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Africa-Press – Zimbabwe. <\/strong><\/span>BEVERAGE maker Delta Corporation Limited has seen its market capitalisation surge by more than US$550 million between mid-December 2025 and the end of January 2026, reflecting a marked increase in investor demand.<\/p>\n

On December 15, 2025, Delta\u2019s market capitalisation stood at US$964,78 million on the Zimbabwe Stock Exchange (ZSE). By the end of January, it had soared to US$1,53 billion, lifting the group\u2019s price-to-book ratio to about 4,5 times and signalling a clear rerating by investors.<\/p>\n

The dramatic rise in Delta\u2019s valuation comes as investors recalibrate their portfolios in response to Econet Wireless Zimbabwe\u2019s planned delisting, directing funds toward Delta\u2019s defensive and cash-generating business model. Analysts say this shift reflects confidence in Delta\u2019s robust earnings, ongoing capacity expansions, and strengthened market position following its increased stake in Schweppes.<\/p>\n

In its new 2026 Equity Strategy report, IH Securities highlighted that Delta contributed significantly to improved market activity in 2025.<\/p>\n

Total value traded reached US$164 million, up 84,3% from 2024, while average daily value traded stood at approximately US$0,66 million.<\/p>\n

\u201cMarket activity remained highly concentrated, with Delta and Econet accounting for 41% and 38% of total value traded, respectively,\u201d it said.<\/p>\n

Market participants say Delta\u2019s sharp rise in market capitalisation reflects a combination of capital rotation and improved earnings visibility, rather than speculative excess.<\/p>\n

With Econet\u2019s planned delisting narrowing the pool of large, liquid counters on the ZSE, institutional investors appear to have reallocated capital towards Delta, which offers scale, defensiveness,and consistent cash generation.<\/p>\n

This shift has effectively resulted in a rerating of the stock as investors reassess Delta\u2019s long-term earnings capacity.<\/p>\n

\u201cIn the consumer space, Innscor surpassed the US$1 billion revenue mark, while Delta remains on a strong upward trajectory, as evidenced by its interim performance,\u201d IH Securities said.<\/p>\n

With its current financial year ending on March 31, 2026, Delta revenue is expected to reach or surpass US$1 billion from US$807,47 million in the prior year.<\/p>\n

This includes Delta\u2019s increased stake in Schweppes, now 69%, strengthening its position as a dominant consumer staples player with diversified income streams and stronger control over its value chain.<\/p>\n

Delta\u2019s solid balance sheet and cash generation have reinforced its appeal to investors seeking defensive exposure in a volatile market.<\/p>\n

Cash and cash equivalents rose nearly 82,4% to US$50,34 million during the half-year ended September 30, 2025, while the group maintained a healthy current ratio of 1,54 times, reflecting robust liquidity.<\/p>\n

Ongoing capacity expansion projects, including the Belmont brewhouse and Southerton packaging plant, aim to support sustained volume growth despite extended lead times.<\/p>\n

Chairperson Todd Moyo noted these initiatives are designed to meet rising consumer demand and maximise aggregate sales<\/p>\n

opportunities.<\/p>\n

\u201cWe are also addressing the capacity issues in the Maheu business and injecting glass bottles in both lagers and sparkling beverages,\u201d he said in a letter to shareholders dated November 12, 2025<\/p>\n

\u201cThe lead times in commissioning these projects remain extended. The business remains focused on seizing any opportunities from increased consumer spending and capitalising on activities that generate aggregate demand.\u201d<\/p>\n

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