Coca-Cola (KO 1.75%) is one of the most iconic Warren Buffett stocks. The company is the second-largest position in Berkshire Hathaway's (BRK.A 0.05%) (BRK.B 0.05%) portfolio, it has produced massive gains for Berkshire over time, and Buffett has no plans to sell Coca-Cola anytime soon. The following slideshow offers some ideas and quotes to explain why Coca-Cola is one of Buffett's favorite companies and what this says about Coca-Cola going forward.
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Why Coca-Cola Is a Warren Buffett Stock
By Andrés Cardenal
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Jul 21, 2015 at 1:00PM
NYSE: KO
Coca-Cola
Market Cap
$293B
Today's Change
(1.75%) $1.19
Current Price
$69.28
Price as of July 29, 2025, 12:28 p.m. ET
Warren Buffett understands a thing or two about successful investing, and his holding on to Coca-Cola stock for the long term. Let's take a look at why Coca-Cola is one of the most iconic Warren Buffett stocks.
About the Author
Andres Cardenal, CFA is a tenacious researcher of the best investment opportunities around the world. Andres is an economist and CFA Charterholder living in Buenos Aires, Argentina. Naturally flavored. Follow me on Twitter for more investment ideas:
Andrés Cardenal owns shares of Berkshire Hathaway. The Motley Fool recommends Berkshire Hathaway and Coca-Cola. The Motley Fool has the following options: long January 2016 $37 calls on Coca-Cola and short January 2016 $37 puts on Coca-Cola. 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.
Stocks Mentioned
Coca-Cola
KO
$69.28
(1.75%)
$1.19
Berkshire Hathaway
BRK.A
$722,538.26
(0.05%)
$338.26
Berkshire Hathaway
BRK.B
$481.94
(0.05%)
$0.24
*Average returns of all recommendations since inception. Cost basis and return based on previous market day close.
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