TLDR
- CCEP stock closed at $88.30 on May 16, rising 1.60% ahead of its Capital Markets Event
- Management reaffirmed mid-term growth goals: 4% revenue growth, 7% operating profit growth
- Company targets €1.7B+ in comparable free cash flow and maintains strong cash generation
- Dividend payout ratio expected to remain around 50% with ROIC growth of ~50bps annually
- CCEP scaling productivity and technology while investing in long-term shareholder value
Coca-Cola Europacific Partners PLC (NASDAQ: CCEP) ended the May 16 trading session at $88.30, up 1.60%, after reaffirming its growth strategy during a Capital Markets Event in Manila.
Coca-Cola Europacific Partners PLC (CCEP)
The presentation, led by Chair Sol Daurella and CEO Damian Gammell, outlined the company’s long-term vision for sustaining growth and value creation.
The leadership team provided detailed insight into key enablers supporting its strategy, such as leveraging technology for productivity and scaling capabilities across categories and geographies.
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Mid-Term Objectives Reaffirmed
CCEP reiterated its commitment to several mid-term financial targets. These include approximately 4% comparable FX-neutral revenue growth and about 7% comparable operating profit growth. The company also expects to generate at least €1.7 billion in comparable free cash flow annually.
Other key metrics include a net debt-to-EBITDA ratio between 2.5x and 3.0x, a dividend payout ratio near 50%, and a 50 basis point annual increase in return on invested capital (ROIC). Capital expenditures are projected to be 4% to 5% of revenue.
These targets reflect confidence in the business model and operational efficiency, supported by a solid historical track record.
Strong Financial Performance
As of May 16, 2025, CCEP’s total trailing twelve-month (TTM) revenue stood at $20.44 billion with net income of $1.42 billion. The company delivered a profit margin of 6.94% and return on equity of 17.03%, reinforcing its commitment to disciplined financial management.
Cash reserves were reported at $1.71 billion, while total debt-to-equity stood at 127.39%. Levered free cash flow totaled $1.88 billion, supporting ongoing investments and shareholder returns.
Capital Allocation and Productivity Focus
The company emphasized its strategy of balancing investment with capital returns. Long-term productivity gains are expected to come from digital transformation and operational efficiency. These efforts will support CCEP’s expansion while maintaining financial discipline.
Leadership noted the company is “well positioned” to capture category growth opportunities, building on a foundation of scale and global brand strength.
Outlook Remains Positive
CCEP’s reaffirmation of growth objectives and focus on shareholder value has instilled investor confidence. With a year-to-date return of 17.03% and a one-year return of 20.80%, the stock has consistently outperformed the FTSE 100 index.
The company has not yet announced its next earnings date, but investors will be looking to see how these long-term plans translate into near-term performance.
