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Bill Combs
@billcombs · May 23

PEPSI VS COCA-COLA

For me, these two stocks are on a high so far. However, when the time comes I would like to buy a few shares of either $KO or $PEP.

I've been looking at their financial statements and they look very similar and nice to me. I have to say that I like $PEP better on some items and with the rise in share price, $PEP is also doing better.

If I had to decide for myself, I would probably choose Pepsi. However, I haven't heard of anyone having Pepsi in their portfolio instead of $KO.

I don't know if it's the name and reputation of Coca Cola, or if I've missed something fundamental.

I'd appreciate your opinion and your perspective on these two companies.

A community member's personal view, not investment advice. Community Guidelines

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Moe Whitehead @investormoe May 23

I would go for $PEP they have a more diversified portfolio, there was a summary somewhere here on Bulios so be sure to check it out.

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Bill Combs @billcombs May 24

I am also leaning more towards $PEP for now.

Otherwise, I'll definitely take a look.

RB
Randolf Babcock @randolfbab May 23

I guess$KO really only has an advantage in name.

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Bill Combs @billcombs May 24

I agree, the $KO name is a real asset.

BG
Barrett Gardener @justbarrett May 23

What is the one word the whole world knows? Yes, Coca-cola, Moat is clearly on the side of $KO but personally I have to say that I also like $PEP better in both stock and taste... :D

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Bill Combs @billcombs May 24

I agree, I look at it the same way.

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Rickie Reeve @rickiereeve May 23

On Bulios dividends we recently addressed this. With Pepsi, I like its diversification and products, but CocaCola has a strong edge in pricing power. Not an easy choice.

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Bill Combs @billcombs May 24

I must have missed that somehow, I'll be sure to track it down and check it out. But as you write, not an easy choice.

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Yorick Ericson @yorickericson May 23

I guess it depends if you prefer drinks or food? PEP has 60% of its revenue outside of beverages.

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Bill Combs @billcombs May 24

Thank you for the new information, maybe it will help me in my decision :)

JB
Jason Bellier @neostonks May 23

Both are good defensive options for the long term. I would have a hard time deciding which one to choose for my portfolio though.

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Bill Combs @billcombs May 24

This is exactly the situation I am in right now :) I have to say I can't choose.

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Mikey Stone @mikeystone May 23

I'll probably take the ETF, it would seem a bit safer https://www.justetf.com/en/etf-profile.html?isin=IE00BWBXM385#overview

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Bill Combs @billcombs May 24

Yeah, thanks for the tip.

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Fair Price Index @fairpriceindex May 23

$KO for me 24/7 👍

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Daniela Duong @danieladuong May 23

I have both :D I'm happy with both :)

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Bill Combs @billcombs May 23

This is also a possibility : )

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