Coca-Cola Consolidated's 484% Return: A Closer Look at EPS Growth and Dividend Payments

Coca-Cola Consolidated's investors have seen a 484% return over the last five years. The company's earnings per share grew at 48% annually, closely matching the share price gain of 41% per year. The dividend payments have largely contributed to the divergence between the TSR and share price return. The TSR for the last five years is 484%, exceeding the share price return.