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On this page dedicated to the factors to consider before buying or selling Coca-Cola shares, we explore the key factors to take into account. Understanding the potential influence on the share price and company performance is essential. We analyse financial results, beverage market trends, product innovations, growth strategies and the challenges and opportunities specific to the soft drinks industry. This in-depth analysis will give you a better understanding of Coca-Cola shares, taking into account the key information.

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ISIN code: US1912161007
Ticker: NYSE: KO
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Analysis N°1

Firstly, and for the last few decades the bottled water market has experienced significant growth. In fact more and more bottles are sold every day and the Coca-Cola group is well placed to seize a large part of the new market created by this rise in demand.   

Analysis N°2

This is the same for health drinks and food. This sector is of course one of the areas that the group has heavily invested in during recent years which offers a significant advantage against its competitors.

Analysis N°3

Also, the Coca-Cola group is particularly well positioned with the major emerging markets worldwide. On these markets the demand for non-alcoholic drinks has continued to increase over recent years which again represents an advantageous source of revenue. 

Analysis N°4

Finally, the group continues to develop with the procedure of strategic acquisitions of smaller companies.

Analysis N°5

Firstly, if the group tries to position itself in the healthier agro-foods market then changes in customer behaviour could impact the profits of Coca-Cola.  

Analysis N°6

Water is also an increasingly rare resource and the price could increase significantly over the coming years.

Analysis N°7

Coca-Cola is also subject to fluctuations on the foreign exchange market which could negatively impact its competitiveness due to the rise in the American dollar value.

Analysis N°8

The increasingly strict regulations relative to obligatory information on labels could negatively impact the company’s reputation.

Analysis N°9

Of course, it will be necessary to keep a close eye on the competition, and in particular that of the PepsiCo group, which is gaining more and more market share, and the increasing saturation of the soft drinks market.

Analysis N°10

To conclude, this group is experiencing a significant fall in its gross and net profits which should therefore be subjected to close surveillance. 

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General presentation of Coca-Cola

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The Coca Cola company was created at the end of the 19th Century and in the beginning was marketed as a medicine in the form of syrup prepared from coca leaves  and cola nuts, hence the name given to this globally known drink. It was in 1916 that the famous glass bottle that made the drink such a success made its debut and became its trademark. 

Even today, and in spite of competition, the Coca Cola Company is the largest non-alcoholic drink distributor and producer throughout the world, in front of its direct competitor “Pepsi”.

What is the average turnover of the Coca Cola Company and how is it distributed?

The Coca Cola Company generates more than 7 billion dollars profit each year from a total of almost 40 billion dollars in net income. But the production of this company must be divided in two large sectors. 

The first of these sectors which represents the largest profit share of course relates to the sale of drinks.  As opposed to what one could believe, the Coca Cola Company does not produce only soda of the same name but also distributes other well known drinks such as Sprite, Fanta, Minute Maid and Nestea. This sector by itself represents nearly 73% of the total benefit.

As for the second sector, it relates to the bottling. At the beginning, this part of work was entirely sub-contracted, but, since the Seventies, the Coca Cola Company decided to buy out the majority of the bottling factories in order to manage the entirety of its production without external providers. This part therefore relates to the 27% remaining sales turnover. 

Of course, the majority of the Coca Cola Company sales are from abroad with nearly 75% of the sales turnover on a world level, whereas its competitors are much more present in the United States.

The Coca Cola Group shares are priced on the New York Stock Exchange or NYSE. Historically, the price of this share has evolved from 39 to 65 U.S. dollars since its IPO in 2005.

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The major competitors of Coca-Cola

It is important that you know precisely which are Coca-Cola’s global competitors in order to better prepare your stock market trading strategies for this asset. Here therefore are details on its competitors:

Pepsi

Pepsi is of course currently the major competitor of Coca-Cola and holds 43% of the soft drinks market in the United States. But Pepsi is the world leader in still soft drinks worldwide and holds 50% of the market compared with only 23% held by Coca-Cola in this specific sector.

Other competitors

However Coca-Cola also has other competitors in this sector such as Re Bull, Oasis, Orangina as well as Lipton, Schweppes and a number of others. But these brands remain below the leader Coca-Cola and do not represent a real threat compared to Pepsi.


The major partners of Coca-Cola

Nestlé

Coca-Cola is also proficient in using partnerships to keep its position on the highly popular soft drinks market. For example, in 2014 it signed an agreement with Facebook for a digital strategy on all its brands. Coca-Cola has also been a partner of Nestle since 1991.

Disney

Finally, the Coca-Cola Group is also a favoured partner of Disney, notably the DisneyWorld Parks that sell its drinks worldwide.

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Positive factors for Coca-Cola shares
The factors in favour of a rise in the Coca-Cola share price:

Although Coca-Cola shares are among the most traded on the stock markets worldwide this does not mean that an analysis of this asset is easy or simple. Before buying or selling Coca Cola shares, you need to do everything you can to understand the factors currently favouring a rise in the share price and the factors favouring a fall. This is exactly what we shall examine here in this article starting with an examination of the arguments in favour of a rise in this company’s share price which corresponds to the advantages of the Coca-Cola Company in its market.

  • Firstly, and undoubtedly the most attractive positive point for the investors it should be remembered that the Coca-Cola group is nowadays a strong and reputable brand and is the leader in the drinks sector in terms of worldwide sales and easy access in various countries. This gives it a certain advantage against the competition and confers a strong brand image around the world.
  • Of course, the fizzy soft drink that we all know under the name Coca-Cola is not the only brand produced and distributed by this company that does in fact own numerous extremely popular and easily recognisable brands among its range of products.  This brings us to the second argument in favour of a rise in this asset price which relates to the diversity of the group’s brands. Coca-Cola actually owns the following brands:  Fanta, Kinley, Limca, Maaza and Minute Maid among many other renowned brands which all demonstrate its strong presence in this market.  In total this group owns and operates over 500 different brands which makes it a giant in the drinks industry.
  • Still relating to the presence of the Coca-Cola Group in its particular activity sector, we can of course mention the fact that this group is an international, indeed worldwide group given the fact that it distributes its products in over 200 different countries throughout the world.  The group is therefore not subject to effects from local economy and consumer crises in certain countries as it generates its income globally.
  • Of course, in order to assure the production and distribution of its products throughout the world, the Coca-Cola Group can also count upon a large workforce and extensive production capabilities. The group currently employs more than 150,000 people around the world and benefits from a strong and effective supply chain that enables the company to ensure the availability of its products in accordance with demand from even the most remote parts of the world.
  • To achieve this level of growth and development the Coca-Cola Group can also count upon its communications and advertising strategy which has already proved its worth over time and continues to attract its clients. Using advertising in various types of media, the use of celebrities as brand ambassadors and the association of this brand with numerous popular international sporting events with high media coverage as well as sports sponsorship and promotions, this group has proved its ability to use all methods available to it to increase the brand’s popularity and visibility and benefit from a huge recognition and reputation with the general public.
  • It should also be noted that among the factors more in favour of a long rising trend of this asset Coca-Cola does not simply rest upon its laurels in the food and drinks sector but has developed and invested heavily in the diversification of its activities in other sectors. Over recent years this has been notably in the sector of conservation and water recycling as well as health and education. These associated activities have enabled the group not just to increase income but also to improve its brand image and protect itself against the risks related to a single source of income.  
  • Finally, and still relating to the positive points of the Coca-Cola Group, we can of course draw your attention to the packaging techniques used by this brand that emphasize re-use and recycling.  In the current situation and with the ecological pressures and challenges the world is facing at present this of course represents a clear and considerable advantage for the company.
Negative factors for Coca-Cola shares
The factors in favour of a drop in the Coca-Cola share price:

It can be tempting to think that the Coca-Cola share price can only increase over the coming months and years especially given the positive points and advantages that this company boasts. However, even though the weak points of this company are few they are nonetheless very real and could strong influence the decisions of large investors. It is therefore extremely important that you take these weak points into consideration when completing your analyses prior to taking positions on this company’s share price. Here are details relating to the two principal arguments in favour of a drop in this asset or a slowdown in its rising trend.  

  • Firstly, although the Coca-Cola Group benefits from an overall positive brand image worldwide, this reputation could rapidly diminish through certain current events and news. This was notably the case a few years ago when an independent study revealed the presence of pesticides in the famous sweet soda drink. Clearly the slightest hint of another scandal like that could again seriously impact the popularity of this company and its range of drinks. 
  • And finally, the second and last argument in favour of a drop in the share price of the Coca-Cola Company relates this time to the strong competition in the drinks and soft drinks market.  Of course, this competition originates above all from its principal American adversary, the PepsiCo Group that exercises very similar activities to that of Coca-Cola and continues to dispute the leadership of this market sector worldwide.

As you may have observed, these two arguments remain potential highly impactful factors and should therefore be seriously taken into account before implementing a trading strategy with this asset.

The information supplied here is only for indicative purposes and should not be used without the completion of a comprehensive and complete fundamental analysis of this asset notably taking into account exterior data, future publications and announcements and all fundamental events and news that could influence the strengths and weaknesses or make them more or less significant. This information does not in any way constitute recommendations relating to the completion of transactions or a solicitation to buy or sell an asset.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the historical performance of Coca Cola shares?

Since the year 2000 and after experiencing a drop to less than 1% at the end of the 1990’s the returns on Coca Cola shares have followed a rising trend over nearly ten years with a 3.5% return in 2009. Concerning the last ten years the returns on this asset have experienced a stable phase of around 3% with a brief drop to 2.5% in 2012. Since then the returns on this share have been moving within a band of 2.5 to 3.5%.   

What are the arguments in favour of a rise in the Coca Cola share price?

There are a number of advantages to investing in the Coca Cola company share price, notably as part of a long term strategy. This American company has proved itself to be particularly solid over time and proved its strength and resilience in the past. Its development and growth are still strong. Although this company’s share price is high this does reflect the solidity of the company rather than an over-evaluation.  

What is the current stock market capital of the Coca Cola Company?

The Coca Cola Company was created in 1892 in Atlanta in the United States and its share price is currently quoted on the NYSE, or New York Stock Exchange. Regarding the stock market capital of the Coca Cola Company, in May 2020 this stood at over 200 billion dollars. This means that the Coca Cola Company is one of the largest companies in the United States as well as throughout the world.

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You have several options for making these transactions. One possibility is to work with reputable online brokers who offer share trading. You can also turn to traditional financial institutions that offer online brokerage services. It is essential to open an account, deposit funds and place orders to buy or sell Coca-Cola shares. Before choosing an option, consider the fees, the platform's features and make sure you comply with the regulations in force. Do not hesitate to consult a financial adviser for further advice before buying or selling Coca Cola shares.

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