Coca-Cola raises full-year outlook, but 29% rally leaves just 6% upside to $94.25 target
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Coca-Cola posted a clean Q2 beat with higher margins, EPS and raised full-year guidance, reinforcing its defensive earnings profile. However, the stock's premium valuation and limited implied upside focus attention on multiple risk, including a large transfer-pricing tax dispute. The piece also highlights rotation options within defensive sectors (other beverage equities, investment-grade bonds), underscoring a broader preference for stability amid macro uncertainty.
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Coca-Cola posted stronger-than-expected second-quarter results, with organic sales up 6%, comparable operating margin at 35.6% and comparable EPS rising 11% to $0.97. The company also lifted its full-year guidance, including raising its free cash flow outlook to about $12.4 billion from $12.2 billion. Still, the stock is up 29% year to date, and the average price target of $94.25 implies only about 6% upside.
