Coca-Cola Europacific Partners (NASDAQ:CCEP) is one of the best NASDAQ stocks to buy according to hedge funds. On February 17, Coca-Cola Europacific Partners reported financial performance for 2025, with total revenue reaching €20.9 billion, a 2.3% increase on a comparable basis. The company achieved a reported operating profit of €2.79 billion, marking a 31% increase year-over-year, supported by productivity gains and the full-year integration of its Philippines acquisition. Diluted EPS rose to €4.26, and the company generated a comparable free cash flow of €1.84 billion.
Performance varied by region, with the Australia, Pacific, and Southeast Asia segment seeing an 8.6% volume increase, while European volumes remained nearly flat with a slight 0.2% decline. Revenue per unit case grew by 2.9% overall, driven by price increases and a shift toward premium products, though consumer demand in markets like Germany and Indonesia remained challenged by the broader economic environment.
Looking ahead to 2026, Coca-Cola Europacific Partners announced a new €1 billion share buyback program and issued guidance projecting revenue growth between 3% and 4%. Operating profit is expected to increase by approximately 7%, supported by ongoing efficiency programs and major upcoming events like the 2026 FIFA World Cup.
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Coca-Cola Europacific Partners, together with its subsidiaries, produces, distributes, and sells a range of non-alcoholic ready-to-drink beverages. It offers flavours, mixers, energy drinks, soft drinks, water, enhanced water, isotonic drinks, teas, coffees, juices, and other drinks.
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