Coca-Cola shares rose 1.67% to $78.09 as investors looked past a mixed fourth-quarter report toward a strong 2026 growth outlook and multiple analyst upgrades.
- The company reported a fourth-quarter EPS beat of $0.58, though revenue of $11.8 billion slightly missed initial expectations.
- Management projects 7-8% earnings growth for 2026, driven by pricing power and resilient organic growth.
- Citi raised its price target to $87, while TD Cowen maintained a Buy rating with an $85 target.