Coca-Cola Stock (KO) Outlook: CEO Transition, Costa Coffee Sale Talks, Dividend, and What to Watch Next Week (Updated Dec. 14, 2025)
Updated Sunday, Dec. 14, 2025 (markets closed). Coca-Cola (NYSE: KO) ended last week at $70.52, up about 0.7% week-over-week, as investors digested two headline catalysts: a planned CEO handoff in 2026 and last-ditch negotiations to salvage a Costa Coffee sale. With KO also heading into a dividend week and a data-heavy macro calendar that could swing rates and the U.S. dollar, the setup for the week ahead is a classic “defensive stalwart meets event risk” story. Fintel Below is a detailed, publication-ready look at Coca-Cola stock this week, the latest KO news, and the week-ahead outlook—including analyst forecasts, technical levels,