The board of directors of The Coca-Cola (KO) Company announced the election of a new company officer and the approval of the company’s 64th consecutive annual dividend increase. The company is raising the quarterly dividend approximately 4% from 51c to 53c per common share. The quarterly dividend is equivalent to an annual dividend of $2.12 per share, up from $2.04 per share in 2025. The first quarter dividend is payable April 1 to shareowners of record as of March 13. The board also elected Todd Beiger as a vice president. Effective March 31, he will become vice president and head of investor relations, succeeding Robin Halpern.
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