Switzerland's V-ZUG 2025 sales fall 4.1%, maintains dividend

V-ZUG Holding AG

05/03/2026 05:39

Overview

Swiss appliance maker's 2025 sales fell 4.1% yr/yr amid challenging market conditions

EBIT decreased to CHF 11.6 mln from CHF 25.3 mln, impacting profitability

Company maintains dividend at CHF 0.90 per share

Outlook

V-ZUG targets 3% average annual sales growth and 10% profitability

V-ZUG sees positive momentum in Swiss market and solid order intake internationally

Company aims to boost operational excellence and expand market position

Result Drivers

MARKET CONDITIONS - V-ZUG's sales were affected by restrained market development and lower volumes in both Swiss and international project businesses

STRATEGIC INITIATIVES - 'Simplify' and 'Grow' initiatives introduced to improve efficiency and expand market presence

OPERATIONAL IMPROVEMENTS - Commissioning of Zephyr Ost factory and logistics consolidation expected to boost productivity and efficiency

Company press release: ID:nEQ6QN7sSa

Key Details

Metric
Beat/Miss
Actual
Consensus Estimate
FY Sales
Beat
CHF 567.40 mln
CHF 559.35 mln (1 Analyst)
FY Net Income
CHF 6.80 mln
FY Cash Flow from Operating Activities
CHF 41.30 mln
FY EBIT
CHF 11.60 mln
FY EBITDA
CHF 44.90 mln


Analyst Coverage

The one available analyst rating on the shares is "hold"

The average consensus recommendation for the investment holding companies peer group is "buy."

The stock recently traded at 24 times the next 12-month earnings vs. a P/E of 26 three months ago

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