Coca-Cola (KO, $47.47) Q2 earnings beat estimates; revenue disappoints
Coca-Cola Co. beat earnings expectations for the second quarter, but revenues missed estimates.
The beverage giant’s adjusted earnings for the three months ending June came in at 42 cents per share, down -33.3% year-over-year and ahead of the Street consensus estimate of 40 cents per share.
However, revenue of $7.2 billion fell short of analysts' estimates of a $7.57 billion. The figure was also -28% lower from the same quarter last year.
The company cited " pressure in away-from-home channels, which represent approximately half of the company’s revenues" (and include clients such as sports stadiums and restaurants) as factors behind the revenue decline.
The company withdrew its full-year earnings guidance on April 21. It mentioned that "ongoing uncertainty" continues to be a challenge to the process of near-term profit forecast. But it said that currency headwinds of 'high single-digits' are expected to impact operating earnings, on U.S. dollar strength.
According to Tickeron, KO's in Uptrend: Moving Average Convergence Divergence (MACD) Histogram crosses above signal line
This is a Bullish indicator signaling KO's price could rise. Traders may explore going long on the ticker or buying call options. In 22 of 56 cases where KO's MACD histogram became positive, the price rose further within the following month. The odds of a continued Uptrend are 39%.
Current price $47.44 crossed the support line at $45.96 and is trading between $48.01 resistance and $45.96 support lines. Throughout the month of 06/17/20 - 07/20/20, the price experienced a -0.99% Downtrend, while the week of 07/13/20 - 07/20/20 shows a +2% Uptrend.
Technical Analysis (Indicators)
Bullish Trend Analysis
The Momentum Indicator exceeded the 0 level on July 10, 2020. Traders may consider buying the ticker or exploring call options. In 32 of 92 cases where the ticker's Momentum Indicator exceeded 0, its price rose further within the subsequent month. The odds of a continued Uptrend are 35%.
The price moved above its 50-day Moving Average, which indicates a change from a Downtrend to an Uptrend. In 18 of 48 similar backtested cases where KO's price crossed above its 50-day Moving Average, its price rose further within the subsequent month. The odds of a continued Uptrend are 38%.
Bearish Trend Analysis
The Stochastic Indicator demonstrated that the ticker has stayed in the overbought zone for 4 days. The longer the ticker stays in the overbought zone, the sooner a price pull-back is expected.
The 10-day Moving Average for this ticker crossed below its 50-day Moving Average on June 26, 2020. This can be construed as a sell signal, indicating that the trend is shifting lower. In 4 of 18 cases where KO's 10-day Moving Average crossed below its 50-day Moving Average, its price fell further within the subsequent month. The odds of a continued Downtrend are 22%.
The higher Bollinger Band was broken -- a price fall is expected as the ticker heads toward the middle band, which invites the trader to consider selling or shorting the ticker, or exploring put options. In 15 of 52 cases where KO's price broke its higher Bollinger Band, its price dropped further during the following month. The odds of a continued Downtrend are 29%.
The Aroon Indicator entered a Downtrend today. In 29 of 87 cases where KO Aroon's Indicator entered a Downtrend, the price fell further within the following month. The odds of a continued Downtrend are 33%.
Fundamental Analysis (Ratings)
Tickeron has a positive outlook on this ticker and predicts a further increase by more than 4.00% within the next month with a likelihood of 58%. During the last month, the daily ratio of advancing to declining volumes was 1.08 to 1.
The Tickeron SMR rating for this company is 13 (best 1 - 100 worst), indicating very strong sales and a profitable business model. SMR (Sales, Margin, Return on Equity) rating is based on comparative analysis of weighted Sales, Income Margin and Return on Equity values compared against S&P 500 index constituents. The weighted SMR value is a proprietary formula developed by Tickeron and represents an overall profitability measure for a stock.
The Tickeron Price Growth Rating for this company is 56 (best 1 - 100 worst), indicating fairly steady price growth. KO’s price grows at a lower rate over the last 12 months as compared to S&P 500 index constituents.
The Tickeron Valuation Rating of 63 (best 1 - 100 worst) indicates that the company is fair valued in the industry. This rating compares market capitalization estimated by our proprietary formula with the current market capitalization. This rating is based on the following metrics, as compared to industry averages: P/B Ratio (10.91) is normal, around the industry mean (4.31). P/E Ratio (19.88) is within average values for comparable stocks, (87.74). Projected Growth (PEG Ratio) (0.39) is also within normal values, averaging (0.92). KO has a moderately high Dividend Yield (2.89) as compared to the industry average of (1.30). P/S Ratio (4.98) is also within normal values, averaging (4.61).
The Tickeron Profit vs. Risk Rating rating for this company is 64 (best 1 - 100 worst), indicating well-balanced risk and returns. The average Profit vs. Risk Rating rating for the industry is 71, placing this stock slightly better than average.
The Tickeron PE Growth Rating for this company is 86 (best 1 - 100 worst), pointing to worse than average earnings growth. The PE Growth rating is based on a comparative analysis of stock PE ratio increase over the last 12 months compared against S&P 500 index constituents.
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KO's Stochastic Oscillator stays in oversold zone for 4 days
The price of this ticker is presumed to bounce back soon, since the longer the ticker stays in the oversold zone, the more promptly an uptrend is expected.
Technical Analysis (Indicators)
Bullish Trend Analysis
Following a 3-day Advance, the price is estimated to grow further. Considering data from situations where KO advanced for three days, in of 332 cases, the price rose further within the following month. The odds of a continued upward trend are .
The Aroon Indicator entered an Uptrend today. In of 305 cases where KO Aroon's Indicator entered an Uptrend, the price rose further within the following month. The odds of a continued Uptrend are .
Bearish Trend Analysis
The 10-day RSI Indicator for KO moved out of overbought territory on August 26, 2026. This could be a bearish sign for the stock. Traders may want to consider selling the stock or buying put options. Tickeron's A.I.dvisor looked at 40 similar instances where the indicator moved out of overbought territory. In of the 40 cases, the stock moved lower in the following days. This puts the odds of a move lower at .
The Momentum Indicator moved below the 0 level on September 01, 2026. You may want to consider selling the stock, shorting the stock, or exploring put options on KO as a result. In of 76 cases where the Momentum Indicator fell below 0, the stock fell further within the subsequent month. The odds of a continued downward trend are .
The Moving Average Convergence Divergence Histogram (MACD) for KO turned negative on August 28, 2026. This could be a sign that the stock is set to turn lower in the coming weeks. Traders may want to sell the stock or buy put options. Tickeron's A.I.dvisor looked at 49 similar instances when the indicator turned negative. In of the 49 cases the stock turned lower in the days that followed. This puts the odds of success at .
Following a 3-day decline, the stock is projected to fall further. Considering past instances where KO declined for three days, the price rose further in of 62 cases within the following month. The odds of a continued downward trend are .
KO broke above its upper Bollinger Band on August 18, 2026. This could be a sign that the stock is set to drop as the stock moves back below the upper band and toward the middle band. You may want to consider selling the stock or exploring put options.
Fundamental Analysis (Ratings)
The Tickeron Profit vs. Risk Rating rating for this company is (best 1 - 100 worst), indicating low risk on high returns. The average Profit vs. Risk Rating rating for the industry is 75, placing this stock better than average.
The Tickeron SMR rating for this company is (best 1 - 100 worst), indicating very strong sales and a profitable business model. SMR (Sales, Margin, Return on Equity) rating is based on comparative analysis of weighted Sales, Income Margin and Return on Equity values compared against S&P 500 index constituents. The weighted SMR value is a proprietary formula developed by Tickeron and represents an overall profitability measure for a stock.
The Tickeron Price Growth Rating for this company is (best 1 - 100 worst), indicating outstanding price growth. KO’s price grows at a higher rate over the last 12 months as compared to S&P 500 index constituents.
The Tickeron PE Growth Rating for this company is (best 1 - 100 worst), pointing to outstanding earnings growth. The PE Growth rating is based on a comparative analysis of stock PE ratio increase over the last 12 months compared against S&P 500 index constituents.
The Tickeron Valuation Rating of (best 1 - 100 worst) indicates that the company is slightly overvalued in the industry. This rating compares market capitalization estimated by our proprietary formula with the current market capitalization. This rating is based on the following metrics, as compared to industry averages: KO's P/B Ratio (10.515) is slightly higher than the industry average of (5.798). P/E Ratio (26.535) is within average values for comparable stocks, (44.128). Projected Growth (PEG Ratio) (4.014) is also within normal values, averaging (4.074). Dividend Yield (0.023) settles around the average of (0.026) among similar stocks. KO's P/S Ratio (7.599) is slightly higher than the industry average of (2.773).
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