Lindt cuts 2026 growth forecast as weak demand, heatwave weigh on sales
Lindt cuts 2026 growth forecast as weak demand, heatwave weigh on sales Sept 29 (Reuters) - Lindt & Spruengli LISN.S cut its full-year organic growth forecast on Tuesday, citing subdued consumer sentiment, rising price sensitivity and soft demand amid a European heatwave that hurt chocolate consumption.
The Swiss chocolatier now expects organic sales growth of 0% to 2% in 2026, versus its previous guidance of 4% to 6%.
(Reporting by Amir Orusov; editing by Bartosz Dabrowski)
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