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
0.5%
Payout Ratio
N/A
Unknown
Dividend Streak
0 years
3-Second Income Check
Safety
Payout ratio data not available yet.
Consistency
0 straight years of dividend increases.
Income Trend
Yield on cost is 3.7% and trend is rising.
Dividend Scorecard
Yield & Income
Dividend Yield0.5%
Trailing DPS$1.03
FrequencyAnnual
Payments / 12M4
Payout Safety
Earnings PayoutN/A
Earnings SafetyUnknown
FCF Payout14.5%
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 Yield0.0%
Total Shareholder Yield0.5%
1Y Total Return43.5%
5Y Total Return703.1%
Div Contribution (5Y)15.3%
Estimated $10K growth (return + dividends):
5Y ago$80,31310Y ago$118,89020Y ago$461,670
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.
Income Growth Story
Dividend per share and yield on cost over time (36 years of payments)
Dividend Safety Story
EPS is the container — dividend is what's drawn out
Dividend Analysis
Payout Safety
Coca-Cola Consolidated, Inc. has limited earnings payout data (Unknown). When measured against free cash flow—a stricter test—the payout ratio stands at 14.5%, 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: 0.5% dividend yield, 0.5% 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 703.1%, with dividends contributing 15.3% of that performance.
DRIP Growth
A $10,000 investment made 10 years ago with dividends reinvested would have grown to approximately $118,890 today.
Recent Dividend Payments
Last 20 payments · Annual
TTM Total$3.92
Avg/Payment$0.1962
| Ex-Date | Amount | Change | Yield % | Payment Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 23, 2026Latest | $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 |
| Apr 25, 2024 | $0.0500 | ↓ -97.0% | 2.17% | May 10, 2024 |
Dividend Peer Comparison
Peer group: Bottlers and Beverage Distribution
#3 yield in peer group
Div Yield
0.5%
#3 of 3
Safety
Unknown
— payout
Streak
0Y
58.5% 5Y CAGR
Total Shareholder
0.5%
#3 of 3
Annual Dividend History
41 years of dividend data
GrowthDecline
| Year | DPS | YoY | Pmts | EPS | Payout | Coverage | YOC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026YTD | $0.25 | — | 1 | — | — | — | 0.9% |
| 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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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 +0.5%. Payments are made 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 Annual.
Is COKE's dividend safe?
COKE's dividend safety is rated "Unknown" based on an earnings payout ratio of N/A and FCF payout ratio of +14.5%. 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 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 $80,313 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 +0.5% market yield, thanks to consistent dividend growth.