CocaCola (KO) Stock Forecast & Price Target $81.56 +0.39 (+0.48%) Closing price 03:59 PM EasternExtended Trading$81.58 +0.02 (+0.02%) As of 07:59 PM Eastern Extended trading is trading that happens on electronic markets outside of regular trading hours. This is a fair market value extended hours price provided by Massive. Learn more. Add Compare Share Share Analyst Forecasts Stock AnalysisAnalyst ForecastsChartCompetitorsDividendEarningsFinancialsHeadlinesInsider TradesOptions ChainOwnershipSEC FilingsShort InterestTrendsBuy This Stock CocaCola - Analysts' Recommendations and Stock Price Forecast (2026) How MarketBeat Calculates Price Target and Consensus Rating Consensus Rating BuyBased on 15 Analyst RatingsSell0Hold0Buy15 Based on 15 Wall Street analysts who have issued ratings for CocaCola in the last 12 months, the stock has a consensus rating of "Buy." Out of the 15 analysts, 15 have given a buy rating for KO. Consensus Price Target $86.806.43% Upside According to the 15 analysts' twelve-month price targets for CocaCola, the average price target is $86.80. The highest price target for KO is $92.00, while the lowest price target for KO is $80.00. The average price target represents a forecasted upside of 6.43% from the current price of $81.56. MarketBeat calculates consensus analyst ratings for stocks using the most recent rating from each Wall Street analyst that has rated a stock within the last twelve months. Each analyst's rating is normalized to a standardized rating score of 1 (sell), 2 (hold), 3 (buy) or 4 (strong buy). Analyst consensus ratings scores are calculated using the mean average of the number of normalized sell, hold, buy and strong buy ratings from Wall Street analysts. 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KO Analyst Ratings Over TimeTypeCurrent Forecast5/22/25 to 5/22/261 Month Ago4/22/25 to 4/22/263 Months Ago2/21/25 to 2/21/261 Year Ago5/22/24 to 5/22/25Strong Buy0 Strong Buy rating(s)0 Strong Buy rating(s)1 Strong Buy rating(s)2 Strong Buy rating(s)Buy15 Buy rating(s)15 Buy rating(s)15 Buy rating(s)17 Buy rating(s)Hold0 Hold rating(s)0 Hold rating(s)0 Hold rating(s)0 Hold rating(s)Sell0 Sell rating(s)0 Sell rating(s)0 Sell rating(s)0 Sell rating(s)Consensus Price Target$86.80$85.00$84.33$75.59Forecasted Upside6.43% Upside13.90% Upside5.69% Upside6.27% UpsideConsensus RatingBuyBuyBuyBuy KO Analyst Recommendations By MonthAnalyst Ratings Chart DescriptionThe chart below shows how a company's ratings by analysts have changed over time. Each bar represents the previous year of ratings for that month. Within each bar, the sell ratings are shown in red, the hold ratings are shown in yellow, the buy ratings are shown in green, and the strong buy ratings are shown in dark green.Skip Chart & View Analyst Rating History KO Price Targets by MonthAverage Share Price and Price Target by Month Chart DescriptionThe chart below shows how a company's share price and consensus price target have changed over time. The dark blue line represents the company's actual price. The lighter blue line represents the stock's consensus price target. The even lighter blue range in the background of the two lines represents the low price target and the high price target for each stock.Skip Chart and View Analyst Price Target HistorySkip Chart & View Price History Table CocaCola Stock vs. The CompetitionTypeCocaColaConsumer Staples CompaniesBroader MarketConsensus Rating Score 3.00 2.11 2.52Consensus RatingBuyHoldModerate BuyPredicted Upside7.07% Upside94.00% Upside15.55% UpsideNews Sentiment RatingPositive NewsSee Recent KO NewsPositive NewsPositive News Recent Analyst Forecasts and Stock Ratings All Ratings Strong Buy Buy Hold Sell Rating Show All Upside > 100% Upside 50% - 100% Upside 20% - 50% Upside 10% - 20% Upside 0% - 10% Downside 0% - 10% Downside 10% - 20% Downside 20% - 50% Downside 50% - 100% Downside > 100% Upside/Downside All Actions Upgrades Downgrades Initiates Coverage Raises Target Lowers Target Reiterates Rating Action Custom Range 1 Month 3 Months 6 Months Year-to-Date 1 Year 3 Years 5 Years Time Frame Start Date End Date Most Recent from Each Brokerage All Show Export DateBrokerageAnalystActionRatingPrice TargetReport Date Upside/DownsideDetails5/21/2026 Barclays3 of 5 starsLauren Lieberman2 of 5 starsBoost TargetOverweight$85.00 ➝ $89.00+9.04%5/18/2026 Citigroup4 of 5 starsFilippo Falorni3 of 5 starsBoost TargetBuy$90.00 ➝ $91.00+12.47%5/18/2026 Wells Fargo & Company3 of 5 starsChris Carey3 of 5 starsBoost TargetOverweight$87.00 ➝ $90.00+11.04%5/4/2026 Weiss RatingsSubscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the firm's recommendation accuracy rating UpgradeBuy (B) ➝ Buy (B+)4/29/2026 TD CowenSubscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the firm's recommendation accuracy ratingRobert MoskowSubscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the analyst's recommendation accuracy ratingBoost TargetBuy$85.00 ➝ $90.00+13.84%4/29/2026 JPMorgan Chase & Co.Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the firm's recommendation accuracy ratingAndrea TeixeiraSubscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the analyst's recommendation accuracy ratingBoost TargetOverweight$83.00 ➝ $85.00+7.82%4/29/2026 UBS GroupSubscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the firm's recommendation accuracy ratingPeter GromSubscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the analyst's recommendation accuracy ratingBoost TargetBuy$90.00 ➝ $92.00+16.72%3/30/2026 Deutsche Bank AktiengesellschaftSubscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the firm's recommendation accuracy ratingSteve PowersSubscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the analyst's recommendation accuracy ratingBoost TargetBuy$83.00 ➝ $86.00+12.01%3/16/2026 Jefferies Financial GroupSubscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the firm's recommendation accuracy ratingKaumil GajrawalaSubscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the analyst's recommendation accuracy ratingBoost TargetBuy$87.00 ➝ $90.00+15.40%3/11/2026 Morgan StanleySubscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the firm's recommendation accuracy rating Set Target$88.00+13.56% Get the Latest News and Ratings for KO and Related StocksEnter your email address below to receive the latest news and analysts' ratings for CocaCola and its competitors with MarketBeat's FREE daily newsletter. 2/11/2026 Truist FinancialSubscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the firm's recommendation accuracy rating Set Target$85.00+7.72%2/11/2026 Royal Bank Of CanadaSubscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the firm's recommendation accuracy ratingNik ModiSubscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the analyst's recommendation accuracy ratingSet Target$87.00+10.25%2/11/2026 EvercoreSubscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the firm's recommendation accuracy rating Reiterated RatingOutperform$85.00+10.56%11/7/2025 Bank of AmericaSubscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the firm's recommendation accuracy ratingBryan SpillaneSubscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the analyst's recommendation accuracy ratingBoost TargetBuy$78.00 ➝ $80.00+15.88%10/22/2025 Piper SandlerSubscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the firm's recommendation accuracy ratingMike LaverySubscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the analyst's recommendation accuracy ratingBoost TargetOverweight$80.00 ➝ $81.00+14.62%7/21/2025 BNP Paribas ExaneSubscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the firm's recommendation accuracy ratingKevin GrundySubscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the analyst's recommendation accuracy ratingReiterated RatingOutperform$83.00+18.37%4/15/2025 CfraSubscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the firm's recommendation accuracy ratingG. NelsonSubscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the analyst's recommendation accuracy ratingUpgradeStrong-Buy2/13/2025 DZ BankSubscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the firm's recommendation accuracy rating UpgradeHold ➝ Buy$75.00+9.12%9/27/2024 HSBCSubscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the firm's recommendation accuracy ratingCarlos LaboySubscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the analyst's recommendation accuracy ratingUpgradeStrong-Buy5/22/2024 ArgusSubscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the firm's recommendation accuracy rating Boost TargetBuy$70.00 ➝ $72.00+14.41%Analyst ratings data on MarketBeat is provided by Benzinga and other data providers. This page was last refreshed on Friday at 11:17 PM ET. Should I Buy CocaCola Stock? KO Pros and Cons Explained These pros and cons were generated based on recent news and financial data from MarketBeat in order to provide readers with the fastest and most accurate insights. They were last updated on Thursday, May 21, 2026. Please send any questions or comments about these CocaCola pros and cons to contact@marketbeat.com. CocaCola Bull Case Here are some ways that investors could benefit from investing in Coke: The current stock price is around $78.90, which may present a buying opportunity for investors looking for value in a well-established company. Coke has a diverse product portfolio that includes sparkling soft drinks, bottled water, and ready-to-drink teas, which helps mitigate risks associated with market fluctuations in any single category. Recent insider transactions indicate confidence in the company's future, as executives have been actively managing their stock holdings, which can be a positive signal for potential investors. Coke's strong brand recognition and global presence provide a competitive advantage, making it a resilient choice in the beverage industry. The company has shown a commitment to innovation and sustainability, which can attract socially conscious investors and enhance long-term growth prospects. CocaCola Bear Case Investors should be bearish about investing in Coke for these reasons: Insider sales have been significant, with over 786,000 shares sold recently, which may raise concerns about the executives' confidence in the company's short-term performance. The company has seen a decrease in insider ownership, with only 0.90% of stock held by insiders, potentially indicating a lack of alignment between management and shareholder interests. Recent sales by key executives, including the CFO and chairman, suggest that they may be anticipating challenges ahead, which could impact stock performance. Market competition in the beverage sector is intensifying, with new entrants and changing consumer preferences that could affect Coke's market share. Economic uncertainties and inflationary pressures may impact consumer spending on non-essential goods, including beverages, which could affect Coke's sales and profitability. KO Forecast - Frequently Asked Questions What is CocaCola's forecast for 2026? According to the research reports of 15 Wall Street equities research analysts, the average twelve-month stock price forecast for CocaCola is $86.80, with a high forecast of $92.00 and a low forecast of $80.00. Should I buy or sell CocaCola stock right now? 15 Wall Street analysts have issued "buy," "hold," and "sell" ratings for CocaCola in the last twelve months. There are currently 15 buy ratings for the stock. The consensus among Wall Street analysts is that investors should "buy" KO shares. Does CocaCola's stock price have much upside? According to analysts, CocaCola's stock has a predicted upside of 6.43% based on their 12-month stock forecasts. Has CocaCola been upgraded by Wall Street analysts recently? Over the previous 90 days, CocaCola's stock had 1 upgrade by analysts. What analysts cover CocaCola? CocaCola has been rated by research analysts at Barclays, Citigroup, Deutsche Bank Aktiengesellschaft, Jefferies Financial Group, JPMorgan Chase & Co., Morgan Stanley, TD Cowen, UBS Group, Weiss Ratings, and Wells Fargo & Company in the past 90 days. Do Wall Street analysts like CocaCola more than its competitors? Analysts like CocaCola more than other "consumer staples" companies. The consensus rating for CocaCola is Buy while the average consensus rating for "consumer staples" companies is Hold. Learn more on how KO compares to other companies. 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