Shares of beverage giant Coca-Cola (KO +3.72%) jumped sharply on Tuesday morning after the company reported its first-quarter 2026 results before the market opened. The Atlanta-based company topped Wall Street's expectations on both revenue and earnings -- and management lifted its full-year earnings forecast as well. For dividend investors, the report reinforces a thesis that has remained true for decades: Coca-Cola is a slow but steady compounder, and its robust dividend yield is well supported by strong ...