Coca-Cola Bottlers Japan Holdings Crushes EPS Estimates with 60% Beat

Coca-Cola Bottlers Japan Holdings Inc., listed on the Tokyo Stock Exchange under TSE:2579, has reported half-yearly results that have sent its stock price down by 10% in the past week. The company's revenues of JP¥423b were roughly in line with analyst expectations.

However, the statutory earnings per share (EPS) came in at a notable 60% above estimates at JP¥34.72. This suggests that the company has performed well financially, despite the stock price dip.

The analysts have updated their forecasts following the latest results and are now predicting revenues of JP¥913.8b for 2026, which is approximately in line with the last 12 months. Statutory earnings per share are predicted to grow by 19% to JP¥145 in 2026.

Although there has been no major change in expectations following the latest results, the analysts have reaffirmed their price target of JP¥4,165. However, some investors may be interested to note that the most bullish analyst values Coca-Cola Bottlers Japan Holdings at JP¥5,150 per share, while the most bearish prices it at JP¥2,800.