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Consumer DefensiveBeverages - Non-AlcoholicScore data as of Oct 21, 2026

KOThe Coca-Cola Company

Consumer Defensive / Beverages - Non-Alcoholic

Relative Leader / Watch

Strong Relative Position

NeutralEdge 9/10
$92.68−$0.81 (−0.87%)

Latest quote

  • Momentum
    80
  • Value
    27
  • Quality
    80
  • Risk resilience
    57
  • Sentiment
    73
algovestiq.comScore data as of Oct 21, 2026

Stock Catalyst Board

Earnings timing, analyst expectations, news pressure, growth drivers, events, and AIQ Catalyst context.

Next earnings
Oct 27, 2026

Upcoming reporting date available for this company.

AIQ Catalyst
AIQ 61/100

Momentum 80/100 and sentiment 73/100 before the next covered event.

Recent coverage
4 articles

Updated Oct 21, 2026 · Sentiment 54.89%

Earnings History And Surprises

See whether reported EPS and revenue have consistently exceeded or missed analyst expectations.

Earnings Expectations And Results

Compare what analysts expected with what the company reported across recent quarters.

Momentum 80/100AIQ Edge 9/10 Strong Relative Position
Beat rate
100%
4 of 4 reported periods
Average surprise
+4.5%
Across covered historical reports
Latest result
+4.1%
Jul 28, 2026
EPS estimate versus actual
Actual bars are colored by beat, inline result, or miss.
Earnings history
Report dateFiscal periodEPS estimateEPS actualEPS surpriseRevenue estimateRevenue actual
Oct 20, 2026—$0.87——$12.9B—
Jul 28, 2026—$0.93$0.97+4.1%$13.17B$13.37B
Apr 28, 2026—$0.81$0.86+5.9%$12.24B$12.47B
Feb 10, 2026—$0.57$0.58+2.7%$12.05B$11.8B
Oct 21, 2025—$0.78$0.82+5.3%$12.41B$12.46B

Analyst Forecast And Price Targets

Wall Street consensus, rating distribution, and the current 12-month target range.

Analyst ratings
Buy
19
Buy
4
Hold
1
Sell
12-month analyst target
$93.30
+0.67% versus current price
Based on 12 analyst observations. Targets are estimates, not predictions.
Low target
$83.00
-10.44% vs latest price
Average target
$93.30
+0.67% vs latest price
High target
$104.00
+12.21% vs latest price

Event Read

Catalysts should explain what can change the setup, when it might happen, and which AIQ component would move first.

Current event setup

Event dateOct 27, 2026

Next known earnings or reporting date.

EPS estimate$0.88

Current analyst expectation for the upcoming report.

Revenue estimate$12.92B

Current analyst expectation for the upcoming report.

Sentiment score73

News pressure around the setup.

Momentum score80

Where event reaction would show up first.

AIQ score61/100

Composite decision read before event confirmation.

Analyst context

Consensus
Buy
Analysts
12
Average target
$93.30
Target upside
0.67%
Target range
$83.00 - $104.00
90-day revisions
3

News And Sentiment

Recent company coverage, scored where source sentiment is available.

Positive
4
Neutral
0
Negative
0
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On October 16, 2026, Coca-Cola Co (NYSE: KO) announced a major new partnership to become the exclusive beverage provider at KFC locations across the United Stat

insidermonkey.com · Oct 15, 2026

Coca-Cola’s 64-Year Dividend Growth Streak Faces a Valuation Reality Check

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KO Catalysts FAQ

What are the next catalysts for KO stock?

KO's next stock catalysts can include earnings, guidance, analyst ratings, price-target changes, estimate revisions, product updates, regulatory events, contracts, or sector developments. Use this page to connect those events with AIQ and market context.

What upcoming events could move KO stock?

Upcoming events that could move KO include earnings reports, management commentary, estimate changes, major news, and market-wide sector catalysts.

How could KO's next earnings report affect the stock?

KO's next earnings report could affect the stock by changing revenue expectations, EPS estimates, guidance, analyst ratings, price targets, estimate revisions, and momentum.

What could drive KO stock higher?

KO could move higher if earnings, guidance, demand trends, analyst expectations, or AIQ momentum improve relative to what the market already expects.

What events could hurt KO stock?

KO could be hurt by weaker guidance, negative estimate revisions, margin pressure, adverse news, regulatory issues, or a sector-wide risk-off move.