Skip to navigationSkip to main contentSkip to right columnADVERTISEMENTVandita JadejaThu, July 16, 2026 at 7:30 PM GMT+2 4 min readQuick ReadKO is up 22% year to date with Q1 organic revenue growing 10%, yet Wall Street's consensus target implies just 4% additional upside.Our model projects KO hitting $100 by 2028 as EPS compounds at 8-9% annually and investor sentiment rotates away from AI toward staples.A stronger dollar and the Africa divestiture drag are the two risks that could prevent KO from reaching $105 by 2028.This lithium producer surpassed a $1B private valuation, joining some of America's most powerful startups. Now you can invest in EnergyX alongside global giants like General Motors, but only through July 16. (sponsor)Coca-Cola (NYSE:KO) is having one of its best runs in years. Shares are up 22.13% year to date, Q1 organic revenue grew 10%, and Coca-Cola Zero Sugar volume jumped 13% across every segment.Xaheer69 / Shutterstock.comYet the stock trades near its 52-week high of $85.68 and analysts peg fair value at $86.81. Can this Dividend King push to $105 by 2028?Why Coca-Cola Shares Aren't Ripping HigherCoca-Cola is a slow-growth compounder in a market obsessed with AI capex. With a beta of 0.349, the stock barely moves on macro noise. JP Morgan's 2026 outlook warns that "traditional value sectors like energy and consumer staples may continue to struggle" as capital flows toward AI enablers.Near-term momentum is muted. Shares gained just 1.55% over the past week and 2.64% over the past month. The pending sale of Coca-Cola Beverages Africa is expected in the second half of 2026, and Q1 Asia Pacific operating income fell 17% on unfavorable mix.Wall Street Sees 4% Upside. Our Model Sees MoreWall Street's consensus target of $86.81 implies single-digit upside from $83.70. Ratings break down as 7 Strong Buy, 12 Buy, 5 Hold, 0 Sell, and 1 Strong Sell, with 76% bullish sentiment.July 16 is the Final Day to Tap Into the Lithium Boom (sponsor)General Motors, POSCO, and 50,000+ everyday investors have already backed lithium producer EnergyX.Here's why you should do the same before their July 16 investment deadline: lithium prices are up 75% this year, with demand projected to grow a staggering 5X by 2040.With tech that can recover up to 3X more lithium than traditional methods, EnergyX is preparing to unlock up to 15M+ tons. Become a private-stage EnergyX investor before the July 16 deadline.KO Analyst Ratings — 24/7 Wall St.Our 2028 base case sits at $99.95, with a bull case of $103.52 and confidence rated 0.9 (high). Wall Street is anchoring on last year's flat performance and ignoring Q1 results: EPS beat by 5.87%, revenue grew 12.1% year over year, and management raised comparable EPS growth guidance to 8-9%.Terms and Privacy PolicyEU DSA contactPrivacy & Cookie SettingsMore Info