Kelleher Financial Advisors Buys Shares of 8,916 Coca-Cola Consolidated, Inc. $COKE

Key Points

• Kelleher Financial Advisors initiated a position in Coca-Cola Consolidated by purchasing 8,916 shares valued at approximately $725,000. Other major institutional investors also significantly increased their holdings, with institutions owning 48.24% of the company.
• Coca-Cola Consolidated reported quarterly revenue of $2.05 billion and earnings per share of $2.83. Its stock was recently trading at $189.11, with a 52-week range of $110.60 to $219.65.
• The company declared a quarterly dividend of $0.25 per share, equivalent to a $1.00 annualized payout and a 0.5% yield. Analysts maintain an overall “Buy” rating, although one research firm recently downgraded the stock to “Hold.”

Kelleher Financial Advisors purchased a new position in Coca-Cola Consolidated, Inc. (NASDAQ:COKE - Free Report) in the second quarter, according to the company in its most recent disclosure with the Securities & Exchange Commission. The fund purchased 8,916 shares of the company's stock, valued at approximately $725,000.

Other large investors also recently made changes to their positions in the company. State Street Corp increased its holdings in shares of Coca-Cola Consolidated by 836.9% during the 2nd quarter. State Street Corp now owns 1,729,065 shares of the company's stock valued at $193,050,000 after acquiring an additional 1,544,516 shares during the last quarter. Norges Bank acquired a new stake in Coca-Cola Consolidated in the 4th quarter worth approximately $222,408,000. AQR Capital Management LLC lifted its holdings in Coca-Cola Consolidated by 1,270.8% in the 2nd quarter. AQR Capital Management LLC now owns 1,185,937 shares of the company's stock worth $131,906,000 after purchasing an additional 1,099,421 shares during the last quarter. First Trust Advisors LP boosted its position in Coca-Cola Consolidated by 42.1% during the fourth quarter. First Trust Advisors LP now owns 2,037,083 shares of the company's stock worth $312,285,000 after purchasing an additional 603,513 shares during the period. Finally, Northwestern Mutual Wealth Management Co. boosted its position in Coca-Cola Consolidated by 153,487.1% during the fourth quarter. Northwestern Mutual Wealth Management Co. now owns 417,757 shares of the company's stock worth $64,042,000 after purchasing an additional 417,485 shares during the period. Institutional investors own 48.24% of the company's stock.

Coca-Cola Consolidated Stock Performance

Coca-Cola Consolidated stock opened at $189.11 on Friday. The business's 50-day simple moving average is $184.81 and its 200-day simple moving average is $184.46. The firm has a market capitalization of $12.59 billion, a PE ratio of 25.08 and a beta of 0.55. Coca-Cola Consolidated, Inc. has a 52 week low of $110.60 and a 52 week high of $219.65.

Coca-Cola Consolidated (NASDAQ:COKE - Get Free Report) last posted its quarterly earnings data on Wednesday, August 5th. The company reported $2.83 earnings per share for the quarter. Coca-Cola Consolidated had a negative return on equity of 1,041.59% and a net margin of 7.15%.The business had revenue of $2.05 billion during the quarter.

Coca-Cola Consolidated Announces Dividend

The firm also recently declared a quarterly dividend, which was paid on Friday, August 7th. Shareholders of record on Friday, July 24th were given a $0.25 dividend. This represents a $1.00 annualized dividend and a yield of 0.5%. The ex-dividend date of this dividend was Friday, July 24th. Coca-Cola Consolidated's payout ratio is currently 13.26%.

Wall Street Analyst Weigh In

Several equities analysts have commented on COKE shares. Weiss Ratings reiterated a "buy (b)" rating on shares of Coca-Cola Consolidated in a report on Wednesday, June 24th. Wall Street Zen cut shares of Coca-Cola Consolidated from a "buy" rating to a "hold" rating in a research note on Saturday, August 8th. One equities research analyst has rated the stock with a Buy rating, According to MarketBeat.com, the company presently has an average rating of "Buy".

About Coca-Cola Consolidated

Founded in 1902 and headquartered in Charlotte, North Carolina, Coca-Cola Consolidated, Inc is the largest independent bottler of Coca-Cola products in the United States. The company manufactures, sells and distributes a broad portfolio of sparkling and still beverages under exclusive agreements with The Coca-Cola Company. Its brand lineup includes Coca-Cola, Diet Coke, Sprite and Fanta, as well as noncarbonated offerings such as Minute Maid juices, Gold Peak teas, Dasani water, Powerade sports drinks and vitaminwater.

Coca-Cola Consolidated's operations span 14 states and the District of Columbia across the Southeastern, South Central and Mid-Atlantic regions.

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