Coca-Cola Europacific Partners $CCEP Shares Bought by UBS Group AG

UBS Group AG raised its stake in Coca-Cola Europacific Partners (NASDAQ:CCEP) by 2.2% in the fourth quarter, according to its most recent Form 13F filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission. The firm owned 2,035,674 shares of the company’s stock after acquiring an additional 43,942 shares during the quarter. UBS Group AG’s holdings in Coca-Cola Europacific Partners were worth $184,636,000 at the end of the most recent reporting period.

Other large investors have also made changes to their positions in the company. Mather Group LLC. acquired a new position in shares of Coca-Cola Europacific Partners during the 3rd quarter worth approximately $31,000. First Command Advisory Services Inc. raised its stake in shares of Coca-Cola Europacific Partners by 1,800.0% during the 3rd quarter. First Command Advisory Services Inc. now owns 361 shares of the company’s stock worth $33,000 after buying an additional 342 shares during the period. E Fund Management Hong Kong Co. Ltd. raised its stake in shares of Coca-Cola Europacific Partners by 125.3% during the 3rd quarter. E Fund Management Hong Kong Co. Ltd. now owns 446 shares of the company’s stock worth $40,000 after buying an additional 248 shares during the period. Bayforest Capital Ltd raised its stake in shares of Coca-Cola Europacific Partners by 802.2% during the 3rd quarter. Bayforest Capital Ltd now owns 803 shares of the company’s stock worth $73,000 after buying an additional 714 shares during the period. Finally, Geneos Wealth Management Inc. raised its stake in shares of Coca-Cola Europacific Partners by 23.9% during the 1st quarter. Geneos Wealth Management Inc. now owns 808 shares of the company’s stock worth $70,000 after buying an additional 156 shares during the period. 31.35% of the stock is owned by institutional investors and hedge funds.

Coca-Cola Europacific Partners Price Performance

Shares of NASDAQ:CCEP opened at $93.75 on Thursday. The company has a debt-to-equity ratio of 1.23, a quick ratio of 0.60 and a current ratio of 0.80. The business has a fifty day moving average of $98.41 and a two-hundred day moving average of $93.80. Coca-Cola Europacific Partners has a 52-week low of $84.65 and a 52-week high of $110.90.

Coca-Cola Europacific Partners Announces Dividend

The business also recently announced a dividend, which will be paid on Wednesday, May 27th. Shareholders of record on Friday, May 15th will be issued a $0.82 dividend. This represents a yield of 197.0%. The ex-dividend date is Friday, May 15th.

Key Stories Impacting Coca-Cola Europacific Partners

Here are the key news stories impacting Coca-Cola Europacific Partners this week:

• Positive Sentiment: Company reported a strong Q1: group revenue grew on pricing and mix, comparable volume improvement and share gains; FXN revenue growth was reported in the high single digits, supporting management’s decision to reaffirm full‑year guidance. Coca‑Cola Europacific Partners plc Announces Q1 Trading Update & Interim Dividend Declaration
• Positive Sentiment: Jefferies reiterated support for CCEP following the strong Q1 print, which can lend to investor confidence and help offset short-term selling pressure. Jefferies backs Coca‑Cola Europacific after strong Q1 results
• Positive Sentiment: Board declared an interim dividend of $0.82 per share (record May 15, pay May 27), which is supportive for income-focused investors and signals confidence in cash flow. (Company release)
• Neutral Sentiment: Investor materials and call transcripts highlight pricing, regional performance and promotional phasing (earlier Easter benefit); useful detail for modeling but not a surprise to the market. Coca‑Cola Europacific Partners Q1 Earnings Call Highlights
• Neutral Sentiment: Analysts are largely neutral on several consumer staples names including CCEP — mixed broker views may limit immediate upside until guidance or margins materially surprise. Analysts Are Neutral on These Consumer Goods Stocks: Clorox (CLX), Coca‑Cola Europacific Partners (CCEP)
• Negative Sentiment: Shares are trading lower today and have slipped below the 50‑day moving average, suggesting near‑term technical weakness or profit‑taking despite the fundamental beat; keep an eye on volumes and guidance cadence for signs of sustained momentum.

Wall Street Analysts Forecast Growth

CCEP has been the subject of several research analyst reports. Citigroup reaffirmed a “buy” rating on shares of Coca-Cola Europacific Partners in a research note on Thursday, February 19th. The Goldman Sachs Group increased their price objective on Coca-Cola Europacific Partners from $98.00 to $110.00 and gave the company a “buy” rating in a research note on Wednesday, February 18th. Weiss Ratings reissued a “buy (b)” rating on shares of Coca-Cola Europacific Partners in a research note on Tuesday, January 27th. Deutsche Bank Aktiengesellschaft reissued a “buy” rating and issued a $114.00 price objective on shares of Coca-Cola Europacific Partners in a research note on Thursday, January 8th. Finally, Evercore reissued an “outperform” rating and issued a $112.00 price objective on shares of Coca-Cola Europacific Partners in a research note on Wednesday, February 18th. Seven analysts have rated the stock with a Buy rating and three have issued a Hold rating to the company’s stock. According to data from MarketBeat, the company presently has a consensus rating of “Moderate Buy” and an average price target of $105.71.

About Coca-Cola Europacific Partners

Coca-Cola Europacific Partners is a major independent bottler and distributor of nonalcoholic ready-to-drink beverages, operating under a long-standing franchise relationship with The Coca-Cola Company. The business manufactures, bottles, sells and delivers a broad portfolio of global and local beverage brands, including still and sparkling soft drinks, waters, juices, sports drinks and ready-to-drink teas and coffees. Its activities encompass production, packaging, marketing and route-to-market distribution for retail, foodservice, convenience and vending customers.

The company was created through the combination of Coca-Cola European Partners and Coca-Cola Amatil in 2021, bringing together beverage operations across Europe and the Asia-Pacific region.