Nasdaq 100 Climbs Records, Oil Extends Drop As Iran Weighs Hormuz Deal: Stock Market Today

U.S. tech stocks reached record highs on May 7, 2026, as crude oil tumbled nearly 3% on hopes Iran will accept a U.S. memorandum to reopen the Strait of Hormuz. The Nasdaq 100 gained 0.4% to 28,706 while the S&P 500 rose 0.2% to 7,376. Earnings drove significant stock-specific moves, with major winners including AAON (+36%), Datadog (+30%), and H&R Block (+26%), while notable losers included Planet Fitness (-33%), Insmed (-22%), and Zoetis (-22%).

05/07/2026, 12:44 PM • Benzinga

Coca-Cola Consolidated, Inc. Announces Second Quarter Dividend

Coca-Cola Consolidated announced a second quarter 2026 dividend of $0.25 per share, payable on May 8, 2026, to shareholders of record as of April 24, 2026. The largest Coca-Cola bottler in the United States serves approximately 60 million consumers across 14 states and the District of Columbia.

04/10/2026, 4:10 PM • Benzinga

3 Surprising Stocks That Hit Fresh Highs Last Week

While most markets declined last week, three consumer discretionary stocks hit fresh highs: Coca-Cola Consolidated, McDonald's, and Restaurant Brands International. Coca-Cola Consolidated has delivered 16 consecutive years of revenue growth and is up nearly 7x over five years. McDonald's achieved record net margins of 27% in 2025 and is on track to become a Dividend King. Restaurant Brands International posted the strongest revenue growth at 12% in 2025 with the highest dividend yield among the three.

03/09/2026, 10:07 AM • The Motley Fool

Meet the Monster Stock That Continues to Crush the Market

Coca-Cola Consolidated (COKE), the largest independent bottler of Coca-Cola products, has emerged as a significant outperformer, acting more like a growth stock than a traditional consumer staples stock. The company posted strong 2025 operating results with gains in net sales, gross profit, and operating income, benefiting from Coca-Cola's diverse portfolio including Monster, Dasani, and Core Power brands. After a 34% surge in February, the stock trades near all-time highs and offers dividend payments plus share buyback capacity.

03/06/2026, 6:17 AM • The Motley Fool

Coca-Cola Consolidated, Inc. Announces First Quarter Dividend

Coca-Cola Consolidated (NASDAQ: COKE), the largest Coca-Cola bottler in the United States, announced a first quarter 2026 dividend of $0.25 per share, payable on February 6, 2026, to shareholders of record as of January 23, 2026.

01/09/2026, 4:10 PM • Benzinga

Can This Dividend King Outlast A Recession And Grow Its Payout For 7 More Years?

Coca-Cola demonstrates strong potential to continue its 63-year dividend growth streak, with robust global beverage portfolio, consistent organic revenue growth, and a strong financial position that can potentially withstand economic downturns.

12/02/2025, 3:07 AM • The Motley Fool

Why Coca-Cola Consolidated Stock Skyrocketed This Week

Coca-Cola Consolidated's stock surged 15.8% after buying back $2.4 billion in common stock from Coca-Cola Company, increasing its autonomy and benefiting from sector rotation trends away from speculative stocks.

11/16/2025, 1:20 PM • The Motley Fool

Why Coca-Cola Consolidated Stock Popped Today

Coca-Cola Consolidated reported strong Q3 earnings with sales, adjusted net income, and cash from operations rising, leading to a positive stock market response and continued margin improvements.

10/30/2025, 1:09 PM • The Motley Fool

Coca-Cola Consolidated, Inc. Announces Fourth Quarter Dividend

Coca-Cola Consolidated has declared a quarterly dividend of $0.25 per share, payable on November 7, 2025, to stockholders of record as of October 24, 2025.

10/10/2025, 4:10 PM • Benzinga

5 Big Dividend Hikes to Expect This Quarter

The article discusses five companies expected to significantly increase their dividend payouts in the upcoming quarter, highlighting their financial performance, growth strategies, and potential for dividend expansion.

07/04/2025, 6:01 AM • Investing

5 Big Dividend Hikes to Expect This Quarter

The article discusses five companies expected to significantly increase their dividend payouts in the upcoming quarter, highlighting their growth potential and financial performance across various sectors like telecommunications, technology, energy, hospitality, and beverage distribution.

07/04/2025, 5:19 AM • Investing