Campari Group (BIT: CPR) reports organic net sales growth of more than 2.0% year-on-year in its nine-month 2026 trading update (approx. October 28, 2026)
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Published on 3. September 2026
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Predicted for 28. October 2026
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Based on: Historical Cycle
Campari Group achieved H1 2026 organic revenue growth of 2.7% to €1.5bn (The Spirits Business, July 2026). The full-year outlook stands at approximately 3% top-line growth (Campari Group H1 2026 Investor Presentation). Aperol (+3.3%), Campari brand (+2.3%) and Espolòn grow in the positive single-digit range; Europe (+1.9%), North America (+2.6%), developing markets (+9.1%). The Board approves 9M figures as scheduled on October 28, 2026 (Investor Calendar). With consistent trading, 9M growth above 2% is highly likely. Confirmed by Campari press release or Bloomberg by October 31, 2026.
Data basis for this prediction
- The Spirits Business Juli 2026: 'Campari H1 sales up 2.7%' – organisches Wachstum auf €1,5 Mrd.
- Campari Group H1 2026 Investor Presentation (camparigroup.com): FY-Guidance ~3 % organisches Wachstum
- Investing.com 2026: 'Campari posts steady H1 growth in Q2 2026' – Aperol +3,3 %, Brand Campari +2,3 %
- Campari Investor Calendar (camparigroup.com): 9M-Ergebnisse Board-Genehmigung 28. Oktober 2026
Verdict: Pending
This prediction is still open. It will be evaluated automatically against real-world sources after its due date.
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