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Should you buy CocaCola stock or one of its competitors? MarketBeat compares CocaCola with other companies and stocks that may be similar based on industry, sector, market capitalization, business model, investor interest, or shared news coverage. Companies and stocks commonly compared with CocaCola include Monster Beverage (MNST), PepsiCo (PEP), American Express (AXP), Berkshire Hathaway (BRK.A), and Berkshire Hathaway (BRK.B).

How does CocaCola compare to Monster Beverage?

CocaCola (NYSE:KO) and Monster Beverage (NASDAQ:MNST) are both large-cap consumer staples companies, but which is the better stock? We will compare the two businesses based on the strength of their earnings, analyst recommendations, valuation, media sentiment, institutional ownership, dividends, profitability and risk.

CocaCola has a beta of 0.35, meaning that its stock price is 65% less volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, Monster Beverage has a beta of 0.5, meaning that its stock price is 50% less volatile than the broader market.

CocaCola has a net margin of 27.80% compared to Monster Beverage's net margin of 23.11%. CocaCola's return on equity of 40.55% beat Monster Beverage's return on equity.

Company	Net Margins	Return on Equity	Return on Assets
CocaCola	27.80%	40.55%	12.90%
Monster Beverage	23.11%	26.86%	21.89%

CocaCola has higher revenue and earnings than Monster Beverage. CocaCola is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than Monster Beverage, indicating that it is currently the more affordable of the two stocks.

Company	Gross Revenue	Price/Sales Ratio	Net Income	Earnings Per Share	Price/Earnings Ratio
CocaCola	$47.94B	7.26	$13.11B	$3.18	25.43
Monster Beverage	$8.79B	9.69	$1.91B	$2.07	42.07

CocaCola presently has a consensus price target of $86.27, indicating a potential upside of 6.68%. Monster Beverage has a consensus price target of $88.37, indicating a potential upside of 1.47%. Given CocaCola's stronger consensus rating and higher probable upside, research analysts clearly believe CocaCola is more favorable than Monster Beverage.

Company	Sell Ratings	Hold Ratings	Buy Ratings	Strong Buy Ratings	Rating Score
CocaCola	0 Sell rating(s)	0 Hold rating(s)	15 Buy rating(s)	0 Strong Buy rating(s)	3.00
Monster Beverage	0 Sell rating(s)	7 Hold rating(s)	14 Buy rating(s)	0 Strong Buy rating(s)	2.67

70.3% of CocaCola shares are held by institutional investors. Comparatively, 72.4% of Monster Beverage shares are held by institutional investors. 0.9% of CocaCola shares are held by insiders. Comparatively, 8.1% of Monster Beverage shares are held by insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that large money managers, hedge funds and endowments believe a company is poised for long-term growth.

In the previous week, CocaCola had 36 more articles in the media than Monster Beverage. MarketBeat recorded 56 mentions for CocaCola and 20 mentions for Monster Beverage. CocaCola's average media sentiment score of 1.17 beat Monster Beverage's score of 0.58 indicating that CocaCola is being referred to more favorably in the media.

Company	Very Positive	Positive	Neutral	Negative	Very Negative	Overall Sentiment
CocaCola	41 Very Positive mention(s)	3 Positive mention(s)	7 Neutral mention(s)	1 Negative mention(s)	2 Very Negative mention(s)	Positive
Monster Beverage	7 Very Positive mention(s)	5 Positive mention(s)	2 Neutral mention(s)	0 Negative mention(s)	0 Very Negative mention(s)	Positive

Summary

CocaCola beats Monster Beverage on 10 of the 16 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does CocaCola compare to PepsiCo?

CocaCola (NYSE:KO) and PepsiCo (NASDAQ:PEP) are both large-cap consumer staples companies, but which is the better stock? We will compare the two businesses based on the strength of their earnings, analyst recommendations, valuation, media sentiment, institutional ownership, dividends, profitability and risk.

CocaCola has a beta of 0.35, indicating that its share price is 65% less volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, PepsiCo has a beta of 0.38, indicating that its share price is 62% less volatile than the broader market.

70.3% of CocaCola shares are owned by institutional investors. Comparatively, 73.1% of PepsiCo shares are owned by institutional investors. 0.9% of CocaCola shares are owned by company insiders. Comparatively, 0.1% of PepsiCo shares are owned by company insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that endowments, hedge funds and large money managers believe a stock is poised for long-term growth.

CocaCola pays an annual dividend of $2.12 per share and has a dividend yield of 2.6%. PepsiCo pays an annual dividend of $5.92 per share and has a dividend yield of 4.0%. CocaCola pays out 66.7% of its earnings in the form of a dividend. PepsiCo pays out 92.9% of its earnings in the form of a dividend, suggesting it may not have sufficient earnings to cover its dividend payment in the future. CocaCola has raised its dividend for 64 consecutive years and PepsiCo has raised its dividend for 54 consecutive years.

CocaCola has a net margin of 27.80% compared to PepsiCo's net margin of 9.15%. PepsiCo's return on equity of 56.61% beat CocaCola's return on equity.

Company	Net Margins	Return on Equity	Return on Assets
CocaCola	27.80%	40.55%	12.90%
PepsiCo	9.15%	56.61%	10.56%

CocaCola has higher earnings, but lower revenue than PepsiCo. PepsiCo is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than CocaCola, indicating that it is currently the more affordable of the two stocks.

Company	Gross Revenue	Price/Sales Ratio	Net Income	Earnings Per Share	Price/Earnings Ratio
CocaCola	$47.94B	7.26	$13.11B	$3.18	25.43
PepsiCo	$95.45B	2.14	$8.24B	$6.37	23.41

CocaCola presently has a consensus price target of $86.27, indicating a potential upside of 6.68%. PepsiCo has a consensus price target of $170.37, indicating a potential upside of 14.25%. Given PepsiCo's higher probable upside, analysts clearly believe PepsiCo is more favorable than CocaCola.

Company	Sell Ratings	Hold Ratings	Buy Ratings	Strong Buy Ratings	Rating Score
CocaCola	0 Sell rating(s)	0 Hold rating(s)	15 Buy rating(s)	0 Strong Buy rating(s)	3.00
PepsiCo	1 Sell rating(s)	10 Hold rating(s)	8 Buy rating(s)	0 Strong Buy rating(s)	2.37

In the previous week, CocaCola had 4 more articles in the media than PepsiCo. MarketBeat recorded 56 mentions for CocaCola and 52 mentions for PepsiCo. CocaCola's average media sentiment score of 1.17 beat PepsiCo's score of 1.11 indicating that CocaCola is being referred to more favorably in the media.

Company	Very Positive	Positive	Neutral	Negative	Very Negative	Overall Sentiment
CocaCola	41 Very Positive mention(s)	3 Positive mention(s)	7 Neutral mention(s)	1 Negative mention(s)	2 Very Negative mention(s)	Positive
PepsiCo	33 Very Positive mention(s)	8 Positive mention(s)	5 Neutral mention(s)	3 Negative mention(s)	0 Very Negative mention(s)	Positive

Summary

CocaCola beats PepsiCo on 12 of the 19 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does CocaCola compare to American Express?

CocaCola (NYSE:KO) and American Express (NYSE:AXP) are related large-cap companies, but which is the superior stock? We will compare the two companies based on the strength of their earnings, analyst recommendations, media sentiment, institutional ownership, risk, valuation, profitability and dividends.

CocaCola has a beta of 0.35, indicating that its share price is 65% less volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, American Express has a beta of 1.08, indicating that its share price is 8% more volatile than the broader market.

70.3% of CocaCola shares are held by institutional investors. Comparatively, 84.3% of American Express shares are held by institutional investors. 0.9% of CocaCola shares are held by insiders. Comparatively, 0.1% of American Express shares are held by insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that endowments, large money managers and hedge funds believe a stock is poised for long-term growth.

CocaCola pays an annual dividend of $2.12 per share and has a dividend yield of 2.6%. American Express pays an annual dividend of $3.80 per share and has a dividend yield of 1.2%. CocaCola pays out 66.7% of its earnings in the form of a dividend. American Express pays out 23.7% of its earnings in the form of a dividend. Both companies have healthy payout ratios and should be able to cover their dividend payments with earnings for the next several years. CocaCola has raised its dividend for 64 consecutive years and American Express has raised its dividend for 4 consecutive years. CocaCola is clearly the better dividend stock, given its higher yield and longer track record of dividend growth.

CocaCola has a net margin of 27.80% compared to American Express' net margin of 15.13%. CocaCola's return on equity of 40.55% beat American Express' return on equity.

Company	Net Margins	Return on Equity	Return on Assets
CocaCola	27.80%	40.55%	12.90%
American Express	15.13%	33.95%	3.73%

CocaCola has higher earnings, but lower revenue than American Express. American Express is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than CocaCola, indicating that it is currently the more affordable of the two stocks.

Company	Gross Revenue	Price/Sales Ratio	Net Income	Earnings Per Share	Price/Earnings Ratio
CocaCola	$47.94B	7.26	$13.11B	$3.18	25.43
American Express	$72.23B	2.96	$10.83B	$16.03	19.57

CocaCola presently has a consensus price target of $86.27, indicating a potential upside of 6.68%. American Express has a consensus price target of $357.47, indicating a potential upside of 13.96%. Given American Express' higher possible upside, analysts plainly believe American Express is more favorable than CocaCola.

Company	Sell Ratings	Hold Ratings	Buy Ratings	Strong Buy Ratings	Rating Score
CocaCola	0 Sell rating(s)	0 Hold rating(s)	15 Buy rating(s)	0 Strong Buy rating(s)	3.00
American Express	1 Sell rating(s)	13 Hold rating(s)	8 Buy rating(s)	1 Strong Buy rating(s)	2.39

In the previous week, CocaCola had 22 more articles in the media than American Express. MarketBeat recorded 56 mentions for CocaCola and 34 mentions for American Express. American Express' average media sentiment score of 1.19 beat CocaCola's score of 1.17 indicating that American Express is being referred to more favorably in the news media.

Company	Very Positive	Positive	Neutral	Negative	Very Negative	Overall Sentiment
CocaCola	41 Very Positive mention(s)	3 Positive mention(s)	7 Neutral mention(s)	1 Negative mention(s)	2 Very Negative mention(s)	Positive
American Express	22 Very Positive mention(s)	6 Positive mention(s)	5 Neutral mention(s)	0 Negative mention(s)	0 Very Negative mention(s)	Positive

Summary

CocaCola beats American Express on 12 of the 20 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does CocaCola compare to Berkshire Hathaway?

Berkshire Hathaway (NYSE:BRK.A) and CocaCola (NYSE:KO) are related large-cap companies, but which is the superior business? We will compare the two companies based on the strength of their analyst recommendations, profitability, valuation, institutional ownership, earnings, dividends, risk and media sentiment.

Berkshire Hathaway has higher revenue and earnings than CocaCola. Berkshire Hathaway is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than CocaCola, indicating that it is currently the more affordable of the two stocks.

Company	Gross Revenue	Price/Sales Ratio	Net Income	Earnings Per Share	Price/Earnings Ratio
Berkshire Hathaway	$371.44B	2.81	$66.97B	$50.39 thousand	14.37
CocaCola	$47.94B	7.26	$13.11B	$3.18	25.43

Berkshire Hathaway has a beta of 0.62, meaning that its stock price is 38% less volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, CocaCola has a beta of 0.35, meaning that its stock price is 65% less volatile than the broader market.

23.0% of Berkshire Hathaway shares are held by institutional investors. Comparatively, 70.3% of CocaCola shares are held by institutional investors. 0.3% of Berkshire Hathaway shares are held by company insiders. Comparatively, 0.9% of CocaCola shares are held by company insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that endowments, large money managers and hedge funds believe a stock is poised for long-term growth.

CocaCola has a net margin of 27.80% compared to Berkshire Hathaway's net margin of 19.31%. CocaCola's return on equity of 40.55% beat Berkshire Hathaway's return on equity.

Company	Net Margins	Return on Equity	Return on Assets
Berkshire Hathaway	19.31%	6.55%	3.80%
CocaCola	27.80%	40.55%	12.90%

In the previous week, CocaCola had 41 more articles in the media than Berkshire Hathaway. MarketBeat recorded 56 mentions for CocaCola and 15 mentions for Berkshire Hathaway. CocaCola's average media sentiment score of 1.17 beat Berkshire Hathaway's score of 0.64 indicating that CocaCola is being referred to more favorably in the news media.

Company	Very Positive	Positive	Neutral	Negative	Very Negative	Overall Sentiment
Berkshire Hathaway	8 Very Positive mention(s)	1 Positive mention(s)	5 Neutral mention(s)	1 Negative mention(s)	0 Very Negative mention(s)	Positive
CocaCola	41 Very Positive mention(s)	3 Positive mention(s)	7 Neutral mention(s)	1 Negative mention(s)	2 Very Negative mention(s)	Positive

Berkshire Hathaway currently has a consensus price target of $758,532.00, indicating a potential upside of 4.72%. CocaCola has a consensus price target of $86.27, indicating a potential upside of 6.68%. Given CocaCola's stronger consensus rating and higher possible upside, analysts clearly believe CocaCola is more favorable than Berkshire Hathaway.

Company	Sell Ratings	Hold Ratings	Buy Ratings	Strong Buy Ratings	Rating Score
Berkshire Hathaway	1 Sell rating(s)	1 Hold rating(s)	1 Buy rating(s)	0 Strong Buy rating(s)	2.00
CocaCola	0 Sell rating(s)	0 Hold rating(s)	15 Buy rating(s)	0 Strong Buy rating(s)	3.00

Summary

CocaCola beats Berkshire Hathaway on 12 of the 16 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does CocaCola compare to Berkshire Hathaway?

Berkshire Hathaway (NYSE:BRK.B) and CocaCola (NYSE:KO) are related large-cap companies, but which is the superior business? We will compare the two companies based on the strength of their analyst recommendations, profitability, valuation, institutional ownership, earnings, dividends, risk and media sentiment.

Company	Gross Revenue	Price/Sales Ratio	Net Income	Earnings Per Share	Price/Earnings Ratio
Berkshire Hathaway	$419.30B	2.48	$66.97B	$33.59	14.37
CocaCola	$47.94B	7.26	$13.11B	$3.18	25.43

Berkshire Hathaway has a beta of 0.63, meaning that its stock price is 37% less volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, CocaCola has a beta of 0.35, meaning that its stock price is 65% less volatile than the broader market.

39.3% of Berkshire Hathaway shares are held by institutional investors. Comparatively, 70.3% of CocaCola shares are held by institutional investors. 6.1% of Berkshire Hathaway shares are held by company insiders. Comparatively, 0.9% of CocaCola shares are held by company insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that endowments, large money managers and hedge funds believe a stock is poised for long-term growth.

CocaCola has a net margin of 27.80% compared to Berkshire Hathaway's net margin of 19.31%. CocaCola's return on equity of 40.55% beat Berkshire Hathaway's return on equity.

Company	Net Margins	Return on Equity	Return on Assets
Berkshire Hathaway	19.31%	6.55%	3.80%
CocaCola	27.80%	40.55%	12.90%

In the previous week, CocaCola had 36 more articles in the media than Berkshire Hathaway. MarketBeat recorded 56 mentions for CocaCola and 20 mentions for Berkshire Hathaway. CocaCola's average media sentiment score of 1.17 beat Berkshire Hathaway's score of 0.56 indicating that CocaCola is being referred to more favorably in the news media.

Company	Very Positive	Positive	Neutral	Negative	Very Negative	Overall Sentiment
Berkshire Hathaway	9 Very Positive mention(s)	1 Positive mention(s)	7 Neutral mention(s)	3 Negative mention(s)	0 Very Negative mention(s)	Positive
CocaCola	41 Very Positive mention(s)	3 Positive mention(s)	7 Neutral mention(s)	1 Negative mention(s)	2 Very Negative mention(s)	Positive

Berkshire Hathaway currently has a consensus price target of $524.50, indicating a potential upside of 8.65%. CocaCola has a consensus price target of $86.27, indicating a potential upside of 6.68%. Given Berkshire Hathaway's higher possible upside, research analysts clearly believe Berkshire Hathaway is more favorable than CocaCola.

Company	Sell Ratings	Hold Ratings	Buy Ratings	Strong Buy Ratings	Rating Score
Berkshire Hathaway	1 Sell rating(s)	1 Hold rating(s)	1 Buy rating(s)	0 Strong Buy rating(s)	2.00
CocaCola	0 Sell rating(s)	0 Hold rating(s)	15 Buy rating(s)	0 Strong Buy rating(s)	3.00

Summary

CocaCola beats Berkshire Hathaway on 10 of the 16 factors compared between the two stocks.

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Metric	CocaCola	BEVERAGES Industry	Staples Sector	NYSE Exchange
Market Cap	$347.73B	$43.59B	$15.97B	$22.75B
Dividend Yield	2.62%	2.78%	3.55%	4.12%
P/E Ratio	25.43	23.25	26.30	29.73
Price / Sales	7.26	2.73	47.60	23.26
Price / Cash	24.80	21.77	16.27	24.79
Price / Book	9.73	8.13	5.23	4.60
Net Income	$13.11B	$1.50B	$674.08M	$1.06B
7 Day Performance	3.14%	-2.88%	-2.08%	-2.27%
1 Month Performance	6.72%	2.07%	-3.71%	-1.66%
1 Year Performance	12.30%	6.82%	-13.66%	21.94%

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Company	MarketRank	Share Price	Analysts' Price Target	1Y Price Performance	Market Cap	Revenue	P/E Ratio	Employee Count	Indicator(s)
KO CocaCola	4.6845 of 5 stars	$80.86 +0.5%	$86.27 +6.7%	+12.3%	$347.73B	$47.94B	25.43	65,900	Trending News Analyst Revision
MNST Monster Beverage	2.6361 of 5 stars	$75.97 -1.6%	$85.90 +13.1%	+38.5%	$75.49B	$8.29B	39.16	6,891	Earnings Report Insider Trade Buyback Announcement
PEP PepsiCo	4.5443 of 5 stars	$156.29 +0.2%	$170.26 +8.9%	+13.0%	$213.16B	$93.93B	24.54	306,000	Positive News Options Volume
AXP American Express	4.1846 of 5 stars	$318.67 -1.0%	$357.47 +12.2%	+4.7%	$219.64B	$72.23B	19.88	76,800	Positive News Analyst Upgrade
BRK.A Berkshire Hathaway	1.2852 of 5 stars	$715,162.51 +1.3%	$758,532.00 +6.1%	-6.0%	$1.02T	$371.44B	14.19	372,000	High Trading Volume

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