Coca-Cola EP Stock (NASDAQ: CCEP) Price Target Raised After Strong Start To Year

In a recent note from Barclays, the investment firm has increased its price target for Coca-Cola Europacific Partners (NASDAQ: CCEP) from $92 to $98, retaining an Overweight rating on the stock. This target adjustment reflects a refreshed model by the firm, following Coca-Cola Europacific Partners' Q4 financial report.

Despite the upbeat revision, the company’s stock experienced a dip, with the current pre-market price of $83.90 down 0.93% from the previous close. The start of 2025 has been bullish, with the stock gaining 10.63%, and hitting new all-time-highs in recent weeks.

Barclays' lifted price target emerges from a positive analysis of the company's performance post-Q4, suggesting that its recent developments support ongoing operational progress and could signal a more optimistic future trajectory for the stock within its sector.

Headquartered in Uxbridge, United Kingdom, Coca-Cola Europacific Partners operates as a notable entity in the Beverages – Non-Alcoholic sector within the Consumer Defensive industry. The company, with its expansive portfolio of brands—including Coca-Cola, Fanta, and Monster Energy—specializes in the production, distribution, and sale of various non-alcoholic ready-to-drink beverages.

The company is currently valued at a market cap of approximately $40.12 billion, with an annual dividend rate of $2.09 and a 2.47% dividend yield. The stock holds a trailing P/E ratio of 25.90 and a considerably lower forward P/E ratio of 18.61.

Latest analyst opinions forecast an average target price of $89.02 for Coca-Cola Europacific Partners, upholding a consensus recommendation of ‘buy' based on 13 analyst opinions. This general perspective is aligned with the Barclays’ revision and underpins the current market sentiment towards the company.