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05-11

$Coca-Cola(KO)$ 

1. Company Overview

The Coca-Cola Company is a global beverage leader with over 200 brands across sparkling soft drinks, water, juice, dairy, and plant-based beverages. Flagship brand: Coca-Cola.

Global Presence: Operates in over 200 countries.

Business Model: Primarily a brand owner and concentrate supplier; bottling is often franchised.

Key Competitive Advantage: Strong brand equity, scale, global distribution, and pricing power.

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2. Financial Highlights (Q1 2025)

Reported April 30, 2025

Revenue: $11.5 billion (+2% YoY)

EPS: $0.72 (in line with expectations)

Organic Revenue Growth: +4%

Operating Margin: ~30%

Free Cash Flow (TTM): ~$9 billion

Observations:

Volume growth remained modest; price/mix drove revenue growth.

Emerging markets like India and Latin America contributed significantly to growth.

Currency headwinds slightly affected international revenue.

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3. Dividend and Shareholder Returns

Dividend Yield: ~3.1% (as of May 2025)

Dividend Payout Ratio: ~75% of net income

Dividend Growth: 62 consecutive years of increases (Dividend King)

Share Buybacks: Modest; focus remains on dividends and reinvestment.

Buy for long term.

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