La cadena de opciones muestra datos clave de las opciones de acciones de Coca-Cola a varios precios de ejercicio y fechas de vencimiento. Los operadores utilizan esta información para analizar posibles operaciones y evaluar el sentimiento del mercado para Coca-Cola..

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Founded in 1886, Atlanta-headquartered Coca-Cola is the world's largest nonalcoholic beverage company, with a strong portfolio of 200 brands covering key categories including carbonated soft drinks, water, sports, energy, juice, and coffee. Together with bottlers and distribution partners, the company sells finished beverage products bearing Coca-Cola and licensed brands through retailers and food-service locations in more than 200 countries and regions globally. Coca-Cola generates around two thirds of its total revenue overseas, with a significant portion from emerging economies in Latin America and Asia-Pacific.

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Beverage giant Coca-Cola (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/KO#NYSE">KO</a>) is set to report third-quarter financial results before the market opens <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/earnings">Wednesday, Oct. 23.</a>
Could the company's earnings highlight easing inflation and growth in international markets?
Earnings Estimates: Analysts expect Coca-Cola to report third-quarter revenue of $11.60 billion, compared to revenue of $11.95 billion in last year's third quarter, according to data <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/pro/?utm_source=BZprocontent102224&amp;t=be2bearmibe3na1">from Benzinga Pro. </a>
The company has beaten analyst revenue estimates in more than 10 straight quarters.
Analysts expect the company to report third-quarter earnings per share of 74 cents per share, in line with last year's third-quarter total of 74 cents. The company has beaten analyst estimates for earnings per share in eight of the past 10 quarters, meeting expectations in the other two quarters. Earnings beat analyst estimates in the past two straight quarters.
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Key Items to Watch: Coca-Cola's earnings report comes weeks after beverage rival PepsiCo Inc (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/PEP#NASDAQ">PEP</a>) reported third-quarter results with an earnings per share beat and revenue miss.
Pepsi is more diversified outside of beverages in snacks and food, which could make Coca-Cola's report interesting for the beverage sector after Pepsi<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/earnings/24/10/41225048/pepsico-adjusts-2024-revenue-expectations-after-mixed-q3-performance-and-global-challenges"> lowered full-year revenue guidance.</a>
Coca-Cola raised earnings per share guidance and revenue guidance after <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/earnings/24/07/39904801/coca-colas-sweet-surge-q2-earnings-soar-raises-2024-forecasts">second-quarter results</a>. Keeping guidance intact or raising it again could have Coca-Cola more preferentially viewed to its beverage rival.
Coca-Cola stock is up 16% year-to-date in 2024, outperforming Pepsi, which is up less than 1% in 2024, but both stocks lag the overall S&amp;P 500, which is up over 23% on the year.
Inflation concerns and weight-loss drugs leading to cutbacks on carbonated beverages are among the headwinds Coca-Cola and Pepsi faced. With inflation easing according to reports, commentary from the beverage company on consumer demand and trends could be key for how the stock reacts Wednesday after the report.
One of the keys to Coca-Cola's earnings strength in the second quarter was the Europe, Middle East and Africa region, which had organic revenue up 30%, compared to a 10% increase in North America. Analysts and investors will be looking to see continued strength from Coca-Cola in international markets.
Other items to watch in the report include the impact<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/general/social-media/24/08/40174736/trump-vp-pick-j-d-vance-criticized-simone-biles-in-2020-for-her-weakest-moments-being-celebr"> from a sponsorship</a> of the 2024 Summer Olympics and how new partnerships like one with Oreo are helping sales momentum.
KO Price Action: Coca-Cola stock is up 0.14% to $69.55 on Tuesday versus a 52-week trading range of $54.04 to $73.53.
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The Coca-Cola Company (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/KO#NYSE">KO</a>) will release earnings results for its third quarter, before the <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/KO/earnings">opening bell on Wednesday, Oct. 23,</a>
Analysts expect the Atlanta-based beverage company to report quarterly earnings at 74 cents per share. That&#8217;s up from 67 cents per share in the year-ago period. Coca-Cola projects to report revenue of $11.6 billion for the recent quarter, compared to $11.44 billion a year earlier, according to data from <a href="https://pro.benzinga.com/dashboard">Benzinga Pro</a>.
On Oct. 17, Coca-Cola Company announced that Bela Bajaria, Chief Content Officer for Netflix Inc., has been elected as a director.
With the recent buzz around Coca-Cola, some investors may be eyeing potential gains from the company's dividends, too. The company offers an annual dividend yield of 2.79%. That&#8217;s a quarterly dividend amount of 48.5 cents per share ($1.94 a year).
To figure out how to earn $500 monthly from Coca-Cola, we start with the yearly target of $6,000 ($500 x 12 months).
Next, we take this amount and divide it by Coca-Cola's $1.94 dividend: $6,000 / $1.94 = 3,093 shares
So, an investor would need to own approximately $214,809 worth of Coca-Cola, or 3,093 shares to generate a monthly dividend income of $500.
Assuming a more conservative goal of $100 monthly ($1,200 annually), we do the same calculation: $1,200 / $1.94 = 619 shares, or $42,990 to generate a monthly dividend income of $100.
Note that dividend yield can change on a rolling basis, as the dividend payment and the stock price both fluctuate over time.
The dividend yield is calculated by dividing the annual dividend payment by the current stock price. As the stock price changes, the dividend yield will also change.
For example, if a stock pays an annual dividend of $2 and its current price is $50, its dividend yield would be 4%. However, if the stock price increases to $60, the dividend yield would decrease to 3.33% ($2/$60).
Conversely, if the stock price decreases to $40, the dividend yield would increase to 5% ($2/$40).
Further, the dividend payment itself can also change over time, which can also impact the dividend yield. If a company increases its dividend payment, the dividend yield will increase even if the stock price remains the same. Similarly, if a company decreases its dividend payment, the dividend yield will decrease.
KO Price Action: Shares of Coca-Cola fell by 1.4% to close at $69.45 on Monday.
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Truist Securities analyst Bill Chappell maintains Coca-Cola (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/KO#NYSE">KO</a>) with a Buy and raises the price target from $70 to $80.

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Truist Securities Maintains Buy on Coca-Cola, Raises Price Target to $80

If you could go back in time to January 1, 2000, and tell your past self to make just one investment, what would it be?
Maybe&nbsp;Apple Inc.&nbsp;(NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AAPL#NASDAQ">AAPL</a>), which has sold 1.5 billion iPhones since 2007 and reported a $21.45 billion profit last quarter?
Or&nbsp;Tesla Inc.&nbsp;(NASDAQ:TSLA, which went from selling just 937 cars in 2009 to over 1.8 million last year?
Some savvy income investors might consider&nbsp;Altria Group Inc.&nbsp;(NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MO#NYSE">MO</a>). The tobacco giant, formerly Phillip Morris International Inc., has grown its dividends by over 700% since the early 2000s. In fact, Altria was the most successful stock of the 20th century, turning every $1 invested into over $6,000.
But that was the 20th century. Since the year 2000, one little-known company has left these Wall Street darlings in the dust.
How an Energy Drink Company Thrashed Apple's, Tesla's, and Nvidia's Returns
Monster Beverage Corp.&nbsp;(NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MNST#NASDAQ">MNST</a>) is a company no one ever described as changing the world. It's not putting an iPhone into every third human's hand or solving climate change.
Yet this energy drink company returned over 140,000% from 2000 to 2024 so far — enough to turn every $1 invested into $1,400 and change.
Why was Monster Beverage able to dramatically outperform these world-changing companies?
Part of the reason comes from its size. Monster Beverage recorded $92 million in revenue in 2002 while Apple reported $5.7 billion. A smaller company can grow revenue—and ultimately its earnings and share price—much faster than a company that's already a behemoth.
But there's bigger factor at play. Apple spent $446 million on research and development in 2002 to stay ahead of its competitors and maintain its existing operations. By 2022, its annual operating costs had reached $274 billion.
To keep the lights on, Apple had to spend $274 billion, or the company could no longer make and sell products. By contrast, Monster Beverage spent just $4.6 billion on operating costs in 2022.
It turns out that an energy-drink business is a lot less capital-intensive than a tech business—and this difference, compounded over the years, means that Monster Beverage had hundreds of billions of dollars more to plow into growing its business by expanding operations and claiming greater market share.
A similar dynamic benefitted&nbsp;Coca-Cola Co. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/KO#NYSE">KO</a>). If you've ever wondered why the ticker symbol is KO rather than CO or CC, it's because Wall Street settled on an acronym for "knock out." The sentiment was that investing in Coca-Cola was a slam dunk because the invaluable brand name commanded loyalty from hundreds of millions around the world. How could investors go wrong?
Sure enough, $100 invested in Coca-Cola at the time of its 1919 initial public offering (IPO) would have turned into $1.25 million a century later. A lot of factors are behind that performance, but it's not a coincidence that Coca-Cola had to pay just $24 billion in operating costs in 2020, or less than 10% of what Apple paid.
So, while tech stocks understandably get most of the mainstream media's attention, investors should never discount the power of companies that can grow earnings each year without massive research and development budgets. As they say on Wall Street, "boring can be beautiful" when it comes to markets—and Monster Beverage proves it.
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Barclays analyst Lauren Lieberman maintains Coca-Cola (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/KO#NYSE">KO</a>) with a Overweight and raises the price target from $70 to $74.

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Coca-Cola's (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/KO#NYSE">KO</a>) short percent of float has risen 3.26% since its last report. The company recently reported that it has 40.65 million shares sold short, which is 0.95% of all regular shares that are available for trading. Based on its trading volume, it would take traders 2.77 days to cover their short positions on average.
<h3>Why Short Interest Matters</h3>
Short interest is the number of shares that have been sold short but have not yet been covered or closed out. <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/money/how-to-short-a-stock/">Short selling</a> is when a trader sells shares of a company they do not own, with the hope that the price will fall. Traders make money from short selling if the price of the stock falls and they lose if it rises.
Short interest is important to track because it can act as an indicator of market sentiment towards a particular stock. An increase in short interest can signal that investors have become more bearish, while a decrease in short interest can signal they have become more bullish.
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<h3>Coca-Cola Short Interest Graph (3 Months)</h3>
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As you can see from the chart above the percentage of shares that are sold short for Coca-Cola has grown since its last report. This does not mean that the stock is going to fall in the near-term but traders should be aware that more shares are being shorted.
<h3>Comparing Coca-Cola's Short Interest Against Its Peers</h3>
Peer comparison is a popular technique amongst analysts and investors for gauging how well a company is performing. A company's peer is another company that has similar characteristics to it, such as industry, size, age, and financial structure. You can find a company's peer group by reading its 10-K, proxy filing, or by doing your own similarity analysis.
According to <a href="https://pro.benzinga.com/">Benzinga Pro</a>, Coca-Cola's peer group average for short interest as a percentage of float is 7.32%, which means the company has less short interest than most of its peers.
Did you know that increasing short interest can actually be bullish for a stock? <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/money/how-to-make-money-on-a-short-squeeze/">This post by Benzinga Money explains how you can profit from it.</a>
This article was generated by Benzinga's automated content engine and was reviewed by an editor.

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Here&#39;s a little twist for those who like to focus on fundamentals and economic forces when predicting the stock market. When inflation runs hot, it benefits stocks overall, and the opposite is true. Inflation brings on higher earnings through pricing power and margin expansion for most businesses, and the weakening impact it has on the dollar drives stock prices higher.
However, not all stocks are made equal. Some actually suffer during inflation as they cannot keep up with economic growth. The same is true when slowing inflation hits the economy. Instead of placing a bearish bias on the whole S&amp;P 500, investors can apply some fundamental reasoning to find potential stocks that may outperform during the next couple of quarters.
Operating in the consumer staples sector, stocks like Coca-Cola Co. (NYSE: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ko#NYSE">KO</a>) offer some growth potential as they have enough pricing power and international reach to cushion the falling inflation rates in the United States. Others, like Realty Income Co. (NYSE: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/o#NYSE">O</a>), offer investors stable income during times when income loses its power. Moving outside this real estate investment trust (REIT), the healthcare sector offers some additional upside in shares of Pfizer Inc.
<h2>Coca-Cola: The Fortress Stock Every Investor Needs in Their Portfolio</h2>
Investors can always expect Coca-Cola to deliver stability and potential growth during most cycles, whether the economy is booming or busting and whether inflation is running hot or cold. Even as inflation slows down through a 2.2% PCE measure, compared to over 3.5% a year ago, Coca-Cola&#39;s scalability offers a few benefits.
Serving over a billion Coca-Cola products daily, the company can significantly increase its revenue and earnings by raising prices yearly just to keep up with inflation, plus a small premium enabled by the Coca-Cola brand penetration in the beverage market.
This is why some on Wall Street have started to gain a bullish view in the stock, led by analysts at Wells Fargo through their &quot;Overweight&quot; rating as of September 2024. This time, they placed a $78 price target on Coca-Cola stock, calling for a net upside of 9.8% from where the stock trades today, not to mention a new 52-week high.
Being a $309 billion giant has other perks, too. Investors can now enjoy a $1.94 a share payout from the company, which translates into an annualized dividend yield of 2.7% to beat the slowing pace of inflation today. The bullish sentiment toward Coca-Cola didn&#39;t stop there, however.
Institutional buyers like Legal &amp; General Group decided to boost their holdings in Coca-Cola by 2.9% as of August 2024, bringing their net investment up to $2.46 billion today, or nearly 1% ownership in the company. Behind this wall of institutional ownership is Warren Buffett, of course, who has owned Coca-Cola for decades now.
<h2>Safety and Income: Why Realty Income Is a Must-Have for Your Portfolio</h2>
The real estate sector is often seen as a stable and protective space for capital to be put to work. Realty Income might be a good choice for investors to consider today.
There&#39;s a reason analysts at Stifel Nicolaus decided to place a $70.25 price target on this REIT recently, calling for up to 12.6% upside from where it trades today.
This potential upside matches what most investors would expect to receive from the S&amp;P 500 every year, but there&#39;s an added bonus. Through its high-quality tenants, the company&#39;s property portfolio now offers investors a $3.16 per share payout.
That&#39;s the nice thing about investing in REITs, as shareholders can now lock in a dividend yield of 5.1%, over twice as much as the PCE inflation rate. More than that, Wall Street analysts now expect to see Realty Income stock deliver major earnings per share (EPS) growth of 280% in the next 12 months.
<h2>Pfizer: The Reliable Choice Through Economic Booms and Busts</h2>
The healthcare sector is another space where investors can almost buy and forget through every economic cycle; after all, it&#39;s one of the basic human necessities. Within this niche, Pfizer offers a special deal for investors to consider today, especially after Wall Street targets are taken into consideration.
Now trading at 85% of its 52-week high, it opens up enough of a gap for the stock to return to its previous high levels. More than that, analysts at Cantor Fitzgerald decided to reiterate their &quot;Overweight&quot; rating on Pfizer stock, not only that but also landing on a $45 price target for the company today.
The stock would need to rally by as much as 57.3% from where it trades today to prove these targets right. This may not be a REIT stock, but it shares some of its benefits; Pfizer now offers to pay a $1.68 dividend per share for an annual dividend yield of 5.9% above inflation.
As a last check, investors can note the discount against the rest of the medical sector&#39;s average valuation today. On a price-to-book (P/B) multiple, Pfizer trades at 1.8x, which is well below the sector&#39;s average P/B valuation of 4.8x. This is where most of the upside could be coming from.
The article &quot;<a href="https://www.marketbeat.com/stock-ideas/3-stocks-set-to-benefit-from-cooling-inflation-trends/">3 Stocks Set to Benefit from Cooling Inflation Trends</a>&quot; first appeared on MarketBeat.

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Two Democratic lawmakers are demanding that some of the biggest food and beverage companies stop engaging in "shrinkflation" — the practice of reducing product sizes while charging prices that are the same or higher.
In pointed letters, Sen. Elizabeth Warren of Massachusetts and Rep. Madeleine Dean of Pennsylvania accused General Mills, Coca-Cola and PepsiCo of engaging in a "pattern of profiteering" through shrinkflation and by "dodging taxes." The letters, sent Sunday afternoon and shared first with NBC News, cite tactics the companies have used in recent years to increase their bottom lines.
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General Mills, for example, reduced the sizes of many cereal boxes in 2021, "including decreasing ‘Family Size' Cocoa Puffs from 19.3 ounces to 18.1 ounces while charging the same price," the letter to General Mills Chairman and CEO Jeff Harmening read. It added: "Then, from mid-2021 to mid-2022, General Mills hiked prices five times, and in 2023, your Group President of North American Retail bragged that the company was ‘getting smart about how we look at pricing.'"
Coca-Cola has downsized its products, too, said the letter to Chairman and CEO James Quincey, and it is "selling less soda for the same price." The same with PepsiCo, which "replaced its 32 oz Gatorade bottle with a 28 oz bottle for the same price."
"Shrinking the size of a product in order to gouge consumers on the price per ounce is not innovation, it is exploitation," the letter to PepsiCo head Ramon Laguarta read.
Spokespeople for General Mills, Coca-Cola and PepsiCo did not immediately respond to requests for comment. PepsiCo has denied changing bottle sizes for profit; a spokesperson&nbsp;<a href="https://www.nbcnews.com/business/consumer/walmart-chipotle-higher-prices-criticism-rcna160713">told CNBC in July</a>&nbsp;that the 28-fluid-ounce bottle of Gatorade has existed for over a decade and that selling it more widely was part of the company's long-term strategy, not a response to the current economic environment. Coca-Cola has explained its smaller bottles as a&nbsp;<a href="https://www.modernretail.co/operations/shrinkflation-is-boosting-coca-colas-bottom-line/">way to offer lower price points</a>&nbsp;to budget-conscious consumers.
Regardless, Warren and Dean also accused the companies of funding lobbying for&nbsp;<a href="https://www.americanprogress.org/article/the-tax-cuts-and-jobs-act-failed-to-deliver-promised-benefits/">Republican-led corporate tax breaks</a>&nbsp;in 2017 that promised a trickle-down effect but instead "incentivized price gouging" because "corporations raised prices to pad their profits, knowing that lower corporate tax cuts meant they would get more back on each dollar of price increase," all three letters said.
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Citing a February analysis from the nonprofit&nbsp;<a href="https://sfo2.digitaloceanspaces.com/itep/ITEP-Corporate-Tax-Avoidance-in-the-First-Five-Years-of-the-Trump-Tax-Law.pdf">Institute on Taxation and Economic Policy</a>, the letter to General Mills said that in the first five years following the 2017 tax cuts, General Mills paid an average effective tax rate of 14.8% on its $12 billion in profits — a lower tax rate than many working individuals pay. Coca-Cola paid 13.5% in federal income taxes on its $13.4 billion in profits for the same time frame, the letter to its CEO said, while PepsiCo made $22.4 billion in profits during those years and paid an average effective tax rate of 15%.
"People have noticed that their box of Cheerios and bag of Doritos are smaller, but prices are higher — and at the same time these giant corporations are paying lower tax rates than the average American," Warren said in a statement to NBC News. "We can't let them get away with this price gouging and tax dodging. It's just plain wrong, and we're fighting back."
Shrinking consumer goods extend beyond soda and cereal.&nbsp;<a href="https://www.mouseprint.org/">MousePrint.org</a>, a website that tracks retail products, has been highlighting items that have&nbsp;<a href="https://www.mouseprint.org/category/downsiz/">gone down in size but not in price</a>, including a pack of razors that once contained 36 razors and now is down to 30 and a bag of almonds that went from 30 ounces to 25.
President Joe Biden has mentioned shrinkflation numerous times, declaring it a "rip-off" in a&nbsp;<a href="https://x.com/POTUS/status/1756713597864988940?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw%7Ctwcamp%5Etweetembed%7Ctwterm%5E1756713597864988940%7Ctwgr%5E2d8d6b2fdb9f6e2dac3d653d03c08b26020eb18f%7Ctwcon%5Es1_&amp;amp;ref_url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.foxbusiness.com%2Fpolitics%2Fpresident-biden-slams-shrinkflation-in-super-bowl-sunday-video">video he posted to X</a>. In his State of the Union address this year, he urged Congress to pass a&nbsp;<a href="https://www.casey.senate.gov/news/releases/stop-shrinkflation-casey-introduces-legislation-to-crack-down-on-big-corporations-shrinking-products-without-reducing-prices">bill that would</a>&nbsp;crack down on shrinkflation by regulating it as unfair or deceptive.
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Even Cookie Monster has opined on downsized products,&nbsp;<a href="https://x.com/MeCookieMonster/status/1764692032914690276?lang=en">lamenting on X</a>&nbsp;in March: "Me hate shrinkflation! Me cookies are getting smaller."
But to manufacturers looking to grow profit, especially in times of inflation as the costs of packaging materials and ingredients rise, reducing product size is often seen as a better move than upping prices, said Nailya Ordabayeva, an associate professor of marketing at the Boston University Questrom School of Business.
"Final price increases draw much bigger backlash than volume decreases," she said. "So, between the two evils, the downsizing becomes a preferred option."
That having been said, when shoppers notice that they have paid the same amount for less, particularly if it's something they consume regularly compared with an indulgent item they buy only once in a while, "at that point they get upset," Ordabayeva said.
But consumer frustration has not stopped shrinkflation. A&nbsp;<a href="https://www.casey.senate.gov/imo/media/doc/shrinkflation_report.pdf">report in December</a>&nbsp;by Casey's office found that household products like toilet paper and paper towels were 34.9% more expensive per unit than in January 2019, with 10.3% of the price increase due to producers' shrinking the sizes of rolls and packages. Meanwhile, snacks such as Oreos and Doritos had become 26.4% more expensive since January 2019, with 9.8% of the increase "accomplished by giving families fewer chips and cookies for their dollar," the report said.
Sarah Gallo, senior vice president of federal affairs at Consumer Brands Association, a trade group that Coca-Cola, PepsiCo and General Mills all belong to, defended industry practices to NBC News.
She cited&nbsp;<a href="https://www.frbsf.org/research-and-insights/publications/economic-letter/2024/05/are-markups-driving-ups-and-downs-of-inflation/#toc_Potential-drivers-of-inflation--Production-costs-and-markups">an inflation report</a>&nbsp;the Federal Reserve Bank of San Francisco released in May that found that "aggregate markups over the past three years are not unusual compared with previous economic recoveries, countering the misleading attacks on the industry."
"The industry remains focused on providing the best products at the most competitive price to consumers," she said in a statement.
The letters from Warren and Dean requested three pieces of information: the average price the corporations charged per ounce of soda or per ounce of cereal every year since 2018, how much more in federal taxes they would have paid had the 2017&nbsp;<a href="https://www.cbpp.org/research/federal-tax/the-2017-trump-tax-law-was-skewed-to-the-rich-expensive-and-failed-to-deliver">Tax Cuts and Jobs Act</a>&nbsp;not been in effect and whether company executives received bonuses or other incentives during periods of high inflation.
Dean said the letters were sent to "ease the wrongful burden" the companies are imposing on consumers.
"Even as our economy recovers from the pandemic, people are still hurting from high prices at the grocery store,'" Dean said in a statement to NBC News. "Charging more for products, like cereal, while reducing their size means that Americans are paying more for less and big corporations are paying less than their fair share in taxes."

Macro Economic Events

"Sen. Elizabeth Warren And Rep. Madeleine Dean Demand Food And Beverage CEOs Put A Stop To 'Shrinkflation'" - CNBC

A podcaster recently shared his experience of <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/topic/charlie-munger">meeting </a><a href="https://www.benzinga.com/topic/charlie-munger">Charlie Munger</a> and having dinner with the legendary investor and former vice chairman of Berkshire Hathaway (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BRK#NYSE">BRK</a>)(NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BRK#NYSE">BRK</a>). 
Here's the most valuable piece of advice and key takeaway from that encounter.
What Happened: Munger and investing icon Warren Buffett had a <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/23/07/33175542/charlie-munger-says-people-could-be-happier-if-they-did-this">long-standing friendship</a>, which continues to influence the success of Berkshire Hathaway. With Munger's recent passing, his legacy and passion for surrounding himself with exceptional people continue to shape the company. Without their chance meeting, Berkshire Hathaway might have taken a very different path.
David Senra, the Founders&nbsp;<a href="https://pod.link/founders" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Podcast</a> host, reads an entrepreneur&#8217;s biography each week and breaks it down as an episode on the podcast.
For one of the recent podcasts, Senra shared his thoughts on the book "Tao of Charlie Munger: A Compilation of Quotes from Berkshire Hathaway's Vice Chairman on Life, Business, and the Pursuit of Wealth" by David Clark.
In the podcast episode, Senra mixes quotes and thoughts from the book with real-life answers he got from a dinner he had with Munger.
"I had dinner with Charlie Munger. I spent over 3 hours with him. I got to see his library. I could ask him any question I wanted," Senra <a href="https://twitter.com/FoundersPodcast/status/1638222631676551170">tweeted</a>.
While Senra shared several quotes from Munger in the book and some that he heard from Munger at dinner, he pointed to one that made the biggest impact.
"The most important lesson I learned from him that night was: GO FOR GREAT."
Senra said the quote from Munger breaks down to a combination of 4 simple ideas:
<ul>
<li>1. Charlie looks at everything through the lens of history. Human nature does not change. The same behaviors repeat forever.</li>
<li>2. Problems from time to time should be expected. This is an inescapable part of life.</li>
<li>3. Wise people do not whine about problems. They prevent them. "Wisdom is prevention."</li>
<li>4. Great businesses are rare. Great people are rare, too. Great people and great businesses produce fewer problems.</li>
</ul>
Also Read: <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/general/education/24/08/40317667/berkshire-hathaway-stock-up-19-so-far-in-2024-how-it-stacks-up-against-warren-buffetts-averages">Berkshire Hathaway Stock Up 19% So Far In 2024: How It Stacks Up Against Warren Buffett&#8217;s Averages, S&amp;P 500</a>
Why It's Important: In the podcast, Senra adds that a big portion of people's lives is searching for their goals, and they often don't reach where they're meant to be until later in their life.
"Your mission in life is to get into a great business (and stay there) and build relationships with great people. Doing that will prevent the majority of problems that are under your control. Go for great," Senra said of Munger's four steps.
The podcaster said that most people have to start more than one company to reach their goal, including Munger.
"Munger was in his 40s before he was doing full-time what he was put on the Earth to do."
Munger became the Vice Chairman of Berkshire Hathaway in 1978 and then became the right-hand man to Buffett. The position came after a meeting between Buffett, Munger and two friends that led to the two connecting over talking about stocks.
Munger had coincidentally worked at Buffett &amp; Son, a grocery store owned by Buffett's grandfather, as a teenager.
With Munger on board, Buffett changed some of his investing principles, including his concerns about diversification. Munger was able to get Buffett to not limit himself to Benjamin Graham&#8217;s teachings.
"Buy wonderful businesses at fair prices," Munger told Buffett.
The concept was to buy businesses that throw off lots of cash, and then use the cash to invest in and buy other businesses. With Munger helping with investments, Buffett was convinced to invest in Coca-Cola (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/KO#NYSE">KO</a>), a decision he may never have made without Munger&#8217;s influence.
Going for great and surrounding himself with great people helped Buffett and Berkshire Hathaway immensely, and is one of the key pieces of advice he learned from Munger along the way.
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This story is part of a new series of features on the subject of success,&nbsp;<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/topic/benzinga-inspire">Benzinga Inspire</a><a href="https://www.benzinga.com/topic/benzinga-inspire">.</a>
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Management

Success Stories

Charlie Munger's Three-Word Rule That Guided Warren Buffett Could Help You Too

Coca-Cola Co (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/KO#NYSE">KO</a>) is pulling its Spiced flavor from shelves <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/24/02/37205779/coca-cola-spiced-now-available-in-stores-targets-younger-drinkers-with-raspberry-flavor">just six months after its launch</a>. 
What Happened: The company announced that it is &#8220;always looking at what our customers like and adjusting&#8221; its flavors. A spokesperson mentioned that Coca-Cola plans to phase out Spiced to introduce a new flavor in 2025, <a href="https://edition.cnn.com/2024/09/24/food/coca-cola-spiced-discontinued/index.html">reported</a> CNN on Tuesday.
Despite being marketed as a permanent addition, Spiced struggled with sales. The flavor, which combined traditional Coke with raspberry notes, was launched in February with a significant advertising campaign.
Spiced was aimed at <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/24/02/37205779/coca-cola-spiced-now-available-in-stores-targets-younger-drinkers-with-raspberry-flavor">attracting Gen-Z consumers</a> who prefer bolder flavors. 
The discontinuation of Spiced follows Coca-Cola&#8217;s broader strategy of updating its lineup. The company has also confirmed the end of Cherry Vanilla and Diet Coke with Splenda.
As consumer preferences shift towards sparkling waters and hydration beverages, Coca-Cola is expanding its Topo Chico water line and BodyArmor brand, according to the report.
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Why It Matters: The discontinuation of Coca-Cola&#8217;s Spiced flavor is part of a broader strategy to keep up with evolving consumer tastes. 
This move comes as Coca-Cola continues to demonstrate resilient growth despite economic challenges. In July, Goldman Sachs highlighted Coca-Cola&#8217;s impressive <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/analyst-ratings/analyst-color/24/07/39914783/coca-colas-revenue-and-profit-shows-resilient-growth-amid-inflation-goldman-sachs">revenue and profit growth amid inflation</a>, with a second-quarter top line beat and strong gross margin expansion.
Furthermore, Coca-Cola&#8217;s second-quarter earnings report revealed a 3% year-on-year sales growth to $12.4 billion, <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/earnings/24/07/39904801/coca-colas-sweet-surge-q2-earnings-soar-raises-2024-forecasts">surpassing analyst expectations</a>. 
The company also raised its 2024 forecasts, reflecting its strong market position and ability to adapt to changing consumer preferences. Coca-Cola&#8217;s Sweet Surge in second-quarter earnings underscores its strategic adjustments.
Additionally, prominent investor Warren Buffett has significantly benefited from his stake in Coca-Cola. In a recent interview, Grant Cardone pointed out that Buffett <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/personal-finance/24/07/40046044/grant-cardone-says-buffett-made-508-million-as-an-investor-in-coca-cola-last-year-the-ceo-made-5">earned $508 million</a> as an investor in Coca-Cola last year.
Price Action: Coca-Cola Co. closed at $71.33 on Tuesday down 0.56% for the day. In after-hours trading, the stock ticked up 0.014%. Year to date, Coca-Cola shares have risen by 19.24%, according to <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/pro/login">data from Benzinga Pro</a>.
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This story was generated using <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/author/benzinga-neuro">Benzinga Neuro</a> and edited by <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/topic/Kaustubh-Bagalkote" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Kaustubh Bagalkote</a>

Equities

Coca Cola's Efforts To Entice Gen Z Fall Flat: Spiced Discontinued After Just 6 Months

Investors with a lot of money to spend have taken a bearish stance on Coca-Cola (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/KO#NYSE">KO</a>).
And retail traders should know.
We noticed this today when the trades showed up on publicly available options history that we track here at Benzinga.
Whether these are institutions or just wealthy individuals, we don't know. But when something this big happens with KO, it often means somebody knows something is about to happen.
So how do we know what these investors just did? 
Today, <a href="https://pro.benzinga.com/?utm_source=insights">Benzinga</a>'s options scanner spotted 15 uncommon options trades for Coca-Cola.
This isn't normal.
The overall sentiment of these big-money traders is split between 40% bullish and 53%, bearish.
Out of all of the special options we uncovered, 3 are puts, for a total amount of $235,245, and 12 are calls, for a total amount of $851,005.
<h3>What's The Price Target?</h3>
Analyzing the Volume and Open Interest in these contracts, it seems that the big players have been eyeing a price window from $55.0 to $77.5 for Coca-Cola during the past quarter. 
<h3>Volume &amp; Open Interest Development</h3>
Assessing the volume and open interest is a strategic step in options trading. These metrics shed light on the liquidity and investor interest in Coca-Cola's options at specified strike prices. The forthcoming data visualizes the fluctuation in volume and open interest for both calls and puts, linked to Coca-Cola's substantial trades, within a strike price spectrum from $55.0 to $77.5 over the preceding 30 days.
<h3>Coca-Cola Call and Put Volume: 30-Day Overview</h3>
<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2024/1727210778_0.png" alt="Options Call Chart" />
<h3>Noteworthy Options Activity:</h3>

<table>
<thead>
<tr>
<th>Symbol</th>
<th>PUT/CALL</th>
<th>Trade Type</th>
<th>Sentiment</th>
<th>Exp. Date</th>
<th>Ask</th>
<th>Bid</th>
<th>Price</th>
<th>Strike Price</th>
<th>Total Trade Price</th>
<th>Open Interest</th>
<th>Volume</th>
</tr>
</thead>
<tbody>
<tr>
<td>KO</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>01/17/25</td>
<td>$5.45</td>
<td>$5.3</td>
<td>$5.4</td>
<td>$67.50</td>
<td>$232.2K</td>
<td>14.7K</td>
<td>431</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>KO</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>12/20/24</td>
<td>$0.77</td>
<td>$0.75</td>
<td>$0.74</td>
<td>$75.00</td>
<td>$222.0K</td>
<td>4.1K</td>
<td>3.9K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>KO</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>02/21/25</td>
<td>$6.45</td>
<td>$6.35</td>
<td>$6.45</td>
<td>$77.50</td>
<td>$167.0K</td>
<td>461</td>
<td>259</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>KO</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>12/20/24</td>
<td>$0.75</td>
<td>$0.74</td>
<td>$0.75</td>
<td>$75.00</td>
<td>$67.4K</td>
<td>4.1K</td>
<td>958</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>KO</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>10/11/24</td>
<td>$16.5</td>
<td>$16.4</td>
<td>$16.4</td>
<td>$55.00</td>
<td>$49.1K</td>
<td>0</td>
<td>43</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>

<h3>About Coca-Cola</h3>
Founded in 1886, Atlanta-headquartered Coca-Cola is the world's largest nonalcoholic beverage company, with a strong portfolio of 200 brands covering key categories including carbonated soft drinks, water, sports, energy, juice, and coffee. Together with bottlers and distribution partners, the company sells finished beverage products bearing Coca-Cola and licensed brands through retailers and food-service locations in more than 200 countries and regions globally. Coca-Cola generates around two thirds of its total revenue overseas, with a significant portion from emerging economies in Latin America and Asia-Pacific.
Having examined the options trading patterns of Coca-Cola, our attention now turns directly to the company. This shift allows us to delve into its present market position and performance
<h3>Present Market Standing of Coca-Cola</h3>
<ul>
<li>Trading volume stands at 12,677,698, with KO's price down by -0.56%, positioned at $71.33.</li>
<li>RSI indicators show the stock to be is currently neutral between overbought and oversold.</li>
<li>Earnings announcement expected in 28 days.</li>
</ul>
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Options

Market Whales and Their Recent Bets on Coca-Cola Options

Deep-pocketed investors have adopted a bullish approach towards Coca-Cola (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/KO#NYSE">KO</a>), and it's something market players shouldn't ignore. Our tracking of public options records at Benzinga unveiled this significant move today. The identity of these investors remains unknown, but such a substantial move in KO usually suggests something big is about to happen.
We gleaned this information from our observations today when Benzinga's options scanner highlighted 10 extraordinary options activities for Coca-Cola. This level of activity is out of the ordinary.
The general mood among these heavyweight investors is divided, with 60% leaning bullish and 20% bearish. Among these notable options, 2 are puts, totaling $68,412, and 8 are calls, amounting to $357,313.
<h3>Predicted Price Range</h3>
Taking into account the Volume and Open Interest on these contracts, it appears that whales have been targeting a price range from $50.0 to $85.0 for Coca-Cola over the last 3 months. 
<h3>Volume &amp; Open Interest Development</h3>
Looking at the volume and open interest is an insightful way to conduct due diligence on a stock.
This data can help you track the liquidity and interest for Coca-Cola's options for a given strike price.
Below, we can observe the evolution of the volume and open interest of calls and puts, respectively, for all of Coca-Cola's whale activity within a strike price range from $50.0 to $85.0 in the last 30 days. 
<h3>Coca-Cola Call and Put Volume: 30-Day Overview</h3>
<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2024/1726772749_0.png" alt="Options Call Chart" />
<h3>Noteworthy Options Activity:</h3>

<table>
<thead>
<tr>
<th>Symbol</th>
<th>PUT/CALL</th>
<th>Trade Type</th>
<th>Sentiment</th>
<th>Exp. Date</th>
<th>Ask</th>
<th>Bid</th>
<th>Price</th>
<th>Strike Price</th>
<th>Total Trade Price</th>
<th>Open Interest</th>
<th style="text-align: right;">Volume</th>
</tr>
</thead>
<tbody>
<tr>
<td>KO</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>01/17/25</td>
<td>$14.05</td>
<td>$13.95</td>
<td>$13.95</td>
<td>$57.50</td>
<td>$73.9K</td>
<td>2.2K</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">161</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>KO</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>01/17/25</td>
<td>$2.01</td>
<td>$1.99</td>
<td>$2.01</td>
<td>$72.50</td>
<td>$62.9K</td>
<td>7.5K</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">428</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>KO</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>01/17/25</td>
<td>$11.5</td>
<td>$11.45</td>
<td>$11.5</td>
<td>$60.00</td>
<td>$59.8K</td>
<td>9.7K</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">292</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>KO</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>01/17/25</td>
<td>$11.55</td>
<td>$11.5</td>
<td>$11.55</td>
<td>$60.00</td>
<td>$46.2K</td>
<td>9.7K</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">336</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>KO</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>01/16/26</td>
<td>$14.75</td>
<td>$13.55</td>
<td>$13.65</td>
<td>$85.00</td>
<td>$38.2K</td>
<td>16</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">28</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>

<h3>About Coca-Cola</h3>
Founded in 1886, Atlanta-headquartered Coca-Cola is the world's largest nonalcoholic beverage company, with a strong portfolio of 200 brands covering key categories including carbonated soft drinks, water, sports, energy, juice, and coffee. Together with bottlers and distribution partners, the company sells finished beverage products bearing Coca-Cola and licensed brands through retailers and food-service locations in more than 200 countries and regions globally. Coca-Cola generates around two thirds of its total revenue overseas, with a significant portion from emerging economies in Latin America and Asia-Pacific.
Having examined the options trading patterns of Coca-Cola, our attention now turns directly to the company. This shift allows us to delve into its present market position and performance
<h3>Present Market Standing of Coca-Cola</h3>
<ul>
<li>Trading volume stands at 7,598,639, with KO's price down by -1.37%, positioned at $70.77.</li>
<li>RSI indicators show the stock to be may be approaching overbought.</li>
<li>Earnings announcement expected in 33 days.</li>
</ul>
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Coca-Cola Unusual Options Activity

The Coca-Cola Company and Bacardi Limited today announced an agreement to debut BACARDÍ rum and Coca-Cola as a ready-to-drink (RTD) pre-mixed cocktail.
This press release features multimedia. View the full release here: <a href="https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20240917932386/en/">https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20240917932386/en/</a>
BACARDÍ rum and Coca-Cola ready-to-drink (RTD) pre-mixed cocktail (Photo: Business Wire)
BACARDÍ Mixed with Coca-Cola RTD will be available in several markets around the world, with the initial launch planned for select European markets and Mexico in 2025.

The Coca-Cola Company And Bacardi Limited Announce Plans To Debut BACARDÍ & Coca-Cola Ready-To-Drink Cocktail, The Initial Launch Planned For Select European Markets And Mexico In 2025

Americans receiving <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/personal-finance/24/09/40800774/gen-xs-looming-retirement-crisis-is-worse-than-they-realize-expert-compares-it-to-being-handed-a">Social Security payments</a> may see less of an increase next year, according to a nonprofit group that represents senior citizens.
The Social Security Administration is poised to announce its yearly cost of living adjustment (COLA) for payments to 71 million Americans in the middle of next month, effective in January 2025. The government agency handed out a 3.2% increase for this year last October.
The Senior Citizens League expects a 2.5% increase for next year, based on inflation falling from 2.9% in July to <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/analyst-ratings/analyst-color/24/09/40815794/fed-is-all-clear-for-launch-on-cutting-rates-as-inflation-falls-to-lowest-point-in-">2.5% in August</a>.
By law, the annual inflation adjustment is based on the average inflation during July, August, and September&nbsp;as measured by the Consumer Price Index for Urban Wage Earners and Clerical Workers (CPI-W).
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The Bureau of Labor Statistics averages the CPI-W for these three months and then compares it with the same time frame from the previous year. The percentage difference between the two is the COLA, payable for checks received in January 2025. 
The league says the expected 2.5% increase will not be enough for seniors to meet the higher cost of living. 
Nearly 80% of senior households report that their monthly budget for essential items like food, housing, and prescription drugs had increased over the last 12 months, according to a 2024 survey taken by the organization. Almost two-thirds &#8212; 63% &#8212; say they&#8217;re worried that their income won&#8217;t be enough to cover these basic costs in the coming months.
&#8220;Ensuring that seniors have enough to feed and house themselves with dignity is a major reason why we advocate for a minimum COLA of 3%,&#8221; said Shannon Benton, the league&#8217;s executive&nbsp;director.&nbsp;
She said about two-thirds of seniors rely on Social Security for more than half of their monthly income, and 28% depend on it entirely.
Retirement Stocks
Dividend-yielding, retirement-oriented stocks, typically selected for their risk-averse nature, experienced mixed performance by midday trading on Monday.
<ul>
<li>Coca-Cola Co (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/KO#NYSE">KO</a>) gained 0.92% to $72.06.</li>
<li>Anhueser Busch InBev (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BUD#NYSE">BUD</a>) slipped 0.41% to $64.63.</li>
<li>Dominion Energy, Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/D#NYSE">D</a>) rose 1.07% to $58.78.</li>
<li>Microsoft Corporation (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MSFT#NYSE">MSFT</a>) slipped 0.19% to $429.78.</li>
</ul>
Retirement ETFs
Exchange-traded funds that are well suited for retirement trended upward on Monday.
<ul>
<li>Vanguard High Dividend Yield ETF (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/VYM#NYSE">VYM</a>) rose 0.41%.</li>
<li>IShares MSCI EAFE ETF (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/EFA#NYSE">EFA</a>) gained 0.34%.</li>
<li>Vanguard Total World Stock ETF (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/VT#NYSE">VT</a>) edged up 0.53%.</li>
<li>IShares Cohen &amp; Steers REIT ETF ((BATS: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/icf#BATS">ICF</a>) went up 0.20%.</li>
<li>Vanguard Total Bond Market ETF (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BND#NASDAQ">BND</a>) inched up 0.21%.</li>
</ul>
Retirement Plan Stocks
Financial service firms that offer retirement plans were also on the upswing on Monday.
<ul>
<li>The Charles Schwab Corporation (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SCHW#NYSE">SCHW</a>) picked up 2.5% to $63.67.</li>
<li>Wells Fargo &amp; Co. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/WFC#NYSE">WFC</a>) gained 1.89% to $53.78.</li>
<li>JPMorgan Chase &amp; Co. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/JPM#NYSE">JPM</a>) gained 1.47% to $201.33.</li>
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Wells Fargo analyst Chris Carey maintains Coca-Cola (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/KO#NYSE">KO</a>) with a Overweight and raises the price target from $73 to $78.

Wells Fargo Maintains Overweight on Coca-Cola, Raises Price Target to $78

High-rolling investors have positioned themselves bearish on Coca-Cola (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/KO#NYSE">KO</a>), and it's important for retail traders to take note. 
\This activity came to our attention today through Benzinga's tracking of publicly available options data. The identities of these investors are uncertain, but such a significant move in KO often signals that someone has privileged information.
Today, Benzinga's options scanner spotted 13 options trades for Coca-Cola. This is not a typical pattern.
The sentiment among these major traders is split, with 38% bullish and 53% bearish. Among all the options we identified, there was one put, amounting to $93,125, and 12 calls, totaling $959,708.
<h3>Predicted Price Range</h3>
Based on the trading activity, it appears that the significant investors are aiming for a price territory stretching from $65.0 to $77.5 for Coca-Cola over the recent three months. 
<h3>Insights into Volume &amp; Open Interest</h3>
Assessing the volume and open interest is a strategic step in options trading. These metrics shed light on the liquidity and investor interest in Coca-Cola's options at specified strike prices. The forthcoming data visualizes the fluctuation in volume and open interest for both calls and puts, linked to Coca-Cola's substantial trades, within a strike price spectrum from $65.0 to $77.5 over the preceding 30 days.
<h3>Coca-Cola Call and Put Volume: 30-Day Overview</h3>
<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2024/1726079539_0.png" alt="Options Call Chart" />
<h3>Significant Options Trades Detected:</h3>

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<thead>
<tr>
<th>Symbol</th>
<th>PUT/CALL</th>
<th>Trade Type</th>
<th>Sentiment</th>
<th>Exp. Date</th>
<th>Ask</th>
<th>Bid</th>
<th>Price</th>
<th>Strike Price</th>
<th>Total Trade Price</th>
<th>Open Interest</th>
<th>Volume</th>
</tr>
</thead>
<tbody>
<tr>
<td>KO</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>09/20/24</td>
<td>$3.4</td>
<td>$3.3</td>
<td>$3.39</td>
<td>$67.50</td>
<td>$256.8K</td>
<td>9.7K</td>
<td>1.0K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>KO</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>01/17/25</td>
<td>$3.35</td>
<td>$3.25</td>
<td>$3.25</td>
<td>$70.00</td>
<td>$245.7K</td>
<td>9.0K</td>
<td>811</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>KO</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>02/21/25</td>
<td>$7.45</td>
<td>$7.35</td>
<td>$7.45</td>
<td>$77.50</td>
<td>$93.1K</td>
<td>319</td>
<td>125</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>KO</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>09/20/24</td>
<td>$0.47</td>
<td>$0.42</td>
<td>$0.47</td>
<td>$71.00</td>
<td>$69.0K</td>
<td>6.9K</td>
<td>1.6K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>KO</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>10/04/24</td>
<td>$1.45</td>
<td>$1.25</td>
<td>$1.45</td>
<td>$70.00</td>
<td>$65.2K</td>
<td>73</td>
<td>181</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>

<h3>About Coca-Cola</h3>
Founded in 1886, Atlanta-headquartered Coca-Cola is the world's largest nonalcoholic beverage company, with a strong portfolio of 200 brands covering key categories including carbonated soft drinks, water, sports, energy, juice, and coffee. Together with bottlers and distribution partners, the company sells finished beverage products bearing Coca-Cola and licensed brands through retailers and food-service locations in more than 200 countries and regions globally. Coca-Cola generates around two thirds of its total revenue overseas, with a significant portion from emerging economies in Latin America and Asia-Pacific.
Following our analysis of the options activities associated with Coca-Cola, we pivot to a closer look at the company's own performance.
<h3>Coca-Cola's Current Market Status</h3>
<ul>
<li>With a trading volume of 5,775,299, the price of KO is down by -0.94%, reaching $70.88.</li>
<li>Current RSI values indicate that the stock is may be approaching overbought.</li>
<li>Next earnings report is scheduled for 41 days from now.</li>
</ul>
Trading options involves greater risks but also offers the potential for higher profits. Savvy traders mitigate these risks through ongoing education, strategic trade adjustments, utilizing various indicators, and staying attuned to market dynamics. Keep up with the latest options trades for Coca-Cola with <a href="https://benzinga.grsm.io/register174">Benzinga Pro</a> for real-time alerts.

Looking At Coca-Cola's Recent Unusual Options Activity

CFRA analyst Garrett Nelson downgrades Coca-Cola (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/KO#NYSE">KO</a>) from Buy to Hold.

Downgrades

CFRA Downgrades Coca-Cola to Hold

PepsiCo Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/PEP#NASDAQ">PEP</a>) is making waves in the stock market as its shares recently formed a bullish technical pattern known as a <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/topic/golden-cross">Golden Cross</a>.
Golden Cross Signals Bullish Momentum: This is when the stock&#8217;s 50-day moving average crosses above its 200-day moving average, signaling potential upward momentum.
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Pepsi's stock is trading at $178.52, comfortably above both its 50-day and 200-day simple moving averages of $170.43 and $170.21, respectively, making this a textbook bullish indicator.
After a 2.77% rise over the past year and a 3.51% year-to-date gain, PepsiCo stock's performance has lagged the broader S&amp;P 500, which climbed 15.9% YTD. However, Pepsi&#8217;s Golden Cross suggests that it could be gearing up for a stronger rally in the months ahead. The stock also sits 3.2% below its 52-week high of $183.41, which it hit in May, offering investors a potential opportunity to buy at a favorable price.
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<h2 class="wp-block-heading">PepsiCo: A Dividend King's Resilience In Uncertain Times</h2>
Despite recent volatility, with PepsiCo trading below its 50-day moving average since mid-July, the Golden Cross shows that the tide may be turning. 
Investors looking to build a position in a &#8220;<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/PEP/dividends">Dividend King</a>&#8221; like PepsiCo should pay attention to the stock&#8217;s technical strength.
PepsiCo has a market cap of $245.16 billion and is renowned for its global brands like Pepsi, Lay&#8217;s, and Gatorade. As a mega-cap stock, it offers stability in turbulent markets, along with a solid 3.04% dividend yield that has increased for 52 consecutive years. 
In today's uncertain economic environment, that dividend history makes PepsiCo particularly attractive to long-term investors.
While rival Coca-Cola Co (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/KO#NYSE">KO</a>) has outperformed Pepsi on a year-to-date basis, Pepsi's recent bullish signals indicate that it's worth keeping on your radar.
With the stock in correction territory and technical indicators signaling bullish momentum, now looks like a great time to take a sip of this market leader.
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On CNBC's &#8220;Mad Money Lightning Round,&#8221; Jim Cramer said KKR &amp; Co. Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/KKR#NYSE">KKR</a>) is a buy, adding that it is an &#8220;excellent firm, I've known them for years and years and years, and they have delivered <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/KKR/news">time and time again.&#8221;</a>
KKR said it will launch its tender offer for the common shares and <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/equities/24/08/40227904/kkr-to-support-fuji-soft-privatization-bid-report">share options of Fuji Soft</a>.
Moderna, Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MRNA#NASDAQ">MRNA</a>) is a &#8220;problem,&#8221; Cramer said. &#8220;They should be making money. They should have been able to do more with the money they had. They have not succeeded, they are losing money hand-over-fist. They have got to clean that up, or that stock is not going to rally.&#8221;
On Tuesday, the Medicines and Healthcare Products Regulatory Agency (MHRA) approved Moderna's updated COVID-19 vaccine, which targets the JN.1 variant of SARS-CoV-2.
&#8220;Give it a chance to come down,&#8221; Cramer said when asked about Lumen Technologies, Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/LUMN#NYSE">LUMN</a>). &#8220;It's a parabolic move, parabolic moves always destined to come down.&#8221;
On Sept. 3, Lumen announced exchange offers for unsecured notes of Lumen and Level 3.
The &#8220;Mad Money&#8221; host said Oklo Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/OKLO#NYSE">OKLO</a>) is a company that is again losing so much money &#8220;hand-over-fist I can't even look at it.&#8221;
On Aug. 13, Oklo reported a quarterly loss of $5.17 per share, versus a year-ago loss of 6 cents per share.
&#8220;Here's the problem with Coca-Cola (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/KO#NYSE">KO</a>): Straight up, way too far, way too fast,&#8221; Cramer said. &#8220;Doesn't work for me, let it come in.&#8221;
On Aug. 27, Morgan Stanley analyst Dara Mohsenian maintained Coca-Cola with an Overweight rating and raised the price target from $70 to $78.
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<li>Oklo shares gained 4.1% to close at $5.82.</li>
<li>KKR shares fell 0.5% to close at $117.67 during Wednesday's session.</li>
<li>Lumen Technologies shares rose 14.2% to settle at $5.38 on Wednesday.</li>
<li>Coca-Cola shares fell 0.6% to settle at $72.56 during the session.</li>
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Dividend stocks provide reliable income streams, favorable tax rates, stability during economic downturns, and the potential for long-term portfolio growth. In this context, retirees may want to consider dividend-paying stocks like Coca-Cola (KO), Consolidated Edison (ED), and T. Rowe Price Group (TROW). Keep reading... Dividend stocks provide a reliable income stream essential for retirees seeking steady cash flow. Taxed at lower rates than ordinary income, they help reduce overall tax liability. With regular payments and the potential for growing dividends, companies with a consistent dividend history often demonstrate greater stability and resilience during economic downturns.
Therefore, retirees seeking consistent income might consider quality dividend stocks such as The Coca-Cola Company (<a href="https://stocknews.com/stock/KO/">KO</a>), Consolidated Edison, Inc. (<a href="https://stocknews.com/stock/ED/">ED</a>), and T. Rowe Price Group, Inc. (<a href="https://stocknews.com/stock/TROW/">TROW</a>).
Rising Middle East tensions and uncertainty over rate cuts are increasing demand for safe-haven assets like the U.S. dollar, highlighting geopolitical risks. In this environment, dividend stocks stand out for their resilience during market fluctuations, offering a reliable cushion against potential losses and a strong potential for long-term portfolio growth.
On the other hand, strong U.S. jobs data reveals the largest jump in nonfarm payrolls in six months, along with a lower unemployment rate and robust wage growth. The U.S. 10-year Treasury yield surpassed 4%, boosting market sentiment. Meanwhile, the Federal Reserve is anticipated to cut interest rates by <a href="https://www.reuters.com/markets/currencies/dollar-roll-after-us-jobs-data-middle-east-flare-up-2024-10-07/">25 basis points</a>, potentially providing further economic support.
Hence, dividend stocks across sectors like beverages, utilities, and asset management offer portfolio diversification while reinvesting dividends can compound returns, providing retirees with enhanced long-term financial security. Considering these conducive trends, let's analyze the fundamental aspects of the three dividend picks.
The Coca-Cola Company (<a href="https://stocknews.com/stock/KO/">KO</a>) 
KO manufactures, markets, and sells various non-alcoholic beverages worldwide. The company provides sparkling soft drinks, sparkling flavors, water, sports, coffee, tea, juice, value-added dairy, plant-based beverages, and other beverages.
On September 17, 2024, KO and Bacardi Limited announced plans to launch a BACARDÍ rum and Coca-Cola ready-to-drink pre-mixed cocktail in 2025. The initial rollout will be in select European markets and Mexico.
On August 8, 2024, KO's Fanta and Warner Bros. Pictures announced a global partnership, launching a limited-edition Beetlejuice-inspired Fanta flavor ahead of the movie "Beetlejuice Beetlejuice," releasing in September. The special edition flavor will be available in over 50 markets with exclusive access to themed experiences.
In terms of the trailing-12-month Return on Total Assets, KO's 10.52% is 151.6% higher than the 4.18% industry average. Its 32.08% trailing-12-month <a href="https://www.investopedia.com/terms/e/ebitda-margin.asp">EBITDA margin</a> is 144.7% higher than the 13.11% industry average. Also, its 4.37% trailing-12-month Capex/Sales is 35.2% higher than the 3.23% industry average.
KO has paid dividends for 61 consecutive years.  Its annual dividend is $1.94, which translates to a yield of 2.76% at the current share price. Its four-year average dividend yield is 2.97%. Moreover, the company's dividend payouts have increased at a CAGR of 4.7% over the past three years.
KO's net operating revenues for the second quarter ended June 28, 2024, increased 3.3% year-over-year to $12.36 billion. Similarly, its operating income was $2.63 billion, up 9.6% year-over-year. The company's non-GAAP net income amounted to $3.62 billion, a 6.8% increase from the previous year. Additionally, the company's non-GAAP EPS grew 7.7% year-over-year to $0.84.
Street expects KO's EPS for the quarter ended September 30, 2024, to increase marginally year-over-year to $0.75.  Its revenue for the quarter ending March 31, 2025, is expected to rise 3.2% year-over-year to $11.59 billion. It surpassed the consensus EPS estimates in each of the trailing four quarters. Over the past year, the stock has gained 29.9% to close the last trading session at $69.01.
KO's <a href="https://stocknews.com/powr-ratings/">POWR Ratings</a> reflect strong prospects. The POWR Ratings assess stocks by 118 different factors, each with its own weighting.
It is ranked #20 out of 35 stocks in the B-rated <a href="https://stocknews.com/category/beverages/">Beverages</a> industry. It has a B grade for Stability and Quality. <a href="https://stocknews.com/stock/KO/">Click here</a> to see KO's ratings for Growth, Value, Momentum, and Sentiment.
Consolidated Edison, Inc. (<a href="https://stocknews.com/stock/ED/">ED</a>)
ED and its subsidiaries engage in regulated electric, gas, and steam delivery businesses. It provides electric services to approximately 3.70 million customers in New York City and Westchester County; gas services to about 1.10 million customers in Manhattan, the Bronx, parts of Queens, and Westchester County; and steam services to around 1,530 customers in parts of Manhattan.
On July 18, 2024, ED declared a quarterly dividend of 83 cents per share on its common stock, payable on September 16, 2024, to shareholders of record as of August 14, 2024.
In terms of the trailing-12-month gross profit margin, ED's 52.50% is 17% higher than the 44.89% industry average. Its 4.43% trailing-12-month Return on Total Capital is 10% higher than the 4.03% industry average. Also, its 0.22x trailing-12-month asset turnover ratio is 3.7% higher than the 0.22x industry average.
ED pays an annual dividend of $3.32, which translates to a yield of 3.22% at the current share price. Its four-year average dividend yield is 3.67%. In addition, the company's dividend payouts have increased at a CAGR of 2.2% over the past three years. ED has paid dividends for the past 49 years.
In the second quarter ended June 30, 2024, ED's total operating revenues increased by 10.5% year-over-year to $3.22 billion. During the same period, the company's adjusted earnings were $203 million, or $0.59 per share.
For the quarter ended September 30, 2024, ED's EPS and revenue are expected to increase 1.1% and 5% year-over-year to $1.64 and $4.06 billion, respectively. ED surpassed the Street EPS estimates in each of the trailing four quarters. Over the past year, the stock has gained 17.1% to close the last trading session at $101.14.
ED's robust outlook is reflected in its POWR Ratings. ED has a B grade for Momentum. Within the <a href="https://stocknews.com/category/utilities-domestic/">Utilities - Domestic</a> industry, it is ranked #11 out of 59 stocks. To see ED's ratings for Growth, Value, Stability, Sentiment, and Quality ratings, <a href="https://stocknews.com/stock/ED/">click here</a>.
Rowe Price Group, Inc. (<a href="https://stocknews.com/stock/TROW/">TROW</a>)
TROW is a publicly owned investment manager. The firm provides services to individuals, institutional investors, retirement plans, financial intermediaries, and other institutions. It launches and manages equity and fixed-income mutual funds and invests in public equity and fixed-income markets globally. The firm employs both fundamental and quantitative analysis, using a bottom-up approach.
On September 10, 2024, TROW launched Personalized Retirement Manager (PRM), an industry-first service combining target date strategies with full personalization. PRM uses personal data to create tailored asset allocations, helping participants achieve better retirement outcomes, and can be selected as a Qualified Default Investment Alternative (QDIA) by plan sponsors.
In terms of the trailing-12-month Return on Common Equity, TROW's 19.77% is 90.8% higher than the 10.36% industry average. Its 26.35% trailing-12-month levered FCF margin is 45.8% higher than the 18.07% industry average. In addition, its 0.53x trailing-12-month asset turnover ratio is 145.5% higher than the industry average of 0.22x.
TROW's annualized dividend of $4.96 per share translates to a dividend yield of 4.57% on the current share price. Its four-year average yield is 3.97%. Its dividend payouts have increased at a CAGR of 6.1% over the past three years. Also, TROW has paid dividends for 37 consecutive years.
During the second quarter that ended on June 30, 2024, TROW's net revenues increased 7.6% year-over-year to $1.73 billion. Its adjusted net operating income grew 9.8% from the prior year to $654.90 million. Similarly, the company's adjusted net income attributable to TROW and adjusted EPS were $519.70 million and $2.26, up 11.4% and 11.9%, respectively, from the prior year's quarter.
Analysts expect TROW's EPS for the quarter ended September 30, 2024, to increase 6% year-over-year to $2.30. Its revenue for the same quarter is expected to grow 9.9% year-over-year to $1.84 billion. It surpassed the consensus EPS estimates in three of the trailing four quarters. TROW's stock has gained 4.7% over the past year to close the last trading session at $106.63.
TROW's strong fundamentals are reflected in its POWR Ratings. It has a B grade for Quality. Within the <a href="https://stocknews.com/category/asset-management/">Asset Management</a> industry, it is ranked #15 out of 47 stocks. To access TROW's grades for Growth, Value, Momentum, Stability, and Sentiment, <a href="https://stocknews.com/stock/TROW/">click here</a>.
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KO shares were trading at $69.07 per share on Tuesday afternoon, up $0.06 (+0.09%). Year-to-date, KO has gained 19.88%, versus a 21.47% rise in the benchmark S&amp;P 500 index during the same period.
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The 2024 Q3 earnings season has kicked into a much higher gear, with a nice variety of companies already delivering quarterly results. Let's take a closer look at a few key companies that are on the reporting docket for this week. 

Key Quarterly Releases To Watch Next Week: TSLA, KO

Coca-Cola earnings preview: Watch for some pop with organic sales, M&A, buybacks, and RTD alcohol

S&P 500 is at record highs, but beware of October's choppy background for the index

The Coca-Cola Company: Getting A Taste Test Before Earnings

Earnings week ahead: TSLA, GE, GM, KO, PM, LUV, AAL, VZ, T and more

This week, several major companies will be reporting earnings. Among them are Tesla (TSLA), AT&T (T), Boeing (BA), Coca-Cola (KO) and GE Aerospace ...

Options Volatility and Implied Earnings Moves This Week, October 21 – October 25, 2024

Article on GameSquare and an interview with its CEO Mr Justin Kenna.

GameSquare: At The Peak Of Its Game

We are witnessing a correction that has been lasting a little over one month now, in what appears to be a wave {iv} after a sharp impulsive move in wave {iii}.

The Coca-Cola Company Stocks Elliott Wave Technical Analysis

Retail jolt: Cotti Coffee opened its 10,000th store as the growth story continues

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vitaminwater® Introduces Paint Your Rent: A Chance to Transform Your Living Space in Full vitaminwater Color This Summer

Coca-Cola® and the OREO® Brands Become "Besties," Launch Limited-Edition Drink and Cookie that Perfectly Pair Iconic Brands

The Coca-Cola Company Announces Participation in Barclays Global Consumer Staples Conference

7-Eleven Unveils Bold New Slurpee® Drink Experience with Coca-Cola® and OREO®

Consolidated Theatres & Coca Cola® Debut New 'Island Punch' Beverage Developed Exclusively for the New Coca Cola Freestyle® Beverage Fountains at Consolidated's Ward Village and ʻŌlino

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