# Shares of The Coca-Cola Company (KO) have lagged behind the broader market over the past 52 weeks.

*business · news · 2026-04-29 · Barchart*

## Key points

- Coca-Cola raised its full-year 2026 earnings growth forecast to 8%–9% after Q1 results.
- Q1 2026 revenue reached $12.47 billion, exceeding analyst expectations and prompting a 3.9% stock jump.
- Volume growth of 3% outpaced 2% pricing increases, driven by zero-sugar and premium beverage demand.
- Citigroup analyst increased Coca-Cola's price target to $90, implying a 14.4% upside.
- Coca-Cola has beaten consensus earnings estimates in the last four consecutive quarters.

**Companies:** The Coca-Cola Company
**Countries:** United States

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