Coca-Cola Boosts Quarterly Dividend 3.9% to $0.53 and Elects New Officer
Coca-Cola's Board elected a new company officer and approved a 64th straight annual dividend increase, boosting the quarterly payout 3.9% from $0.51 to $0.53 per share. The company returned $8.8 billion in dividends in 2025 (totaling $101.9 billion since 2010) while Barclays and UBS raised price targets to $83 and $87.
1. Dividend Increase and Board Election
Coca-Cola's Board voted to elect a new company officer and approved a 3.9% increase in the quarterly dividend, marking the 64th consecutive annual hike. The payout will rise from $0.51 to $0.53 per common share, reinforcing the company's dividend growth track record.
2. Dividend Payments and Payout History
The first quarter dividend will be paid on April 1 to shareholders of record as of March 13. In 2025 the company distributed $8.8 billion in dividends, bringing total dividends paid since January 2010 to $101.9 billion.
3. Analyst Price Target Upgrades
Barclays maintained its Buy rating and lifted its price target to $83 (from $77), while UBS also upheld a Buy rating, raising its target to $87 (from $82). Both firms cited a solid fundamental trajectory despite varied quarterly elements.
4. Hedge Fund Sentiment
Hedge funds have selected Coca-Cola as a leading sugar stock pick, highlighting its stable cash flow and consistent dividend increases as key drivers of investor appeal.