KO Stock Set for Q4 Showdown as Coca-Cola Names New CEO and Signals Dividend Thrust

Coca‑Cola is set to report its Q4 2025 results before the market opens, with expected EPS of $0.57 and revenue around $12.05 billion. KO has climbed over 10% in the past month and hit a 52‑week high on steady demand and pricing power. The company will name Henrique Braun as CEO on March 31, 2026, succeeding James Quincey, and is exiting North America’s frozen products category to focus on juice. Investors eye a potential dividend hike; analysts maintain a bullish stance with a Strong Buy consensus and price targets near $80–$88, while options imply about a 3% post‑earnings move. Risks include a strong dollar, pressure on low‑income consumers, shifting beverage preferences, and Pepsi’s ongoing competition.