The Coca-Cola Company (KO) shares snapped six straight sessions of losses, as the stock was up 2.3% at $69.10 on Friday.
The beverage giant fell 3.6% in the preceding six sessions. The stock advanced 13% in the year 2025, compared to a 16.7% rise in the broader S&P 500 Index (SP500).
KO is down 2% over the past one month.
“Coca-Cola Company remains a defensive cash cow but faces limited growth and underwhelming total returns versus the S&P 500,” pointed out a recent Seeking Alpha analysis.
Looking at Seeking Alpha’s Quant Rating, KO has a Hold rating with a score of 3.3 out of 5. The company received an A in the prospect of profitability, while it got a C in growth factor.
Turning to the Wall Street community, 20 analysts gave KO a Buy and above rating. Three analysts have given the stock a Hold recommendation, while none recommended Sell.
Seeking Alpha analysts are positive and see the stock as a Buy.