Coke is on track for its best annual performance in a decade.Coca-Cola (KO 0.26%) is set to deliver third-quarter 2024 earnings the morning of Oct. 23. In addition to providing an update for investors, the report will shed light on the strength of the consumer and global inflationary pressures.Here's why Coke has a lot to prove this earnings season and whether the dividend stock is a buy now. Optimistic guidanceLast quarter, Coke raised several of its full-year targets. It boosted its comparable earnings-pe ...