Rep. Kevin Hern Acquires Shares of CocaCola Company (The) (NYSE:KO)

Representative Kevin Hern (Republican-Oklahoma) recently bought shares of CocaCola Company (The) (NYSE:KO). In a filing disclosed on September 25th, the Representative disclosed that they had bought between $1,001 and $15,000 in CocaCola stock on August 31st. The trade occurred in the Representative’s “HERN FAMILY FOUNDATION” account.

Representative Kevin Hern also recently made the following trade(s):

• Sold $15,001 – $50,000 in shares of CenterPoint Energy (NYSE:CNP) on 9/15/2026.
• Sold $1,001 – $15,000 in shares of TJX Companies (NYSE:TJX) on 9/15/2026.
• Sold $15,001 – $50,000 in shares of STERIS (NYSE:STE) on 9/15/2026.
• Sold $1,001 – $15,000 in shares of Seagate Technology (NASDAQ:STX) on 9/15/2026.
• Sold $15,001 – $50,000 in shares of NextEra Energy (NYSE:NEE) on 9/14/2026.
• Sold $1,001 – $15,000 in shares of Marsh & McLennan Companies (NYSE:MRSH) on 9/14/2026.
• Sold $15,001 – $50,000 in shares of IQVIA (NYSE:IQV) on 9/14/2026.
• Sold $15,001 – $50,000 in shares of Home Depot (NYSE:HD) on 9/14/2026.
• Sold $1,001 – $15,000 in shares of Home Depot (NYSE:HD) on 9/14/2026.
• Sold $15,001 – $50,000 in shares of Emerson Electric (NYSE:EMR) on 9/14/2026.

CocaCola Stock Performance

Shares of NYSE KO traded down $0.34 during midday trading on Tuesday, reaching $86.84. The company had a trading volume of 13,581,617 shares, compared to its average volume of 16,914,469. CocaCola Company has a 1 year low of $65.84 and a 1 year high of $92.49. The business’s 50-day simple moving average is $87.84 and its 200 day simple moving average is $82.26. The company has a current ratio of 1.30, a quick ratio of 1.12 and a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.97. The stock has a market cap of $373.65 billion, a P/E ratio of 26.08, a P/E/G ratio of 3.42 and a beta of 0.34.

CocaCola (NYSE:KO) last issued its earnings results on Tuesday, July 28th. The company reported $0.97 EPS for the quarter, beating analysts’ consensus estimates of $0.93 by $0.04. CocaCola had a return on equity of 39.38% and a net margin of 28.56%.The firm had revenue of $13.37 billion for the quarter, compared to analyst estimates of $13.17 billion. During the same quarter in the prior year, the firm earned $0.87 earnings per share. CocaCola’s revenue for the quarter was up 6.2% on a year-over-year basis. CocaCola has set its FY 2026 guidance at 3.270-3.300 EPS. On average, analysts forecast that CocaCola Company will post 3.29 earnings per share for the current fiscal year.

CocaCola Dividend Announcement

The business also recently announced a quarterly dividend, which will be paid on Thursday, October 1st. Investors of record on Tuesday, September 15th will be paid a $0.53 dividend. The ex-dividend date is Tuesday, September 15th. This represents a $2.12 dividend on an annualized basis and a yield of 2.4%. CocaCola’s dividend payout ratio (DPR) is 63.66%.

Key Stories Impacting CocaCola

Here are the key news stories impacting CocaCola this week:

• Positive Sentiment: Defensive dividend appeal: Coca-Cola is highlighted as a Dividend King with a long record of raising its payout, making KO attractive to income-focused investors seeking stability amid weaker consumer sentiment and inflation concerns. Defensive Dividends: 3 Companies Investors Can Rely On
• Positive Sentiment: Leadership hire supports growth prospects: Coca-Cola has hired Monster Beverage’s Americas CEO to lead its North American business. The move could strengthen execution and innovation in a key market, while published estimates suggest meaningful upside if the strategy succeeds. Coca-Cola Hired Monster’s Americas CEO to Run North America
• Positive Sentiment: Operating momentum remains strong: Coverage points to 5% year-over-year global volume growth in the second quarter, supported by execution, product innovation, portfolio breadth and revenue-management initiatives. Coca-Cola is also viewed as having a stronger growth profile than some beverage peers. What’s Driving Coca-Cola’s Broad-Based Global Volume Growth?
• Neutral Sentiment: Analyst support continues, but upside was trimmed: JPMorgan reaffirmed an overweight/buy-equivalent view while lowering its price target from $96 to $95, signaling continued confidence but slightly less expected appreciation. Coca-Cola Given New $95 Price Target at JPMorgan
• Negative Sentiment: Valuation is the primary risk: Commentary cautions that KO’s strong rally, elevated earnings multiple and outperformance versus the broader market may already reflect much of its earnings and dividend strength, limiting near-term returns. Be Careful With Coca-Cola Right Now

Wall Street Analyst Weigh In

KO has been the subject of several recent analyst reports. Jefferies Financial Group lifted their price target on CocaCola from $95.00 to $104.00 and gave the company a “buy” rating in a research note on Wednesday, July 29th. Seaport Research Partners set a $95.00 price objective on CocaCola in a research report on Friday, August 14th. Argus upped their target price on CocaCola from $91.00 to $97.00 and gave the stock a “buy” rating in a research note on Thursday, July 30th. Citigroup increased their target price on CocaCola from $97.00 to $100.00 and gave the company a “buy” rating in a research report on Wednesday, July 29th. Finally, Sanford C. Bernstein reissued a “market perform” rating and issued a $93.00 price target (up from $83.00) on shares of CocaCola in a research note on Wednesday, July 29th. One investment analyst has rated the stock with a Strong Buy rating, twenty have given a Buy rating and two have given a Hold rating to the stock. According to data from MarketBeat, CocaCola currently has an average rating of “Moderate Buy” and an average price target of $96.18.

Insider Buying and Selling at CocaCola

In related news, insider Sanket Ray sold 9,958 shares of the business’s stock in a transaction dated Monday, August 10th. The stock was sold at an average price of $86.50, for a total value of $861,367.00. Following the transaction, the insider owned 62,105 shares in the company, valued at $5,372,082.50. The trade was a 13.82% decrease in their position. The sale was disclosed in a legal filing with the SEC, which is available at the SEC website. Also, CFO John Murphy sold 152,483 shares of the company’s stock in a transaction on Friday, July 31st. The stock was sold at an average price of $87.31, for a total transaction of $13,313,290.73. Following the transaction, the chief financial officer owned 279,917 shares of the company’s stock, valued at approximately $24,439,553.27. The trade was a 35.26% decrease in their position. Additional details regarding this sale are available in the official SEC disclosure. The sale was made to cover tax withholding obligations related to the vesting of equity awards. In the last three months, insiders have sold 926,620 shares of company stock valued at $83,075,714. 0.90% of the stock is owned by insiders.

Institutional Investors Weigh In On CocaCola

Several hedge funds and other institutional investors have recently made changes to their positions in KO. Eurizon SLJ Capital Ltd purchased a new stake in shares of CocaCola during the 4th quarter worth approximately $552,000. Banco Santander S.A. grew its position in shares of CocaCola by 3.1% in the 2nd quarter. Banco Santander S.A. now owns 1,090,758 shares of the company’s stock valued at $88,646,000 after buying an additional 32,723 shares during the last quarter. Daymark Wealth Partners LLC raised its stake in CocaCola by 68.5% during the 2nd quarter. Daymark Wealth Partners LLC now owns 218,199 shares of the company’s stock worth $17,733,000 after acquiring an additional 88,690 shares in the last quarter. Cibc World Market Inc. lifted its position in CocaCola by 4.8% in the fourth quarter. Cibc World Market Inc. now owns 1,759,546 shares of the company’s stock valued at $123,010,000 after acquiring an additional 79,946 shares during the last quarter. Finally, Moore Capital Management LP purchased a new position in shares of CocaCola during the second quarter worth about $12,905,000. Institutional investors and hedge funds own 70.26% of the company’s stock.

About Representative Hern

Kevin Hern (Republican Party) is a member of the U.S. House, representing Oklahoma’s 1st Congressional District. He assumed office on November 13, 2018. His current term ends on January 3, 2027.

Hern (Republican Party) is running for re-election to the U.S. House to represent Oklahoma’s 1st Congressional District. He declared candidacy for the 2026 election.

Kevin Hern went into business as a McDonald’s franchisee in 1999. He acquired 10 McDonald’s franchises by 2012. He served on the McDonald’s National Leadership Team for 13 years, including the tax policy team, the insurance corporation, and as chairman of the economics team. From 2011 to 2015, he was chairman of the finance committee of the Oklahoma Turnpike Authority.

CocaCola Company Profile

The Coca-Cola Company (NYSE: KO) is a global beverage company headquartered in Atlanta, Georgia. Its portfolio includes sparkling soft drinks, water, sports drinks, coffee, tea, juice, dairy and plant-based beverages, and other ready-to-drink products. The company’s best-known brands include Coca-Cola, Diet Coke, Coca-Cola Zero Sugar, Sprite, Fanta, Dasani, Powerade, Minute Maid, fairlife, and Georgia Coffee.

Founded in 1886, the company develops, owns, licenses, markets, and distributes beverage brands through a network of bottling partners, distributors, retailers, and food-service operators.