Chocoladefabriken Lindt & Spruengli AG (CH:LISN)
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Rating:63Neutral
Price Target:
CHF119,706
▲(9.52% Upside)
Action:ReiteratedDate:04/09/26
The score is supported by strong profitability and a solid balance sheet, but is held back by the sharp 2025 cash-flow deterioration, bearish technical setup (below key moving averages with negative MACD), and a relatively expensive valuation (high P/E with modest yield).
Positive Factors
Consistent revenue growth
Multi-year revenue growth and stable net margins indicate durable consumer demand and sustained pricing power for premium products. This track record supports predictable sales across gifting seasons and underpins long-term earnings resilience even through cyclical spending shifts.
Negative Factors
Sharp cash-flow deterioration in 2025
A material drop in operating and free cash flow undermines the company’s ability to self-fund growth, dividends, or buybacks. If driven by working-capital swings rather than one-offs, this weakens financial flexibility and raises execution risk over the medium term.
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Positive Factors
Negative Factors
Consistent revenue growth
Multi-year revenue growth and stable net margins indicate durable consumer demand and sustained pricing power for premium products. This track record supports predictable sales across gifting seasons and underpins long-term earnings resilience even through cyclical spending shifts.
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Chocoladefabriken Lindt & Spruengli AG (LISN) vs. iShares MSCI Switzerland ETF (EWL)
Market Cap
CHF24.91B
Dividend Yield1.29%
Average Volume (3M)97.00
Price to Earnings (P/E)36.6
Beta (1Y)0.45
Revenue Growth7.37%
EPS Growth-5.49%
CountryCH
Employees14,973
SectorGeneral
Sector StrengthN/A
IndustryFood Confectioners
Share Statistics
EPS (TTM)2331.38
Shares Outstanding133,905
10 Day Avg. Volume93
30 Day Avg. Volume97
Financial Highlights & Ratios
PEG Ratio4.33
Price to Book (P/B)5.37
Price to Sales (P/S)4.50
P/FCF Ratio107.76
Enterprise Value/Market CapN/A
Enterprise Value/RevenueN/A
Enterprise Value/Gross ProfitN/A
Enterprise Value/EbitdaN/A
Forecast
1Y Price Target
CHF116,004.00Price Target Upside6.13% Upside
Rating ConsensusHold
Number of Analyst Covering5
EPS Forecast (FY)3,243.36
Revenue Forecast (FY)CHF6.05B
Chocoladefabriken Lindt & Spruengli AG Business Overview & Revenue Model
Company Description
Chocoladefabriken Lindt & Sprüngli AG, together with its subsidiaries, engages in the manufacture and sale of chocolate products worldwide. The company sells its products under the Lindt, Ghirardelli, Russell Stover, Whitman's, Caffarel, Hofbauer,...
How the Company Makes Money
Lindt & Spruengli primarily makes money by selling premium chocolate and confectionery products through a multi-channel distribution model. Key revenue streams include: (1) wholesale/retail partner sales, where Lindt sells finished goods to superm...
Chocoladefabriken Lindt & Spruengli AG Earnings Call Summary
Earnings Call Date:Jul 22, 2025
(Q2-2025)
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Next Earnings Date:Jul 28, 2026
Earnings Call Sentiment Neutral
The earnings call reflected a strong performance in Europe and successful retail expansion, with significant achievements like being named the world's most valuable chocolate brand. However, there were challenges in North America, increased net debt, and negative free cash flow, along with pressures from high cocoa prices. The sentiment is balanced as while there are notable achievements, significant challenges persist.Positive Updates
Record Organic Sales Growth
Achieved an organic sales growth rate of 11.2% in the first half of 2025, exceeding the guidance of 7% to 9%.
Negative Updates
Free Cash Flow Decline
Free cash flow was negative at CHF 80 million in the first 6 months, largely due to increased inventory values.
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Q2-2025 Updates
Positive
Negative
Record Organic Sales Growth
Achieved an organic sales growth rate of 11.2% in the first half of 2025, exceeding the guidance of 7% to 9%.
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Company Guidance
During the Lindt & Sprüngli Half Year Results Conference Call, the company provided an optimistic outlook for 2025, surpassing their initial organic sales growth guidance of 7% to 9% with an actual growth rate of 11.2% in the first half. They revised the full-year organic sales growth guidance to 9% to 11%. The EBIT margin stood at 11.0%, aligning with their guidance of 10% to 12%, despite challenges from high cocoa costs. The company reported a net income of CHF 189 million with a margin of 8.0%. Free cash flow was negative at CHF 80 million due to increased inventory values driven by high cocoa prices. Lindt's net debt rose to CHF 1.4 billion, influenced by their share buyback program. Total sales reached CHF 2.35 billion, with Europe showing strong organic growth of 17.7%. The group expects continued growth in North America and Rest of the World in the second half, driven by increased pricing impacts and product innovations like the Dubai Style Chocolate. Overall, Lindt & Sprüngli remains focused on premium positioning and cost management to navigate market volatility.Chocoladefabriken Lindt & Spruengli AG Financial Statement Overview
Summary
Income Statement
84
Very Positive
Balance Sheet
82
Very Positive
Cash Flow
60
Neutral
| Breakdown | Dec 2025 | Dec 2024 | Dec 2023 | Dec 2022 | Dec 2021 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Income Statement | |||||
| Total Revenue | 5.92B | 5.47B | 5.20B | 4.97B | 4.59B |
| Gross Profit | 2.29B | 3.56B | 3.50B | 2.02B | 1.81B |
| EBITDA | 1.27B | 1.19B | 1.10B | 1.02B | 918.30M |
| Net Income | 727.20M | 672.30M | 671.40M | 569.70M | 490.50M |
Balance Sheet | |||||
| Total Assets | 9.29B | 9.16B | 7.86B | 8.09B | 9.08B |
| Cash, Cash Equivalents and Short-Term Investments | 668.80M | 931.90M | 462.50M | 864.90M | 1.19B |
| Total Debt | 1.76B | 1.66B | 1.41B | 1.44B | 1.48B |
| Total Liabilities | 4.33B | 4.32B | 3.60B | 3.69B | 3.85B |
| Stockholders Equity | 4.96B | 4.84B | 4.26B | 4.40B | 5.22B |
Cash Flow | |||||
| Free Cash Flow | 247.20M | 868.00M | 476.80M | 526.30M | 586.20M |
| Operating Cash Flow | 520.40M | 1.18B | 778.60M | 756.00M | 826.80M |
| Investing Cash Flow | -331.70M | -312.00M | -301.00M | 21.80M | -112.90M |
| Financing Cash Flow | -512.80M | -330.20M | -855.50M | -835.50M | -624.60M |
Chocoladefabriken Lindt & Spruengli AG Technical Analysis
Negative
109300.00
Price Trends
117806.00
Negative
117621.00
Negative
120871.50
Negative
Market Momentum
-1913.54
Negative
38.73
Neutral
37.11
Neutral
Evaluating momentum and price trends is crucial in stock analysis to make informed investment decisions. For CH:LISN, the sentiment is Negative. The current price of 109300 is below the 20-day moving average (MA) of 111505.00, below the 50-day MA of 117806.00, and below the 200-day MA of 120871.50, indicating a bearish trend. The MACD of -1913.54 indicates Negative momentum. The RSI at 38.73 is Neutral, neither overbought nor oversold. The STOCH value of 37.11 is Neutral, not indicating any strong overbought or oversold conditions. Overall, these indicators collectively point to a Negative sentiment for CH:LISN.
Chocoladefabriken Lindt & Spruengli AG Peers Comparison
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