The Coca-Cola Company (NYSE:KO) will release earnings results for the second quarter, before the opening bell on Tuesday, July 22. Analysts expect the beverage company to report quarterly earnings of 84 cents per share,

Shares in the retailer jumped 38% as investors discussed whether it was the next meme stock. The heavily-shorted shares are still down nearly 30% over the past year. Target (TGT) s

Coca-Cola ( KO -0.20%) is an iconic consumer staples giant. The stock has long been a holding in Warren Buffett-run Berkshire Hathaway 's ( BRK.A -0.63%) ( BRK.B -1.30%) stock portfolio, which is a huge vote of confidence in the business.

The company confirmed speculation set off by President Trump last week that it will release cane-sugar-sweetened trademark Coke. The debut will happen in the fall. Record-setting markets have renewed retail investor appetite for meme stocks.

Here's how much a $1,000 investment in Coca-Cola would be worth today, assuming dividends were reinvested, based on the stock's closing price of $70.07 on July 21, 2025. By comparison, the total return on an S&P 500 index fund, including reinvested dividends, would have been 109% over five years, 254% over 10 years and 652% over 20 years.

The most-chosen retail brand has worked its way through one stock dividend and 10 forward splits, and turned a $40 initial investment into more than $639,000!

Shares in the retailer jumped about 40% as investors discussed whether it was the next meme stock. The heavily-shorted shares are still down nearly 30% over the past year. [Target (TGT)](

The Coca-Cola Company (NYSE:KO) is included among the 11 Best Halal Dividend Stocks to Buy Now. The Coca-Cola Company (NYSE:KO) has been in business for more than 100 years, and its long-standing presence and global reach are part of why it’s among Warren Buffett’s top picks.