Coca-Cola (KO) Up 1.8% Since Last Earnings Report: Can It Continue?

A month has gone by since the last earnings report for Coca-Cola (KO). Shares have added about 1.8% in that time frame, outperforming the S&P 500.Will the recent positive trend continue leading up to its next earnings release, or is Coca-Cola due for a pullback? Before we dive into how investors and analysts have reacted as of late, let's take a quick look at its most recent earnings report in order to get a better handle on the important drivers.How Have Estimates Been Moving Since Then?It turns out, fresh estimates have trended downward during the past month.VGM ScoresCurrently, Coca-Cola has a subpar Growth Score of D, however its Momentum Score is doing a lot better with a B. However, the stock was allocated a grade of F on the value side, putting it in the bottom 20% quintile for this investment strategy.Overall, the stock has an aggregate VGM Score of F. If you aren't focused on one strategy, this score is the one you should be interested in.OutlookEstimates have been broadly trending downward for the stock, and the magnitude of these revisions indicates a downward shift. Notably, Coca-Cola has a Zacks Rank #3 (Hold). We expect an in-line return from the stock in the next few months.Performance of an Industry PlayerCoca-Cola belongs to the Zacks Beverages - Soft drinks industry. Another stock from the same industry, PepsiCo (PEP), has gained 2.9% over the past month. More than a month has passed since the company reported results for the quarter ended December 2024.PepsiCo reported revenues of $27.78 billion in the last reported quarter, representing a year-over-year change of -0.2%. EPS of $1.96 for the same period compares with $1.78 a year ago.For the current quarter, PepsiCo is expected to post earnings of $1.53 per share, indicating a change of -5% from the year-ago quarter. The Zacks Consensus Estimate has changed -3.5% over the last 30 days.PepsiCo has a Zacks Rank #4 (Sell) based on the overall direction and magnitude of estimate revisions. Additionally, the stock has a VGM Score of B.7 Best Stocks for the Next 30 DaysJust released: Experts distill 7 elite stocks from the current list of 220 Zacks Rank #1 Strong Buys. They deem these tickers "Most Likely for Early Price Pops."Since 1988, the full list has beaten the market more than 2X over with an average gain of +24.3% per year. So be sure to give these hand picked 7 your immediate attention. See them now >>Want the latest recommendations from Zacks Investment Research? Today, you can download 7 Best Stocks for the Next 30 Days. Click to get this free report CocaCola Company (The) (KO): Free Stock Analysis Report PepsiCo, Inc. (PEP): Free Stock Analysis ReportThis article originally published on Zacks Investment Research (zacks.com).Zacks Investment ResearchWeiter zum vollständigen Artikel bei Zacks Weiter zum vollständigen Artikel bei Zacks