Coca-Cola (NYSE: KO) has been a true dividend stalwart, providing an incredible 61 years of consecutive dividend increases -- and understandably, it continues to capture the attention of income-focused investors.

But potential shareholders always need to be forward-looking, considering Coca-Cola's current dividend strength, financial performance, and ability to innovate -- along with that delicate balance between sustaining dividends and fueling growth -- when deciding whether or not to pick up the stock.

So let's dive in and examine whether the beverage behemoth still has these qualities today.

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