Coca-Cola Co (XSWX:KO) Dividend Payout Ratio: 0.62 (As of Mar. 2026) — 15% Below Median

What is Coca-Cola Co Dividend Payout Ratio?

Coca-Cola Co XSWX:KO +0.05% 78 Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.62 as of Mar. 2026, which is 15% below its 10-year median of 0.73. GuruFocus rates XSWX:KO with a GF Score™ of 78/100 and a GF Value™ of CHF55.84 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 68 Beverages - Non-Alcoholic companies, Coca-Cola Co ranks worse than 75% on this metric.

The Dividend Payout Ratio is the measure of dividends paid out to shareholders relative to the company's net income. It is calculated as the Dividends per Share divided by the Earnings per Share (Diluted) during the same time period. Coca-Cola Co's Dividend Payout Ratio for the months ended in Mar. 2026 was 0.62.

The historical rank and industry rank for Coca-Cola Co's Dividend Payout Ratio or its related term are showing as below:

XSWX:KO' s Dividend Payout Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.17 Med: 0.73 Max: 2.18
Current: 0.17

During the past 13 years, the highest Dividend Payout Ratio of Coca-Cola Co was 2.18. The lowest was 0.17. And the median was 0.73.

XSWX:KO's Dividend Payout Ratio is ranked worse than
75% of 68 companies
in the Beverages - Non-Alcoholic industry
Industry Median: 0.43 vs XSWX:KO: 0.17

As of today (2026-06-27), the Dividend Yield % of Coca-Cola Co is 1.29%.

During the past 13 years, the highest Trailing Annual Dividend Yield of Coca-Cola Co was 4.18%. The lowest was 1.29%. And the median was 3.05%.

Coca-Cola Co's Dividends per Share for the months ended in Mar. 2026 was CHF0.42.

During the past 12 months, Coca-Cola Co's average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate was 4.80% per year. During the past 3 years, the average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate was 5.00% per year. During the past 5 years, the average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate was 4.60% per year. During the past 10 years, the average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate was 4.10% per year.

During the past 13 years, the highest 3-Year average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate of Coca-Cola Co was 19.30% per year. The lowest was 2.50% per year. And the median was 9.00% per year.

The growth rate is calculated with least square regression.

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Coca-Cola Co (XSWX:KO) Dividend Payout Ratio Explanation

In dividends investing, Dividend Payout Ratio and Dividend Growth Rate are the two most important variables for consideration. A lower payout ratio may indicate that the company has more room to increase its dividends.

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Coca-Cola Co Dividend Payout Ratio Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Coca-Cola Co's Dividend Payout Ratio can be seen below:

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Coca-Cola Co Dividend Payout Ratio Chart

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XSWX:KO vs PEP, MNST, KDP: Dividend Payout Ratio Comparison

For the Beverages - Non-Alcoholic subindustry, Coca-Cola Co's Dividend Payout Ratio, along with its competitors' market caps and Dividend Payout Ratio data, can be viewed below:

* Competitive companies are chosen from companies within the same industry, with headquarter located in same country, with closest market capitalization; x-axis shows the market cap, and y-axis shows the term value; the bigger the dot, the larger the market cap. Note that "N/A" values will not show up in the chart.

Coca-Cola Co Dividend Payout Ratio vs Beverages - Non-Alcoholic Industry

For the Beverages - Non-Alcoholic industry and Consumer Defensive sector, Coca-Cola Co's Dividend Payout Ratio distribution charts can be found below:

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Coca-Cola Co Dividend Payout Ratio Calculation

Coca-Cola Co's Dividend Payout Ratio for the fiscal year that ended in Dec. 2025 is calculated as

Dividend Payout Ratio	=	Dividends per Share (A: Dec. 2025 )	/	EPS without NRI (A: Dec. 2025 )
	=	0	/	2.391
	=	0.00

Coca-Cola Co's Dividend Payout Ratio for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 is calculated as

Dividend Payout Ratio	=	Dividends per Share (Q: Mar. 2026 )	/	EPS without NRI (Q: Mar. 2026 )
	=	0.417	/	0.677
	=	0.62

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What does a Dividend Payout Ratio of 0.62 mean?

Coca-Cola Co (XSWX:KO) has a Dividend Payout Ratio of 0.62 as of Mar. 2026. Dividend payout ratio is the percent of company earnings paid out as dividends. View historical data on Coca-Cola Co and its competitors. This is 15% below median its historical median of 0.73. Over the past decade, Coca-Cola Co's Dividend Payout Ratio has ranged from 0.17 to 2.18. According to the industry distribution chart, Coca-Cola Co ranks #51 out of 68 companies in the Beverages - Non-Alcoholic industry, placing it in the top 75%.

Is Coca-Cola Co's Dividend Payout Ratio too high?

Coca-Cola Co's current Dividend Payout Ratio of 0.62 is 15% below median its 10-year median of 0.73. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.17 to a high of 2.18. The Beverages - Non-Alcoholic industry median Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.43. Coca-Cola Co's value of 0.62 is 44.2% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Coca-Cola Co ranks #51 out of 68 companies in the Beverages - Non-Alcoholic industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Coca-Cola Co has a GF Score™ of 78/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.

How does Coca-Cola Co's Dividend Payout Ratio compare to PEP and MNST?

According to the Beverages - Non-Alcoholic industry distribution chart, Coca-Cola Co ranks #51 out of 68 companies for Dividend Payout Ratio. This places Coca-Cola Co in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.43. Coca-Cola Co's value of 0.62 is 44.2% above this benchmark. Historically, Coca-Cola Co's own Dividend Payout Ratio has ranged from 0.17 to 2.18 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 0.73 vs. the industry median of 0.43, Coca-Cola Co has consistently been above the industry average. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.

What is a good Dividend Payout Ratio for a Beverages - Non-Alcoholic company?

The median Dividend Payout Ratio among Beverages - Non-Alcoholic companies is 0.43, based on 68 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Dividend Payout Ratio significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Dividend Payout Ratio should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Coca-Cola Co's current Dividend Payout Ratio of 0.62 is 44.2% above the industry median. Use the industry distribution chart on this page to see where any company falls relative to its peers.

What does a high Dividend Payout Ratio mean?

A high Dividend Payout Ratio can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Dividend payout ratio is the percent of company earnings paid out as dividends. View historical data on Coca-Cola Co and its competitors. For the Beverages - Non-Alcoholic industry, the median Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.43 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Coca-Cola Co's current Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.62, which is 15% below median its own 10-year median of 0.73. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.

Is Coca-Cola Co stock overvalued right now?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Coca-Cola Co (XSWX:KO) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is CHF55.84, compared to a current price of CHF65.63 — trading 17.5% above its estimated fair value. The current Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.62, which is 15% below median its 10-year median of 0.73 and 44.2% above the Beverages - Non-Alcoholic industry median of 0.43. Coca-Cola Co's overall GF Score™ is 78/100 with 5 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.

How is Dividend Payout Ratio calculated?

Dividend Payout Ratio is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Coca-Cola Co (XSWX:KO), the current Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.62 as of Mar. 2026. GuruFocus calculates this using data sourced from SEC filings and annual reports. See the calculation section and 30-year financial data on this page for the full breakdown.

Is Coca-Cola Co (XSWX:KO) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Coca-Cola Co stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of CHF65.63 is trading 17.5% above its estimated GF Value™ of CHF55.84. GuruFocus considers Coca-Cola Co to be Modestly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for XSWX:KO:

Dividend Payout Ratio: 0.62 (15% below median its 10-year median of 0.73)
GF Value™: CHF55.84 vs. price of CHF65.63 (17.5% above fair value)
GF Score™: 78/100 with 5 warning signs
Industry Position: 44.2% above the Beverages - Non-Alcoholic median (#51 of 68)

No single metric tells the full story. See the XSWX:KO stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.

Coca-Cola Co Business Description

Industry Consumer Defensive Beverages - Non-Alcoholic

Comparable Companies PEP MNST KDP COCSF COKE PRMB CELH COCO FIZZ SUJA HKSE:09633 LSE:CCEP MEX:AC LSE:CCH NSE:VBL SHSE:605499 HKSE:02097 TSE:2587 SHSE:603156 TSE:2267

Other Exchanges KO:USA KO80:Thailand KO:Peru KO:Mexico KO_KZ:Kazakhstan 1KO:Italy CCC3d:UK 0QZK:UK CCC3:Germany COLA:Canada COCA34:Brazil CCC3:Bulgaria KO:Austria KO:Argentina

Address One Coca-Cola Plaza, Atlanta, GA, USA, 30313

Website https://www.coca-colacompany.com

Founded in 1886, Atlanta-headquartered Coca-Cola is the world's largest nonalcoholic beverage company, with a strong portfolio of 200 brands covering key categories including carbonated soft drinks, water, sports, energy, juice, and coffee. Together with bottlers and distribution partners, the company sells finished beverage products bearing Coca-Cola and licensed brands through retailers and food-service locations in more than 200 countries and regions globally. Coca-Cola generates around 60% of its total revenue overseas, with sizable contributions from emerging economies in Latin America and Asia-Pacific.

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