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Bucher Industries AG (CH:BUCN)
:BUCN
Earnings Data
Report Date
Jul 23, 2026TBA (Confirmed)
Period Ending
2026 (Q2)Consensus EPS Forecast
―Last Year’s EPS
13.98Same Quarter Last Year
Moderate Buy
Based on 4 Analysts Ratings
Earnings Call Summary
Earnings Call Sentiment|Neutral
The call presented a balanced picture: strong cash generation, a solid balance sheet (net cash ~CHF 500m) and meaningful operational highlights (order intake recovery, CO2 reduction, maintained R&D) contrast with material top‑line weakness in several divisions—most notably Emhart Glass—and a guidance for broadly flat comparable sales and operating profit in 2026. Management emphasizes cash discipline, targeted M&A, and cautious optimism for selective recovery, while warning of geopolitical and market uncertainties.Company Guidance
Record Operating Free Cash Flow and Strong Balance Sheet
Operating free cash flow of CHF 365 million (highest in ~20 years) and free cash flow slightly above CHF 100 million. Enabled shareholder returns (dividend and share buyback ~CHF 150 million). Net cash position close to CHF 500 million and equity ratio of 66%.
Order Intake Recovery (Group and Kuhn)
Group order intake rose ~7% year‑over‑year on a like‑for‑like basis, driven mainly by Kuhn Group and Bucher Hydraulics. Kuhn Group order intake increased ~20% (from a low base), with the Kuhn order book reaching ~6 months of sales.
Solid Profitability Metrics Despite Headwinds
Group EBIT margin improved to 9.7% (vs. 9.0% in 2024), helped by a property sale (CHF 43 million). Notable margins by division: Emhart Glass operating profit margin 12.6%, Bucher Hydraulics ~10.1%, and Bucher Municipal ~9.4%.
Meaningful Net Working Capital Improvement
Net working capital reduced by about CHF 180 million. Net working capital as a percentage of net sales improved to 18.5% from 22.8% year‑on‑year, supporting cash conversion and liquidity management.
Sustainability Progress
CO2 emissions reduced ~13% year‑on‑year to ~60,000–61,000 tonnes, a 35% reduction since 2021. Investments in renewable energy and solar contributed to the improvement.
Continued R&D Investment and Controlled CapEx
R&D spending maintained at nearly CHF 134 million (~4.6% of sales). CapEx reduced from ~CHF 150 million to ~CHF 120 million in the year; planned CapEx around CHF 150 million for 2026 (~4–4.5% of sales).
Consistent Capital Return Policy
Board proposes an unchanged dividend of CHF 11 per share for 2025. Share buyback program nearly complete (~4% of capital, ~CHF 150 million spent) and a capital reduction proposed at the AGM.
Product and Operational Wins
Successful product introductions and recognition (e.g., Kuhn GMD 15030 mower award, Highlander tine cultivator). Bucher Municipal developing electric/autonomous sweepers (VR17e) and Emhart maintains leading global position in glass forming machinery (claimed >50% of bottles produced globally on its machines).
CH:BUCN Earnings History
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Beat
Missed
CH:BUCN Earnings-Related Price Changes
Report Date | Price 1 Day Before | Price 1 Day After | Percentage Change |
|---|---|---|---|
Mar 03, 2026 | CHF371.50 | CHF377.00 | +1.48% |
Jul 30, 2025 | CHF403.00 | CHF386.50 | -4.09% |
Feb 28, 2025 | CHF367.29 | CHF371.17 | +1.05% |
Jul 25, 2024 | CHF358.58 | CHF342.13 | -4.59% |
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FAQ
When does Bucher Industries AG (CH:BUCN) report earnings?
Bucher Industries AG (CH:BUCN) is schdueled to report earning on Jul 23, 2026, TBA (Confirmed).
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