The Dow Jones Industrial Average (DJIA) tracks 30 top U.S. stocks that are often used to gauge the health of the stock market. Unfortunately, trade war pressures, inflation, high interest rates, and other economic concerns have weighed on the index, dropping it 2.76% year-to-date. Of the 30 stocks in the index, 15 have managed to notch year-to-date increases. Is Coca-Cola (KO) one of them?
Coca-Cola Stock 2025 Performance
Not only is Coca-Cola among the stocks that has rallied in 2025, it has seen the largest increase year-to-date with a 15.08% gain. Its next closest rivals in the index are International Business Machines (IBM) and Travelers Companies (TRV), with 13.95% and 12.83% year-to-date increases, respectively.
Coca-Cola’s positive movement in 2025 was fueled by several factors, including:
- Increased investor interest as traders seek consumer defensive stocks alongside market uncertainty.
- A Q1 earnings report in April that surpassed Wall Street’s earnings per share and revenue estimates.
- Bullish analyst coverage, including a reiterated Buy rating from four-star DZ BANK AG Axel Herlinghaus.
It also helps that KO stock is a longtime favorite of Berkshire Hathaway (BRK.B) CEO Warren Buffett. Coca-Cola makes up 9.32% of the firm’s portfolio with $24.9 billion worth of the shares held. Buffett is also a huge fan of the drink, consuming five cans a day and often drinking it during public events. Considering Buffett’s net worth is $161 billion, that’s some incredible free PR for Coca-Cola.
Is KO Stock a Buy, Sell, or Hold?
Turning to Wall Street, the analysts’ consensus rating for Coca-Cola is Strong Buy, based on 18 Buy and one Hold ratings over the last three months. With that comes an average KO price target of $79.38, representing a potential 11.85% upside for the shares.
