Coca-Cola: A Value Stock In The West, Growth In Emerging Markets

  • Coca-Cola combines defensive value in developed markets with strong growth in emerging regions, driving global revenue and volume expansion. Recent earnings confirm resilience: double-digit growth in Asia/EMEA, strong margins, and robust free cash flow support a well-covered 2.7% dividend yield. Despite FX headwinds and secular shifts in consumer preferences, Coca-Cola's brand power, operational agility, and global reach justify a buy rating.