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Data last updated: Oct 16, 2026
Snapshot (as of Oct 16, 2026): The Coca-Cola Company (KO) pays a $2.08 annual dividend ($0.53 quarterly), yielding 2.30% at $93.20/share. Next ex-dividend date 2026-09-15. 23 consecutive years of dividend growth. Source: Yahoo Finance, aggregated by MerryDiv.
Dividend Yield: 2.30%
Annual Dividend: $2.08 per share
Payout Ratio: 62.5%
Ex-Dividend Date: 2026-09-15
Dividend Frequency: quarterly
Sector: Consumer Defensive
Years of Dividend History: 65
The Coca-Cola Company dividend is one of the most recognized income streams in the consumer sector, backed by a global portfolio of beverages including Coca-Cola, Sprite, Dasani, and Powerade. KO currently yields 2.42%, with trailing twelve-month payments of $2.08 per share paid quarterly. The next ex-dividend date is September 15, 2026. With a beta of 0.318, KO stock moves far less than the broader market, which suits income investors who prioritize price stability alongside their dividend.
The Coca-Cola Company pays out 62.5% of earnings as dividends, a payout ratio classified as elevated (60–75%). That level is supported by demand for everyday beverages across a broad product lineup spanning soft drinks, water, coffee, juice, and dairy, categories that generate recurring consumer purchases. The Coca-Cola Company dividend safety is not without pressure points, though: a payout above 60% leaves limited room to absorb earnings declines without affecting the dividend.
Over the past 14 years, The Coca-Cola Company dividend history shows a CAGR of 5.7% per year from 2011 to 2025. Per-share payments grew from $0.94 to $2.04 over that period (the 2026 figure of $1.59 reflects a partial year and is not used in the CAGR calculation). The smallest annual increase in the window was 2.4% in 2021. Growth is slow by most standards, but it has been unbroken across the full data window.
| Period | CAGR | From | To |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3-Year | +5.0% | $1.76 (2022) | $2.04 (2025) |
| 5-Year | +4.5% | $1.64 (2020) | $2.04 (2025) |
| 10-Year | +4.4% | $1.32 (2015) | $2.04 (2025) |
KO fits dividend investors who want a moderate, recurring income stream from a business with broad global reach. The current yield of 2.42% falls within the moderate (2-4%) range but sits below the 5-year average yield of 2.84%, meaning buyers today are getting less income relative to price than the historical norm. The 5.7% annual dividend growth rate adds some purchasing power protection over time. The trade-off is clear: The Coca-Cola Company stock offers low price volatility and a long dividend growth streak, but the elevated payout ratio and below-average current yield limit the income upside for new buyers.
| Payment Date | Amount per Share |
|---|---|
| 2026-09-15 | $0.5300 |
| 2026-06-15 | $0.5300 |
| 2026-03-13 | $0.5300 |
| 2025-12-01 | $0.5100 |
| 2025-09-15 | $0.5100 |
| 2025-06-13 | $0.5100 |
| 2025-03-14 | $0.5100 |
| 2024-11-29 | $0.4850 |
| 2024-09-13 | $0.4850 |
| 2024-06-14 | $0.4850 |
| Year | Total Dividends |
|---|---|
| 2026 | $1.5900 |
| 2025 | $2.0400 |
| 2024 | $1.9400 |
| 2023 | $1.8400 |
| 2022 | $1.7600 |
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