Dividend Details
Recent Dividend History
| Ex-Date | Amount | Pay Date |
|---|---|---|
| 2026-03-13 | $0.5300 | 2026-04-01 |
| 2025-12-01 | $0.5100 | 2025-12-15 |
| 2025-09-15 | $0.5100 | 2025-10-01 |
| 2025-06-13 | $0.5100 | 2025-07-01 |
| 2025-03-14 | $0.5100 | 2025-04-01 |
| 2024-11-29 | $0.4850 | 2024-12-16 |
| 2024-09-13 | $0.4850 | 2024-10-01 |
| 2024-06-14 | $0.4850 | 2024-07-01 |
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Quick Facts
- Yield: 2.81%
- Frequency: Quarterly
- Sector: Consumer Staples
- Streak: 62 years
- Payout: 67%
About Coca-Cola
Coca-Cola is the world's largest beverage company, selling over 200 brands including Coca-Cola, Sprite, Fanta, Dasani, and Minute Maid across more than 200 countries. The company has increased its dividend for 62 consecutive years, making it one of the longest-running Dividend Aristocrats in existence. Warren Buffett's Berkshire Hathaway has held KO since 1988, earning billions in cumulative dividends on its original $1.3 billion investment. Coca-Cola's asset-light franchise bottling model generates consistent free cash flow that supports both dividend growth and share buybacks year after year.
62 consecutive years of dividend increases, — the company has raised its payout through recessions, rate hikes, and market downturns alike.
KO Dividend FAQ
What is KO's current dividend yield and payout?
KO currently yields 2.81% annually, paying $2.06 per share per year based on a share price of $74.75. This translates to $0.5150 per share per quarter. The payout ratio is 67%, which is moderate and leaves room for future dividend increases.
How often does KO pay dividends?
KO distributes dividends quarterly, following the standard schedule of most S&P 500 companies. Quarterly payments typically arrive in March, June, September, and December, though exact dates vary. Each payment is approximately $0.5150 per share.
When is KO's next ex-dividend date?
The next ex-dividend date for KO is 2026-03-13. To receive the upcoming dividend, you must purchase shares before the ex-dividend date. If you buy on or after the ex-date, the seller receives that payment instead. The payment will be deposited into your brokerage account on 2026-04-01.
How much does $10,000 invested in KO pay in dividends?
A $10,000 investment in KO at $74.75 per share buys approximately 133 shares. At the current 2.81% yield, this generates approximately $281 per year, or $23 per month in dividend income before taxes.
How long has KO been increasing dividends?
KO has increased its dividend for 62 consecutive years, qualifying as a Dividend King — one of only ~50 companies with 50+ years of unbroken dividend growth. This places KO among the most reliable income investments in existence.
Is KO's dividend sustainable?
At a 67% payout ratio, KO distributes most of its earnings as dividends while retaining some capacity for growth. Monitor quarterly earnings to ensure continued coverage.
KO Dividend Investing Guide
Coca-Cola (KO) represents a compelling opportunity for dividend investors seeking balanced yield and growth in their portfolios. As a consumer staples sector stock, KO offers exposure to essential consumer goods that remain in demand regardless of economic conditions.
As a Dividend Aristocrat with 62 consecutive years of dividend increases, KO has raised its dividend through multiple recessions, rate cycles, and market crashes over those 62 years. That kind of track record comes from management teams that prioritize the payout and have the earnings power to back it up.
To maximize returns from KO dividends, consider strategies like dividend reinvestment (DRIP) to compound growth over time, tax-efficient account placement for qualified dividends, and portfolio diversification across sectors and payment schedules. Use our DRIP calculator to project long-term growth or our tax calculator to estimate after-tax income from your KO investment.