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The Coca-Cola Company (KO) — closed signal from June 8, 2026

Target reached Published before the outcome was known, scored automatically when the window closed on September 6, 2026 — +11.8% at the close.

Predicted vs. what happened

KO price · publication thesis → realized outcomesplit-adjusted

$76.51 – $78.73Entry zone — fair-value band

$78.77Published — price the day we called it

$83.74Target — the price the thesis aimed for

$92.49Peak — highest point inside the window, not a realized return

$88.07Window close — end-of-window price, context only

What happened

Target reached

Reached its target in 28 days.

At window close

+11.8%

realized, from the publication price to the last close inside the window

Peak gain

+17.4%

peak, from the publication price — not a realized return

S&P 500, same window

+4.5%

SPY over the identical days, dividend-adjusted

Window close

$88.07

last close inside the window, ended September 6, 2026

Peak price

$92.49

peak on August 24, 2026 — not a realized return

Days to target

The thesis — published June 8, 2026

Predicted growth

+7%

over the measurement window

Target price

$83.74

the price the thesis aimed for

Entry zone

$76.51 – $78.73

the fair-value band we waited for

Price at publication

$78.77

published June 8, 2026

Confidence

68%

how strongly the data lined up

Timeframe

Short-term (0–3 months)

Coca-Cola is viewed as a steady, defensive stock rather than one likely to surge. New product news (BodyArmor Fit) shows ongoing innovation in fitness drinks. Strong global brands, broad distribution, and predictable profits make the stock resilient in turbulent markets, though its current price limits big upside over the next few months.

Primary drivers

Well-known global brands help the stock hold up when markets are weak
BodyArmor Fit shows ongoing product innovation in fitness and functional drinks
Consistent profits make shares less sensitive to big market swings
High valuation constrains how much the stock can realistically rise

How it played out

KO: target reached in 28 days, peak gain was 17.4%

Lyra's June 8, 2026 thesis expected KO to rise 7% from 78.77, while describing it as steady and defensive. The thesis pointed to global brands, broad distribution, consistent profits, and BodyArmor Fit as signs of resilience and product innovation. It also said the high valuation limited the likely upside over the next few months.

KO reached the 83.74 target in 28 days. It later peaked at 92.49 on August 24, 2026, for a 17.4% gain. The price ended the window at 88.07, still above the target. The thesis played out and the stock exceeded the published target within the short-term window.

What happened during the window

On July 28, 2026, Coca-Cola reported second-quarter net revenue growth of 7% and earnings per share growth of 16% to 1.03.

Coca-Cola Reports Second Quarter 2026 Results and Raises Full Year Guidance

Prices are shown split- and dividend-adjusted, matching what public charts show today.

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