The Motley Fool
27 Sept 2026, 22:04 UTC · 4h ago
Verdict
Headline takes no side. We score KO +0.90 across two claims — strongly bullish.
+0.90strongly bullish
More positive than 96% of ticker scores this week
What the story claims
2 claims · scored −1 bearish … +1 bullish · 0 new · 2 priced in
Management expects Coca-Cola to report $12.4 billion in free cash flow in 2026.
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So whatThis cash flow comfortably covers the roughly $8-9 billion required for annual dividend payments based on current share counts.
More positive than 66% of claims this week
Coca-Cola pays an annualized dividend of $2.12 per share.
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So whatWith a current price of $87.81, the yield is 2.39%, which serves as a price floor for income-oriented investors.
More positive than 45% of claims this week
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More positive than 96% of ticker scores this week
Described as a 'passive income investor's dream' with a strong economic moat and a 64-year streak of dividend increases.
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