Current Market Capitalization and Share Price
The Coca-Cola Company is one of the largest publicly traded beverage companies by market capitalization, with its valuation fluctuating based on stock price movements and share count changes. As of the latest available trading data, its market cap is in the range of approximately 250 billion to 270 billion USD, placing it among the top global brands by equity value. Investors track the stock through the NYSE under the ticker KO, and real time quotes are available on financial platforms such as MarketWatch KO quote page.
Market capitalization is calculated by multiplying the current share price by the total number of outstanding shares, and it represents the public market value of the company rather than its book value or liquidation value. The share price reflects expectations for future revenue from soft drinks, juice, water, tea, coffee, and energy drink brands across hundreds of countries.
Revenue, Profitability, and Brand Value
Coca-Cola generates the majority of its revenue from sales of concentrate and syrup to bottling partners, who produce and distribute finished beverages worldwide. In the most recent full fiscal year, the company reported total revenue of roughly 43 billion USD, with net income in the range of 9 billion to 10 billion USD, depending on foreign exchange impacts and unit case volume trends. Detailed financial statements are filed with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission and can be reviewed on the SEC EDGAR Coca-Cola filings page.
Interbrand and other brand valuation agencies consistently rank Coca-Cola among the top global brands, with brand value estimates typically exceeding 80 billion USD. The company's portfolio includes flagship Coca-Cola soft drinks, Diet Coke, Coke Zero Sugar, Sprite, Fanta, Dasani water, Minute Maid juices, and Costa Coffee, supported by one of the largest distribution systems in the world.
Ownership, Headquarters, and Long Term Outlook
The Coca-Cola Company is headquartered in Atlanta, Georgia, and operates as a public company with a broad institutional and retail shareholder base. Berkshire Hathaway, led by Warren Buffett, has historically been one of the largest single shareholders, though the exact stake and ranking may shift over time as positions are adjusted. Current ownership structure and major holdings can be checked through the company's proxy statements and investor relations materials.
The long term outlook for Coca-Cola depends on volume growth in emerging markets, product innovation, portfolio diversification, and the ability to navigate sugar taxes, health trends, and competitive pressures from other beverage manufacturers. Analysts and investors continue to monitor the company's capital allocation, dividend history, and share buyback programs as key indicators of financial strength and shareholder returns.