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Coca-Cola extends 64-year dividend streak as shares outperform in 2026
The beverage maker, with Coca-Cola reporting 19% YTD returns, is scheduled to report second-quarter results on July 28.
Coca-Cola, a Dividend King with 64 consecutive years of dividend increases, has been outperforming the broader market in 2026, delivering 19% returns year-to-date, according to Yahoo Finance.
The article says Coca-Cola has maintained earnings stability through pricing power, as consumers continue buying its brands even as the company raises prices amid macroeconomic pressure and geopolitical tensions. It also notes Coca-Cola extended its streak of increasing overall value share, the share of total industry sales, for 20 consecutive quarters.
Coca-Cola’s growth strategy, the article adds, is not only based on price. Management is pairing selective price increases with new product launches, affordable packing options, and market-specific marketing campaigns.
Yahoo Finance also highlights that Coca-Cola reported first-quarter organic revenue growth of 10% and is set to release its second-quarter results on July 28.