The Coca-Cola Company

KO · Consumer Defensive

About The Coca-Cola Company (KO)

The Coca-Cola Company is a Beverages - Non-Alcoholic company operating in the Consumer Defensive sector.

KO trades on the US stock exchanges (NYSE/NASDAQ) and is classified as a large-cap stock .

Sector
Consumer Defensive
Industry
Beverages - Non-Alcoholic

Key Statistics

Current Price
$94.08
Market Cap
$404.72B
52-Week High
$95.37
52-Week Low
$67.27
Sector
Consumer Defensive
Industry
Beverages - Non-Alcoholic

$1,000 Invested in The Coca-Cola Company (KO)

1 Year
$1,400
+40%
3 Years
$1,839
+84%
5 Years
$2,008
+101%
10 Years
$3,045
+204%
Since IPO
$2,128,813
+212781%

How much would $1,000 invested in KO be worth today?

What would $1,000 invested in KO 1 year ago be worth today?

A $1,000 investment in The Coca-Cola Company (KO) in 2025 would be worth $1,400 as of November 2026, representing a +40.0% total return.

What would $1,000 invested in KO 3 years ago be worth today?

A $1,000 investment in The Coca-Cola Company (KO) in 2023 would be worth $1,839 as of November 2026, representing a +83.9% total return.

What would $1,000 invested in KO 5 years ago be worth today?

A $1,000 investment in The Coca-Cola Company (KO) in 2021 would be worth $2,008 as of November 2026, representing a +100.8% total return.

What would $1,000 invested in KO 10 years ago be worth today?

A $1,000 investment in The Coca-Cola Company (KO) in 2016 would be worth $3,045 as of November 2026, representing a +204.5% total return.

What would $1,000 invested in KO at IPO be worth today?

A $1,000 investment in The Coca-Cola Company (KO) at IPO would be worth $2,128,813 as of November 2026, representing a +212781.3% total return.

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Monthly Returns Heatmap

Avg Monthly Return
+1.17%
Positive Months
466
60% of 777
Negative Months
306
39% of 777
Data Period
64+ years
777 months
Best Performers
Best month ever: Jan 1975 (+25.7%)
Best month on avg: March (+2.7%)
Worst Performers
Worst month ever: Sep 1974 (-29.0%)
Worst month on avg: September (-1.0%)

Over the past 64+ years (777 months), The Coca-Cola Company (KO) has averaged a monthly return of +1.17% with a median return of +1.21%. The stock had 466 positive months (60%) and 306 negative months (39%). The best month in KO's history was January 1975 with a +25.7% return, while the worst was September 1974 at -29.0%. Historically, March tends to be the strongest month (averaging +2.7%), and September the weakest (-1.0%).

KO's longest winning streak was 15 consecutive months of gains, while its longest losing streak was 7 consecutive months of losses. The best full year was 1989 with a cumulative return of +60.4%, and the worst was 1974 at -71.5%.

Annual Returns

Over 64 years of trading history, The Coca-Cola Company (KO) has delivered an average annual return of +15.43% with a median return of +11.34%. The compound annual growth rate (CAGR) is +12.90%. The stock posted gains in 51 years (80%) and losses in 13 years (20%).

KO's best year was 1989 with a +77.05% gain, while the worst was 1974 at -56.95%. The longest streak of consecutive positive years was 19, and the longest losing streak was 2 years. KO achieved double-digit gains (10%+) in 34 years. It suffered double-digit losses in 7 years.

Avg Return
+15.43%
Best Year
1989 (+77.05%)
Worst Year
1974 (-56.95%)
Positive Years
51/64
Year Return Start End
2026 +37.19% $68.58 $94.08
2025 +15.60% $59.32 $68.58
2024 +8.88% $54.49 $59.32
2023 -4.43% $57.01 $54.49
2022 +10.61% $51.55 $57.01
2021 +11.37% $46.28 $51.55
2020 +2.47% $45.17 $46.28
2019 +20.60% $37.45 $45.17
2018 +6.77% $35.08 $37.45
2017 +14.38% $30.67 $35.08
2016 -0.36% $30.78 $30.67
2015 +5.14% $29.27 $30.78
2014 +5.27% $27.81 $29.27
2013 +17.23% $23.72 $27.81
2012 +6.53% $22.27 $23.72
2011 +9.46% $20.34 $22.27
2010 +19.02% $17.09 $20.34
2009 +30.30% $13.12 $17.09
2008 -24.10% $17.28 $13.12
2007 +30.45% $13.25 $17.28
2006 +23.10% $10.76 $13.25
2005 -0.66% $10.83 $10.76
2004 -16.13% $12.92 $10.83
2003 +18.13% $10.93 $12.92
2002 -5.50% $11.57 $10.93
2001 -20.89% $14.62 $11.57
2000 +5.98% $13.80 $14.62
1999 -12.16% $15.71 $13.80
1998 +1.32% $15.51 $15.71
1997 +27.86% $12.13 $15.51
1996 +43.26% $8.47 $12.13
1995 +46.20% $5.79 $8.47
1994 +17.44% $4.93 $5.79
1993 +8.29% $4.55 $4.93
1992 +5.77% $4.30 $4.55
1991 +75.39% $2.45 $4.30
1990 +22.72% $2.00 $2.45
1989 +77.05% $1.13 $2.00
1988 +20.57% $0.94 $1.13
1987 +3.61% $0.90 $0.94
1986 +37.98% $0.66 $0.90
1985 +41.27% $0.46 $0.66
1984 +22.26% $0.38 $0.46
1983 +8.38% $0.35 $0.38
1982 +60.07% $0.22 $0.35
1981 +11.30% $0.20 $0.22
1980 +3.41% $0.19 $0.20
1979 -17.21% $0.23 $0.19
1978 +22.81% $0.19 $0.23
1977 -1.79% $0.19 $0.19
1976 -0.81% $0.19 $0.19
1975 +59.64% $0.12 $0.19
1974 -56.95% $0.28 $0.12
1973 -13.72% $0.32 $0.28
1972 +23.19% $0.26 $0.32
1971 +46.21% $0.18 $0.26
1970 +4.53% $0.17 $0.18
1969 +17.10% $0.15 $0.17
1968 +9.66% $0.13 $0.15
1967 +50.55% $0.09 $0.13
1966 +6.78% $0.08 $0.09
1965 +24.90% $0.07 $0.08
1964 +24.56% $0.05 $0.07
1963 +39.43% $0.04 $0.05

Frequently Asked Questions: KO

What sector is KO in? ▼

KO operates in the Consumer Defensive sector, specifically in the Beverages - Non-Alcoholic industry.

How has KO performed historically? ▼

Over 64 years of trading history, KO has posted gains in 51 years (80% of the time). The best year was 1989 with a +77.0% return. Past performance does not guarantee future results.

How can I invest in KO? ▼

You can invest in KO through any brokerage account that offers access to US stock exchanges. Popular options include commission-free brokers like Fidelity, Charles Schwab, or Robinhood (US), or international brokers like Interactive Brokers. You can buy individual shares or invest through ETFs that hold KO.

Last updated: 11/1/2026