Coca-Cola blends stability and emerging market growth with strong earnings, cash flow, and dividend support for long-term investors. Learn why KO stock is a buy.

Coca-Cola stock has traded sideways most summer, but is the 12th-best Dow name this year, up 11.9% year-to-date. The shares have support in place at their 200-day moving average, though overhead there are two descending trendlines that could cap a breakout, per the chart below.

Coca-Cola is one of the most recognized brands in the world. Coca-Cola's business is well-run and performing relatively strongly right now. Investors are well aware of Coca-Cola's strengths, which makes this consumer staples peer more attractive.

Detailed price information for Coca-Cola Company (KO-N) from The Globe and Mail including charting and trades.

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Investors have priced PepsiCo's short-term challenges into its stock, creating a solid long-term buying opportunity for patient investors.

Detailed price information for Coca-Cola Company (KO-N) from The Globe and Mail including charting and trades.

Coca-Cola's Q1 net revenue growth became negative, while organic revenue growth slowed considerably QoQ. Read why KO stock is a Sell.