Warren Buffett bought Coca-Cola stock in 1988 for…, he didn’t sell single share of it for 36 years, it’s now worth of…

Warren Buffett’s 1988 bet on stock for $1,000 on Coca-Cola became very profitable for him after 36 years.

Warren Buffett of Berkshire Hathaway first purchased Coca-cola shares in 1988.Those who might have invested during the same period of Buffett might have received huge returns by now.

Coca-Cola is outperforming, even in today’s volatile markets. As of April 28, Coca-Cola shares closed at $71.79 with a 16.3% year-over-year increase, almost doubling the S&P 500’s 8.4% growth over the same period.

Coca-cola Share Returns Since 1988

If you had invested $1,000 in Coca-Cola at the end of 1988, your investment would have grown to $36,487 as of April 28, 2025 which is in current Indian Rs 3083585. That’s a huge 3,534.2% return, including reinvested dividends.

If we break it down further every dollar invested in Coca-Cola in 1988 has grown into $36 today considering consistent dividend reinvestment.

Due to this growth Buffett’s Berkshire Hathaway held its Coca-Cola shares for 36 years without selling a single share, reported Economic Times. The company’s strong performance is continuing even in its quarterly earnings report, where Coca-Cola posted $11.22 billion in revenue when  analysts were expecting $11.14 billion. Additionally, earnings per share (EPS) came in at 73 cents, beating the forecast of 71 cents.

Recent Investments In Coca-cola

Even for those invested in last 10 years received good returns on their  Coca-Cola stocks

One year ago: A $1,000 investment is now worth $1,195, reflecting a 19.5% increase.

Five years ago: A $1,000 investment has grown to $1,728, a 72.8% increase.

Ten years ago: A $1,000 investment is now valued at $2,163, a 116.3% return.

These figures show Coca-Cola’s ability to provide steady growth, even for more recent investors.

(Disclaimer: The information provided in this article is for informational purposes only and should not be construed as investment advice. Readers are encouraged to consult with a qualified financial advisor before making any investment decisions.)