capital-structure assumptions anchored to the published AnalystScope framework.
Editable assumptions
Adjust the inputs within the displayed plausible range for this company. The workbench stays anchored to the published base case.
This is a bounded scenario tool, not a free-form spreadsheet. Values outside the displayed range snap back to the nearest allowed value when you leave the field.
Matches the published AnalystScope base case.
Revenue CAGR (5Y)
Published base case: 4.0% | +/- 1.0% => +/-$3/sh
Allowed range: 0.0% to 10.0%
Terminal Growth
Published base case: 2.5% | +/- 0.5% => +/-$2/sh
Allowed range: 1.0% to 4.0%
WACC
Published base case: 7.8% | +/- 0.5% => -$4/sh
Allowed range: 6.0% to 9.8%
Operating Margin (Year 5)
Published base case: 30.2% | +/- 100 bps => +/-$3/sh
Allowed range: 22.2% to 38.2%
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Published base case
Fair value
$82
Upside / Downside
-0.0 downside
Model signal
Hold
Published base-case output
Scenario output reprices the published DCF and multiple methods from projected year-5 revenue, margin, free cash flow, EBITDA, and EPS anchors. Market multiples and capital structure stay anchored to the published base framework.
Fair value
$82
$0/sh vs published base case
Upside / Downside
-0.0 downside
+0.0 pts vs published base case
Model signal
Hold
Unchanged versus the published base case.
Method movement inside the scenario
This breakdown shows what moved inside the published valuation framework when you edit the scenario. The published AnalystScope base case stays anchored, and any method without a clean projected anchor remains pinned to that framework.
Method rows below reflect the current edited scenario state, not just the saved scenario snapshots.
Influence tags are directional rather than exact attribution. They estimate which edited input is moving each method most by reverting one assumption at a time while the other edited inputs stay in place.
| Method | Published base | Edited scenario | Delta | How it moved / main drivers |
|---|---|---|---|---|
DCF (Base) DCF-style | 45% weight | $83 | $83 | $0/sh | Base-aligned This method is supported by the model-native bridge and currently stays aligned with the published base case. Edited inputs are largely offsetting each other, so this row stays close to the published base case. |
NTM P/E Multiple P/E-style | 35% weight | $81 | $81 | $0/sh | Base-aligned This method is supported by the model-native bridge and currently stays aligned with the published base case. Edited inputs are largely offsetting each other, so this row stays close to the published base case. |
EV/EBITDA Cross-check EV-based multiple | 20% weight | $79 | $79 | $0/sh | Base-aligned This method is supported by the model-native bridge and currently stays aligned with the published base case. Edited inputs are largely offsetting each other, so this row stays close to the published base case. |
Weighted fair value Published framework result | Published framework result | $82 | $82 | -$1/sh | Moved Combines the repriced method outputs using the published AnalystScope weights. No single edited assumption is dominating this move in a material way. |
Published base case vs private scenarios
Compare the published AnalystScope base case against your saved private scenarios in one view. Saved scenarios remain local to this browser, and the table below reflects saved snapshots rather than any unsaved edits currently sitting in the editor.
Fair-value comparisons use the same workbench recalculation path as the editor above.
Published base case stays pinned as the anchor row.
| Scenario | Revenue CAGR (5Y) | Terminal Growth | WACC | Op. Margin (Y5) | Fair Value | Upside / Downside | Model Signal | Delta vs Base | Action |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
AnalystScope base case PublishedOfficial AnalystScope anchor row. | 4.0% | 2.5% | 7.8% | 30.2% | $82 | -0.0 downside | Hold | Published anchor |
Model-base financial statements
AnalystScope annual model-base statements in USD across FY2023 | FY2024 | FY2025.
Income statement
| Line item | FY2023 | FY2024 | FY2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Revenue | $45.8B | $47.1B | $48.2B |
| Gross Profit | $27.4B | $28.5B | $29.4B |
| Operating Income | $13.0B | $13.7B | $14.4B |
| EBITDA | $14.5B | $15.2B | $15.9B |
| Net Income | $10.1B | $10.8B | $11.3B |
Balance sheet
| Line item | FY2023 | FY2024 | FY2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cash & Investments | $13.5B | $14.0B | $14.5B |
| Total Debt | $38.0B | $39.0B | $40.0B |
| Net Cash / (Debt) | ($24.5B) | ($25.0B) | ($25.5B) |
| Total Assets | $99.0B | $102.0B | $105.0B |
| Total Liabilities | $74.0B | $76.0B | $78.0B |
| Shareholders' Equity | $25.0B | $26.0B | $27.0B |
Cash flow
| Line item | FY2023 | FY2024 | FY2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Operating Cash Flow | $12.8B | $13.4B | $13.9B |
| Depreciation & Amortization | $1.5B | $1.5B | $1.5B |
| Capital Expenditures | ($1.9B) | ($1.9B) | ($1.9B) |
| Free Cash Flow | $10.9B | $11.5B | $12.0B |
Model base vs reported fundamentals
Side-by-side view of the latest live reported fundamentals versus the current AnalystScope model base used in public valuation and thesis work.
Reported numbers show the latest company print. Model base is the comparable operating base AnalystScope uses for valuation work, which can include standardization, conservative balance-sheet treatment, working-capital cleanup, and through-cycle adjustments when current reported figures do not look durable.
Reported fundamentals source
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Model-base impact on the thesis
For Coca-Cola, the model base is intended to reflect durable global beverage economics rather than quarter-specific FX, bottler, or commodity noise.
Model-base diagnostics
Latest model base FY2025 versus the current live reported snapshot where available.
Income statement
Revenue
FY2025 $48.2B vs reported TTM $47.9B (+0.5%)
Operating margin
FY2025 29.9% vs reported 28.7% (+1.2 pts)
Cash flow
Free cash flow
FY2025 $12.0B vs reported TTM $5.3B (+126.6%)
FCF margin
FY2025 24.9% vs reported 11.0% (+13.8 pts)
Balance sheet
Net cash / (debt)
FY2025 Net debt $25.5B vs reported Net debt $29.0B
| Metric | Live reported | Status | Model base | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Revenue (TTM) | $47.9B | Live reported | $48.2B +2.3% YoY Adjustment: Model revenue smooths concentrate, bottler, and FX timing so the base stays focused on durable global beverage demand. | Model base |
| Operating Margin | 28.7% | Live reported | 29.9% +79 bps YoY Adjustment: Margin input avoids over-reading temporary mix or commodity relief and keeps the base on brand-led economics. | Model base |
| FCF (TTM) | $5.3B | Live reported | $12.0B 24.9% margin Adjustment: FCF input adjusts for working-capital timing and keeps the cash-conversion base conservative. | Model base |
| Net Cash / (Debt) | ($29.0B) | Live reported | ($25.5B) Leverage remains manageable against durable brand cash generation Adjustment: Balance-sheet treatment does not assume all balance-sheet cash is distributable and keeps leverage framing restrained. | Model base |
Reported vs durable model base
How to read this
Reported = the latest company-reported figure. Model base = AnalystScope's comparable operating base used for valuation and thesis work. It may include standardization, conservative balance-sheet treatment, working-capital cleanup, and through-cycle adjustments when current reported numbers do not look durable.
This is an analyst model base, not a claim of perfect adjusted truth. Larger gaps can reflect deliberate cyclical or base-case adjustments, not just light accounting cleanup.
Why the model base differs
For Coca-Cola, the model base is intended to reflect durable global beverage economics rather than quarter-specific FX, bottler, or commodity noise.
Rows are sorted by largest comparable adjustment first.
| Metric | Model base | Live reported | Variance vs reported | Adjustment size | Why lower / higher? |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
FCF (TTM) | $12.0B FY2025 model base | $5.3B Live reported TTM | +$6.7B / +126% | Large analyst adjustment | Model base is higher than live reported because the model does not assume the latest cash-flow drag is fully durable. It adjusts for working-capital timing and keeps the cash-conversion base conservative. |
Net Cash / (Debt) | ($25.5B) FY2025 model base | ($29.0B) Live reported balance sheet | +$3.5B / +7% of revenue | Moderate adjustment | Model base is less conservative than the live reported balance-sheet figure because the latest reported balance does not appear fully representative. It does not assume all balance-sheet cash is distributable and keeps leverage framing restrained. |
Operating Margin | 29.9% FY2025 model base | 28.7% Live reported margin | +1.2 pts | Close to reported | Model base is higher than live reported because the model does not assume the latest reported margin pressure is the durable earnings base. It avoids over-reading temporary mix or commodity relief and keeps the base on brand-led economics. |
Revenue (TTM) | $48.2B FY2025 model base | $47.9B Live reported TTM | +$300.0M / +1% | Close to reported | Model base is higher than live reported because the thesis does not assume the latest reported softness is the durable revenue run-rate. It smooths concentrate, bottler, and FX timing so the base stays focused on durable global beverage demand. |
Ratios + trends
Annual model-base income-statement, cash-flow, and balance-sheet metrics, plus cross-statement quality relationships with compact prior-FY direction cues, derived from the curated statement backbone.
Basis: FY2023 | FY2024 | FY2025. Live reported fundamentals remain available in the reconciliation section.
Operating and cash-flow trends
Revenue growth (1Y)
+2.3%
Gross margin
61.0%
Operating margin
29.9%
Operating margin change vs prior FY
+0.8 pts
EBITDA margin
33.0%
EBITDA margin change vs prior FY
+0.7 pts
Operating income growth (1Y)
+5.1%
Net margin
23.4%
FCF margin
24.9%
FCF margin change vs prior FY
+0.5 pts
FCF growth (1Y)
+4.3%
Balance sheet quality
Cash & investments
$14.5B
Total debt
$40.0B
Net cash / (debt)
Net debt $25.5B
Net cash / (debt) as % of revenue
Net debt 52.9% of revenue
Liabilities / assets
vs FY2024 (-0.2 pts)
74.3%
Cross-statement quality
Gross-to-operating spread
31.1 pts
Operating cash flow / net income
vs FY2024 (-0.0x)
1.2x
Operating cash flow / EBITDA
vs FY2024 (-0.0x)
0.9x
Free cash flow / net income
vs FY2024 (-0.0x)
1.1x
CapEx as % of revenue
vs FY2024 (-0.1 pts)
3.9%
CapEx as % of operating cash flow
vs FY2024 (-0.5 pts)
13.7%
CapEx / D&A
vs FY2024 (+0.0x)
1.3x
Cash & investments / total debt
vs FY2024 (+0.0x)
0.4x
Shareholders' equity as % of revenue
56.0%
Asset turnover
vs FY2024 (-0.0x)
0.5x
Financial diagnostics
Compact model-base diagnostics for analyst triage, highlighting where the durable valuation base is diverging most clearly from the latest reported picture.
Adjustment focus
Large analyst adjustmentCash flow | FCF (TTM) | +$6.7B / +126%
Revenue momentum
Stable+2.3% latest 1Y growth
vs +2.8% prior 1Y
Operating margin trend
Stable29.9% latest margin
+79 bps vs prior FY
FCF margin trend
Stable24.9% latest FCF margin
+48 bps vs prior FY
Balance-sheet posture
StableNet debt 52.9% of revenue
vs Net debt 53.1% of revenue prior FY
Thesis scorecard
Qualitative scorecard of the main thesis dimensions behind the current investment view.
Growth
ModerateGrowth is steady and price/mix supported rather than unusually fast.
Profitability
StrongBrand power and concentrate economics support excellent margin durability.
Balance sheet
ModerateLeverage is manageable, though not an outright balance-sheet advantage.
Valuation
ModerateThe market already recognizes much of the business quality in the multiple.
Execution / Resilience
StrongGlobal brand reach and category resilience support downside protection.
Key drivers
Global brand strength and distribution reach keep demand resilient across a wide set of consumer environments.
High margin durability and strong cash conversion reinforce the defensive valuation floor.
Steady pricing and mix discipline support fair value even without assuming unusually fast volume growth.
Key risks
FX, commodity, or bottler timing can still make reported figures look better or worse than the durable base.
The current premium multiple leaves less room for disappointment than a cheaper staples setup would.
If pricing power weakens while volume stays soft, the current margin confidence could erode.
What would change our view
A wider discount to the current fair-value range would make the defensive case more compelling.
Clearer evidence of sustained volume-led acceleration would improve the setup.
A weaker pricing/mix profile or materially softer cash conversion would reduce confidence in the current Hold view.
Near-term catalysts
Price/mix versus volume commentary remains the clearest near-term driver of sentiment.
Commodity and FX framing still shape confidence in the margin base.
Cash-conversion quality matters more than a single reported revenue print in the current setup.
What we are watching
Whether pricing power remains durable without relying too heavily on volume softness.
How much FX and bottler timing are distorting the current reported picture versus the model base.
Any sign that the current cash-conversion strength is fading as cost pressure shifts.
Coverage metadata
How to read note event vs rating
Note event tells you what changed in the latest published note. Published rating shows the stance after that event.
Both were published Apr 9, 2026.
Report updated
Apr 9, 2026
Coverage status
Active coverage
Latest note event
New
Apr 9, 2026
Current published rating
Hold
Apr 9, 2026
Analyst note
Watching price/mix durability, FX and bottler noise, and whether the defensive premium is getting ahead of the durable earnings base.
Coverage timeline
Timeline events show published note events and the rating that followed each event. The current model signal is shown separately above.
Apr 9, 2026
Started coverage with a Hold view on defensive quality and a still-contained fair-value spread.
Bull / Base / Bear scenarios
Bull case
$88
Normalized support: Growth, margin, and cash-flow trends are mixed versus the upside case.
Base case
$82
Normalized support: Current margin, cash-generation, and balance-sheet profile are mixed.
Bear case
$70
Downside protection: Cash generation and balance-sheet support are mixed in the bear case.
Why this rating
The stock is currently being evaluated against $82 versus a base-case fair value of $82, implying -0.0 downside. That supports a Hold rating with Medium confidence under the current model.
Stale scheduled quote
$82
Fair value
$82
Upside / Downside
-0.0 downside
Model signal / Confidence
Hold / Medium
Confidence framing
Method agreement / dispersion
Valuation methods are tightly grouped, with implied values ranging from $79 to $83.
Margin strength
Operating margin is 29.9%, with +79 bps vs prior FY.
Balance sheet position
Balance sheet positioning currently reflects net debt of ($25.5B), with leverage remains manageable against durable brand cash generation.
Valuation methods
| Method | Implied Value | Weight |
|---|---|---|
| DCF (Base) | $83 | 45% |
| NTM P/E Multiple | $81 | 35% |
| EV/EBITDA Cross-check | $79 | 20% |
Buy / Hold / Sell output
Current model recommendation
Hold
Price: $82
Fair value: $82
Implied upside / downside: -0.0 downside
Current published rating: Hold on Apr 9, 2026
The displayed rating is anchored to the base-case fair value. Buy is assigned at 8% or greater implied upside, Hold between -10% and +8%, and Sell at -10% or worse, with borderline calls cross-checked against normalized operating, cash-generation, and balance-sheet support. Confidence reflects valuation dispersion, operating margin profile, and balance-sheet strength.
What changed section
2026-04-09
Added to AnalystScope coverage
Impact: New Hold view on durable beverage economics
2026-04-09
Kept leverage treatment conservative
Impact: Avoids overstating distributable-cash support