With a yield of 2.83%, Coca-Cola’s dividend is still safe.For one, the company has a stable 63-year history of dividend payments. It just paid out a 51-cent dividend ($2.04 annualized) on April 1.

The 1985 launch of New Coke was the result of the cola wars between Coca-Cola and Pepsi. It didn't work out as Coca-Cola intended.

Coca-Cola, founded in 1886, has grown into a global leader in beverages with a diverse product portfolio. In 2024, Coca-Cola hit $47.1 billion in revenue, and it's projecting a 5%-6% increase for ...