Swiss stocks - Factors to watch on July 22
Swiss stocks - Factors to watch on July 22 ZURICH/GDANSK, July 22 (Reuters) - Here are some of the main factors that may affect Swiss stocks on Wednesday:
VAT GROUP AG VACN.S
VAT said it will buy 100% of Japan-based Atonarp.
COMPANY STATEMENTS
* VAT GROUP AG VACN.S
VAT Group reported second quarter earnings, confirming full-year outlook.
* LONZA GROUP AG LONN.S
Lonza reported earnings for the first half of 2026, raising full-year core profit margin guidance.
* TEMENOS TEMN.S
Q2 results due.
ANALYSTS' VIEWS
BELIMO HOLDING AG BEAN.S - AlphaValue raises target price to CHF 842 from CHF 822
ALSO HOLDING AG ALSN.S - Berenberg raises target price to CHF 185 from CHF 173
LINDT & SPRUENGLI LISP.S - Berenberg cuts target price to CHF 9,020 from CHF 10,250
NESTLE SA NESN.S - Jefferies raises to buy from hold; raises target price to CHF 99 from CHF 84
ECONOMY
SNB US Dollar auction due at 0900 GMT
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