In-Depth Technical Analysis of COCA-COLA CO/THE (NYSE:KO).

COCA-COLA CO/THE (NYSE:KO) was identified as a Technical Breakout Setup Pattern by our stockscreener. Such a pattern occurs when we see a pause in a strong uptrend: after a strong rise the stock is consolidating a bit and at some point the trend may be continued. Whether this actually happens can not be predicted of course, but it may be a good idea to keep and eye on NYSE:KO.

Analyzing the Technical Aspects

Every day, ChartMill assigns a Technical Rating to each stock, providing a score ranging from 0 to 10. This rating is determined by evaluating various technical indicators and properties.

Overall KO gets a technical rating of 9 out of 10. In the last year, KO was one of the better performers in the market. There are positive signs in the very recent evolution, but the medium term picture is slightly mixed.

• Both the short term and long term trends are positive. This is a very positive sign.
• When comparing the yearly performance of all stocks, we notice that KO is one of the better performing stocks in the market, outperforming 87% of all stocks.
• KO is part of the Beverages industry. There are 32 other stocks in this industry. KO outperforms 77% of them.
• KO is currently trading in the upper part of its 52 week range. The market is still in the middle of its 52 week range, so KO slightly outperforms the market at the moment.
• KO is currently showing a bull flag pattern! A bull flag pattern occurs when prices pull back slightly after a strong rise up. This may be a nice opportunity for an entry.
• Volume is considerably higher in the last couple of days, which is what you like to see during a strong movement up.

Check the latest full technical report of KO for a complete technical analysis.

Looking at the Setup

Alongside the Technical Rating, ChartMill assigns a Setup Rating to evaluate the consolidation level of a stock. This rating, ranging from 0 to 10, is updated daily and considers various short-term technical indicators. The current setup rating for KO is 8:

KO has an excellent technical rating and also presents a decent setup pattern. Prices have been consolidating lately and the volatility has been reduced. A pullback is taking place, which may present a nice opportunity for an entry. There is a resistance zone just above the current price starting at 72.47. Right above this resistance zone may be a good entry point. Another positive sign is the recent Pocket Pivot signal.

How to trade KO?

A breakout could materialize when the stock breaks out to new highs above the current consolidation zone. One could wait for this to happen and buy when this happens. A stop loss could be placed below the consolidation zone.

Important Note: The content of this article is not intended as trading advice. It is essential to perform your own analysis and exercise caution when making trading decisions. The article presents technical observations generated by automated analysis but does not guarantee any trading outcomes. Always trade responsibly and make independent judgments.

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Keep in mind

This article should in no way be interpreted as advice. The article is based on the observed metrics at the time of writing, but you should always make your own analysis and trade or invest at your own responsibility.