Coca-Cola Stock Rises After Strong Q3 Results
Coca-Cola (KO) is seeing its third consecutive daily gain after exceeding expectations with its third-quarter results. The company's shares are up 2.6% to $70.25 after reporting adjusted earnings of 82 cents and $12.4 billion in revenue, both of which surpassed analyst expectations.
The strong demand for zero-sugar drinks contributed to the positive results, offsetting the decline in unit volume. This upward trend extends a climb from late-September lows at $66, with the shares breaking above the 80-day moving average resistance trendline that has been in place since June.
- Year-to-date, Coca-Cola stock has added 10%.
- Short-term options traders have been optimistic, with a Schaeffer's put/call open interest ratio (SOIR) of 0.47, ranking in the 12th percentile of annual readings.
Options are looking affordable and could get even cheaper in a post-earnings volatility crush.
Author's summary: Coca-Cola's stock rises after strong Q3 results.