Coca-Cola posted its second-quarter earnings this week, beating analysts’ expectations as sales at several public places recovered from the pandemic.
The beverage behemoth’s adjusted earnings in the quarter came in at 70 cents, well above the67 cents expected by analysts.
Revenue was $11.3 billion, versus $10.56 billion expected. Revenue grew +12% year-over-year on higher pricing and an increase in global case volume, on the back of recovery in its away-from-home business.
For the full-year Coca-Cola now expects organic revenue growth in the range of 12% to 13%, up from its prior outlook of 7% to 8%. It reaffirmed its forecast for comparable earnings per share growth of 5% to 6%.
CEO James Quincey said that the company doesn’t anticipate any a significant dent in consumer in pending, since consumers in recessionary environments typically reduce bigger ticket purchases before trying to slow down lower-ticket purchases.
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The Stochastic Oscillator is in the oversold zone. Keep an eye out for a move up in the foreseeable future.
Following a 3-day Advance, the price is estimated to grow further. Considering data from situations where KO advanced for three days, in of 352 cases, the price rose further within the following month. The odds of a continued upward trend are .
The Momentum Indicator moved below the 0 level on October 23, 2024. You may want to consider selling the stock, shorting the stock, or exploring put options on KO as a result. In of 80 cases where the Momentum Indicator fell below 0, the stock fell further within the subsequent month. The odds of a continued downward trend are .
KO moved below its 50-day moving average on October 21, 2024 date and that indicates a change from an upward trend to a downward trend.
The 10-day moving average for KO crossed bearishly below the 50-day moving average on October 14, 2024. This indicates that the trend has shifted lower and could be considered a sell signal. In of 16 past instances when the 10-day crossed below the 50-day, the stock continued to move higher over the following month. The odds of a continued downward trend are .
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 .
The Aroon Indicator for KO entered a downward trend on October 09, 2024. This could indicate a strong downward move is ahead for the stock. Traders may want to consider selling the stock or buying put options.
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 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 70, placing this stock better than average.
The Tickeron Valuation Rating of (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 (10.081) is normal, around the industry mean (75.858). P/E Ratio (24.567) is within average values for comparable stocks, (31.998). Projected Growth (PEG Ratio) (3.054) is also within normal values, averaging (5.544). Dividend Yield (0.031) settles around the average of (0.027) among similar stocks. P/S Ratio (5.754) is also within normal values, averaging (3.197).
The Tickeron PE Growth Rating for this company is (best 1 - 100 worst), pointing to consistent 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 Price Growth Rating for this company is (best 1 - 100 worst), indicating steady price growth. KO’s price grows at a higher rate over the last 12 months as compared to S&P 500 index constituents.
The average fundamental analysis ratings, where 1 is best and 100 is worst, are as follows
a manufacturer of non-alcoholic beverages
Industry BeveragesNonAlcoholic