Coca-Cola

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. » Więcej na 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. » Więcej na finanzen.net

Coca-Cola again raised its quarterly dividend in February 2026, extending a 64-year streak of increases that makes the company a fixture in dividend indices. Such long-term streaks are important for funds, since a break can force them into sales. For German investors, however, US withholding tax (30% or 15% with a W-8BEN) and currency risks reduce the net return. » Więcej na finanzen.net