Trailing Dividend / Share
$1.03
Coca-Cola Consolidated, Inc. (COKE) Dividend History
Income profile from 1989 to 2026 with payout safety and yield-on-cost trend
Dividend Yield
0.6%
Payout Ratio
15.2%
Sustainable
Dividend Streak
0 years
COKE Dividend Income Check
Safety
15.2% payout ratio with sustainable safety profile.
Consistency
0 straight years of dividend increases.
Income Trend
Yield on cost is 3.7% and trend is rising.
COKE Dividend Scorecard
Yield & Income
Dividend Yield0.6%
Trailing DPS$1.03
FrequencySemi-Annual
Payments / 12M4
Payout Safety
Earnings Payout15.2%
Earnings SafetySustainable
FCF Payout13.1%
FCF SafetyWell Covered
Piotroski F-Score5/9
Growth
Growth Streak0 years
3Y CAGR115.4%
5Y CAGR58.5%
Yield on Cost (5Y)3.7%
YOC Trendrising
Total Returns
Buyback Yield17.5%
Total Shareholder Yield18.1%
1Y Total Return49.6%
5Y Total Return530.9%
Div Contribution (5Y)14.4%
Estimated $10K growth (return + dividends):
5Y ago$63,08910Y ago$110,52220Y ago$383,612
Uses precomputed total return metrics from screening data (not lot-by-lot dividend reinvestment transactions). Different time windows can produce different outcomes depending on market regime and entry point.
COKE Income Growth Story
Dividend per share and yield on cost over time (36 years of payments)
COKE Dividend Safety Story
EPS is the container — dividend is what's drawn out
Dividend Analysis
Payout Safety
Coca-Cola Consolidated, Inc. distributes 15.2% of earnings as dividends (Sustainable). When measured against free cash flow—a stricter test—the payout ratio stands at 13.1%, rated "Well Covered".
Piotroski F-Score: 5/9 — moderate financial health.
Growth Track Record
COKE does not have a current streak of consecutive dividend increases, with a 3-year CAGR of 115.4% and 5-year CAGR of 58.5%.
Total Shareholder Returns
Beyond cash dividends, COKE returns capital through share repurchases. The combined picture: 0.6% dividend yield, 17.5% buyback yield, 18.1% total shareholder yield.
Income Trend & Total Return
Yield on cost (5-year basis) has reached 3.7% and is currently rising. The 5-year total return is 530.9%, with dividends contributing 14.4% of that performance.
DRIP Growth
A $10,000 investment made 10 years ago with dividends reinvested would have grown to approximately $110,522 today.
COKE Recent Dividend Payments
Last 20 payments · Semi-Annual
TTM Total$4.15
Avg/Payment$0.2075
| Ex-Date | Amount | Change | Yield % | Payment Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 24, 2026Latest | $0.2500 | — | 51.13% | May 8, 2026 |
| Jan 23, 2026 | $0.2500 | — | 66.57% | Feb 6, 2026 |
| Oct 24, 2025 | $0.2500 | — | 78.33% | Nov 7, 2025 |
| Jul 25, 2025 | $0.2500 | — | 84.18% | Aug 8, 2025 |
| Apr 25, 2025 | $0.2500 | — | 58.44% | May 9, 2025 |
| Jan 24, 2025 | $0.2500 | — | 46.44% | Feb 7, 2025 |
| Oct 25, 2024 | $0.2500 | ↑ +400.0% | 1.60% | Nov 8, 2024 |
| Jul 26, 2024 | $0.0500 | — | 1.59% | Aug 9, 2024 |
COKE Dividend vs Peers
Comparable companies in the same industry
#7 yield in peer group
Div Yield
0.6%
#7 of 8
Safety
Sustainable
15.2% payout
Streak
0Y
58.5% 5Y CAGR
Total Shareholder
18.1%
#1 of 8
| Company | Mkt Cap | Yield | Payout | Streak | Safety |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| COKECoca-Cola Consolidat… | $14.9B | 0.6% | 15.2% | 0 | Sustainable |
2nd  PEPPepsiCo, Inc. | $213.6B | 3.6% | 92.7% | 25 | At Risk |
 KOThe Coca-Cola Compan… | $337.6B | 2.6% | 67.0% | 35 | Watch |
1st  FIZZNational Beverage Co… | $3.3B | 9.2% | 1.6% | 4 | Sustainable |
 CELHCelsius Holdings, In… | $8.8B | 0.5% | — | 1 | Unknown |
 CCEPCoca-Cola Europacifi… | $41.9B | 2.5% | 47.7% | 0 | Sustainable |
3rd  KDPKeurig Dr Pepper Inc… | $38.7B | 3.2% | 60.1% | 7 | Watch |
 CCKCrown Holdings, Inc. | $11.3B | 1.0% | 16.3% | 8 | Sustainable |
COKE Annual Dividend History (1985–2026)
41 years of dividend data
GrowthDecline
| Year | DPS | YoY | Pmts | EPS | Payout | Coverage | YOC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026YTD | $0.50 | — | 2 | — | — | — | 1.9% |
| 2025 | $1.00 | -50.0% | 4 | $6.81 | 14.7% | 6.81x | 3.7% |
| 2024 | $2.00 | 300.0% | 4 | $6.99 | 28.6% | 3.50x | 7.5% |
| 2023 | $0.50 | 400.0% | 4 | $4.35 | 11.5% | 8.70x | 1.9% |
| 2022 | $0.10 | 0.0% | 4 | $4.57 | 2.2% | 45.70x | 0.4% |
| 2021 | $0.10 | 0.0% | 4 | $2.02 | 5.0% | 20.20x | 0.4% |
| 2020 | $0.10 | 0.0% | 4 | $1.83 | 5.5% | 18.30x | 0.4% |
| 2019 | $0.10 | -81.8% | 4 | $0.20 | 50.0% | 2.00x | 0.4% |
| 2018 | $0.55 | 4.8% | 4 | $-0.21 | — | — | 2.1% |
| 2017 | $0.53 | 600.0% | 3 | $1.03 | 51.0% | 1.96x | 2.0% |
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Start ComparisonCOKE — Frequently Asked Questions
Quick answers to the most common questions about buying COKE stock.
How much dividend does COKE pay per share?
Coca-Cola Consolidated, Inc. (COKE) pays a trailing 12-month dividend of $1.03 per share, with a current dividend yield of +0.6%. Payments are made Semi-Annual.
When is COKE's next ex-dividend date?
COKE's most recent ex-dividend date is N/A. You must own shares before the ex-dividend date to receive the next payment. COKE typically pays dividends Semi-Annual.
Is COKE's dividend safe?
COKE's dividend safety is rated "Sustainable" based on an earnings payout ratio of +15.2% and FCF payout ratio of +13.1%. The dividend history does not yet show a prolonged growth streak.
How many years has COKE increased its dividend?
COKE has not maintained a consecutive growth streak recently. The 5-year dividend CAGR is +58.5%.
How often does COKE pay dividends?
Coca-Cola Consolidated, Inc. pays dividends Semi-Annual. The trailing 12-month total is $1.03 per share. Dividend data on this page covers 37+ years from 1989 to 2026.
How much would $10,000 invested in COKE grow with dividend reinvestment?
With dividends reinvested (DRIP), $10,000 invested in COKE five years ago would be worth approximately $63,089 today. This includes both price appreciation and compounded dividend reinvestment. Use the DRIP calculator above for other time periods.
What is COKE's yield on cost for long-term holders?
COKE's yield on cost — the current dividend divided by the original purchase price — is +3.7% for a 5-year holding period. This means long-term holders earn a higher effective yield than today's +0.6% market yield, thanks to consistent dividend growth.