15 Best Wide Moat Dividend Stocks to Invest in

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

Number of Hedge Fund Holders: 78

Deutsche Bank lifted its price recommendation on The Coca-Cola Company (NYSE:KO) to $83 from $82 on January 29. The firm also reaffirmed its Buy rating on the stock ahead of the company’s fourth-quarter earnings report.

Coca-Cola has built a business with truly global reach, selling beverages that tend to hold up well no matter what the economy looks like. Whether growth is strong or consumers are feeling the pinch, people continue to reach for familiar Coca-Cola brands. Importantly, the company hasn’t stood still. It has steadily reshaped its beverage lineup to match changing tastes, expanding into areas like plant-based drinks, zero-sugar offerings, alcoholic beverages, and other adjacent categories. By making sure there is something for virtually every type of consumer, Coca-Cola has managed to protect its leadership position even as preferences evolve.

That resilient model throws off significant cash, which supports one of the most reliable dividend records in the market. Coca-Cola returned $8.4 billion to shareholders through dividends in 2024 alone and has paid out close to $100 billion in dividends since January 2010. With a steadily rising payout and a yield of more than 2.6% in early 2026, the stock continues to stand out for investors looking for dependable and growing income.

The Coca-Cola Company (NYSE:KO) operates across multiple regions, including Europe, the Middle East and Africa, Latin America, North America, Asia Pacific, as well as its Global Ventures and Bottling Investments segments.