The Coca-Cola Company (NYSE: KO) is listed among the 15 Best DRIP Stocks to Own Right Now. Freedom Capital analyst Georgy Vashchenko raised the price target for KO from $73.20 to $78 while maintaining a Hold rating, reflecting expectations for stronger operating profitability.

In its third-quarter earnings report, Chairman and CEO James Quincey highlighted ongoing volume growth, value share gains across all segments, and progress with its all-weather strategy. The company posted third-quarter comparable EPS of $0.82, up 6% year-over-year, with free cash flow reaching $8.5 billion.

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Read more at Yahoo Finance: Freedom Capital Maintains Hold on Coca-Cola (KO), Raises Price Target to $78