If You Bought 1 Share of Coca-Cola at Its IPO, Here's How Many Shares You Would Own Now

Coca-Cola (NYSE: KO) has been around for 105 years and is one of the most recognizable brands in the world. Even legendary investor Warren Buffett is a fan, with 400 million shares held in his Berkshire Hathaway portfolio -- worth over $25 billion today. If you've ever wanted to follow in Buffett's footsteps, you've probably thought about snagging shares of this iconic beverage giant. But what if you'd been lucky enough to invest at Coca-Cola's initial public offering (IPO)? Let's break down how many shares you'd be sipping on today.On Sept. 5, 1919, Coca-Cola debuted as a public company, with shares priced at $40 per share at its IPO. Since then, the beverage giant has executed 11 stock splits.Continue readingWeiter zum vollständigen Artikel bei MotleyFool Weiter zum vollständigen Artikel bei MotleyFool