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The market is still near all-time highs, but that doesn't mean you can't find some stocks that investors have been placed on the sale rack. High-yielding Vici Properties (VICI -1.44%) is down nearly 15% from its 52-week high, as are Dividend Kings Coca-Cola (KO 1.43%) and Hormel Foods (HRL 1.00%).

Let's see which of these iconic beverage makers may be the better investment as we begin 2025.

In the latest trading session, Coca-Cola (KO) closed at $60.84, marking a +0.05% move from the previous day.

Coca-Cola Co KO has both attractive and sustainable growth drivers, with the North and Latin American regions driving attractive growth and exposure to emerging markets being a driver of sustainable long-term growth, according to Piper Sandler.

PEP and KO are both undervalued, and I foresee an appreciable upside in 2025. Owning both KO and PEP allows investors to benefit from complementary operational philosophies. Now is a great time to pick up these low beta stocks with incredible brands at a discount.

The latest trading day saw Coca-Cola (KO) settling at $60.81, representing a -1.52% change from its previous close.

The Coca-Cola Company is expected to announce its 63rd consecutive dividend increase on February 20th, 2025, continuing its trend of stability and predictability. The stock's underperformance in 2024 makes it a relatively safe ground in 2025 as I expect valuation to matter at some point. Coca-Cola's Free Cash Flow is concerning, but operational discipline makes EPS more attractive.

Large-capitalization blue-chip dividend stocks are a favorite among investors for a good reason.

The Coca-Cola Company is a cash flow giant with a well-covered, growing dividend, making it a solid investment despite its high valuation. The company's financials reveal impressive growth, strong profitability, and a robust cash hoard, ensuring dividend sustainability. Valuation is fair, neither cheap nor expensive, but reasonable for a defensive, cash-generating machine like Coca-Cola.

I am upgrading my investment thesis on Coca-Cola (KO) to bullish, as shares have fallen to buy-the-dip territory with a yield exceeding 3%. KO is trading at less than 20 times 2026 earnings, making it an attractive buy with strong margins and a long history of dividend increases. KO's digital transformation and AI investments are expected to enhance margins and profitability, making it a more efficient and competitive company.