Coca-Cola reported stronger-than-expected Q2 results with adjusted earnings of $0.97 per share, surpassing estimates of $0.93, and revenue rising 7% to $13.38 billion. The company saw volume growth in key markets including India, China, the US, and Brazil, with notable increases in Coca-Cola Zero Sugar and sparkling soft drinks. Following this performance, Coca-Cola raised its full-year 2026 guidance for organic revenue growth to around 5% and EPS growth to 9-10%, also increasing its free cash flow forecast. This positive outlook reflects confidence in sustained consumer demand and operational strength, supported by favorable tax impacts and ongoing investments.
As Treasury yields near a one-year high, most dividend stocks face pressure, but three Dividend Kings—Coca-Cola, Procter & Gamble, and Johnson & Johnson—have consistently increased their dividends every quarter since 2022. These companies maintain st...
The article compares two popular U.S. retirement income ETFs: Schwab U.S. Dividend Equity ETF (SCHD) and JPMorgan Equity Premium Income ETF (JEPI). SCHD focuses on growing qualified dividends from strong American companies, offering a lower yield (~3...
Procter & Gamble, Coca-Cola, and Colgate-Palmolive are highlighted for their decades-long track records of raising dividends even through recessions. These consumer staples companies generate strong free cash flow and show pricing power that supports...
Coca-Cola has extended its dividend growth streak to over 60 years, declaring a quarterly dividend of $0.53 per share. While the company maintains a strong record of consistent dividend increases, its current yield of about 2.32% is modest due to a r...
The Vanguard Dividend Appreciation ETF (VIG) pays significantly lower dividends than the Schwab U.S. Dividend Equity ETF (SCHD) because VIG's index excludes high-yield stocks to prioritize consistent dividend growth. This design means retirees holdin...
