Coca-Cola Bottling Cons.

The board of directors of Coca-Cola Consolidated approved a quarterly dividend of $0.25 per common share for the third quarter, payable on August 7, 2026 to shareholders of record on July 24, 2026. At a price of $179.28 this corresponds to a dividend yield of 0.57%. The company is paying a dividend for the 55th consecutive year. The stock fell about 10% last week but is up roughly 55% year-to-date; an analysis currently rates the stock above its fair value. » More on de.investing.com

At the annual meeting, shareholders elected all 11 nominated directors of Coca-Cola Consolidated to terms through 2027 and approved the shareholder‑advisory compensation for executives. PricewaterhouseCoopers was confirmed as the independent auditor for 2026. The board announced a $0.25 dividend for Q2 2026 and approved a $35 million investment to expand production in Indianapolis, which is expected to create 15–20 new full‑time positions. The company has a market capitalization of about $11 billion and a financial health rating described as “OUTSTANDING,” while the stock had recently fallen sharply. » More on de.investing.com

Coca-Cola Consolidated will invest $35 million to build a new glass-bottle production line at its Indianapolis plant; construction is scheduled to begin in late 2026. The expansion is expected to create 15–20 full-time jobs and will make the site one of only three U.S. plants in the Coca‑Cola system that can bottle beverages in glass. The plant already operates four lines (two PET/rPET, two can) and has been in operation since 1968. » More on de.investing.com