Swiss stocks - Factors to watch on July 17

SFS AG

17/07/2025 06:23

ZURICH/GDANSK, July 17 (Reuters) - Here are some of the main factors that may affect Swiss stocks on Thursday:

COMPANY STATEMENTS

NOVARTIS NOVN.S

Novartis posted a slightly more optimistic full-year earnings forecast, citing the strong growth of drugs such as breast cancer drug Kisqali during the second quarter.

The company appointed Mukul Mehta as CFO effective starting from March 16, 2026

SFS GROUP AG SFSN.S

SFS reported sales of 1,539.1 million Swiss francs in the first half of 2025.

The company also said it would sell subsidiary Allchemet until end of the year.

ABB ABBN.S

ABB brushed off concerns about market uncertainties linked to rising tariffs to post its highest ever quarterly order intake, as the Swiss engineering company reported earnings ahead of forecasts.

DKSH HOLDING DKSH.S

DKSH HOLDING reported Sales of 5,520.8 million Swiss francs in the first half of 2025.

SWATCH GROUP UHR.S

Swatch's sales fell in the first half of 2025 as the Swiss watchmaker faces cooling demand in the luxury industry and continued weakness in China.

ANALYSTS' VIEWS

RICHEMONT CFR.S: JP MORGAN CUTS TARGET PRICE TO CHF 175 FROM CHF 178

ECONOMY

Swiss June trade data due at 0600 GMT.

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