Coca-Cola Consolidated

COKE

Market cap $11.5B

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INDIANAPOLIS, May 04, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Coca-Cola Consolidated is deepening its long-term commitment to Indianapolis with a $35 million investment that will expand local manufacturing capabilities.  The company plans to add a new bottle production line to its Indianapolis facility located at 5000 W.

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The article provides a methodology for selecting high-growth dividend-paying stocks, focusing on dividend growth and sustainability rather than high current yield. We use our proprietary models to rate both quantitatively and qualitatively and select the top 10 names from an initial list of nearly 400 dividend stocks. The final list of ten stocks is chosen based on sector diversity, high-growth quality scores, and positive momentum and is suitable for investors in the accumulation phase.

CHARLOTTE, N.C., April 10, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Coca-Cola Consolidated, Inc. (NASDAQ: COKE) announced that its Board of Directors has declared a dividend for the second quarter of 2026 of $0.25 per share on shares of the Company's Common Stock and Class B Common Stock payable on May 8, 2026, to stockholders of record as of the close of business on April 24, 2026.

Coca-Cola Consolidated, Inc. delivered resilient FY25 results, but I now rate shares a hold due to stretched valuation. COKE expects mid-single-digit organic revenue growth and 7-8% comparable EPS growth for 2026, maintaining its steady compounder profile. Recent independence from KO enhances management's strategic flexibility and per-share economics, though share repurchases have been reduced.

The article provides a methodology for selecting high-growth dividend-paying stocks, focusing on dividend growth and sustainability rather than high current yield. We use our proprietary models to rate both quantitatively and qualitatively and select the top 10 names from an initial list of nearly 400 dividend stocks. The final list of ten stocks is chosen based on sector diversity, high-growth quality scores, and positive momentum and is suitable for investors in the accumulation phase.

The consumer staples sector is a favored stomping ground of investors seeking dividends and to avoid volatility. It's a sector where it can pay to look off the beaten path and it's also handily beating the broader market this year.

Coca-Cola Consildated and McDonald's hit all-time highs last week. Restaurant Brands International scored a 52-week high.