Smartleaf Asset Management LLC Boosts Stock Position in CocaCola Company (The) $KO

Smartleaf Asset Management LLC boosted its position in shares of CocaCola Company (The) (NYSE:KO) by 35.0% in the third quarter, HoldingsChannel.com reports. The fund owned 54,307 shares of the company’s stock after purchasing an additional 14,076 shares during the period. Smartleaf Asset Management LLC’s holdings in CocaCola were worth $3,586,000 at the end of the most recent quarter.

Several other institutional investors also recently bought and sold shares of KO. Caitong International Asset Management Co. Ltd raised its stake in shares of CocaCola by 5,142.9% in the second quarter. Caitong International Asset Management Co. Ltd now owns 367 shares of the company’s stock valued at $26,000 after acquiring an additional 360 shares in the last quarter. Headlands Technologies LLC acquired a new stake in CocaCola in the 2nd quarter valued at about $26,000. Marquette Asset Management LLC purchased a new position in shares of CocaCola in the 3rd quarter valued at about $27,000. Cloud Capital Management LLC acquired a new position in shares of CocaCola during the third quarter worth about $27,000. Finally, MMA Asset Management LLC purchased a new stake in shares of CocaCola during the second quarter worth approximately $34,000. 70.26% of the stock is owned by institutional investors and hedge funds.

Key CocaCola News

Here are the key news stories impacting CocaCola this week:

• Positive Sentiment: Multiple brokerages and the analyst consensus are bullish (average “Buy” rating and recent price‑target raises), giving the stock near‑term support ahead of Q4 results. Read More.
• Positive Sentiment: Deutsche Bank and other firms have nudged targets higher and reaffirmed Buy ratings, signaling Wall Street expects upside if the quarter shows continued pricing/margin strength. Read More.
• Positive Sentiment: Investment writeups highlight KO’s defensive cash flows, high margins and premium brand — one bullish preview even pins a $90 target assuming steady growth and execution. Read More.
• Positive Sentiment: Consumer‑staples sector strength and ETF flows are favoring names like Coca‑Cola (XLP breakout, institutional inflows), boosting demand for KO as a defensive/dividend holding. Read More.
• Neutral Sentiment: Street models expect Q4 to be driven by pricing, mix and channel dynamics; investors are focused on EPS beats and, importantly, the company’s FY guidance during a leadership transition. Read More.
• Neutral Sentiment: Ownership and positioning stories (institutional flows, who owns KO) are in focus — heavy institutional ownership can amplify moves around earnings news but also stabilizes the name. Read More.
• Negative Sentiment: CEO James Quincey sold 337,824 shares (~$26M), a sizeable insider sale that can spook short‑term traders despite common non‑operational reasons for sales. Read More.
• Negative Sentiment: Coca‑Cola will discontinue frozen Minute Maid products in the U.S. and Canada — a small revenue contraction and a sign of portfolio pruning that may weigh modestly on specialty-category sales. Read More.
• Negative Sentiment: Several previews note KO’s elevated forward P/E and high valuation vs. growth, which could limit upside if Q4 or guidance disappoints. Read More.

Insider Transactions at CocaCola

In other news, COO Henrique Braun sold 40,390 shares of the firm’s stock in a transaction that occurred on Tuesday, November 11th. The shares were sold at an average price of $70.93, for a total transaction of $2,864,862.70. Following the transaction, the chief operating officer directly owned 62,621 shares in the company, valued at approximately $4,441,707.53. This trade represents a 39.21% decrease in their ownership of the stock. The sale was disclosed in a legal filing with the SEC, which is accessible through this link. Also, EVP Nancy Quan sold 31,625 shares of CocaCola stock in a transaction on Monday, November 17th. The shares were sold at an average price of $71.17, for a total transaction of $2,250,751.25. Following the completion of the transaction, the executive vice president directly owned 223,330 shares in the company, valued at $15,894,396.10. The trade was a 12.40% decrease in their ownership of the stock. The SEC filing for this sale provides additional information. Insiders sold 549,528 shares of company stock valued at $41,051,826 in the last 90 days. Company insiders own 0.97% of the company’s stock.

CocaCola Stock Performance

NYSE KO opened at $79.12 on Friday. The company has a fifty day moving average of $71.32 and a two-hundred day moving average of $69.76. The company has a market capitalization of $340.34 billion, a PE ratio of 26.20, a P/E/G ratio of 4.06 and a beta of 0.36. CocaCola Company has a 1 year low of $63.27 and a 1 year high of $79.20. The company has a debt-to-equity ratio of 1.30, a current ratio of 1.21 and a quick ratio of 1.00.

Analyst Ratings Changes

KO has been the subject of several analyst reports. Wells Fargo & Company boosted their price target on shares of CocaCola from $75.00 to $79.00 and gave the stock an “overweight” rating in a report on Wednesday, October 22nd. Bank of America lifted their price objective on shares of CocaCola from $78.00 to $80.00 and gave the stock a “buy” rating in a research report on Friday, November 7th. TD Cowen reissued a “buy” rating on shares of CocaCola in a report on Wednesday, October 22nd. Deutsche Bank Aktiengesellschaft reaffirmed a “buy” rating and set a $83.00 price target on shares of CocaCola in a report on Thursday, January 29th. Finally, Jefferies Financial Group increased their price objective on CocaCola from $84.00 to $88.00 and gave the company a “buy” rating in a report on Wednesday. One equities research analyst has rated the stock with a Strong Buy rating and fifteen have given a Buy rating to the stock. According to data from MarketBeat, CocaCola has an average rating of “Buy” and a consensus target price of $80.57.

CocaCola Company Profile

The Coca‑Cola Company (NYSE: KO) is a global beverage manufacturer, marketer and distributor best known for its flagship Coca‑Cola soda. Headquartered in Atlanta, Georgia, the company develops and sells concentrates, syrups and finished beverages across a broad portfolio of brands. Its product range spans sparkling soft drinks, bottled water, sports drinks, juices, ready‑to‑drink teas and coffees, and other still beverages, marketed under both global and regional brand names.

Coca‑Cola’s brand portfolio includes widely recognized names such as Coca‑Cola, Diet Coke, Coca‑Cola Zero Sugar, Sprite, Fanta, Minute Maid, Powerade and Dasani, and in recent years the company has expanded into the coffee and premium beverage categories through acquisitions such as Costa Coffee.