Skip to navigationSkip to main contentSkip to right columnADVERTISEMENTSushree MohantyFri, July 17, 2026 at 1:30 AM GMT+2 4 min readDividends by Designer491 via iStockFor many investors, the most exciting stocks now are related to either artificial intelligence (AI), quantum computing, or robotics, which are posting triple-digit growth. Beverage giant Coca-Cola (KO) doesn't really fit any of those categories. Yet, with 19% returns year-to-date (YTD), KO has outperformed the broader market this year and has even beaten some big tech names. Coca-Cola has spent decades consistently growing through recessions, inflation, geopolitical turmoil, changing consumer tastes, and countless market cycles, while still rewarding shareholders.With 64 consecutive years of dividend increases, Coca-Cola has earned its place among the market's elite Dividend Kings. The company is all set to report its second quarter results on July 28. Will another strong quarter push the stock higher this year?More News from Barchart