Here's How Many Shares of Coca-Cola You'd Need for $10,000 in Yearly Dividends
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The company's brand name is its most valuable asset.Coca-Cola (KO +2.04%) is a household name, with strong brand recognition that helps it remain relevant over time. The business has a presence all over the world, offers over 200 different drinks, and sees 2.2 billion servings of its products consumed every single day. This indicates tremendous market power. The company's success has resulted in sizable profits that management prioritizes paying out to shareholders. Income investors might be wondering how many shares of Coca-Cola they'd need to earn $10,000 in yearly dividends. Image source: Getty Images. Coca-Cola has a stellar dividend streak Coca-Cola's Board of Directors approved an increase to the dividend earlier this year in February, with the business now paying $0.51 per share each quarter. This makes 63 straight years that Coca-Cola has raised its payout, an unbelievable streak. Investors who want to generate $10,000 in passive income from this beverage stock must own about 4,902 shares if Coca-Cola keeps its dividend at current levels. With a stock price of $70.50 (as of Dec. 12), this amounts to nearly $346,000 worth of shares. ExpandNYSE: KOCoca-ColaToday's Change(2.04%) $1.41Current Price$70.52Key Data PointsMarket Cap$303BDay's Range$69.04 - $70.6252wk Range$60.62 - $74.38Volume18MAvg Vol17MGross Margin61.55%Dividend Yield2.89% Coca-Cola is a safe stock to own Coca-Cola's powerful brand supports its wide economic moat. The company experiences stable demand regardless of economic conditions. And it's highly profitable, with a third-quarter operating margin of 32%.Advertisement The stock trades at a reasonable price-to-earnings ratio of 23, too. But Coca-Cola isn't going to outperform the broader market over the long term, as the last 10 years suggest.About the AuthorNeil Patel is a contributing Motley Fool stock market analyst covering consumer staples, consumer discretionary, financials, information technology, and communication services. Prior to The Motley Fool, Neil worked in corporate finance roles at JPMorgan Chase and Capital One. He also has experience working on a start-up in the cryptocurrency space. He holds a bachelor’s degree in business administration with a specialization in finance from Ohio State University.TMFNeilPatelRead NextDec 14, 2025 •By Adria CiminoStart the New Year Off With Passive Income: 3 Dividend Kings to Buy NowDec 12, 2025 •By Todd ShriberWhat to Watch With KO Stock in 2026Dec 11, 2025 •By Bram Berkowitz2 Warren Buffett Stocks to Buy Hand Over Fist in DecemberDec 10, 2025 •By Lawrence Rothman, CFAThe 2 Best Dividend Stocks to Buy Now and Hold ForeverDec 2, 2025 •By Matt DiLalloCan This Dividend King Outlast A Recession And Grow Its Payout For 7 More Years?Dec 1, 2025 •By Prosper Junior Bakiny2 Dividend Stocks to Double Up On Right Now