Coca-Cola Consolidated declares $0.25 quarterly dividend

CHARLOTTE - Coca-Cola Consolidated, Inc. (NASDAQ:COKE), a $10.8 billion market cap company currently trading at a P/E ratio of 18.5, announced Friday that its Board of Directors has declared a dividend of $0.25 per share for the fourth quarter of 2025. The dividend applies to both Common Stock and Class B Common Stock. According to InvestingPro analysis, the company’s financial health score is rated as "GREAT."

The payment will be distributed on November 7, 2025, to stockholders of record as of the close of business on October 24, 2025. The company has maintained dividend payments for 54 consecutive years, demonstrating strong commitment to shareholder returns. With a current dividend yield of 0.81% and solid financials including a healthy current ratio of 2.04, InvestingPro data suggests the stock is currently trading near its Fair Value.

Coca-Cola Consolidated serves as the largest Coca-Cola bottler in the United States. The company operates across 14 states and the District of Columbia, distributing beverages to approximately 60 million consumers.

The Charlotte-based bottler produces and sells beverages from The Coca-Cola Company and other partner companies, with a portfolio spanning more than 300 brands and flavors.

The dividend announcement came through a company press release statement issued on October 10.

In other recent news, Coca-Cola Consolidated, Inc. announced a quarterly dividend of $0.25 per share for the third quarter of 2025. This dividend will be paid on August 8, 2025, to shareholders who are recorded as of July 25, 2025. This move affects both Common Stock and Class B Common Stock holders. Additionally, Coca-Cola Consolidated has revealed plans for an executive transition. Robert G. Chambless, currently the Executive Vice President of Franchise Beverage Operations, plans to retire in 2027. Before his retirement, Chambless will transition to the role of Executive Vice President, Senior Advisor to the Chairman and CEO, starting January 1, 2026. In this new role, he will aid in the transition of his responsibilities and act as a strategic advisor to the company’s leadership. These developments were disclosed in a recent SEC filing.

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