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27-05-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
4 Reasons to Buy Coca-Cola Stock Like There's No Tomorrow
This company's products are consistently marketable in any and all economic environments. The market tends to reward safe havens like Coca-Cola when other kinds of companies may pose above-average risk. While not exactly cheap, analysts still say this ticker is underpriced. 10 stocks we like better than Coca-Cola › Are you worried the market could still run right back into a tariff-induced headwind, but you also feel like you're running the risk of missing out on more gains? If so, you're not alone. Plenty of people are confused by the mixed messages stocks are currently delivering. There is a solution. That is, limit your options to names that are apt to perform well regardless of the economic or market environment. Coca-Cola (NYSE: KO) fits this bill nicely right now for four reasons, two of which aren't even specific to the company's business, but are instead linked to the bigger backdrop. You know the company. Coca-Cola is of course the planet's best-selling cola. The name has been so popular for so long, in fact, that it's been woven into the fabric of the global culture. Indeed, branding consultancy Interbrand says Coca-Cola is 2024's seventh-best global brand, right behind Toyota and right in front of Mercedes. That's a big deal simply because so many consumers now buy the product out of habit without really worrying about price. The Coca-Cola Company isn't just its namesake cola, though. Gold Peak tea, Powerade sports drink, Minute Maid juices, Schweppes ginger ale, Dasani water, and several other beverages are all part of the Coca-Cola family, and the company's worked similar marketing magic for all of them. These are all also household names, making them the go-to option out of habit even when most households are pinching pennies. Coca-Cola stock offers investors something far more specific, however, that matters all the time -- and especially matters in uncertain environments. That's a reliable dividend. Sure, its forward-looking yield isn't enormous at 2.8%. The percentage yield itself isn't the only detail to consider, though. Dividend growth is also important, in terms of size and frequency. Coca-Cola is solid by both standards. February's 5.2% year-over-year improvement in its quarterly per-share payout marks the 63rd consecutive year Coca-Cola's dividend payment has been raised. There's no end in sight to the streak either, as this company can consistently afford to pay its dividend from its earnings. Now's also the right time to plow into Coca-Cola stock simply because you need a little additional safety at this point in time, and Coca-Cola provides it. Other investors are even willing to pay a bit of a premium to get it -- as they should, in light of how well-shielded this company is from tariff-prompted headwinds. See, unlike many American companies, this one doesn't make much of its own products. It punts this work to third-party bottling partners who handle these duties so it can focus on what it does best. That's marketing and branding. Its network of bottlers also does this work in (or at least near) the countries where these goods will ultimately be consumed, so there's actually very little cross-border shipping going on to tax or tariff. The company's biggest border-related headache is simply repatriating profits generated overseas -- not exactly the worst of problems to have. Finally, while this stock defied the odds back in February by rallying when most everything else was sinking, it's not made any actual forward progress since then, suspiciously stopping right around August's record high of $72.57. This suggests investors may fear Coca-Cola shares are bumping into a psychological ceiling even if they deserve to be priced higher. Take a step back and look at the longer-term trend, though. This ticker's been making reliable forward (even if a bit erratic) progress for well over a decade now, shrugging off a wide range of potential stumbling blocks. Yet it's still well below analysts' consensus price target of $79.50, the majority of whom still rate Coca-Cola stock as a strong buy. The point is, even if the average amateur investor doesn't see it right now, the professional stock-pickers largely all agree that this ticker's stagnation since March doesn't make sense. The crowd may start to agree sooner than later, rekindling this stock's bigger-picture rally as a result. This isn't the only worthy name to buy right now, of course, nor is right now the only good time to buy this one -- Coca-Cola is a perennial winner even if it's not a high-growth stock. You could always do worse. But if you're looking for a smart forever holding to buy that will help your portfolio weather the looming unknown we're currently facing, this simple but reliable choice is a great one for almost any investor. Don't overthink it. Before you buy stock in Coca-Cola, consider this: The Motley Fool Stock Advisor analyst team just identified what they believe are the for investors to buy now… and Coca-Cola wasn't one of them. The 10 stocks that made the cut could produce monster returns in the coming years. Consider when Netflix made this list on December 17, 2004... if you invested $1,000 at the time of our recommendation, you'd have $639,271!* Or when Nvidia made this list on April 15, 2005... if you invested $1,000 at the time of our recommendation, you'd have $804,688!* Now, it's worth noting Stock Advisor's total average return is 957% — a market-crushing outperformance compared to 167% for the S&P 500. Don't miss out on the latest top 10 list, available when you join . See the 10 stocks » *Stock Advisor returns as of May 19, 2025 James Brumley has positions in Coca-Cola. The Motley Fool has no position in any of the stocks mentioned. The Motley Fool has a disclosure policy. 4 Reasons to Buy Coca-Cola Stock Like There's No Tomorrow was originally published by The Motley Fool
Yahoo
21-05-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
Here Are 3 American Companies on Warren Buffett's Balance Sheet. Are They a Buy?
Consumers' affinity for Coca-Cola is a global phenomenon, but its U.S. roots have been woven into the fabric of American culture. Apple is a shining example of what happens when you combine American ingenuity and a passion for excellence. Grocery chain Kroger only serves U.S. consumers, but more important, it isn't nearly is reliant on imported goods as you might expect. 10 stocks we like better than Coca-Cola › It's a tough time to be excited about investing in U.S. companies. They're not just caught in the crossfire of a tariff war that will make it more expensive to do international business. These same tariffs will almost certainly inflate consumer prices. Neither is good for the domestic or the global economy. The fact that Warren Buffett -- arguably the best-known icon of American capitalism -- remains a big fan of this country and the opportunities it still offers, however, speaks volumes. As he explained earlier this month in the wake of growing tariff-prompted volatility, "We've gone through all kinds of things -- great recessions, world wars, the development of the atomic bomb that we never dreamt of when I was born. So I would not get discouraged about the fact that we haven't solved every problem that's come along." He concludes, "If I were being born today, I would just keep negotiating in the womb until they said I could be in the United States. We're all pretty lucky." And he's putting his money where his mouth is, so to speak. His Berkshire Hathaway (NYSE: BRK.A) (NYSE: BRK.B) portfolio continues to hold stakes in several patently American outfits that might be worth your consideration as well. Here's a closer look at three of them. It's not just a popular soda brand. It's a slice of American culture. The Coca-Cola Company's (NYSE: KO) name, colors, and logo are prominently featured on everything from Christmas ornaments to clothing to home décor, just to name a few. This phenomenon doesn't exist nearly as deeply for any other beverage brand, or for that matter, any company from any industry. And yet, while North America is its single-biggest and most important market in terms of profits for this Atlanta-based 133-year-old outfit, the market still only accounts for a little over one-third of its operating income. The rest comes from overseas, and is pretty well distributed across the planet's population and geography. This would seem to be a problem in light of newly raised tariffs on imports as well as exports. It's not, though. See, the vast majority of Coca-Cola's products (which include Gold Peak tea, Minute Maid juice, Powerade sports drink, Dasani water, and more) are bottled and distributed by authorized partners in or near the same countries where they're ultimately consumed. There's very little product actually crossing a border that would prompt the payment of an expensive tariff. The company's chief cost of doing international business is actually the taxes owed when it repatriates profits generated overseas. But that's a much more affordable and manageable problem than export tariffs would be. More to the point for interested investors, yes, this long-timer Buffett favorite would be a smart pick for almost anyone's portfolio, if only as a means of remaining in the market at a time when it isn't comfortable to do so. The forward-looking dividend yield of 2.8% isn't exactly thrilling either, but it is reliable. It's also a reliable grower, having now been raised for 63 consecutive years. Consumer technology titan Apple (NASDAQ: AAPL) may not boast the same all-American pedigree that The Coca-Cola Company does. There's no denying, however, that classic American ingenuity and passion for excellence have made this company the behemoth it is today since it was founded by a couple of ambitious college dropouts back in 1976. Although Macintosh computers (or "Macs") are a minority of the domestic home-computer market, the iPhone is by far America's favorite smartphone, accounting for roughly half of all smartphone purchases in the United States. Apple isn't strictly a U.S. company, for the record. Indeed, it's not even predominantly an American company. Only a little more than 40% of its revenue is generated by the business unit it simply calls "America," in fact, which includes Latin America and South America; that proportion is even smaller when only looking at the United States' contribution to the top line. The company is even less American in light of where most of its technology is manufactured and assembled. The vast majority of the world's iPhones are made in China, with roughly one-third of them being sold in the United States. This, of course, leaves this business vulnerable to steep import tariffs. Apple can and will shift at least some of this production to India, which would sidestep the most volatile front of the ongoing tariff war. Still, this impending shift in production dramatically dials back the American identity of this all-American success story. The question remains, however, is Apple's stock a compelling buy for the average U.S. investor? After all, even though Buffett and his lieutenants have been paring back their stake in Apple, at 300 million shares collectively worth $64 billion, Apple is still Berkshire Hathaway's single-biggest holding. Not that Berkshire's stock-pickers are misreading the likely future of trade tariffs or missing something about Apple's options, but in this instance, investors might want to steer clear of Apple and let the dust of the tariff standoff fully settle first before diving in. Few things are as problematic for any company's stock as uncertainty. Last but not least, add The Kroger Company (NYSE: KR) to the list of American companies on Warren Buffett's balance sheet that deserve a closer look by U.S. investors. It's arguably one of Berkshire's least-talked-about holdings. That's partially a function of size -- at 50 million shares, this $3.4 billion position only makes up about 1% of the entire value of Berkshire Hathaway's stock portfolio. Another part of this disinterest stems from the fact that it's just a grocer, which isn't exactly an exciting industry. Kroger is most definitely an all-American company. However, given that the Cincinnati-based company's 2,731 supermarkets are only found in the U.S., and mostly sell American-sourced goods. Now, Kroger still procures bread and cereal from Canada and a variety of fruits and vegetables from Mexico. Some of its inventory even comes from China. That's a problem simply because profit margins on most groceries are already paper-thin; higher import costs will only chip away at these narrow margins. Kroger may not have the pricing power it seems it needs here either, particularly given how price-sensitive consumers are at this time, thanks to a years-long bout with persistent inflation. There's a reason Kroger shares have been strangely resilient of late, however, continuing to march deeper into new-record-high territory. That is, it's far better shielded from the tariff war than most might guess. As CFO Todd Foley explained during March's fiscal-Q4 earnings conference call, Kroger has "really, really small, single-digit exposure" to imports from China. He adds, "When you think about some of the produce we might get from Mexico or Canada, those are still pretty kind of mid-single-digit effect." His bottom-line message on recently raised tariffs? "It's not a massive impact." And where rising import costs might matter more, Kroger's got options. It can source outside of these three primary suppliers, for instance, sidestepping the worst of tariff woes. The company can also continue deploying new technologies to tighten up and optimize its supply chain, as it has been successfully doing for some time now. It's never going to be a high-growth ticker, to be clear. If you're looking to bet on America's resilience, though, Kroger is a fantastic choice. Before you buy stock in Coca-Cola, consider this: The Motley Fool Stock Advisor analyst team just identified what they believe are the for investors to buy now… and Coca-Cola wasn't one of them. The 10 stocks that made the cut could produce monster returns in the coming years. Consider when Netflix made this list on December 17, 2004... if you invested $1,000 at the time of our recommendation, you'd have $642,582!* Or when Nvidia made this list on April 15, 2005... if you invested $1,000 at the time of our recommendation, you'd have $829,879!* Now, it's worth noting Stock Advisor's total average return is 975% — a market-crushing outperformance compared to 172% for the S&P 500. Don't miss out on the latest top 10 list, available when you join . See the 10 stocks » *Stock Advisor returns as of May 19, 2025 James Brumley has positions in Coca-Cola. The Motley Fool has positions in and recommends Apple and Berkshire Hathaway. The Motley Fool recommends Kroger. The Motley Fool has a disclosure policy. Here Are 3 American Companies on Warren Buffett's Balance Sheet. Are They a Buy? was originally published by The Motley Fool
Yahoo
25-02-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
Here's How Many Shares of Coca-Cola You Should Own to Get $4,000 in Yearly Dividends
Looking for reliable dividend income? You'd be hard-pressed to find a better all-around option than The Coca-Cola Company (NYSE: KO). While you can find higher yields than its forward-looking dividend yield of 2.8%, with 63 consecutive years of annual payout growth under its belt, the beverage giant's dividend pedigree is second to none. Some investors use its reliably rising dividend to pay their ever-rising recurring bills. So, how much Coca-Cola stock would be needed to, say, generate $4,000 worth of dividends per year (which is about how much the average household spends per year on utilities, gas, water, phone, and cable TV, by the way, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.) It's not a company that needs much of an introduction. The organization's flagship product is, of course, its namesake cola. The Coca-Cola Company, however, also owns other beverage brands like Minute Maid juices, Powerade sports drinks, Gold Peak tea, and Dasani water, just to name a few. This diverse lineup means it's got something to sell to nearly all consumers, catering to their continually changing preferences. That's one of the key reasons it's been able to afford over six decades of reliable yearly payout growth. To this end, with its most recent dividend increase to $0.51 per share, you would need 1,961 shares of Coca-Cola to pocket $1,000 in quarterly dividend income from this well-known consumer goods name, or $4,000 per year. That's roughly $140,000 worth of the beverage stock at its present price. That's no small amount of money for average investors. But, it may be more attainable than you think. The key is growing the position by reinvesting Coca-Cola's dividend payments in more shares of the company until you need these dividends in cash. A modest $12,500 investment in this stock 30 years ago would be worth $141,000 today, for perspective, had you reinvested its dividends along the way. Although past performance is no guarantee of future results, this performance does point to what's possible. Before you buy stock in Coca-Cola, consider this: The Motley Fool Stock Advisor analyst team just identified what they believe are the for investors to buy now… and Coca-Cola wasn't one of them. The 10 stocks that made the cut could produce monster returns in the coming years. Consider when Nvidia made this list on April 15, 2005... if you invested $1,000 at the time of our recommendation, you'd have $823,858!* Now, it's worth noting Stock Advisor's total average return is 917% — a market-crushing outperformance compared to 175% for the S&P 500. Don't miss out on the latest top 10 list, available when you join . See the 10 stocks » *Stock Advisor returns as of February 24, 2025 James Brumley has positions in Coca-Cola. The Motley Fool has no position in any of the stocks mentioned. The Motley Fool has a disclosure policy. Here's How Many Shares of Coca-Cola You Should Own to Get $4,000 in Yearly Dividends was originally published by The Motley Fool Sign in to access your portfolio
South China Morning Post
19-02-2025
- Business
- South China Morning Post
Johor-Singapore SEZ gets US$150 million boost from Hong Kong battery maker
The much-touted Johor- Singapore Special Economic Zone (JS-SEZ) has received one of its earliest investors in battery maker Gold Peak Technology Group, with the Hong Kong-listed firm intending to expand production outside mainland China in light of global uncertainties. It is the first company to use a new Green Lane initiative, launched on Wednesday by state government office Invest Johor and United Overseas Bank (UOB), which will allow investors to fast-track their entry into the special economic zone, according to UOB. Gold Peak is investing about 670 million ringgit (US$150 million) to build a new facility combining manufacturing and research and development in Johor under the JS-SEZ, with a letter of intent signed at a conference in Malaysia 's Johor on Wednesday. Daniel Chua, Gold Peak's senior vice-president, told reporters that as the company was starting a new production line for its nickel-zinc batteries in China, the need for an overseas plant became clear. 'This special economic zone presents a very big opportunity for us to scale up our production, and at the same time to address the global market, other than just [the] China market,' Chua said. On whether the move was to sidestep US tariffs on Chinese companies, Chua said: 'Aside from us needing to rebalance our production rather than focusing on just one area, we are expanding outside of China at the same time because of this uncertainty. It certainly will help us to alleviate some of the issues.'
