Danish brewer Carlsberg said on the 19th that although first-half results missed market expectations, full-year operating profit is expected to come in near the top of its previous forecast range. It now expects full-year organic operating profit growth of 4 to 6 percent, up from a previous forecast of 2 to 6 percent. The benefits from its acquisition of British soft drinks maker Britvic in 2025 are materialising faster than expected, with around 50 percent of the total 110 million pounds in synergies expected to be realised in 2026. It had previously expected a realisation rate of 30 to 40 percent. First-half operating profit was 7.45 billion Danish kroner, below analyst expectations of 7.55 billion kroner.
Carlsberg A/S BFull-year operating profit guidance raised to near top of range, with faster-than-expected Britvic synergies.
