Erste Group analyst Stephan Lingnau upgraded Coca-Cola (KO) to Buy from Hold. Profitability is higher than that of its competitors, both in terms of operating margin and return on equity, notes the analyst, who adds that revenue growth this year will also be supported by new products like probiotic lemonades.
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