The Coca-Cola Company (KO) — closed signal from December 5, 2025
Target reached Published before the outcome was known, scored automatically when the window closed on March 5, 2026.
Predicted vs. what happened
What happened
Reached its target in 61 days.
The thesis — published December 5, 2025
Coca-Cola is a steady, low-risk stock that looks temporarily beaten down. A valuation study suggests the stock could be worth about $89, which is over 20% above the current price, and the World Cup 2026 deal plus ongoing marketing should help keep sales steady. This makes a gradual bounce likely even if long-term growth stays modest.
Primary drivers
- Price looks unusually low compared with its longer term trend
- Valuation study shows more than 20% upside to fair value
- World Cup 2026 deal and marketing should support sales
- Reliable cash flow and dividends provide defensive income
How it played out
KO: target reached in 61 days
Lyra published KO at 70.57 on 2025-12-05 with expected growth of 10%. The thesis pointed to a stock that looked unusually low against its longer term trend, a valuation study near 89 and over 20% upside, World Cup 2026 marketing support, and reliable cash flow and dividends.
Inside the window, KO reached the 77.63 target in 61 days. It peaked at 82 on 2026-02-27, a 16.2% gain. By 2026-03-05, it ended at 77.03. The thesis played out. The stock reached the target, then finished slightly below it.
What happened during the window
On 2026-02-10, Coca-Cola reported fourth-quarter results. AP reported that global unit case volume rose 1%, and that the company expected organic revenue growth of 4% to 5% in 2026. MarketWatch also reported that fourth-quarter revenue was 11.82 billion, below the 12.05 billion FactSet estimate, while comparable earnings per share were 58 cents.
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