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Key takeaways
- The Coca-Cola Company is a beverages - non-alcoholic business with stocks listed in the US.
- Coca-Cola shares (KO) are listed on the NYSE and all prices are listed in US Dollars.
- Its last market close was US$95.8 - an increase of 3.21% over the previous week.
The Coca-Cola Company is a multinational beverage company that is best known for its Coca-Cola carbonated beverage. Coca Cola also has a wide variety of other beverage lines, such as Minute Maid, Zico Coconut Water, Honest Tea and the Mexican sparkling water brand Topo Chico. Founded in 1892 by pharmacist John Stith Pemberton, Coca-Cola is now one of the world's largest companies.
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How to buy shares in Coca-Cola
- Compare share trading platforms. To buy shares in a company listed in the USA from Australia you'll need to find a trading platform that offers access to USA stock markets. Look for a platform with low brokerage and foreign exchange fees.
- Open and fund your brokerage account. Complete an application with your personal and financial details, which will typically include your ID and tax file number. Fund your account with a bank transfer, credit card or debit card.
- Search for Coca-Cola. Find the share by name or ticker symbol: KO. Research its history to confirm it's an investment that matches your financial goals.
- Purchase now or later. Buy today with a market order or use a limit order to delay your purchase until Coca-Cola reaches your desired price. To spread out your risk, look into dollar-cost averaging, which smooths out buying using consistent intervals and amounts.
- Decide on how many to buy. At last close price of US$95.8, weigh your budget against a diversified portfolio that can minimise risk through the market's ups and downs. You may be able to buy a fractional share of Coca-Cola, depending on your broker.
- Check in on your investment. Congratulations, you own a part of Coca-Cola. Optimise your portfolio by tracking how your stock performs with an eye on the long term. You may be eligible for dividends and shareholder voting rights.
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Coca-Cola overview
The Coca-Cola Company, a beverage company, manufactures and sells various nonalcoholic beverages in the United States and internationally. The company provides Trademark Coca-Cola, sparkling soft drinks and flavors; water, sports, coffee, and tea; juice, value-added dairy, and plant-based beverages; and emerging beverages. It also offers beverage concentrates and syrups, as well as fountain syrups to fountain retailers comprising restaurants and convenience stores. The company sells its products under the Coca-Cola, Diet Coke/Coca-Cola Light, Coca-Cola Zero Sugar, caffeine free Diet Coke, Cherry Coke, Fanta, Sprite, Simply, Fanta Orange, Fanta Zero Orange, Fanta Zero Sugar, Fanta Apple, Sprite Zero Sugar, Simply Orange, Simply Apple, Simply Grapefruit, Fresca, Schweppes, Thums Up, Aquarius, Ayataka, BODYARMOR, Ciel, Costa, Crystal, Dasani, Fuze Tea, Georgia, glacéau smartwater, glacéau vitaminwater, Gold Peak, I LOHAS, Powerade, Topo Chico, Core Power, Del Valle, fairlife, innocent, Maaza, Minute Maid, Minute Maid Pulpy, Santa Clara, and dogadan brands. It operates through a network of independent bottling partners, distributors, wholesalers, and retailers, as well as through bottling and distribution operators. The Coca-Cola Company was founded in 1886 and is headquartered in Atlanta, Georgia.
Coca-Cola price performance over time
Historical closes compared with the last close of US$95.8
| 1 week (2026-10-29) | 3.21% |
|---|---|
| 1 month (2026-10-06) | 11.18% |
| 3 months (2026-08-06) | 10.31% |
| 6 months (2026-05-06) | 20.91% |
| 1 year (2025-11-06) | 38.72% |
|---|---|
| 2 years (2024-11-06) | 50.39% |
| 3 years (2023-11-06) | 68.16% |
| 5 years (2021-11-05) | 68.54% |
Is it a good time to buy Coca-Cola stock?
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Coca-Cola share price volatility
Over the last 12 months, Coca-Cola's shares have ranged in value from as little as US$65.9882 up to US$96.255. A popular way to gauge a stock's volatility is its "beta".
Beta measures a share's volatility in relation to the market. The market ( average) beta is 1, while Coca-Cola's is 0.269. This would suggest that Coca-Cola's shares are less volatile than average (for this exchange).
Coca-Cola financials
| Revenue TTM | US$51.1 billion |
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| Operating margin TTM | 33.36% |
| Gross profit TTM | US$31.8 billion |
| Return on assets TTM | 9.59% |
| Return on equity TTM | 40.59% |
| Profit margin | 28.65% |
| Book value | 8.687 |
| Market capitalisation | US$412.3 billion |
| EBITDA | US$17.4 billion |
TTM: trailing 12 months
Coca-Cola share dividends
Dividend payout ratio: 63.86% of net profits
Recently Coca-Cola has paid out, on average, around 63.86% of net profits as dividends. That has enabled analysts to estimate a "forward annual dividend yield" of 2.25% of the current stock value. This means that over a year, based on recent payouts (which are sadly no guarantee of future payouts), Coca-Cola shareholders could enjoy a 2.25% return on their shares, in the form of dividend payments. In Coca-Cola's case, that would currently equate to about 2.1 per share.
Coca-Cola's payout ratio would broadly be considered high, and as such this stock could appeal to those looking to generate an income. Bear in mind however that companies should normally also look to re-invest a decent amount of net profits to ensure future growth.
Coca-Cola's next dividend payout is expected around 15 December 2026. To benefit from it's next dividend payout, you'll need to buy Coca-Cola shares before 1 December 2026 (the "ex-dividend date").
Have Coca-Cola's shares ever split?
Coca-Cola's shares were split on a 2:1 basis on 13 August 2012. So if you had owned 1 share the day before the split, the next day you would own 2 shares. This wouldn't directly have changed the overall worth of your Coca-Cola shares - just the quantity. However, indirectly, the new 50% lower share price could have impacted the market appetite for Coca-Cola shares which in turn could have impacted Coca-Cola's share price.
Frequently asked questions
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No. Coca‑Cola doesn’t sell shares directly to individual investors in Australia. You’ll need to use a share trading platform or broker that offers access to US markets to buy Coca‑Cola (KO) stock.
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Coca‑Cola shares listed on the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) trade in US dollars (USD). If you’re buying from Australia, your broker will typically convert your Australian dollars (AUD) into USD when placing the order.
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Yes. Coca‑Cola is well‑known for paying regular dividends and has a long history of increasing its dividend payments over time. The specific yield can vary depending on the current share price and exchange rates.
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Some trading platforms allow you to buy fractional shares, meaning you can invest a smaller amount rather than buying one full share. Check with your broker, as not all Australian platforms support fractional investing in US stocks.
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Dividends from US shares are subject to US withholding tax, which can usually be reduced if you complete a W‑8BEN form with your broker. You’ll also need to declare any dividends in your Australian tax return, with credits typically available for any tax already withheld in the US.
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Share prices change constantly in response to market conditions, earnings results and broader economic trends. There’s no guaranteed “best” time to buy, but many investors use research, technical indicators or long‑term investing strategies to decide when to enter the market.
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Yes. Many global and US‑focused exchange‑traded funds (ETFs) include Coca‑Cola as one of their holdings. Buying an ETF can give you indirect exposure to Coca‑Cola along with a range of other large companies.
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Like all shares, Coca‑Cola stock carries risks. These can include currency fluctuations, changes to consumer behaviour, competition from other beverage brands and broader stock market volatility. Make sure to research before investing and consider your personal risk tolerance.
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Some self‑managed super funds (SMSFs) allow direct investment in international shares, including Coca‑Cola. You’ll need to check your fund’s investment rules and platform access before placing a trade.
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Coca‑Cola’s ticker symbol on the New York Stock Exchange is KO.
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Currently 9.896% of Coca-Cola shares are held by insiders and 68.257% by institutions.
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Coca-Cola's fiscal year ends in December.
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Coca-Cola's address is: One Coca-Cola Plaza, Atlanta, GA, United States, 30313
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