Coca-Cola Reports 6% Organic Sales Growth in Q3 2025, Attracting Investor Interest
Written by Emily J. Thompson, Senior Investment Analyst
Source: Fool
- Coca-Cola's Strong Performance: Coca-Cola's organic sales grew by 6% in Q3 2025, demonstrating its brand loyalty and market adaptability, maintaining high sales performance despite tightening consumer spending.
- Dividend King Status: As a Dividend King, Coca-Cola has increased its dividend for over sixty years, with a 3% yield that surpasses the 2.2% average for the consumer staples sector, attracting income-seeking investors.
- Procter & Gamble's Steady Growth: Procter & Gamble achieved 2% organic sales growth in fiscal 2025, showcasing resilience in its premium consumer products despite consumer spending pressures, with a nearly 3% dividend yield marking a five-year high.
- General Mills Facing Challenges: General Mills reported a 2% decline in organic sales in the first half of fiscal 2026, yet its 5.3% dividend yield appeals to high-risk investors, as the company plans to reposition its business through innovation and marketing efforts.
Analyst Views on GIS
Wall Street analysts forecast GIS stock price to rise over the next 12 months. According to Wall Street analysts, the average 1-year price target for GIS is 52.86 USD with a low forecast of 46.00 USD and a high forecast of 63.00 USD. However, analyst price targets are subjective and often lag stock prices, so investors should focus on the objective reasons behind analyst rating changes, which better reflect the company's fundamentals.
15 Analyst Rating
4 Buy
8 Hold
3 Sell
Hold
Current: 43.840
Low
46.00
Averages
52.86
High
63.00
Current: 43.840
Low
46.00
Averages
52.86
High
63.00
About GIS
General Mills, Inc. is a global manufacturer and marketer of branded consumer foods. Its segments include North America Retail; International; North America Pet, and North America Foodservice. The North America Retail segment reflects business with a variety of grocery stores, mass merchandisers, membership stores, natural food chains, drug, dollar and discount chains, convenience stores, and e-commerce grocery providers. The International segment consists of retail and foodservice businesses outside the United States and Canada. Its product categories include super-premium ice cream and frozen desserts, meal kits, salty snacks, snack bars, dessert and baking mixes, and shelf-stable vegetables. The North America Pet segment includes pet food products sold in the United States and Canada in national pet superstore chains, e-commerce retailers, and grocery stores. The North America Foodservice segment product categories include ready-to-eat cereals, snacks, and baking mixes.
About the author
Emily J. Thompson
Emily J. Thompson, a Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA) with 12 years in investment research, graduated with honors from the Wharton School. Specializing in industrial and technology stocks, she provides in-depth analysis for Intellectia’s earnings and market brief reports.
