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LONDON - On Wednesday, Coca-Cola Europacific Partners PLC (NASDAQ:CCEP) reported Q3 revenue of €5.41 billion, matching analyst expectations, as the company maintained its full-year outlook despite mixed regional performance.
Shares of the company rose 1.15% in pre-market trading following the announcement.
The beverage giant delivered a 0.4% increase in adjusted comparable volume for the quarter, with revenue up 3.2% on an FX-neutral basis. European operations showed resilience with 0.9% volume growth, while the Asia-Pacific segment experienced a slight 0.6% volume decline.
"2025 continues to be a solid year for CCEP, reflecting our great brands, great people, great execution and strong relationships with our brand partners and customers," said Damian Gammell, Chief Executive Officer. "We’ve delivered another quarter of volume growth in Europe, despite softer consumer demand."
The company’s performance was driven by strong execution in Europe, particularly in Great Britain where revenue increased 5.9% (8.4% FX-neutral). This offset challenges in Southeast Asia, where Indonesia continued to face macroeconomic headwinds and the Philippines dealt with typhoon-related disruptions.
CCEP’s energy drink portfolio was a standout performer, with volumes surging 24% in Q3, supported by new product launches and continued strength of original variants. Coca-Cola Zero Sugar also performed well, growing 6.3% during the quarter.
The company declared a second-half interim dividend of €1.25 per share, maintaining its annualized total dividend payout ratio of approximately 50%. CCEP also reaffirmed its full-year guidance, projecting revenue growth of 3-4% and operating profit growth of approximately 7%.
"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," Gammell added.
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