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Coca-Cola Europacific Partners PLC on Wednesday said it had ‘strong’ plans for the rest of 2025 and beyond, such as collaborations with the English Premier League, as it posted a revenue rise. The Uxbridge, London-based soft drinks bottler, which operates in over 30 markets including Australia, Germany, Great Britain and Spain, said revenue climbed 1.0% on-year to €5.41 billion in the third quarter of 2025. In Europe, revenue grew 3.8% to €4.19 billion. The company noted macro-driven challenges in Indonesia. The firm declared a second-half dividend of €1.25 per share, resulting in a full-year dividend per share of €2.04 for 2025, up 4.1% from €1.97 in 2024. Coca-Cola EP reaffirmed its 2025 guidance. It anticipates revenue growth of 3% to 4%, and to complete its €1 billion share buyback programme during 2025. Chief Executive Officer Damian Gammell said: ‘Although the global macroeconomic environment remains volatile, we remain resilient, operating in attractive and growing categories. We have strong plans for the rest of the year and beyond, including exciting collaborations with the English Premier League and Star Wars.’ He added: ‘Our performance, coupled with our continued focus on productivity, is driving strong and profitable cash generation, supporting record investment in future growth, a growing dividend and ongoing share buybacks. ‘We’re pleased to reaffirm our full-year guidance and remain confident we have the right strategy, done sustainably, to deliver on our mid-term growth objectives.’ Coca-Cola EP shares rose 2.0% to 6,810.00 pence each on Wednesday morning in London. It has a market capitalisation of $39.48 billion. Copyright 2025 Alliance News Ltd. All Rights Reserved.
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