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An announcement from Forbo Holding AG ( (CH:FORN) ) is now available.
Forbo reported 2025 net sales of CHF 1,085.4 million, down 0.3% in local currencies and 3.3% in Swiss francs, as a weak macroeconomic and geopolitical backdrop, higher costs, lower capacity utilization and currency headwinds compressed margins and pushed EBIT down 27.2% to CHF 87.8 million. Despite the earnings decline, the group remains debt-free with a high equity ratio, is maintaining its CHF 25.00 per share dividend, and is investing in capacity expansions in Japan and the U.S., leadership renewal, and sustainability initiatives to bolster resilience and support a return to profitable growth.
Flooring Systems suffered from sluggish and highly competitive construction and renovation markets, plus additional U.S. tariffs, leading to lower sales and an 18.7% drop in operating profit, while Movement Systems saw mixed regional trends and a 49.3% plunge in earnings as pricing could not fully offset higher costs in targeted growth segments. The appointment of a new chairman, CEO, CFO and a proposed new board member, along with expanded ESG reporting and strategic focus on innovation, operational excellence and cost discipline, position Forbo to navigate a still-challenging 2026 environment, where it anticipates slightly lower sales due to currency effects but somewhat higher profit than in 2025.
The most recent analyst rating on (CH:FORN) stock is a Buy with a CHF1050.00 price target. To see the full list of analyst forecasts on Forbo Holding AG stock, see the CH:FORN Stock Forecast page.
More about Forbo Holding AG
Forbo Holding AG is a Swiss-based manufacturer of floor coverings, building and construction adhesives, and belts for power transmission and lightweight conveyor technology. Headquartered in Baar, the group employs around 5,050 people and operates 25 production and distribution sites, 6 fabrication centers, and 47 sales organizations across 39 countries, serving global construction, industrial and logistics markets with a strong focus on sustainable products.
Average Trading Volume: 2,344
Technical Sentiment Signal: Hold
Current Market Cap: CHF1.27B
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