Coca-Cola Stock News

Coca-Cola (KO -4.52%) and PepsiCo (PEP -3.18%) have a long-standing rivalry as each has battled for the hearts, minds, and wallets of consumers. The heated competition has been intense over the last few decades as they engaged in the cola wars.

The stock of Coca-Cola (KO -4.52%) is trouncing the market this year, up 16% while the S&P 500 is down 4%. It's a rare switch, because the stock typically lags the market.

Coca-Cola (KO -4.52%) is a reliable stock for long-term investors. If you had invested $10,000 in the beverage giant 30 years ago, your investment would be worth $50,700 today and paying out about $1,450 in annual dividends.

The beverage industry offers investors plenty of options to quench their thirst for portfolio profits. Constellation Brands (STZ -4.27%) commands a dominant position in the U.S. beer market, while Coca-Cola (KO -4.52%) is recognized for its iconic global soft drink empire.

Warren Buffett is known for saying his favorite holding period is "forever." But if you follow Berkshire Hathaway's trading activity, you'll notice that it sells stocks quite often, whether partial or full positions.

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Coca-Cola (KO 2.62%) stock gained 15% in the first quarter of the year, according to data provided by S&P Global Market Intelligence. As the market absorbed the possibility of a new tariff program, investors moved toward safe stocks like Coca-Cola.

During increasing volatility, stocks like Coca-Cola (KO 2.62%) and PepsiCo (PEP 1.56%) perform relatively well.