From The Motley Fool · Will Healy · · 40s
Coca-Cola's 35% S&P 500 Crush
Coca-Cola's 35% stock gain outpaces S&P 500, but PepsiCo's improvements threaten its dominance.
In brief
Coca-Cola's 35% stock gain outpaces S&P 500, but PepsiCo's improvements threaten its dominance. Coca-Cola's 35% annual return beats S&P 500, but PepsiCo's 6% revenue growth and higher dividend yield may challenge its market position. Originally reported by The Motley Fool.
Coca-Cola's 35% Annual Gain
Coca-Cola stock has delivered 35% total returns since the beginning of the year, outpacing the S&P 500's 14% return.
PepsiCo's 6% Revenue Growth
PepsiCo reported 6% revenue growth in its latest quarter, close to Coca-Cola's 7% growth rate.
Dividend Yield Comparison
Coca-Cola trades at 29 times earnings versus PepsiCo's 17, with Coca-Cola's 2.2% dividend yield versus PepsiCo's 4.2%.
At a glance
Coca-Cola's 35% annual return beats S&P 500, but PepsiCo's 6% revenue growth and higher dividend yield may challenge its market position.
