Who owns Smartwater?
Smartwater is owned by Coca-Cola (the United States, NYSE: KO), which has owned the brand since 7 June 2007.[1] Smartwater was founded in 1996 in the United States and was independent until 2007.
Key facts
- Current owner
- The Coca-Cola Company verified
- Owned since
- Previous owner
- Independent (1996–2007)
- Owner HQ
- 🇺🇸 United States, Atlanta, Georgia
- Origin
- 🇺🇸 United States
- Founded
- 1996
- Category
- Beverages › Soft drinks › Bottled water
- Parent ticker
- NYSE: KO
- Last verified
- · 1 sources
About Smartwater
Smartwater is vapour-distilled water with added electrolytes, launched in 1996 by Energy Brands and sold on a purity claim, with a bottle designed to look pharmaceutical rather than natural. Coca-Cola acquired it with the Glacéau business in 2007 for $4.1 billion.
Ownership timeline of Smartwater
Where Smartwater sits in Coca-Cola
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Frequently asked questions
Who is the parent company of Smartwater?
The parent company of Smartwater is Coca-Cola, a publicly listed company headquartered in the United States.
Is Smartwater American?
Yes. Smartwater originated in the United States in 1996 and its owner, Coca-Cola, is also headquartered in the United States.
Since when has Coca-Cola owned Smartwater?
Coca-Cola has owned Smartwater since 7 June 2007.
Who owned Smartwater before Coca-Cola?
Smartwater was an independent company from its founding in 1996 until Coca-Cola acquired it in 2007.
Is Smartwater still owned by Coca-Cola?
Yes. As of 6 September 2026, Smartwater is still owned by Coca-Cola. The ownership record was last checked against primary sources on that date.
Sources (1) & corrections
Last verified . Every ownership fact above is backed by one of these primary documents. Numbers in brackets in the text refer to this list.
- [1] The Coca-Cola Company Annual Report on Form 10-K filed 2026-02-20 — SEC EDGAR, SEC Form 10-K, published 20 February 2026; retrieved 6 September 2026.
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