The Coca-Cola Company Dividend Yield
Data as of June 01, 2026
Dividend Yield
2.68%
Annual Dividend
$2.12
Stock Price
$79.01
Market Cap
$339.94B
How It's Calculated
2.68% = $2.12 ÷ $79.01 × 100
What This Means
The Coca-Cola Company's dividend yield of 2.68% is in the typical range for established companies. It provides a modest income stream alongside potential capital appreciation.
About The Coca-Cola Company
The Coca-Cola Company (KO) operates in the Consumer Defensive sector, specifically in Beverages - Non-Alcoholic. With a market capitalization of about $339.94B, it ranks as a mega-cap stock — one of the largest publicly traded companies.
Shares recently traded near $79.01, within a 52-week range of $65.35 to $82.66 (-4.4% from the high, +20.9% from the low). Beta of 0.36 indicates relatively lower volatility versus the market.
Trailing profit margin is about 27.8%, signaling a strong profit margin relative to many peers.
Understanding This Metric
Dividend yield measures annual cash distributions relative to share price. For The Coca-Cola Company, yield should be read alongside payout sustainability and free cash flow. In Consumer Defensive, income investors often compare yield with peers, but a very high yield can sometimes signal payout stress rather than value.
Sector Comparison
Among Consumer Defensive names on our S&P 100 coverage, The Coca-Cola Company's dividend yield of 2.68% can be compared with peers such as WMT (0.86%), COST (0.61%), PG (2.97%). Sector context helps interpretation, but each company's growth profile and balance sheet differ — use multiple metrics before drawing conclusions. View all Consumer Defensive stocks.
Key Takeaways
- KO is grouped in the Consumer Defensive sector for peer comparisons.
- Recent beta of 0.36 suggests lower-than-market price sensitivity.
- Trailing profit margin of 27.8% provides context for how much earnings support the headline multiple.
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Payout per Share
$2.12
Sector
Consumer Defensive
Other KO Metrics
Frequently Asked Questions
Does KO pay a dividend?
Yes — The Coca-Cola Company currently shows an annual dividend rate of about $2.12 per share on this data snapshot.
How is dividend yield calculated for KO?
Dividend yield = annual dividend per share ÷ stock price × 100. With price and dividend inputs here, KO's yield is about 2.68%. Verify ex-dividend dates and payout changes on the issuer's investor relations site.
How does 2.68% compare to sector peers?
In Consumer Defensive, peer yields such as MO (6.09%), PEP (4.11%), TGT (3.59%) help frame KO's 2.68%. Very high yields can signal value or payout stress.
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