Computed head-to-head · 6 dimensions
KO vs PEP
The Coca-Cola Company versus PepsiCo, Inc. — yield, safety, growth trend, cost, scale, and tax treatment.
KO wins 2–1 on our six-dimension comparison, but PEP can still be the better fit depending on your priorities — see each dimension below.
Scorecard at a glance
| Dimension | KO | PEP | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|
| Yield | 2.64% | 3.89% | PEP wins |
| Dividend safety | 7.5/10 | 7.0/10 | KO wins |
| Growth trend | -0.25% vs 5y | — | Tie |
| Volatility (beta) | 0.35 | 0.36 | Tie |
| Scale | $343.9B | $193.5B | KO wins |
| Tax efficiency | Qualified-eligible | Qualified-eligible | Tie |
| Overall | 2 wins | 1 wins | KO wins |
Dimension by dimension
PEP wins on yield (3.89% vs 2.64%)
On a $10,000 investment that's about $125 more in annual dividend income before taxes — though higher yield often comes with higher risk.
KO wins on safety (7.5/10 vs 7.0/10)
Our score combines yield zone, payout ratio, trend vs 5-year average, instrument type, and size. KO scores better on the weighted average of those factors.
Yield-trend comparison unavailable
One or both tickers are missing 5-year average yield data.
Volatility (beta) is similar
Both tickers move with comparable sensitivity to the broader market.
KO is 1.8× larger by market cap
Larger companies tend to have tighter spreads, deeper liquidity, and lower closure risk.
Both pay qualified-dividend-eligible distributions
Neither is structurally flagged for ordinary-income tax treatment. Most distributions should qualify for the lower long-term capital gains rate if holding-period requirements are met.
How we compare these
Every comparison on this page is computed from current public data, not written by hand. Yield comes from the most recent dividend distribution annualized over current price. Safety scores combine yield zone, payout ratio, trend vs 5-year average, instrument type, and size — see our methodology for the exact formula. Tax-efficiency flags identify covered-call ETFs, REITs, and mREITs which distribute primarily as ordinary income.
This is educational, not investment advice.Scores reflect a snapshot of public data on the "as of" dates shown on each ticker's safety page. Verify on the issuer's investor relations page or your brokerage before making decisions.
Frequently asked
Which is better, KO or PEP?
KO wins 2–1 on our six-dimension comparison, but PEP can still be the better fit depending on your priorities — see each dimension below.
Does KO or PEP have a higher yield?
On a $10,000 investment that's about $125 more in annual dividend income before taxes — though higher yield often comes with higher risk.
Is KO or PEP a safer dividend?
KO scores 7.5/10 (Solid) on the Infnits dividend safety scale. PEP scores 7.0/10 (Solid). See the safety dimension above for what drove each score.
Should I own both KO and PEP?
It depends on overlap. Two ETFs in similar categories often hold many of the same companies — owning both can mean paying two expense ratios for similar exposure. Check the underlying holdings before stacking.
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