Key Financial Highlights
Coca-Cola (NYSE: KO) holds a 48% market share in the global beverage industry, generating $11.1 billion in revenue for Q1 2024, down 2% from the previous year. The company’s net income rose to $3.33 billion, equating to $0.77 per share, alongside a dividend yield of 2.9%.
American Express (NYSE: AXP) reported Q1 revenue of $2.6 billion and earnings per share of $3.64, both higher than the previous year’s $2.4 billion and $3.33 per share. The company, partially owned by Berkshire Hathaway with a 21.6% stake, offers a dividend yield of 1%.
McDonald’s (NYSE: MCD), with over 43,000 locations worldwide, plans to open 2,200 new restaurants in 2025 despite a 0.1% global sales decline. Notably, U.S. sales fell by 3.6% year-on-year, although the company credits its loyalty program for generating $30 billion in sales, with a dividend yield of 2.4%.
