tiprankstipranks
Advertisement
Advertisement

Coca-Cola Europacific Partners Reaffirms 2026 Outlook After Strong First Quarter

Story Highlights
  • Coca-Cola Europacific Partners posted solid Q1 2026 revenue and volume growth, supported by strong execution, share gains, and robust demand for value, innovation, and zero-sugar drinks across Europe and APS.
  • The company reaffirmed full-year 2026 guidance, raised shareholder returns through dividends and buybacks, and stepped up investment in technology, capacity, and sustainability despite a challenging consumer environment.
  • Looking for the best stocks to buy? Follow the recommendations of top-performing analysts.
Coca-Cola Europacific Partners Reaffirms 2026 Outlook After Strong First Quarter

Claim 55% Off TipRanks

The latest update is out from Coca-Cola Europacific Partners ( (CCEP) ).

Coca-Cola Europacific Partners reported a strong start to 2026, with first-quarter revenue rising 9.4% on a comparable FX-neutral basis and volumes up 1.6% after adjusting for six extra trading days. Growth was driven by solid in‑market execution, share gains, and ongoing demand for both value offerings and premium, innovative products, particularly zero-sugar drinks, across Europe and APS.

The group reaffirmed its full‑year 2026 guidance, declared a first-half interim dividend of €0.82 per share, and continued a €1 billion share buyback, underlining confidence in its strategy and cash generation. Management highlighted resilient performance despite a challenging consumer backdrop and geopolitical uncertainty, while increasing investment in technology, AI, cold‑drink equipment, and a new plant in the Philippines, and updating its sustainability plan and emissions targets to include its Philippine operations.

The most recent analyst rating on (CCEP) stock is a Hold with a $107.00 price target. To see the full list of analyst forecasts on Coca-Cola Europacific Partners stock, see the CCEP Stock Forecast page.

More about Coca-Cola Europacific Partners

Coca-Cola Europacific Partners is a major Coca-Cola bottler operating across Europe and the Asia Pacific & Southeast Asia (APS) regions, producing and distributing non-alcoholic ready-to-drink beverages. The company focuses on sparkling soft drinks, zero-sugar variants, and a broad pack offering, positioning itself as a leading value creator for retail customers in its markets.

Average Trading Volume: 1,931,451

Technical Sentiment Signal: Strong Buy

Current Market Cap: $43.08B

See more data about CCEP stock on TipRanks’ Stock Analysis page.

Disclaimer & DisclosureReport an Issue

Looking for investment ideas? Subscribe to our Smart Investor newsletter for weekly expert stock picks!
Get real-time notifications on news & analysis, curated for your stock watchlist. Download the TipRanks app today! Get the App
1