Swiss chemical maker Sika's half-year sales falls, misses analyst estimate

Sika AG

29/07/2025 04:22

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By John Revill

ZURICH, July 29 (Reuters) - Sika SIKA.S reported lower half-year sales and profit on Tuesday as the weaker dollar shrunk the construction chemicals maker's earnings when converted back into Swiss francs.

The company, which makes products used to strengthen and waterproof walls and floors, said its sales fell 2.7% to 5.68 billion Swiss francs ($7.08 billion) in the six months to June 30.

Analysts had forecast 5.72 billion francs, according to a consensus compiled by Vara.

($1 = 0.8026 Swiss francs)

 (Reporting by John Revill and Disha Mishra; Editing by Janane Venkatraman)

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