According to CoinMeta, The Coca-Cola Company ( NYSE : KO ) performed well in 2026, with its stock price rising by about 27% from the beginning of the year to date. The company's operating cash flow in the first quarter of 2026 reached $7.5 billion, and its free cash flow was $6.9 billion. Management has raised its annual free cash flow forecast to $12.4 billion. In February, Coca-Cola increased its quarterly dividend to $0.53 per share, resulting in an annual dividend of $2.12, marking the 64th consecutive year that the company has increased its dividends. Although the current yield of 2.4%-2.5% is not considered high, Coca-Cola's stable revenue and ongoing dividend growth expectations continue to attract income-oriented investors.