How to buy Coca Cola shares in 2025
The Coca-Cola Company ($KO) is a global leader in the beverage industry, known for a diverse variety of drinks including its flagship product, Coca-Cola.👉 Read on to learn about Coca Cola and how to buy $KO shares in a few easy steps.
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How to buy Coca Cola stock in 5 steps
When investing in shares - whether KO or otherwise - it’s important to consider your financial position, investing goals and risk tolerance. Before making any investment decision, it’s wise to consider your current circumstances and consult with a financial planner or advisor. If you decide that investing in Coca Cola is right for you, then consider the following steps.
1. Open an investing account
To buy Coca Cola stock in Australia, you’ll need to sign up to an investing platform with access to the U.S. share market. Stake offers seamless access to 12,000+ stocks and ETFs across the U.S. and Australian markets, including KO.
2. Fund your account
Once you’ve opened an account, you’ll need to deposit funds to allow you to buy KO shares. With Stake, you can deposit via bank transfer, debit/credit card, Apple Pay, Google Pay or set up a recurring deposit using PayTo.
3. Search for Coca Cola or KO
Find your prospective investment by searching the name or ticker symbol of the company. If you’re using Stake, you can easily search on our web trading platform or the Stake app.
4. Place an order for KO shares
The next step is to place an order for the number of Coca Cola shares you’d like to buy. Be sure to check the market is open and ensure the order type and volume align with your investment plan.
5. Monitor your investment
Once your order executes, you should keep an eye on the company’s performance and monitor the performance of your portfolio. Check regularly to ensure your investment is aligned with your financial goals.
Put it on repeat?
If you intend to regularly purchase KO shares, you could consider setting up a recurring investment. On Stake, you can set up a consistent purchase order for Coca Cola shares which may be useful if you’re thinking of investing in the company over the long term.
Coca Cola company overview
The Coca-Cola Company is a leading global beverage corporation, offering over 500 brands across 200 countries. Coca-Cola's product line includes soft drinks, water, sports drinks, teas and coffees. It is known for its strong brand and marketing presence, being a symbol of global consumer culture.
Coca Cola share price performance
The Coca Cola share price was US$71.29 (+0.32%) as of market close.
Key metrics for Coca Cola
Get a breakdown of Coca Cola’s financial metrics.
| Latest market close | US$71.29 |
| Market capitalisation | US$306.83B |
| PE Ratio | 28.54 |
| Earnings per share | US$2.50 |
| Day change | +0.32% |
| 52-week high | US$74.38 |
| 52-week low | US$60.62 |
Data updated as of May 2, 2025.
Schedule a recurring investment in Coca Cola
Put your favourites on repeat - like Coca Cola - with a recurring investment on Stake. It’s a great way to build towards long-term goals and a convenient method to stay consistent with your investing habits.
You’re always in control, it’s easy to hit pause or skip a scheduled order.
Does Coca Cola pay dividends?
Yes, Coca Cola pays dividends.
| Dividend yield | 2.86% |
Data updated as of May 2, 2025.
What is the Coca Cola price target?
The average price target for KO is US$78.6 across 5 combined analyst ratings.
The suggestion is to BUY with 100% of analysts suggesting to buy, 0% suggest hold and 0% suggest sell.
Analyst ratings and price targets are provided for informational purposes by our market data partner, Benzinga, and do not constitute a recommendation to make an investment decision. Future forecasts are not a reliable indicator of future performance.
How to sell Coca Cola shares?
The process of selling Coca Cola shares on Stake is similar to purchasing them. If you already own KO shares on the platform and looking to sell, follow these steps:
- Open Stake, head to your Holdings and find Coca Cola
- Select Sell
- Choose the order type, number of shares/dollar value and the desired price (if applicable)
- Review your Sell order
- Follow the prompts to submit your order
Watch this video to see just how simple it is to buy and sell shares on Stake.
Is it a good time to buy Coca Cola shares?
Like any investment, Coca Cola may be a suitable option for some, but not for others. It’s important to understand that investing in any financial instrument comes with a certain level of risk.
You should always conduct your own research and consider your personal financial circumstances before buying $KO shares. When researching, consider the company’s financial health, future prospects, current market conditions and whether or not it aligns with your investment strategy.
What are some similar stocks to KO?
PepsiCo ($PEP): A leading global beverage company, directly competing with Coca-Cola in soft drinks and other beverage categories. Dr. Pepper Snapple Group ($KDP): A major beverage company in the soft drink market, similar to Coca-Cola. Monster Beverage ($MNST): A leader in energy drinks, competing with Coca-Cola’s portfolio in the non-alcoholic beverage industry.
What are some ETFs that hold KO?
Consumer Staples Select Sector SPDR Fund ($XLP): This ETF holds Coca-Cola due to its leadership in the consumer staples sector, particularly in beverages. Vanguard Consumer Staples ETF ($VDC): Coca-Cola is a key holding in this ETF, which focuses on essential consumer products companies. iShares U.S. Consumer Goods ETF ($IYK): This ETF includes Coca-Cola as part of its exposure to U.S. consumer goods, emphasizing large-cap companies in the food and beverage industry.
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Coca Cola Common Questions
- Sign up to Stake on desktop or via the Stake app
- Activate Stake wall-st
- Deposit funds via bank transfer, credit/debit card, Apple Pay/Google Pay or PayTo
- Place a buy order for Coca Cola
- Monitor your investment
Fractional shares allow U.S. investors to purchase a portion of a share in lieu of an entire stock. This can be advantageous for some investors who seek to hold a company in their portfolio but don’t want to pay for a full share.
So, in the case of Coca Cola, you could buy in with as little as US$10 instead of paying for a full share which was valued at US$71.52 at last market close.
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This is for information purposes only and is not a recommendation to invest in the securities listed. Such information is not intended to constitute financial advice and no agency or advisory relationship is created between you and Stake as a result of having access to or using the Information. This information does not take into account your personal objectives, financial situation or needs. You agree that neither Stake nor any third party provider is responsible for any investment decisions or for any damages or other losses resulting from the use of the Information. As always, do your own research before making any investment decisions and consider seeking advice from a licensed financial adviser. No representation or warranty is made as to the timeliness, reliability, accuracy or completeness of the material and Stake does not accept any responsibility arising from errors in, or omissions from, the data. Past performance is not a reliable indicator of future performance.