Jim Cramer Says Buy Coca-Cola. Is Its Dividend Still Worth It After a 35% Rally?

Coca-Cola just posted its sixth straight earnings beat and Jim Cramer is pounding the table, but a 35% rally changes the math for retirees counting on that dividend yield to do real work.

24/7 Wall Street • 3 hours ago

Too Late to Buy Coca-Cola? 1 Reason It Isn't.

Coca-Cola stock has surged 31% in 2026, but a long growth runway in developing markets suggests it's not too late to buy. Only 25% of drinks consumed in developing markets are paid for, providing opportunities to win over new shoppers.

The Motley Fool • 11 hours ago

Coca-Cola Raised Its 2026 Outlook. I'd Still Wait for a Lower Price to Buy the Stock.

Coca-Cola's unit case volume rose 5% in the third quarter of 2026, matching the second quarter's rate. Management now expects comparable earnings per share to rise at least 11% in 2026.

The Motley Fool • 4 hours ago

Coca-Cola's CEO doesn't like it when you call your Diet Coke a 'fridge cigarette'

Gen Zers have started calling Diet Coke a "fridge cigarette" thanks to a viral TikTok. Coca-Cola's CEO appeared unimpressed when asked about the nickname in an interview this week.

Business Insider • 7 hours ago

4 Dividend-Paying Dow Jones Industrial Stocks That Beat Q3 Estimates

Four blue-chip Dow dividend payers just topped Wall Street's third-quarter estimates, but their payout stories diverge sharply on yield, coverage, and growth. One just cut its quarterly check while another raised it 13.

24/7 Wall Street • 12 hours ago

Coca-Cola vs. Pepsi: Which dividend stock is a better buy for 2027?

Considering the stark difference in the stock market performance of the two preeminent beverage giants – Coca-Cola (NYSE: KO) and PepsiCo Inc. (NASDAQ: PEP) – the better investment for 2027 might appear self-evident, but the details of the two firms call for closer scrutiny.

Finbold • 11 hours ago

Best Dividend Aristocrats For November 2026

Dividend Aristocrats underperformed SPY in September but rebounded sharply in October, narrowing the YTD gap. NOBL and the average Aristocrat have YTD returns of 13.13% and 13.35%, trailing SPY's 14.15%. Dividend growth among Aristocrats accelerated, with the 2026 average increase now at 4.55%, bolstered by recent double-digit hikes.

Seeking Alpha • 17 hours ago

Building A 7%-Yielding Dividend Growth Portfolio With SCHD As Its Core Holding

SCHD is one of the best dividend growth ETFs available, but its modest 3% yield and several important diversification gaps make it insufficient for many income-focused retirees. I explain how investors can potentially more than double SCHD's yield while maintaining meaningful dividend growth, broad diversification, and exposure to several beaten-down high-yield sectors. I share a near-7%-yielding retirement portfolio blueprint, including specific holdings, portfolio allocations, and the key risks investors should understand before putting their retirement savings to work.

Seeking Alpha • 13 hours ago

3 Unstoppable S&P 500 Stocks to Buy Before October Ends

Coca-Cola is excelling during a difficult time for consumer staples companies. Johnson & Johnson provides investors with a diversified business in the healthcare sector.

The Motley Fool • 13 hours ago

Gaylord Hotels, Select JW Marriott Resorts and The Coca-Cola Company Bring New Holiday Experiences to Eight Resorts Nationwide

Guests can experience the iconic Coca-Cola Holiday Caravan and stay in the all-new Coca-Cola Christmas Suite to celebrate the spirit of the season. BETHESDA, Md.

PRNewsWire • 12 hours ago