Coca-Cola Is Crushing the S&P 500 and Nasdaq-100. But There's an Even Better Reason to Buy the Stock in July.

Coca-Cola is crushing the S&P 500 and Nasdaq-100, according to the article, driven by steadier fundamentals than the broader market. As of July 8’s market close, the Nasdaq-100 is up 16% in 2026 and the S&P 500 is up 9% year to date, with chip and semiconductor stocks lifting indexes to new highs. Against that backdrop, Coca-Cola has returned 19% YTD and reached a new all-time high on July 7. The company reported 12% net revenue growth in Q1 2026 on higher volumes and prices, alongside a 35% operating margin tied to its supply chain and bottling network. For full-year 2026, it expects organic revenue growth of 4% to 5%, EPS growth of 8% to 9% (from $3 in 2025), and projected $12.2 billion in free cash flow. In February, it raised its quarterly dividend from $0.51 to $0.53 per share, its 64th consecutive annual increase.