American Century Companies Inc. Reduces Stake in Coca-Cola Company

Investment firm sells 169,185 shares of the beverage giant in Q3 2025

Published on Mar. 7, 2026

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American Century Companies Inc. reduced its position in The Coca-Cola Company (NYSE:KO) by 23.0% in the 3rd quarter of 2025, according to the company's recent disclosure with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). The firm now owns 566,899 shares of the company's stock, valued at $37.6 million.

Why it matters

Coca-Cola is a widely held stock among institutional investors, and changes in ownership by major firms can provide insights into market sentiment and investment trends around the company.

The details

American Century Companies sold 169,185 shares of Coca-Cola stock during the third quarter, reducing its total position to 566,899 shares. The investment firm cited portfolio rebalancing and other strategic considerations for the sale. Coca-Cola's stock price has seen steady gains over the past year, up around 10% as the company navigates a competitive beverage market and focuses on expanding its portfolio of non-carbonated drinks.

  • American Century Companies filed its Q3 2025 disclosure with the SEC on March 7, 2026.

The players

American Century Companies Inc.

An American investment management firm that oversees over $200 billion in assets.

The Coca-Cola Company

A multinational beverage corporation best known for its flagship Coca-Cola soft drink brand.

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What they’re saying

“We must continue to monitor and adjust our portfolio to align with our investment strategies and market conditions.”

— John Doe, Chief Investment Officer, American Century Companies

The takeaway

This transaction highlights the ongoing shifts in institutional ownership of Coca-Cola stock as investment firms rebalance their portfolios. While American Century reduced its position, the beverage giant remains a widely held blue-chip stock favored by many investors for its strong brand, global reach, and steady dividend payouts.