Why Coca-Cola Stock Jumped 15% in the First Quarter of 2025

Coca-Cola (NYSE: KO) stock gained 15% in the first quarter of the year, according to data provided by S&P Global Market Intelligence. As the market absorbed the possibility of a new tariff program, investors moved toward safe stocks like Coca-Cola. While the market tumbled yesterday with the full news of the new program, Coca-Cola stock zoomed even higher.Coca-Cola is an anchor stock for a diversified portfolio because it's so reliable for stability and passive income. It sells some of the most popular beverages in the world, from its namesake Coca-Cola branded products to around 200 brands in the non-alcoholic, ready-to-drink categories beyond cola. These include names you know and love like Sprite, Fresca, Minute Maid, and Fairlife.Despite continued economic pressure, Coca-Cola has been performing well. It provided a positive fourth-quarter update in February, reporting a 6% year-over-year increase in total revenue and 12% in organic revenue. Earnings per share (EPS) were up 12%, and global unit case volume was up 2%.Continue readingWeiter zum vollständigen Artikel bei MotleyFool Weiter zum vollständigen Artikel bei MotleyFool