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Coca‑Cola HBC Drives 11.6% Sales Rise on Energy‑Drink Surge

Wall Street Journal US Business •
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Coca‑Cola HBC reported a 27% jump in its energy‑drink volume, largely driven by Monster‑style products. The London‑ and Athens‑listed bottler posted €2.71 billion in sales, up from €2.42 billion a year earlier, marking an 11.6% organic rise.

Coffee sales climbed 39% in the out‑of‑home channel as the company expanded Costa Coffee and Caffe Vergnano outlets. Analysts had projected €2.70 billion in net sales, so the bottler surpassed expectations by a narrow margin.

The growth reflects shifting consumer preferences toward caffeine‑rich beverages amid a broader trend of premiumization in the drinks sector. Investors now see a robust revenue base and an expanding footprint in high‑margin coffee shops.

Overall, the figures underscore the bottler’s successful diversification strategy and reinforce its position as one of Coca‑Cola’s largest partners in a competitive market.