Transactions in Own Shares
Coca-Cola Europacific Partners repurchased 258,500 ordinary shares on US and London trading venues from 31 August to 4 September 2026, as part of its EUR 1 billion share buyback programme. The shares were bought at varying prices, with the volume-weighted average price ranging from USD 106.1179 to USD 108.8118 on US venues and GBP 79.1880 to GBP 80.1160 on London venues.
How this was made
The 30-second read
Why it matters
The tranche adds 258,500 shares to the buyback, reducing outstanding shares and potentially supporting the stock price.
Market read
A routine buyback tranche with modest size; may provide short‑term price support for CCEP and influence sector sentiment.
What to watch
The tranche size is small relative to the €1 bn programme, and market reaction may be muted.
Background
The announcement follows the company's February 2026 launch of a €1 bn share repurchase programme.
Ticker impact
Coca‑Cola Europacific Partners disclosed a fresh buyback tranche of 258,500 shares purchased between 31 Aug and 4 Sep 2026.
Potential modest price lift of 1‑2% over the next few days.
Buyback size is modest relative to the €1 bn programme, but the immediate cancellation of shares can tighten supply.
Market effects
Reinforces confidence in the consumer staples sector and may buoy peer beverage stocks.
Minor positive effect on European consumer goods indices.
Limited to investors tracking large‑cap consumer brands.
Counterpoint
Buybacks may mask underlying growth concerns; investors could await larger strategic moves.
Key entities
- CompanyCoca‑Cola Europacific Partners
Consumer goods company listed on NASDAQ, Euronext Amsterdam, LSE, and BME.
- SellerGoldman Sachs & Co. LLC
Counterparty from which the shares were repurchased.
