Up 35%, How Long Can Coca-Cola Continue Crushing the S&P 500?

Coca-Cola stock has surged 35% in 2026, its best year since 1996, significantly outperforming the S&P 500's 14% return. However, the article suggests the stock's momentum may face headwinds as PepsiCo emerges as a more attractive alternative, trading at a lower P/E ratio (17 vs. 29) and offering a higher dividend yield (4.2% vs. 2.2%), despite Coca-Cola's stronger recent revenue growth.