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Data last updated: Sep 01, 2026
Snapshot (as of Sep 01, 2026): The Coca-Cola Company (KO) pays a $2.08 annual dividend ($0.53 quarterly), yielding 2.36% at $88.14/share. Next ex-dividend date 2026-09-15. 23 consecutive years of dividend growth. Source: Yahoo Finance, aggregated by MerryDiv.
Dividend Yield: 2.36%
Annual Dividend: $2.08 per share
Payout Ratio: 77.2%
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 pays $2.08 per share annually, with a quarterly frequency and an upcoming ex-dividend date of September 15, 2026. The current yield stands at 2.28%. With a beta of 0.342, KO stock moves far less than the broader market, which suits income investors who prioritize low volatility over high yield.
The Coca-Cola Company pays out 77.2% of earnings as dividends, a payout ratio classified as high (above 75%). That level is supported by the company's global scale across nonalcoholic beverages, including fountain syrups sold to restaurants and convenience stores, water, coffee, tea, and juice brands that generate recurring demand across multiple categories. The Coca-Cola Company dividend safety faces its clearest pressure from that payout ratio itself: there is limited room to absorb an earnings decline without either slowing dividend growth or drawing on reserves.
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 window (2026 data is partial and excluded from this calculation). The smallest annual increase in the window was 2.4% in 2021, which shows that growth, while unbroken, is not always fast.
| 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, low-volatility income stream from a globally distributed beverage business. The current yield of 2.28% sits in the moderate (2-4%) range and runs above the 5-year average yield of 2.03%, meaning today's entry point offers slightly more income than the historical norm. The trade-off is a payout ratio of 77.2%, which leaves less cushion for acceleration. Twenty-three consecutive years of dividend increases show a commitment to growth, but at 5.7% annually over the past 14 years, that growth is steady rather than fast. The Coca-Cola Company stock suits investors who value predictability and accept modest yield in exchange for low market sensitivity.
| 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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