2024-07-01 18:05:43 ET
Summary
- Coca-Cola's annual return of 6.3% since 2004 lags behind the S&P 500, but recent strategic shifts have led to a 9% return.
- The company's focus on digital innovation, global market expansion, and strong pricing power make it a solid choice for steady returns.
- Despite underperformance compared to the S&P 500, Coca-Cola's strong balance sheet, dividend growth streak, and innovative strategy position it well for the future.
Introduction
6.3%!
That's the average annual return of the Coca-Cola Company ( KO ) since January 2004.
That's not a great return, especially considering that this 3.1%-yielding stock isn't your typical "cash cow" where income is so high that capital gains are secondary....
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For further details see:
The Dividend Dynamo: How Coca-Cola Delivers Both Growth And Your Next Paycheck