Straumann jumps after raising 2026 margin outlook

Straumann Holding AG

17/06/2026 08:19

** Straumann STMN.S shares rise 7.5% after the Swiss dental maker lifted its 2026 profitability margin outlook on stronger execution, rising earnings in China
** The company said on Wednesday it expects an EBIT margin expansion for the current year to between 140 and 170 basis points at constant 2025 exchange rates, up from 30 to 60 basis points previously stated
** "Operational efficiency measures are also progressing faster, with supply chain optimization, manufacturing productivity improvements and cost management enhancing operating leverage," Vontobel says
** The broker adds the hike is a "clear positive"
** Straumann said the ramp up of its Shanghai campus and lower local-for-local production costs are driving profitability in China
** It also expects non-core related tariff refunds of currently up to CHF 17 million
** Shares are on track for the best day since October

 (Reporting by Danny Callaghan)
 ((danny.callaghan@thomsonreuters.com))