Coca-Cola Stock (KO) Outlook: CEO Transition, Dividend Week, Analyst Targets — Updated Dec. 12, 2025
Updated: Friday, December 12, 2025 (U.S. market close)Company: The Coca-Cola Company (NYSE: KO) Coca-Cola stock ended the week near the $70 level after a choppy stretch of trading that included a sharp one-day dip and a strong Friday rebound. Investors are weighing a leadership transition set for 2026, the company’s steady “defensive” profile, and the next set of catalysts: a dividend payment on Monday (Dec. 15) and a data-heavy U.S. economic calendar that could influence interest rates—and by extension the appeal of dividend-focused stocks like KO. StockAnalysis+2StockAnalysis+2 KO stock recap: what happened this week (Dec. 8–Dec. 12) Coca-Cola shares closed