Kofola plans 51.00% Chachar stake: what it means for Kofola stock
Published on 10/06/2026 at 06:02 | Editorial responsibility: Rafael Müller, Editor-in-Chief AD HOC NEWS
Kofola plans to acquire a 51.00% ownership interest in Chachar catering, which is developing the Chacharova Hasi?árna pub franchise. On September 15, 2026, Kofola said the transaction would expand its presence in regional food-service operations. The move adds a hospitality platform to a group whose core business remains non-alcoholic beverages.
What the Chachar deal means
The 51.00% stake gives Kofola majority control of Chachar catering and extends its acquisition-led push into gastronomy. The company has also developed UGO, a fresh-food and salad-bar concept that represented 13.00% of total sales in the business overview published by HN.cz on October 2, 2026. That mix gives the transaction a clear strategic link to an existing growth channel rather than making it a standalone diversification.
The acquisition story comes with an operating test: Kofola must convert additional outlets and brands into higher earnings while managing integration costs. The structure also broadens exposure to consumer spending in pubs and restaurants, where demand can differ from supermarket sales.
Second-quarter growth meets pressure
Kofola delivered second-quarter 2026 revenue of CZK 3.2 billion, an 8.00% year-over-year increase, while EBITDA rose 16.00% to CZK 594 million and net profit attributable to shareholders increased 17.00% to CZK 234 million, according to the Prague Stock Exchange report dated September 11, 2026. Revenue growth and EBITDA growth therefore outpaced the reported increase in sales volume, highlighting operating leverage in the quarter.
The company maintained full-year 2026 EBITDA guidance of CZK 1.8-1.9 billion and revenue growth guidance of 10.00%, including acquisitions, in the same report. It also raised its expected year-end net debt to EBITDA ratio to 3.5 from an earlier 3.0 target as acquisition activity increased.
Fio banka wrote on September 7, 2026 that July revenue increased 8.00% year over year and August revenue increased 13.00%. The same commentary projected full-year EBITDA of CZK 1.85-1.90 billion, while warning that fourth-quarter profitability could decline year over year after unusually high cost savings in the fourth quarter of 2025.
Prague range sets the frame
On the Prague Stock Exchange, Kofola had a market capitalization of CZK 10.9 billion and a 52-week range of CZK 446.00 to CZK 531.00 as of October 5, 2026. The latest primary-market quote was CZK 510.00 at 4:15 p.m. CEST on October 5, 2026, placing the stock CZK 21.00 below its 52-week high.
Kofola stock facts
- Company: Kofola ?eskoSlovensko a.s.
- Ticker: KOFOL
- Primary exchange: Prague Stock Exchange
- Market capitalization: CZK 10.9 billion as of October 5, 2026
- 52-week range: CZK 446.00-CZK 531.00 as of October 5, 2026
- Sector / Industry: Consumer Defensive / Beverages - Non-Alcoholic
