Dividend Increase and Capital Discipline
Board recommended an 18% dividend increase to CHF 26 per share for 2025 and guidance to CHF 27 per share for 2026, supported by stable operating free cash flow and a continued focus on a strong balance sheet and rating (Moody's A2 / S&P A-).
Stable Operating Free Cash Flow after Transition Year
Group delivered stable operating free cash flow in 2025 despite the Vodafone Italy integration and financing changes; guidance for 2026 targets group operating free cash flow of CHF ~2.0 billion (up ~CHF 100m year-over-year), with Switzerland stable and Italy expected to contribute growth from synergies.
Italy Integration and Synergy Acceleration
Fastweb + Vodafone integration progressed ahead of plan: synergies ramped to EUR 95m in 2025 (overachieving the initial EUR 60m milestone by ~EUR 35m). Target run-rate synergy remains EUR 600m by 2029 and a EUR 300m synergy target for 2026 is stated as on track.
Wholesale and Infrastructure Monetization Momentum
Wholesale wireline access revenue increased 9% to CHF 203m (from CHF 186m) in 2025; more than 51% of active wholesale connections are already on FTTH, supporting resilient wholesale revenues and fiber monetization.
Network Coverage and Customer Experience Leadership
FTTH coverage at 56% in both Switzerland and Italy with targets (Switzerland 60% by year-end, Italy 65% by year-end 2026); 5G+ coverage at 89% in both countries (targets ~91–92% next year). Swisscom reported wins in brand and service tests and maintained strong NPS and record-low churn (mobile ~7.3%, broadband ~8.5%).
New Product Adoption and Growth Adjacent Businesses
Key product/adjacency traction: B2B 'beem' onboarded ~40,000 users and ~1,000 locations; Swisscom myAI reached ~67,000 consumer users; Fastweb Energia exceeded 100,000 customers (141,000 acquisitions in 2025); Italy sold ~25,000 AI licenses—showing early traction in energy, AI and security.
Cost and Operational Efficiency Achievements
Switzerland delivered telco cost savings >CHF 50m in 2025 with guidance for ~CHF 50m additional telco cost savings in 2026; backbone/core platform consolidation progressed (core IP/optical platforms reduced from 57 in 2019 to 35 in 2025, target 18 within ~2 years); copper active lines down ~20% over two years (from 2.0m to 1.6m) with ~200k decommissioned in 2025.
Debt Management and Ratings Preserved
Net debt reduced by ~CHF 600m year-over-year, leverage at ~2.4x (in-line with guidance), average interest rate ~1.86% and credit ratings preserved (Moody's A2, S&P A-).