Update shared on05 Sep 2025
Fair value Increased 0.43%Coca-Cola HBC’s consensus price target was raised slightly to £41.26, as analysts cite strong operational momentum, robust Q2 growth above expectations, and the prospect of FY25 EBIT guidance upgrades, though some caution that greater upside exists elsewhere in the sector.
Analyst Commentary
- Bullish analysts expect management to raise FY25 organic EBIT growth guidance to 9%-13% following strong first half results.
- Forecasts indicate Q2 organic volume and revenue growth ahead of consensus estimates.
- Recent updates cite the absence of notable negative catalysts in the near term.
- Positive price target revisions are supported by sustained operational momentum and profit growth.
- Some analysts highlight greater upside potential elsewhere in the sector despite constructive views on Coca-Cola HBC.
What's in the News
- Deutsche Bank raised its price target for Coca-Cola HBC to 4,300 GBp from 3,950 GBp, maintaining a Buy rating on the shares (Periodicals).
- Coca-Cola HBC reiterated its 2025 earnings guidance, expecting organic revenue growth of 6-8% and organic EBIT growth of 7-11% (Key Developments).
- The company has repurchased a total of 7,467,471 shares, representing 2.04% of shares for €225.6 million under the buyback program announced in November 2023 (Key Developments).
- No shares were repurchased between January 1 and June 27, 2025, indicating the buyback activity for this tranche has concluded (Key Developments).
- Continued positive sentiment from analysts and management outlook support confidence in Coca-Cola HBC's growth prospects (Periodicals, Key Developments).
Valuation Changes
Summary of Valuation Changes for Coca-Cola HBC
- The Consensus Analyst Price Target remained effectively unchanged, moving only marginally from £41.08 to £41.26.
- The Future P/E for Coca-Cola HBC has significantly fallen from 17.60x to 15.34x.
- The Net Profit Margin for Coca-Cola HBC remained effectively unchanged, at 8.64%.
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