Switzerland's Highlight Communications Q1 sales fall on production timing, FX effects

Highlight Communications AG

28/05/2026 15:10

Overview
Switzerland media and event group's Q1 sales fell 20% yr/yr due to production timing, FX effects
Q1 EBIT and net loss improved significantly on cost savings and lower operating expenses

Outlook
Company expects higher revenues in third quarter due to major theatrical releases

Result Drivers
PRODUCTION TIMING & FX - Q1 sales fell due to production-related factors and foreign currency effects
COST SAVINGS - EBIT and net loss improved on cost savings and optimization of operating activities

Company press release: ID:nEQbl3b14a

Key Details
Metric
Beat/Miss
Actual
Consensus Estimate
Q1 Sales
 
CHF 63.90 mln
 
Q1 EPS
 
-CHF 0.1
 
Q1 Net Income
 
-CHF 7.9 mln
 
Q1 EBIT
 
-CHF 6.1 mln
 
Q1 Operating Expenses
 
CHF 83.60 mln
 

Analyst Coverage
The stock recently traded at 25 times the next 12-month earnings vs. a P/E of 32 three months ago

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