Swiss testing firm SGS beats first-half revenue expectations

SGS SA

24/07/2026 06:02

    July 24 (Reuters) - SGS's  SGSN.S  revenue rose slightly
more than expected in the first half of 2026, the Swiss testing
and inspection group said on Friday, as it continues its
strategy of acquiring companies to expand its business.
    The Baar-based company reported revenue of 3.68 billion
Swiss francs ($4.50 billion) for the January-June period, above
the consensus of 3.64 billion francs in an LSEG poll of
analysts.
    * SGS has acquired 14 companies this year, including six in
the U.S., as it aims to double its North America revenue to $1.5
billion by 2027
    * It confirmed 2026 outlook, including 5% to 7% organic
sales growth
    * Organic sales grew 5.6% in the first half of 2026, and
5.9% in the second quarter
    * The Asia Pacific region saw the highest growth, rising
9.9% organically from a year ago

    ($1 = 0.8169 Swiss francs)

(Reporting by Paolo Laudani and Orest Dovhan in Gdansk, editing
by Milla Nissi-Prussak)
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