What Can SodaStream Do to Retain Its Kingdom?

By Mark Reeth and Sean O'Reilly – Jul 8, 2014 at 8:30AM

SodaStream is facing stiff competition from The Coca-Cola Company; can it hold on to its crown as king of Fizzy Drink Mountain?

In the first half of 2013, SodaStream (SODA) felt like the king of Fizzy Drink Mountain: the stock doubled during that time. But the second half of 2013 showed an unstable kingdom: when competition appeared, mainly in the form of Coca-Cola buying Keurig Green Mountain (GMCR.DL), SodaStream's stock acted like it was about to be overthrown.

In this episode of The Motley Fool's Where the Money Is, consumer-goods editor Mark Reeth has CG analyst Sean O'Reilly discuss whether SodaStream can continue making in-roads in the market, particularly in the U.S., and keep its crown despite competition from Coke the Kingslayer.

Mark Reeth has no position in any stocks mentioned. Sean O'Reilly has no position in any stocks mentioned. The Motley Fool recommends SodaStream. The Motley Fool owns shares of SodaStream. We Fools may not all hold the same opinions, but we all believe that considering a diverse range of insights makes us better investors. The Motley Fool has a disclosure policy.