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SGS SA (CH:SGSN)
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SGS SA (SGSN) Earnings Dates, Call Summary & Reports

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Earnings Data

Report Date
Jul 29, 2026
Before Open (Confirmed)
Period Ending
2026 (Q2)
Consensus EPS Forecast
1.86
Last Year’s EPS
1.63
Same Quarter Last Year
Based on 6 Analysts Ratings

Earnings Call Summary

Q4 2025
Earnings Call Date:Feb 11, 2026|
% Change Since:
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Earnings Call Sentiment|Positive
The call presents a predominantly positive performance: record sales, record adjusted operating income and free cash flow, strong organic growth across multiple divisions and regions, successful execution of efficiency programs and a clear strategic M&A push (notably ATS and ~CHF 190m of bolt-on sales). Key risks highlighted were a significant foreign-exchange headwind, regional/sector variability (notably in Natural Resources and consulting), ongoing restructuring and nonrecurring items, and a temporary post-acquisition leverage uptick. Management emphasizes disciplined M&A, continued reinvestment into digital and sustainability capabilities, and a conservative approach to margins (maintaining a 16% AOI floor while reserving flexibility to invest surplus). Overall, positive operational momentum is balanced against macro (FX, geopolitical) and timing uncertainties, but the highlights materially outweigh the lowlights.
Company Guidance
For 2026 management guided organic growth of 5–7%, expects more than +5% additional sales from acquisitions (including ATS, closed Jan‑2026), and will maintain a minimum 16% adjusted operating income margin in reported terms while retaining flexibility to reinvest surplus into innovation; this follows record 2025 metrics: sales CHF 6.95bn, adjusted operating income CHF 1.1bn (16%, +70bps vs 2024), free cash flow CHF 774m (57% cash conversion) or CHF 841m including CHF 67m HQ disposal proceeds, EPS CHF 3.48 (+12.3%) or CHF 3.21 (+3.5%) excluding the HQ gain, reported sales growth +2.2% (7.3% constant currency = 5.6% organic +1.7% M&A). Operational efficiencies reached CHF 115m P&L impact since 2024 with a CHF 150m run‑rate at end‑2025 and ~CHF 35m still to flow through in 2026; net debt/EBITDA was 1.7x (temporarily ~2.1–2.2x post‑ATS), ROIC 24%, proposed scrip dividend CHF 3.20/share, and management warned FX remains a headwind (‑5.1% sales impact in 2025, ~‑20bps on AOI and an ~‑8% FX effect seen in Q1‑2026 at current rates).
Record Sales
Sales reached a record CHF 6.95 billion in FY2025, driven by 5.6% organic growth and 1.7% from M&A; reported growth was 2.2% (adversely impacted by ForEx).
Record Adjusted Operating Income and Margin Expansion
Adjusted operating income hit a record CHF 1.1 billion, representing a 16.0% AOI margin — an improvement of 70 basis points vs 2024 and 130 basis points vs 2023 (Strategy 27 baseline).
Record Free Cash Flow and Strong Cash Conversion
Free cash flow was a record CHF 774 million (57% cash conversion on adjusted EBITDA). With CHF 67 million net proceeds from HQ disposal, total free cash flow reached CHF 841 million.
Earnings Per Share Growth
Earnings per share increased to CHF 3.48 (+12.3%). Excluding the HQ disposal gain, EPS was CHF 3.21, up 3.5% year-on-year.
Operational Efficiency and Procurement Savings
Lean operating model and procurement plans delivered CHF 115 million visible savings to the P&L since 2024, achieving a CHF 150 million run rate at end-2025; an additional CHF 35 million is expected to flow through in 2026.
Strong ROIC and Attractive Leverage
Return on invested capital (ROIC) remained industry-leading at 24%; net debt to adjusted EBITDA improved to 1.7x (pre-ATS closing).
Strategic M&A and North America Expansion (ATS)
Acquisition of Applied Technical Services (ATS) closed in January 2026 to bolster North America presence; bolt-on M&A program added seven companies since last update, representing approximately CHF 190 million of annualised sales.
Broad-Based Organic Growth by Division and Region
Multiple business lines delivered strong organic growth: Health & Nutrition +7.3% (AOI margin 14.1%), Industries & Environment +6.5% (margin 13.1%), Connectivity & Products +6.4% (margin 22.8%), Business Assurance +4.2% (margin 19.6%), Natural Resources +3.4% (margin 13.6%). Regional organic growth: Asia Pacific +7.7%, Latin America +13.6%, North America +3.9%, EMEA +5.3%, Europe +2.4%.
Sustainability and Digital Trust Momentum
Sustainability-related services grew ~15% (strong organic performance) and Digital Trust delivered double-digit growth (both organic and from acquisitions), underpinning strategic priorities and future double-digit potential.
Stakeholder and ESG Progress
Customer satisfaction increased to 92%; 7.7 million training hours provided; maintained leading ESG ratings and inclusion for a second year in Times World's Most Sustainable Companies list.
Shareholder Returns Maintained
Board intends to propose an attractive dividend of CHF 3.20 per share (scrip dividend option retained; >60% take-up historically), balancing returns with growth and M&A funding.

SGS SA (CH:SGSN) Earnings, Revenues Date & History

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CH:SGSN Earnings History

Report Date
Fiscal Quarter
Forecast / EPS
Last Year's EPS
EPS YoY Change
Press Release
Slides
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Jul 29, 2026
2026 (Q2)
1.86 / -
1.634
Feb 11, 2026
2025 (Q4)
2.00 / 2.00
1.8697.17% (+0.13)
Jul 25, 2025
2025 (Q2)
1.63 / 1.63
1.4413.47% (+0.19)
Feb 11, 2025
2024 (Q4)
1.87 / 1.87
1.8431.41% (+0.03)
Jul 24, 2024
2024 (Q2)
1.60 / 1.44
1.634-11.87% (-0.19)
Jan 26, 2024
2023 (Q4)
2.06 / 1.84
1.886-2.28% (-0.04)
Jul 24, 2023
2023 (Q2)
1.64 / 1.63
1.6151.18% (+0.02)
Jan 26, 2023
2022 (Q4)
1.89 / 1.89
1.981-4.80% (-0.10)
Jul 19, 2022
2022 (Q2)
1.61 / 1.61
1.45111.30% (+0.16)
Jan 27, 2022
2021 (Q4)
1.57 / 1.98
1.9760.25% (<+0.01)
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CH:SGSN Earnings-Related Price Changes

Report Date
Price 1 Day Before
Price 1 Day After
Percentage Change
Feb 11, 2026
CHF96.78CHF93.06-3.84%
Jul 25, 2025
CHF83.66CHF84.00+0.41%
Feb 11, 2025
CHF87.90CHF93.78+6.69%
Jul 24, 2024
CHF80.45CHF88.80+10.38%
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            CH:SGSN EPS forecast for the fiscal quarter 2026 (Q2) is 1.86.