Coca-Cola HBC (CCH) Stock Price, Fundamentals & Analysis

What CCH does

Coca-Cola HBC (CCH) is a bottling company that produces, sells, and distributes non-alcoholic ready-to-drink beverages under franchise in Switzerland, the West Coast of Ireland, Central and Eastern Europe, Nigeria, and internationally. Its portfolio includes sparkling soft drinks, juices, ready-to-drink tea and coffee, sports and energy drinks, plant-based drinks, and snacks, marketed under brands such as Coca-Cola, Fanta, Sprite, and Schweppes. The company serves consumer channels including supermarkets, convenience stores, vending machines, hotels, cafés, restaurants, and e-commerce.

Key numbers explained

• 43.72 GBP is the current share price on the London Stock Exchange.
• The trailing P/E ratio of 18.7 shows how much investors pay per pound of last-year earnings; a lower P/E ratio can suggest a cheaper valuation relative to earnings.
• The forward P/E ratio of 15.7 uses expected future earnings, which can be more relevant for growth expectations.
• A dividend yield of 2.37% means the annual dividend represents about 2.37% of the current share price.
• The ex-dividend date of May 14, 2026 is the cutoff to own the stock and receive the next dividend payment.
• 44% of earnings are paid out as dividends, indicating the share of profit returned to shareholders.
• A beta of 0.54 suggests the stock tends to be less volatile than the overall market.
• The 52-week range of 32.7 – 51.95 shows the lowest and highest traded prices over the past year.

What to watch

Coca-Cola HBC operates in the Consumer Defensive sector, which can offer stability during economic downturns but may be sensitive to input costs and currency fluctuations. As a bottler with significant distribution operations, it is exposed to consumer demand trends, commodity prices, and competitive pressures in the non-alcoholic beverage market. The company's international footprint means it is also affected by foreign exchange movements and regional economic conditions. Investors often compare bottlers like Coca-Cola Europacific Partners (CCEP) and Imperial Brands (IMB) when evaluating sector peers.