This KO Stock Forecast article was written by Milana Papadopoulou – Financial Analyst at I Know First.
Read The Full Premium ArticleThe Coca-Cola Company (KO), founded in 1892, is the world’s
largest soft drink maker. It sells more than 3,500 products worldwide. On November 6th, I Know First published an article titled "Coca Cola - Undervalued: Stock Valuation Using A 10-Year Cash Flow Projection And Algorithmic Analysis" on Seeking Alpha. The I Know First algorithm had a signal strength of 10.25 and a predictability indicator of 0.28 for Coca-Cola in the one-month time horizon.
Coca-Cola Company (NYSE:KO) has just celebrated 50 years of consistent dividend growth; moreover, they have done everything necessary to maintain that dividend growth. Warren Buffett (the largest shareholder of Coca Colawith a 9.1% stake in the business), whose Berkshire Hathaway (NYSE: BRK.A) (NYSE: BRK.B) has averaged an annual gain topping 18% for 30 years, held his stock position since 1988 in Coca Cola recognizing how the company understands changing markets and portfolio adjustments. He noted in his1988 letter to shareholders that "We expect to hold [it] for a long time. In fact, when we own portions of outstanding businesses with outstanding managements, our favorite holding period is forever." An investor considering a solid 10 year dividend stock opportunity should strongly consider Coca Cola in his portfolio. This article breaks down some basic value calculations for Coca Cola, following the many recent articles signaling a bearish outlook for the company.
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