Coca-Cola Is Outperforming Broadcom and Every "Magnificent Seven" Stock in 2026. Is It Still a Top Dividend Stock to Buy in September?

Since the beginning of 2026, Coca-Cola (NYSE: KO) has experienced a 26% increase in its stock price. This performance has surpassed both the S&P 500, which is up by 13.6% year to date, and the stocks of Broadcom and the Magnificent Seven, with Nvidia being the only stock close to Coca-Cola's growth rate at 23.5% year to date. Other notable companies like Apple and Amazon have also seen double-digit growth, while Broadcom and Microsoft have only seen single-digit growth, while Alphabet and Meta Platforms have declined by around 6.5% since the start of the year.

Tesla, on the other hand, has been the worst performer, with a 21% decrease in stock price this year. Although Coca-Cola's strong 2026 performance has been impressive for investors in blue-chip dividend stocks, the question now is whether it is advisable to continue holding the stock or take profits. While there is solid reasoning behind Coca-Cola's strong year-to-date performance, it may have risen too quickly and too dramatically.