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Three large-cap earnings show mixed results: Coca-Cola beat EPS but missed revenue; Robinhood exceeded EPS despite revenue miss; Duke Energy outperformed both metrics.

Three dividend aristocrats—Coca-Cola, Verizon, and Realty Income—offer stable income streams across consumer staples, telecom, and real estate sectors for long-term investors.

Coca-Cola shares fell after missing revenue targets and issuing conservative 2026 guidance of 4-5% growth. Headwinds include shifting consumer demand, tariffs, and Mexico's sugar tax.