The earnings call highlighted strong organic growth, especially in Europe, and successful product launches like the Dubai Style Chocolate. However, challenges in free cash flow, increased net debt, and mixed performance in North America balanced these achievements.

Company Guidance -

Q4 2025

During the Lindt & Sprüngli Half Year Results Conference Call, the company provided guidance on several key metrics. The group achieved an organic sales growth of 11.2% in the first half of 2025, surpassing its initial guidance of 7% to 9%. The EBIT was reported at CHF 259 million, with a margin of 11.0%, aligning with their guidance range of 10% to 12%. Additionally, net income was CHF 189 million with a margin of 8.0%. The company noted a negative free cash flow of minus CHF 80 million, primarily due to increased inventory values attributed to higher cocoa prices. The net debt position rose to CHF 1.4 billion from CHF 880 million at the end of 2024. Looking forward, Lindt & Sprüngli raised its full-year organic sales growth guidance to 9% to 11% and confirmed an EBIT margin increase at the lower end of 20 to 40 basis points. The company also reported a strong retail division growth of 22.1% and highlighted the successful launch of its Dubai Style Chocolate.

Strong Organic Sales Growth

Lindt & Sprüngli reported an organic sales growth rate of 11.2% in the first half of 2025, surpassing their initial guidance of 7% to 9%.

Record Performance in Europe

The Europe segment saw an increase in organic sales by 17.7%, with strong performances in Nordics, Benelux, Central Eastern Europe, France, and Austria.

Dubai Style Chocolate Success

Lindt's Dubai Style Chocolate drove brand awareness and reached new consumer groups, contributing 1% to 2% of total company sales.

Retail Division Expansion

The global retail division experienced strong growth of 22.1%, supported by low price elasticity, with the store network reaching 590 stores worldwide.

Recognition in Kantar BrandZ Ranking

Lindt was named the world's most valuable chocolate brand in the 2025 Kantar BrandZ ranking for the first time.

Chocoladefabriken Lindt & Spruengli AG (CH:LISN) Earnings, Revenues Date & History

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CH:LISN Earnings History

Report Date	Fiscal Quarter	Forecast / EPS	Last Year's EPS	EPS YoY Change	Slides	Play Transcript
Mar 10, 2026	2025 (Q4)	2211.90 / -	1961.1	―	―	―
Jul 22, 2025	2025 (Q2)	813.00 / 806.50	936.6	-13.89% (-130.10)	―	―
Mar 04, 2025	2024 (Q4)	1851.10 / 1961.10	1996	-1.75% (-34.90)	―	―
Jul 23, 2024	2024 (Q2)	823.50 / 936.60	863.2	8.50% (+73.40)	―	―
Mar 05, 2024	2023 (Q4)	1780.05 / 1996.00	1812.5	10.12% (+183.50)	―	―
Jul 25, 2023	2023 (Q2)	620.93 / 863.20	577.1	49.58% (+286.10)	―	―
Mar 07, 2023	2022 (Q4)	1860.13 / 1812.50	1611.485	12.47% (+201.02)	―	―
Jul 26, 2022	2022 (Q2)	524.63 / 577.10	419.2	37.67% (+157.90)	―	―
Mar 08, 2022	2021 (Q4)	1631.91 / 1611.48	1204.385	33.80% (+407.10)	―	―
Jul 27, 2021	2021 (Q2)	196.96 / 419.20	90.7	362.18% (+328.50)	―	―

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CH:LISN Earnings-Related Price Changes

Report Date	Price 1 Day Before	Price 1 Day After	Percentage Change
Jul 22, 2025	CHF134800.00	CHF126200.00	-6.38%
Mar 04, 2025	CHF108979.77	CHF116679.42	+7.07%
Jul 23, 2024	CHF106215.78	CHF106413.21	+0.19%
Mar 05, 2024	CHF104983.48	CHF104593.92	-0.37%

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FAQ

When does Chocoladefabriken Lindt & Spruengli AG (CH:LISN) report earnings?

Chocoladefabriken Lindt & Spruengli AG (CH:LISN) is schdueled to report earning on Mar 10, 2026, Before Open (Confirmed).

What is Chocoladefabriken Lindt & Spruengli AG (CH:LISN) earnings time?

Chocoladefabriken Lindt & Spruengli AG (CH:LISN) earnings time is at Mar 10, 2026, Before Open (Confirmed).

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CH:LISN EPS forecast for the fiscal quarter 2025 (Q4) is 2,211.9.

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