Coca-Cola HBC stock (LSE:CCH) rises as World Cup mix, Africa deal timing draw focus
Coca-Cola HBC AG shares traded near 4,560 pence in late London trade, up 0.4% and trailing the FTSE 100’s 0.6% rise. First-quarter volume growth slowed to about 3.5% after adjusting for extra selling days, while revenue per case rose 1.8%. The company will hold a South Africa investor roadshow June 29-30 before releasing half-year results August 5. Brent crude fell over 2% to $78.83, easing some freight and energy cost pressures.