Coca-Cola HBC Raises Profit Outlook After Strong First-Half Results

Coca-Cola HBC has raised its profit outlook for 2026 after delivering strong first-half results. The Switzerland-based bottler, which operates across Central and Eastern Europe as well as several African markets, now expects organic operating profit growth of 8 per cent to 10 per cent in 2026, up from its earlier guidance of 7 per cent to 10 per cent.

The company's improved outlook follows a robust first half in which comparable operating profit reached €760.1 million, comfortably ahead of analysts' expectations of €731.1 million. Revenue for the six-month period climbed to €6.23 billion, compared with €5.62 billion a year earlier, while net income increased to €524.4 million from €470.6 million.

Coca-Cola HBC's CEO Zoran Bogdanovic attributed the strong performance to resilient consumer demand, FIFA World Cup promotions, and continued momentum across its expanding beverage portfolio. The company has also been benefiting from long-term strategic initiatives, including premiumisation and expansion into faster-growing beverage categories.