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The Coca-Cola Company earnings and payout view.

Next scheduled report in 56 days, last quarterly EPS, consensus estimates, payout status, and capital-return context for KO.

Next report
July 21, 2026
56 days · time TBD
EPS (TTM)
$3.18
Est. next: $3.48
Latest reported EPS
$0.86
Consensus: $0.81
Last EPS surprise
+6.2%
Beat · $0.86 actual vs $0.81 est.
EPS History & Surprise
PeriodActual EPSEst. EPSSurprise
Q1$0.14$0.14+0.0%
Q2$0.21$0.21+0.0%
Q3$0.20$0.19+5.3%
Q4$0.16$0.16+0.0%
Q1$0.20$0.20+0.0%
Q2$0.24$0.24+0.0%
Q3$0.21$0.21+0.0%
Q4$0.17$0.17+0.0%

Most recent periods shown. Full history available via data providers.

Dividends and capital return

Payout status beside the earnings base.

Dividend yield only makes sense next to earnings power. TECHi keeps payout ratio, yield, and ex-date on this page so income investors can read the cash return against EPS.

Forward yield
2.54%
Annual payout
$2.08 per share
Payout ratio
65% of EPS
Within historical norms
Ex-dividend date
June 15, 2026
Hold by this date for the next payout

EPS beat history

KO has 6 beats in the last 6 reported quarters.

Recent reported quarters are compared against the consensus estimate so the latest print is easy to read at a glance. Positive bars mean reported EPS cleared expectations; negative bars mark misses.

Last actual EPS
$0.86
Q1 FY2026
Last estimate
$0.81
April 28, 2026
Surprise amount
+$0.05

Recent quarters

Q1 FY2026+6.2%

$0.86 actual vs $0.81 est.

Q4 FY2025+3.6%

$0.58 actual vs $0.56 est.

Q3 FY2025+5.1%

$0.82 actual vs $0.78 est.

Q2 FY2025+3.6%

$0.87 actual vs $0.84 est.

Q1 FY2025+1.4%

$0.73 actual vs $0.72 est.

Q4 FY2024+5.8%

$0.55 actual vs $0.52 est.

Earnings call transcript

KO 2026Q1 call commentary.

12 segments

Operator

Operator

0.00

At this time, I'd like to welcome everyone to the Coca-Cola Company's First Quarter 2026 Earnings Results Conference Call. Today's call is being recorded. I would like to remind everyone that the purpose of this conference is to talk with investors, and...

Todd Beiger

Vice President and Head of Investor Relations

0.00

Good morning, and thank you for joining us. I'm here with Henrique Braun, our Chief Executive Officer; and John Murphy, our President and Chief Financial Officer. We've posted schedules under Financial Information, in the Investors section of our company...

Henrique Braun

Chief Executive Officer

0.70

Thanks, Todd, and good morning, everyone. We are off to a good start this year. We delivered strong first quarter results despite a complex external environment. I'd like to thank our system associates for their continued commitment. We are focusing on...

John Murphy

President and Chief Financial Officer

0.40

Thank you, Henrique, and good morning, everyone. During the quarter, we navigated market dynamics locally to deliver on our global objectives. We grew organic revenues 10%. Unit case growth was 3%. Concentrate sales were five points ahead of unit case sales as...

Operator

Operator

0.00

Our first question comes from Dara Mohsenian from Morgan Stanley.

Dara Mohsenian

Analyst (Morgan Stanley)

0.00

Just given the strength we saw in Q1 unit cases at the corporate level, but also price mix that was more subdued than recent trends for the second straight quarter. I just was hoping to get your view on the balance between volume versus price/mix in the...

Earnings desk view

KO EPS history is live.

The Coca-Cola Company has per-quarter EPS history available across recent reports, pairing the latest actual EPS with consensus estimates and valuation context. For real-time commentary on KO's next print, the news archive tracks every editorial reaction to earnings reports.

Payout history

KO dividend payments - recent history

Market data feed

Ex-dateAmountRecord datePayment date
$0.5300
$0.5300
$0.5100
$0.5100
$0.5100
$0.5100
$0.4850
$0.4850
$0.4850
$0.4850
$0.4600
$0.4600
$0.4600
$0.4600
$0.4400
$0.4400
$0.4400
$0.4400
$0.4200
$0.4200
$0.4200
$0.4200
$0.4100
$0.4100

Dividend safety read

KO pays out 65% of TTM earnings as dividends.

A payout ratio in this band gives the dividend room to grow even if earnings dip. Watch quarterly cash-flow coverage to confirm the buffer holds.

Frequently asked

Common questions.

When does KO next report earnings?

The Coca-Cola Company reports quarterly. Track the latest scheduled date and consensus estimate on TECHi's KO earnings page — updated whenever the company confirms the quarterly call.

What is KO's EPS?

The Coca-Cola Company's trailing earnings per share is approximately $3.18 based on the most recent fundamentals snapshot.

Where can I find KO's earnings history?

TECHi's KO earnings page covers the next scheduled report, the last several quarters of beats and misses, and editorial commentary tied to each release.

Did KO beat earnings last quarter?

Beat / miss commentary for the most recent The Coca-Cola Company quarter is published on the TECHi KO earnings page. Subscribe to the markets newsletter for the morning brief on every print.

Does KO pay a dividend?

Yes — The Coca-Cola Company (KO) pays a dividend with a current yield of approximately 2.54%.

What is KO's dividend yield?

The Coca-Cola Company has a forward dividend yield of approximately 2.54% based on the most recent quote.

How much does KO pay in dividends per share?

The Coca-Cola Company distributes approximately $2.08 per share annually based on the latest declared payout.

What is KO's payout ratio?

The Coca-Cola Company's payout ratio is approximately 65.41%, the share of earnings paid out as dividends. A lower ratio leaves more room for dividend growth.

Where can I track KO's dividend history?

TECHi's KO earnings and dividends page shows the live yield, payout history, ex-dividend dates, payout ratio, and dividend-safety commentary beside EPS history.

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