{
  "id": 7457063,
  "title": "Own Coca-Cola by Sept. 15 to Qualify for the Oct. 1 Dividend. Is the Real Prize Holding Enough Shares for $1,000 in Yearly Passive Income?",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/15/own-coca-cola-by-sept-15-to-qualify-for-the-oct-1-dividend-is-the",
  "topic": "finance",
  "section": "Finance & Markets",
  "published": "2026-09-15T02:45:00.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Motley Fool",
    "slug": "motley-fool",
    "url": "https://www.fool.com/investing/2026/09/14/own-coca-cola-by-sept-15-to-qualify-for-the-oct-1/?source=iedfolrf0000001"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "To qualify for Coca-Cola's October 1 dividend, an investor must own at least 472 shares as of September 15. This equates to a $42,174 investment at the current price, based on the stock's recent performance. Dividend stocks like Coca-Cola offer an attractive option for long-term investors, as they provide both regular cash payments and the potential for share price appreciation. Over the past five years, the Coca-Cola stock price has increased by 59%, resulting in an 82% total return when including the reinvestment of dividends. The company's commitment to raising its dividend for the 64th consecutive year demonstrates its financial stability and ability to reward shareholders. With an annualized dividend payout of $2.12 per share, owning 472 shares would generate $1,000 in yearly dividend income.",
  "summary": "Generating sizable dividends from stocks can help achieve passive income goals or supplement income in retirement.",
  "key_points": [
    "Coca-Cola requires 472 shares owned by Sept. 15 for Oct. 1 dividend",
    "Investment of $42,174 needed for 472 shares at current price",
    "Owning 472 shares yields $1,000 in yearly passive dividend income"
  ],
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  "illustration": null,
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      {
        "outlet": "Nasdaq Markets",
        "title": "Own Coca-Cola by Sept. 15 to Qualify for the Oct. 1 Dividend. Is the Real Prize Holding Enough Shares for $1,000 in Yearly Passive Income?",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/15/own-coca-cola-by-sept-15-to-qualify-for-the-oct-1-dividend-is-the-7465141",
        "published": "2026-09-15T03:05:00.000Z"
      }
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}