Coca-Cola HBC (CCH) 2025 dbAccess Global Consumer Conference summary

Strategic vision and portfolio

• Operates across 29 diverse markets in Europe and Africa, focusing on growth and a 24/7 beverage portfolio to meet all consumer occasions.

• Emphasizes a balanced approach to revenue growth through strong capabilities in revenue management, data insights, and digital investments.

• Sustainability is a core pillar, with consistent top global rankings in the Dow Jones Sustainability Index over 13 years.

Financial performance and guidance

• Updated guidance targets 6-7% average annual organic revenue growth and 20-40 basis points EBIT margin improvement.

• Q1 delivered 10.6% organic sales growth and 1.8% volume growth; full-year guidance set at 6-8% revenue and 7-11% EBIT organic growth.

• Price/mix contribution is expected to soften in 2024, with volume growth remaining positive in the low single digits.

• Key trading season ahead; guidance reflects consumer sensitivity and market uncertainties.

Market and segment insights

• All three business segments—emerging, developing, and established—are expected to contribute to growth, with emerging markets leading.

• Italy: Focus on growing lunch occasions, zero sugar, adult, and energy categories, with strong out-of-home investments.

• Nigeria: Dynamic pricing and segmented execution balance affordability and premiumization, achieving both price/mix and volume growth.

• Egypt: Accelerated transformation amid volatility, with share gains and portfolio expansion in energy and adult categories.