Key Highlights:
- Investing $10,000 in Coca-Cola (KO, Financial) decades ago could now be worth $103,800 with dividend reinvestments.
- Analysts predict a potential upside of 7.70% from the current stock price.
- GuruFocus estimates suggest a slight downside in the stock's fair value.
Investing $10,000 in Coca-Cola (KO) three decades ago would now yield $50,700, or $103,800 with dividend reinvestments, highlighting its potential as a reliable investment. Despite declining soda consumption, Coca-Cola's diversified beverage portfolio and strategic pricing bolster its stability. Warren Buffett (Trades, Portfolio)'s enduring stake through Berkshire Hathaway underscores its ongoing appeal.
Wall Street Analysts Forecast
Based on the one-year price targets offered by 25 analysts, the average target price for Coca-Cola Co (KO, Financial) is $75.32 with a high estimate of $85.00 and a low estimate of $59.60. The average target implies an upside of 7.70% from the current price of $69.93. More detailed estimate data can be found on the Coca-Cola Co (KO) Forecast page.
Brokerage Recommendations and GF Value
Based on the consensus recommendation from 28 brokerage firms, Coca-Cola Co's (KO, Financial) average brokerage recommendation is currently 2.0, indicating "Outperform" status. The rating scale ranges from 1 to 5, where 1 signifies Strong Buy, and 5 denotes Sell.
According to GuruFocus estimates, the estimated GF Value for Coca-Cola Co (KO, Financial) in one year is $69.13, suggesting a downside of 1.14% from the current price of $69.93. GF Value is GuruFocus' estimate of the fair value that the stock should be traded at. It is calculated based on the historical multiples the stock has traded at previously, as well as past business growth and the future estimates of the business' performance. More detailed data can be found on the Coca-Cola Co (KO) Summary page.
