The overhaul was nicknamed Project Arden as a nod to the Elizabeth Arden beauty salon, best known at the time for its ...

Coca-Cola ( KO -0.51%), the world's largest beverage company, is often considered an evergreen stock for patient investors.

Coca-Cola (KO 0.55%) has a long history. It began in the 1890s and continues to focus on beverages. Part of the company's history includes raising dividends.

In 1925, shares of Coca-Cola sold for $153.625, according to Coca-Cola’s historical reporting. Even then, it paid a dividend of $7 per share. As of this writing, Coca-Cola trades at around $70 ...