Coca-Cola

From end-1987 to Sept 17, 2026, Coca-Cola returned 9,234% (annualized 12.43%) with dividends reinvested, turning a $10,000 stake into about $933,432 versus Pepsi's $634,211. Coca-Cola endured a 55% drawdown from 1998–2003 but Buffett never sold and the holding remained in Berkshire's latest disclosure. Pepsi currently trades ~23% below its 2023 peak and yields 4.22%, while Coca-Cola sits close to its all-time high with a lower yield of 2.36%. » Plus sur finance.yahoo.com

Coca-Cola delivered an 84% five-year return versus Pepsi's 3%, driven by its concentrate business that yields higher gross (≈62%) and operating (≈29%) margins. Coke beat Q2 estimates with rising unit volumes and raised FY2026 organic revenue guidance, while Pepsi reported softer snack performance, margin compression in North America Foods and a tighter dividend coverage despite a higher yield. Analysts say Coke's cleaner, less capital-intensive model makes it a more defensible retirement holding unless Pepsi's Frito-Lay North America stabilizes. » Plus sur finance.yahoo.com

Coca-Cola increased its quarterly dividend in February 2026 from $0.51 to $0.53, marking the 64th consecutive raise. The streak secures the company’s place in dividend indices and would force sales by funds if it were to end. For German investors, the W-8BEN form cuts the US withholding tax from 30 to 15 percent; otherwise the full withholding plus currency risk significantly reduces net returns. » Plus sur finanzen.net