15 Best Large-Cap Value Stocks to Buy in 2025

13. The Coca-Cola Company (NYSE:KO)

Analyst Upside as of January 20, 2025: 20%

Number of Hedge Fund Holders: 69

The Coca-Cola Company (NYSE:KO) is a popular beverage company known to nearly every kid globally. Over the past few months, the company has announced new product lines and additions to existing product lines and brands. For instance, earlier in December 2024, KO announced the acquisition of Billson’s, an Australian alcohol brand. The acquisition will be completed on January 31, as an interesting addition to KO’s portfolio.

In addition to these key strategic decisions, The Coca-Cola Company (NYSE:KO) has been extremely focused on allocating resources to prioritize growing brands that will contribute to the long-term growth trajectory of the firm and increase profits incrementally. For example, its water, sports, and tea business comprises 12 billion dollar brands and KO has added almost $9 billion in additional brand value to the segment since 2020.

The Coca-Cola Company (NYSE:KO) also exhibits a sound financial performance. In the third quarter of 2024, the company logged $11.9 billion in revenue, with organic revenues growing 9% year-over-year. For the complete fiscal year of 2024, the company expects to increase its organic revenue by nearly 10%, due to solid operating performance and its long-term growth strategy.