COKE Stock Surges 21% In A 6-day Winning Spree On Strong Earnings Report
Coca-Cola Consolidated (COKE) – a manufacturer and distributor of nonalcoholic beverages and energy drinks – hit a 6-day winning streak, with cumulative gains over this period amounting to 21%. The company’s market cap has surged by about $2.9 Bil over the last 6 days and currently stands at $17 Bil.
The stock has YTD (year-to-date) return of 27.5% compared to 0.7% for S&P 500. This calls for a re-evaluation of the stock’s valuation to find out whether this is an opportunity or a trap.
What Triggered The Rally?
[1] Quarterly Earnings Beat
- Reported $2.11 earnings per share
- Net margin of 8.66% and return on equity of 43.17%
- Impact: Stock hit a new 52-week high, Increased trading volume
Opportunity or Trap?
Below is our take on valuation.
There are only a couple of things to fear in COKE stock given its overall Moderate operating performance and financial condition. But keeping in mind its High valuation, we think that the stock is Unattractive (For details, see Buy or Sell COKE).
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Returns vs S&P 500
The following table summarizes the return for COKE stock vs. the S&P 500 index over different periods, including the current streak:
| Return Period | COKE | S&P 500 |
|---|---|---|
| 1D | 5.3% | 0.8% |
| 6D (Current Streak) | 20.6% | 0.8% |
| 1M (21D) | 30.0% | -0.4% |
| 3M (63D) | 19.7% | 5.4% |
| YTD 2026 | 27.5% | 0.7% |
| 2025 | 22.6% | 16.4% |
| 2024 | 38.7% | 23.3% |
| 2023 | 82.9% | 24.2% |
However, big gains can follow sharp reversals – but how has COKE behaved after prior drops? See COKE Dip Buyer Analysis to learn more.
Gains and Losses Streaks: S&P 500 Constituents
There are currently 70 S&P constituents with 3 days or more of consecutive gains and 27 constituents with 3 days or more of consecutive losses.
| Consecutive Days | # of Gainers | # of Losers |
|---|---|---|
| 3D | 33 | 14 |
| 4D | 26 | 10 |
| 5D | 7 | 2 |
| 6D | 0 | 1 |
| 7D or more | 4 | 0 |
| Total >=3 D | 70 | 27 |
Key Financials for Coca-Cola Consolidated (COKE)
Last 2 Fiscal Years:
| Metric | FY2023 | FY2024 |
|---|---|---|
| Revenues | $6.7 Bil | $6.9 Bil |
| Operating Income | $834.5 Mil | $920.4 Mil |
| Net Income | $408.4 Mil | $633.1 Mil |
Last 2 Fiscal Quarters:
| Metric | 2025 FQ2 | 2025 FQ3 |
|---|---|---|
| Revenues | $1.9 Bil | $1.9 Bil |
| Operating Income | $272.1 Mil | $246.6 Mil |
| Net Income | $187.4 Mil | $142.3 Mil |
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