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Vanguard Capital Management (NYSE: KO) holds 6.43% of Coca‑Cola common stock

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SCHEDULE 13G

Rhea-AI Filing Summary

Vanguard Capital Management reports beneficial ownership of 276,838,699 shares of The Coca‑Cola Company common stock, representing 6.43% as of 03/31/2026. The filing shows sole voting power of 39,385,932 shares and sole dispositive power over 276,838,699 shares.

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Vanguard reports a 6.43% stake in Coca‑Cola with dispositive control over 276.8M shares.

The Schedule 13G shows Vanguard Capital Management exercises sole dispositive power over 276,838,699 shares and sole voting power over 39,385,932 shares as of 03/31/2026. This indicates portfolio-level control for trading decisions rather than direct concentrated voting control.

Ownership is reported on behalf of multiple Vanguard affiliates and funds under SEC Release No. 34-39538 language. Cash‑flow treatment and any plans to buy or sell are not stated in the excerpt; subsequent filings would disclose changes in holdings.

Beneficial ownership 276,838,699 shares Amount beneficially owned as reported in Item 4(a)
Percent of class 6.43% Percent of Coca‑Cola common stock reported in Item 4(b)
Sole voting power 39,385,932 shares Sole power to vote or to direct the vote (Item 4(c)(i))
Sole dispositive power 276,838,699 shares Sole power to dispose or to direct disposition (Item 4(c)(iii))
Schedule 13G regulatory
"Item 1. | (a) | Name of issuer: Coca-Cola Co/The"
A Schedule 13G is a formal document that investors file with the government when they acquire a large ownership stake in a company, usually for investment purposes rather than control. It helps keep the public informed about who owns significant parts of a company's shares, which can influence how the company is managed and how investors make decisions. Filing this schedule is important for transparency and understanding the ownership landscape of publicly traded companies.
Beneficial ownership financial
"Item 4. | Ownership (a) | Amount beneficially owned: 276838699"
Beneficial ownership means the person or entity that actually enjoys the benefits of owning shares or other assets — such as receiving dividends, voting rights, or price gains — even if the legal title is held in another name. For investors it matters because knowing who truly controls and profits from a company reveals who can influence decisions, exposes potential conflicts of interest or hidden concentration of power, and affects transparency and risk in the stock.
Sole dispositive power regulatory
"(iii) Sole power to dispose or to direct the disposition of: 276838699"
Sole dispositive power is the exclusive legal authority to decide what happens to a security — for example, whether to sell, transfer, or retain shares — without needing anyone else’s permission. Investors care because it signals who truly controls the economic outcome of an investment: like holding the only key to a safe, the holder can realize gains or losses and may trigger regulatory reporting, insider rules, or influence over corporate ownership.
SEC Release No. 34-39538 regulatory
"In accordance with SEC Release No. 34-39538 (January 12, 1998)"

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FAQ

How many KO shares does Vanguard Capital Management report owning?

Vanguard reports beneficial ownership of 276,838,699 shares of Coca‑Cola common stock. The filing lists this figure under Item 4(a) and ties the position to 03/31/2026 as the ownership reference date.

What percentage of Coca‑Cola does Vanguard own according to this Schedule 13G?

The Schedule 13G states Vanguard beneficially owns 6.43% of Coca‑Cola common stock. That percentage is shown in Item 4(b) and is based on the reported 276,838,699 shares as of 03/31/2026.

What voting and dispositive powers does Vanguard report for KO shares?

Vanguard lists sole voting power for 39,385,932 shares and sole dispositive power for 276,838,699 shares. The filing shows no shared voting or dispositive power for the reported position in the Schedule 13G.

Are the reported KO shares held on behalf of clients or funds?

Yes. The filing states the holdings reflect securities held by Vanguard funds and managed accounts, held by affiliates that exercise voting or dispositive power. It cites SEC Release No. 34-39538 to explain aggregation across Vanguard business units.

Who signed the Schedule 13G for Vanguard and when was it signed?

The Schedule 13G is signed by Ashley Grim, Head of Global Fund Administration, on 04/29/2026. That signature appears at the end of the filing excerpt provided.





191216100

(CUSIP Number)
03/31/2026

(Date of Event Which Requires Filing of this Statement)


Check the appropriate box to designate the rule pursuant to which this Schedule is filed:
Rule 13d-1(b)
Rule 13d-1(c)
Rule 13d-1(d)




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SCHEDULE 13G




Comment for Type of Reporting Person: In accordance with SEC Release No. 34-39538 (January 12, 1998), this Schedule 13G reflects the securities beneficially owned, or deemed to be beneficially owned, by Vanguard Capital Management LLC and the following affiliates of Vanguard Capital Management LLC or business divisions of such affiliates: Vanguard Asset Management Limited, Vanguard Fiduciary Trust Company, Vanguard Global Advisers, LLC and Vanguard Investments Australia Ltd. This Schedule 13G includes securities held by Vanguard funds, or sleeves thereof, over which Vanguard Capital Management LLC exercises dispositive power, in addition to securities held by clients over which the affiliates or business divisions of such affiliates indicated above exercise dispositive and/or voting power. This Schedule 13G does not include securities, if any, beneficially owned by other subsidiaries or affiliates of Vanguard Capital Management LLC, or business divisions of such subsidiaries, whose ownership of securities is disaggregated from that of the reporting business unit in accordance with such release.


SCHEDULE 13G



Vanguard Capital Management
Signature:Ashley Grim
Name/Title:Head of Global Fund Administration
Date:04/29/2026