Coca-Cola reported strong Q1 2026 results with revenue up 12% and EPS beating estimates, driving a 25% YTD stock gain despite a recent slight pullback. The company increased its quarterly dividend to 53 cents per share, marking the 63rd consecutive year of dividend growth and offering a forward yield of about 3%. Income investors focused on solid earnings coverage, accelerating free cash flow, and improved growth, which contrasted with bearish social media sentiment on volume declines. Looking ahead, the sale of Coca-Cola Beverages Africa and management's guidance incorporating a 4% headwind from acquisitions and divestitures will be key factors to watch.
After holding a record $397.4 billion cash pile and selling stocks for 14 consecutive quarters, Berkshire Hathaway has shifted strategy. In Q2 2026, under CEO Greg Abel, the company became a net buyer of stocks again, purchasing about $20 billion mor...
Procter & Gamble, Johnson & Johnson, and Coca-Cola are set to reach target prices of $180, $300, and $100 respectively by 2027, driven by their strong dividend histories and growth catalysts. PG aims for $180 supported by productivity gains and stead...
Berkshire Hathaway reported a 16% increase in operating earnings for Q2, reaching $12.98 billion, driven by strong performance in energy, railroad, and manufacturing sectors. CEO Greg Abel, who took over from Warren Buffett, is actively deploying the...
The 2026 Social Security cost-of-living adjustment (COLA) is 2.8%, but early CPI-W data suggest the 2027 COLA raise may be smaller due to cooling inflation. Meanwhile, living costs continue rising, outpacing the COLA increase. To counter this, invest...
