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Model output · Signal date 2026-10-16
Coca-Cola Consolidated, Inc. (COKE) Stock Forecast Oct. 16, 2026
Analysis updated on Oct. 16, 2026 (UTC) · Total · absolute moveSwitch to Alpha · Nasdaq
Rating · 90D
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90-day forecast
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Rank in coverage
Middle 30%
of 5184 stocks scored
Rank correlation · 90D
20.0%
Spearman, 357 dates
Market Cap
$14.00B
large-cap · #5 of 10 peers
Summary
Coca-Cola Consolidated, Inc. (COKE) stock forecast summary
On Oct. 16, 2026, COKE is rated Neutral: its 90-day Total forecast sits in the middle 30% of the 5184 stocks scored that day.
Coca-Cola Consolidated, Inc. is a large-cap company with a market capitalization of $14.00B. It ranks number 5 by market capitalization among the 10 Bottled & Canned Soft Drinks & Carbonated Waters issuers in our coverage with a current forecast.
For COKE, the Spearman rank correlation between our 90-day forecasts and the returns that followed is 20.0%, measured on 357 forecast dates between 2022-07-29 and 2026-07-17 on this stock's own recent history. A rank correlation runs from -100% to +100%: it measures whether higher forecasts were followed by higher returns, and a value near zero or below means the model has shown little skill on this stock. On the 30-day forecasts the same correlation is 13.0%, measured on 400 forecast dates between 2022-07-29 and 2026-09-16. Across our coverage, the out-of-sample test on 4495 stocks from 2025-01-06 to 2026-07-07 produced a positive net return in 82.5% of rebalance periods (factor-neutral book, net of estimated costs). Full backtest report
Expected absolute price move over the horizon, market included. This is the number a price target is built from. Ratings: strong buy ≥ +5.1%, buy ≥ +3.4%, sell < +1.8%, strong sell < +0.8% (top 15%, next 20%, middle 30%, next 20%, bottom 15% of the 2026-10-16 signals)
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Cross-section · 2026-10-16
How COKE ranks among 5184 stocks
90D Total forecasts of every company scored, cut into five relative ratings at the 15th, 35th, 65th and 85th percentiles (dashed lines).
Fundamentals · 2026-07-03
Coca-Cola Consolidated, Inc. (COKE) fundamentals
Trailing twelve months. The industry median and the rank (1 = highest) are taken over the Bottled & Canned Soft Drinks & Carbonated Waters peers listed below that report each metric.
Valuation & Market
| Metric | COKE | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Market Cap | $14.00B | 5/10 |
| P/E Ratio | 25.46x | 2/5 |
| P/B Ratio | 40.35x | 1/5 |
| Dividend Yield | 0.55% | – |
| Book Value/Share | $5.21 | – |
| Revenue/Share | $115.56 | – |
| FCF/Share | $9.68 | – |
Profitability & Margins
| Metric | COKE | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| ROE | -11.7% | 4/5 |
| Gross Margin | 39.1% | 4/8 |
| Operating Margin | 21.1% | 2/8 |
| Net Margin | -0.9% | 4/6 |
| EBT Margin | 15.8% | 3/8 |
| Tax Rate | 26.4% | – |
Financial Health
| Metric | COKE | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 1.21x | 5/8 |
| Quick Ratio | 0.92x | 5/8 |
| D/E Ratio | 7.71x | 1/6 |
| Interest Coverage | 2.6x | 3/6 |
| Working Capital | $266M | 3/8 |
Cash Flow
| Metric | COKE | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Operating Cash Flow | $946M | 3/8 |
| Free Cash Flow | $644M | 3/6 |
| Capital Spending | -$302M | 5/6 |
| OCF Growth YoY | 11.9% | 2/5 |
| FCF Growth YoY | 35.2% | 2/5 |
| FCF/Sales | 8.4% | 5/6 |
| CapEx/Sales | 3.9% | 1/6 |
Operational Efficiency
| Metric | COKE | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Inventory Turnover | 12.6x | 2/8 |
| Fixed Assets Turnover | 4.7x | 6/6 |
| Days Inventory | 29 days | 7/8 |
Income Statement
| Metric | COKE | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Total Revenue | $7.69B | 3/7 |
| Operating Income | $998M | 3/8 |
| Net Income | -$41M | 6/6 |
| SG&A Expense | $2.01B | 1/5 |
| Cost of Goods Sold | $4.68B | 2/8 |
Dividend & Shareholder Information
| Metric | COKE | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Dividends Per Share | $1.15 | – |
| Shares Outstanding | 67M | – |
Balance Sheet Highlights (USD millions)
| Total Current Assets | $1.53B | 48.8% of assets |
| Cash & Short-term Investments | $172M | 5.5% of assets |
| Inventory | $371M | 11.9% of assets |
| Total Liabilities | $2.68B | 85.6% of assets |
Quarterly Financial Reports
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Industry Peers · Bottled & Canned Soft Drinks & Carbonated Waters
Coca-Cola Consolidated, Inc. (COKE) industry peers
Companies classified under the same SEC industry code as Coca-Cola Consolidated, Inc. (Bottled & Canned Soft Drinks & Carbonated Waters): 11 common-stock issuers with a forecast this week, one row per issuer, largest first. This is a classification match, not a curated list of competitors.
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Sign up free| Company | 90-Day AI Forecast (Total) | Market Cap |
|---|---|---|
| COKE Coca-Cola Consolidated, Inc. | ▶ | $14.00B |
| MNST Monster Beverage Corp | ▼ | $89.59B |
| CCEP Coca-Cola Europacific Partners Plc | ▼ | $50.48B |
| FMX Mexican Economic Development Inc | ▼ | $43.96B |
| KOF Coca Cola Femsa Sab De Cv | ▼ | $24.99B |
| CELH Celsius Holdings, Inc. | ▶ | $7.13B |
| FIZZ National Beverage Corp | ▶ | $3.27B |
| ZVIA Zevia Pbc | ▶ | $89M |
| REED Reed's, Inc. | ▼ | $5M |
| RAKR Rainmaker Worldwide Inc. | ▼ | $40K |
| AKO-A Andina Bottling Co Inc | ▼ | N/A |
Where COKE sits on the market map
Manufacturing · Bottled & Canned Soft Drinks & Carbonated Waters
News
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FAQ
Coca-Cola Consolidated, Inc. (COKE) stock forecast FAQ
What is the Coca-Cola Consolidated, Inc. (COKE) stock forecast?
On Oct. 16, 2026, COKE is rated Neutral: its 90-day Total forecast sits in the middle 30% of the 5184 stocks scored that day.
How accurate are Coca-Cola Consolidated, Inc. stock predictions?
For COKE, the Spearman rank correlation between our 90-day forecasts and the returns that followed is 20.0%, measured on 357 forecast dates between 2022-07-29 and 2026-07-17 on this stock's own recent history. A rank correlation runs from -100% to +100%: it measures whether higher forecasts were followed by higher returns, and a value near zero or below means the model has shown little skill on this stock. On the 30-day forecasts the same correlation is 13.0%, measured on 400 forecast dates between 2022-07-29 and 2026-09-16. Across our coverage, the out-of-sample test on 4495 stocks from 2025-01-06 to 2026-07-07 produced a positive net return in 82.5% of rebalance periods (factor-neutral book, net of estimated costs). Full backtest report
How often are Coca-Cola Consolidated, Inc. forecasts updated?
Coca-Cola Consolidated, Inc. forecasts are refreshed on trading days as the daily model run completes. The forecast on this page was produced on Oct. 16, 2026.
Which companies are Coca-Cola Consolidated, Inc.'s industry peers?
11 issuers in our coverage, COKE included, share the SEC industry code Bottled & Canned Soft Drinks & Carbonated Waters. The largest are: Monster Beverage Corp (MNST), Coca-Cola Europacific Partners Plc (CCEP), Mexican Economic Development Inc (FMX), Coca Cola Femsa Sab De Cv (KOF), Celsius Holdings, Inc. (CELH), National Beverage Corp (FIZZ).
This analysis is generated automatically using our proprietary AI systems and should not be considered personalized investment advice. Past performance does not guarantee future results. Always conduct your own research and consider consulting a financial advisor before making investment decisions.