- Beat earnings estimates in all of the last 4 quarters
- Excellent financial health (Piotroski 9/9)
- Strong return on equity of 43.0%
Coca-Cola stock upgraded from Hold/Accumulate to Buy Candidate after Thursday trading session
(Updated on Jul 30, 2026)
The Coca-Cola stock price fell by -0.662% on the last day (Thursday, 30th Jul 2026) from $89.08 to $88.49. During the last trading day the stock fluctuated 1.64% from a day low at $87.21 to a day high of $88.64. The price has risen in 6 of the last 10 days and is up by 4.2% over the past 2 weeks. Volume fell on the last day along with the stock, which is actually a good sign as volume should follow the stock. On the last day, the trading volume fell by -5 million shares and in total, 13 million shares were bought and sold for approximately $1.17 billion.
The stock lies in the upper part of a wide and weak rising trend in the short term, and this may normally pose a very good selling opportunity for the short-term trader as reaction back towards the lower part of the trend can be expected. A break-up at the top trend line at $89.18 will firstly indicate a stronger rate of rising. Given the current short-term trend, the stock is expected to rise 7.07% during the next 3 months and, with a 90% probability hold a price between $86.18 and $95.48 at the end of this 3-month period.
KO Signals & Forecast
The Coca-Cola stock holds buy signals from both short and long-term Moving Averages giving a positive forecast for the stock. Also, there is a general buy signal from the relation between the two signals where the short-term average is above the long-term average. On corrections down, there will be some support from the lines at $85.08 and $82.70. A breakdown below any of these levels will issue sell signals. Some negative signals were issued as well, and these may have some influence on the near short-term development. A sell signal was issued from a pivot top point on Wednesday, July 29, 2026, and so far it has fallen -0.662%. Further fall is indicated until a new bottom pivot has been found. Furthermore, there is currently a sell signal from the 3 month Moving Average Convergence Divergence (MACD). Volume fell together with the price during the last trading day and this reduces the overall risk as volume should follow the price movements. The stock had a Golden Star Signal on Wednesday, November 05, 2025 in the long-term chart.
Golden Star Signal is when the short-term moving average, the long-term moving average, and price line meet in a special combination. This combination is very rare and often followed by long and strong gains for the stock in question.
Golden Star 12 Months
The stock had a Golden Star Signal on Wednesday, November 05, 2025 in the long-term chart.Golden Star Signal is when the short-term moving average, the long-term moving average, and price line meet in a special combination. This combination is very rare and often followed by long and strong gains for the stock in question.
Support, Risk & Stop-loss for Coca-Cola stock
Coca-Cola finds support from accumulated volume at $88.27 and this level may hold a buying opportunity as an upwards reaction can be expected when the support is being tested.
This stock is usually traded at a good volume, and with minor daily changes, the risk is considered to be low. During the last day, the stock moved $1.43 (1.64%) between high and low. For the last week, the stock has had daily average volatility of 2.54%.
Our recommended stop-loss: $84.96 (-3.99%) (This stock has low daily movements and this gives low risk. There is a sell signal from a pivot top found 1 day ago.)
Trading Expectations (KO) For The Upcoming Trading Day Of Friday 31st
For the upcoming trading day on Friday, 31st we expect Coca-Cola Company (The) to open at $88.11, and during the day (based on 14 day Average True Range), to move between $87.47 and $89.51, which gives a possible trading interval of +/-$2.04 (+/-2.33%) up or down from last closing price. If Coca-Cola Company (The) takes out the full calculated possible swing range there will be an estimated 2.33% move between the lowest and the highest trading price during the day.
Since the stock is closer to the support from accumulated volume at $88.27 (0.25%) than the resistance at $89.08 (0.67%), our systems sees the trading risk/reward intra-day as attractive and believe profit can be made before the stock reaches first resistance..
Dividend Warning For KO
Dividend coming up for KO: Ex-dividend date (Tuesday 15th September, 2026) is 46 days away. The dividend is $0.530.Is Coca-Cola Company (The) stock A Buy?
Several short-term signals, along with a general good trend, are positive and we conclude that the current level may hold a buying opportunity as there is a fair chance for Coca-Cola stock to perform well in the short-term. We have upgraded our analysis conclusion for this stock since the last evaluation from a Hold to a Buy candidate.
Current score:
3.460
Buy Candidate
Upgraded
Predicted Fair Opening Price
Predicted fair opening price on July 31, 2026 - $88.11 ( 0.426%).
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KO Performance
Trading levels for KO
Fibonacci Support & Resistance Levels
| Level | Price | |
|---|---|---|
| R3 | 89.54 | 1.19% |
| R2 | 89.00 | 0.573% |
| R1 | 88.66 | 0.192% |
| Price | 88.49 | |
| S1 | 87.57 | -1.04% |
| S2 | 87.23 | -1.42% |
| S3 | 86.68 | -2.04% |
Accumulated Volume Support & Resistance Levels
| Level | Price | |
|---|---|---|
| R3 | 0 | - |
| R2 | 0 | - |
| R1 | 89.08 | 0.667% |
| Price | 88.49 | |
| S1 | 88.27 | -0.249% |
| S2 | 82.63 | -6.62% |
| S3 | 79.39 | -10.28% |
KO Dividend Payout History
| # | Ex-Date | Pay Date | Amount | Yield | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Jul 15, 2026 | Sep 15, 2026 | Oct 01, 2026 | $0.530 | 0.645% |
| 2 | Apr 30, 2026 | Jun 15, 2026 | Jul 01, 2026 | $0.530 | 0.678% |
| 3 | Mar 13, 2026 | Mar 13, 2026 | Apr 01, 2026 | $0.530 | 0.658% |
| 4 | Dec 01, 2025 | Dec 01, 2025 | Dec 15, 2025 | $0.510 | 0.745% |
| 5 | Jul 17, 2025 | Sep 15, 2025 | Oct 01, 2025 | $0.510 | 0.728% |
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