COCA-COLA HBC

Coca-Cola HBC shares fell about 3.1% today after BNP Paribas Exane cut its rating from "Outperform" to "Neutral" and set a price target of £50.00. The bank cited the strong share-price rise since January 2025, which has significantly heated the valuation versus European peers, and the concentration risk from high Russia exposure (estimated 30–40% of group EBIT for 2026). Additional caution was triggered by an insider selling ordinary shares on 6 August, while a weaker FTSE 100 and geopolitical uncertainties further weighed on sentiment. » More on de.investing.com

Coca-Cola HBC has announced the new chairs and members of its board committees following the annual general meeting. Stavros Pantzaris will chair the audit and risk committee; Zulikat Wuraola Abiola and Pantelis D. Lekkas are members. Glykeria Tsernou will chair the nomination committee and has also been appointed senior independent director. Elizabeth Bastoni will chair the remuneration committee, and Anastasios I. Leventis will lead the social responsibility committee. » More on de.investing.com

Bernstein positions Coca-Cola HBC as a top pick with robust earnings prospects, driven by exposure to fast-growing emerging markets and improving margins. The research house expects steady revenue momentum and operational leverage that could support double-digit EPS growth, but warns of currency and geopolitical risks. Royal Unibrew is also cited as a turnaround candidate with margin and cost levers. » More on de.investing.com