Coca-Cola (KO 0.33%) is one of the most iconic Warren Buffett stocks. The company is the second-largest position in Berkshire Hathaway's (NYSE: BRK-A) (NYSE: BRK-B) 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.
Why Coca-Cola Is a Warren Buffett Stock
By Andrés Cardenal – Jul 21, 2015 at 1:00PM
NYSE: KO
Coca-Cola
Market Cap
$300B
Today's Change
(-0.33%) $0.23
Current Price
$69.71
Price as of October 24, 2025 at 4:00 PM 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.
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