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Lindt & Sprüngli H1 2025 earnings summary

Complete event summary combining all related documents: earnings call transcript, report, and slide presentation.
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H1 2025 earnings summary22 Jul, 2025

Executive summary

  • Achieved record half-year sales of CHF 2.4 billion, with 11.2% organic growth, surpassing guidance.

  • EBIT margin reached 11.0%, in line with guidance, despite higher cocoa costs.

  • Net income was CHF 189 million (8% margin), down from CHF 218 million year-over-year.

  • Retail network expanded to 590 stores, with 22.1% growth in global retail sales and new flagship openings.

  • Dubai-style chocolate launch drove brand awareness and contributed 1-2% of total sales.

Financial highlights

  • Total sales reached CHF 2.35 billion in H1, up 9% in CHF and 11.2% organically year-over-year.

  • EBIT was CHF 259 million; EBIT margin at 11.0%.

  • Net income margin improved to 8.0% from 6.9% in the previous year.

  • Free cash flow was negative CHF 80 million, impacted by higher cocoa prices and inventory value.

  • Net debt increased to CHF 1.4 billion, mainly due to inventory build and share buyback.

Outlook and guidance

  • Raised full-year 2025 organic sales growth guidance to 9-11%.

  • EBIT margin increase expected at lower end of 20-40 basis points.

  • Medium to long-term organic sales growth target remains 6-8% per year.

  • Annual CapEx to remain around 6% of sales; tax rate expected at 22-24%.

  • Anticipates accelerated growth in North America and Rest of World in H2; Europe to decelerate slightly.

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Chocoladefabriken Lindt & Sprüngli AG is a global manufacturer of premium chocolate products. The company produces a wide range of chocolates, including bars, pralines, and seasonal specialties, under its well-known Lindt brand as well as other sub-brands. Lindt & Sprüngli serves retail customers, corporate clients, and distributors worldwide, with a focus on high-quality ingredients and craftsmanship. The company is headquartered in Kilchberg, Switzerland, and its shares are listed on the SIX Swiss Exchange.

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