Quilter 13F: Cuts The Coca-Cola (KO) Stake by $2M

Quilter trimmed its stake in The Coca-Cola Company ticker KO by 23,610 shares during the third quarter, bringing its total holding to 1,049,277 shares. According to a Form 13F filing filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on October 21, 2026, the remaining position carried a value of $90,321,764 after a 2.2% reduction.

KO The Coca-Cola Company

$92.90 ▲ +37.02% year to date

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Daily close · Oct 21, 2026

What Changed in Quilter's The Coca-Cola Company Position

Quilter lowered its exposure to the beverage maker by dropping 23,610 shares from its portfolio. The adjustment left the fund holding 1,049,277 shares worth about $90.3 million. The filing did not establish a brand-new position or exit the holding entirely, instead representing a modest trim from the 1,072,887 shares held previously.

Other Institutional Activity in The Coca-Cola Company

Other large financial institutions also adjusted their positions in the beverage company recently. Bell Bank reduced its holdings by 12,387 shares, ending with 16,964 shares worth about $1,460,261 after a 42.2% decrease. Berkshire Hathaway, Inc held steady with 400,000,000 shares valued at about $37,072,000,122.

The Coca-Cola Company Stock Up 0.4%

The stock recently traded around $92.67 as of October 22, 2026, staying close to its closing price of $92.68 on the day of the filing. Shares trade comfortably above both their 50-day moving average of $88.82 and their 200-day moving average of $81.33. The stock sits below its 52-week high of $94.10 while resting well above its 52-week low of $67.27.

Recent Earnings

The Atlanta-based beverage giant generated trailing twelve-month revenue of $50.13 billion and earnings of $3.33 per share. It posted a net profit margin of 28.6% and a return on equity of 42.1%. The company is scheduled to release its next financial results on October 27, 2026.

Dividend

The company distributes an annual dividend rate of $2.12 per share, translating to a dividend yield of 2.29%. Its dividend payout ratio stands at 62.5%.

Insider Buying and Selling at The Coca-Cola Company

Company leaders executed several transactions over the summer. Chairman of the Board James R. Quincey disposed of 527,087 shares on July 29, 2026, with a total value of $47,468,615. President John Murphy sold 152,483 shares on July 31, 2026, at an average price of $87.31, totaling $13,313,580. Divisional Officer Luisa Ortega parted with 55,755 shares on August 6, 2026, worth $4,827,894. Officer Nancy W Quan sold 50,000 shares on August 19, 2026, at an average price of $90.39, for a total of $4,519,260. None of these transactions were reported as part of a Rule 10b5-1 trading plan.

Analysts Set New Price Targets

Wall Street firms maintained a generally positive outlook on the stock through September and October. Argus Research maintained a buy rating with a $97.00 price target on July 30. JP Morgan maintained an overweight rating on September 28, adjusting its target from $96.00 to $95.00. Wells Fargo kept an overweight rating on October 5 while lowering its target from $95.00 to $90.00. Citigroup maintained a buy rating on October 14, lifting its target from $100.00 to $102.00. Barclays maintained an overweight rating on October 16, raising its target from $93.00 to $98.00. Overall, the stock carries a buy consensus rating among 24 analysts with a mean price target of $95.13.

About The Coca-Cola Company

Headquartered in Atlanta, Georgia, the company manufactures and distributes a wide range of non-alcoholic beverages globally. Its portfolio includes sparkling soft drinks, waters, sports drinks, coffees, teas, juices, and dairy-based beverages, alongside syrup concentrates supplied to restaurants and convenience stores.

Bottom Line

Investors will look toward the upcoming earnings release on October 27, 2026, for fresh details on revenue and profit trends. Monitoring institutional filings and insider transactions will help track how large stakeholders position themselves following these reports.