Coca-Cola's Dividend Growth Faces Reality Check

Coca-Cola has been raising its dividend annually for an impressive 64 years.

Despite this consistent track record, the company's stock has gained more than double the S&P 500 in 2026 so far, with a yield of only 2.4%, below its 2.9% average over the past five years.

To get $10,000 in annual dividends from Coca-Cola, you'd need to own 4,717 shares at its recent price of $88.07, amounting to a total investment of $415,426.19.

While this may be feasible for large portfolios or retirement savings, it highlights the importance of investing early and building up a portfolio over time to achieve comfortable passive income in your golden years.