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Coca-Cola seen as stable, inflation-resistant investment with rising margins and steady dividends.

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28 Oct 2026, 12:41 WIB
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Coca-Cola seen as stable, inflation-resistant investment with rising margins and steady dividends.

Coca-Cola is valued as a stable 'alter-bond' investment offering protection against inflation amid growing doubts about US government debt. Its operating margin has increased significantly from 20.6% in 2016 to an expected 33.4% in 2026, driven by strategic refranchising and focus on high-margin concentrate sales. While physical growth opportunities are limited, Coca-Cola's resilient business model ensures predictable free cash flow and steadily rising dividends, currently yielding 2.3%. The stock is rated as a Hold, suitable for long-term investors seeking reliable income rather than short-term gains.

Coca-Cola shares trade at USD 90.87 on Pluang as of Oct 28, 2026 16:41 WIB, slightly down 0.34% for the day. The stock shows a dividend yield of 2.29%, closely matching the article's noted 2.3%. With a market cap of $398.85 billion and a typical hold time of 155 days, it remains a favored choice among Pluang investors, who currently buy 82% of the orders.

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