Coca-Cola HBC Raises Guidance on Strong First Half Results

Coca-Cola HBC has raised its full-year guidance after delivering a strong first half. The company's operating profit rose sharply due to broad-based volume growth and improved margins.

The group now expects organic EBIT to grow by 8-10% in 2026, up from the previous 7-10% range. This reflects better-than-expected profitability across all segments.

Comparable operating profit for the period increased 15.2% organically to €760.1m, supported by a 7.5% rise in volumes and firmer gross margins. Reported EBIT rose 17.0%, helped by a modest foreign-exchange tailwind.

The company's CEO, Zoran Bogdanovic, said the upgraded guidance reflected strong execution and resilient demand across the portfolio. He added that the company remains confident despite a challenging macroeconomic backdrop.