Peers · Consumer Defensive
KO Alternatives
The closest KO alternative is PG (2.73% yield, 7.5/10 safety), followed by TGT and WMT. All 6 sit in the same consumer defensive sector as KO (2.26% yield, 8.0/10 safety) and are ranked below on how closely they match it.
The closest alternative to KO in our universe is PG — 0.47% higher yield than KO (2.73% vs 2.26%) and a 7.5/10 safety score compared to KO's 8.0/10. Across all 6 peers, yields range from 0.83% to 5.91% and safety scores range from 4.7 to 8.8/10.
Switching from KO to a peer is not always straightforward — a higher yield peer often carries a lower safety score, and vice versa. Tax treatment can diverge too: check whether KO dividends are qualified before assuming a peer's headline yield is comparable after tax. The table below ranks each alternative by how closely it matches KO on both dimensions simultaneously, so you can see the full yield-vs-safety tradeoff at a glance.
Closest matches
| Ticker | Yield | Safety | How it differs from KO |
|---|---|---|---|
| PG · The Procter & Gamble Company | 2.73% | 7.5/10 · Solid | 0.5 safety-score gap (riskier) |
| TGT · Target Corp. | 3.01% | 8.3/10 · Strong | 0.75% yield gap (higher) |
| WMT · Walmart Inc. | 0.83% | 8.8/10 · Strong | 1.43% yield gap (lower) |
| PEP · PepsiCo, Inc. | 4.50% | 5.6/10 · Mixed | 2.4 safety-score gap (riskier) |
| MO · Altria Group, Inc. | 5.91% | 6.7/10 · Solid | 3.65% yield gap (higher) |
| CLX · Clorox Co. | 5.74% | 4.7/10 · Weak | 3.48% yield gap (higher) |
Frequently asked questions
What are the best KO alternatives?
The closest KO alternatives are PG, TGT, WMT — all in the same consumer defensive sector with comparable yield and dividend safety. PG is the single closest match at 2.73% yield and 7.5/10 safety, versus 2.26% and 8.0/10 for KO.
Is there a higher-yielding alternative to KO?
Yes — MO yields 5.91% versus KO's 2.26%. Its safety score is 6.7/10 against KO's 8.0/10, so check whether the extra income compensates for the difference in payout durability.
What stocks are similar to KO?
We rank 6 similar stocks for KO: PG, TGT, WMT, PEP, MO, CLX. Each is matched on sector, yield zone, and a 0-10 dividend safety score, then ranked by how closely it tracks KO on both dimensions at once.
Which of these do you already own?
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