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Comet Q3 2026 TU earnings summary
Complete event summary combining all related documents: earnings call transcript, report, and slide presentation.Q3 2026 TU earnings summary20 Oct, 2026
Executive summary
Q3 net sales rose 51.9% YoY to CHF 155.6m; strong semiconductor demand and order intake supported an upgraded FY26 outlook.
Incoming orders reached CHF 275.6m, up 170.0% YoY, with a 1.77 book-to-bill ratio.
Financial highlights
Q3 net sales CHF 155.6m vs CHF 102.5m, up 51.9% reported and 49.9% at constant exchange rates.
9M net sales CHF 395.5m vs CHF 329.6m, up 20.0% reported and 24.3% at constant exchange rates.
Outlook and guidance
FY26 net sales guidance increased to CHF 570–590m; reported EBITDA margin expected at 17.0%–19.0%.
EBITDA margin guidance includes one-time costs of up to 3 percentage points from the Penang ramp-up and ongoing efficiency measures.
A significant share of the order book is scheduled for delivery well into 2027, strengthening business visibility.
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Latest events from Comet
- Semiconductor-led growth strategy targets CHF 800m–900m sales at the next cycle peak.COTN
Investor presentation - Semiconductor growth strategy targets advanced packaging, broader exposure, and rising WFE investment.COTNInvestor presentation
- H1 2026 saw 5.6% sales growth, margin expansion, and robust semiconductor-driven order momentum.COTNQ2 2026
- Order intake jumped 22.3% year-over-year, signaling robust semiconductor demand.COTNQ1 2026 TU
- Sales up 2.6% with margin pressure; 2026 outlook strong on semiconductor and Asia growth.COTNH2 2025
- RF and x-ray innovation, AI, and Asian expansion target CHF 670–770M sales by 2028.COTNCMD 2025
- Strong sales growth led by PCT, but margin pressure and cautious FY25 outlook persist.COTNH1 2025
- Net profit more than doubled as semiconductor recovery drove higher orders in H1 2024.COTNH1 2024
- Revenue up 12.1% and EBITDA margin at 13.6%, driven by semiconductor and PCT division growth.COTNH2 2024
Next Comet earnings date
Q4 20265 Mar, 2027
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Next Comet earnings date
Q4 20265 Mar, 2027
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Comet Holding AG is a Switzerland-based company specializing in the manufacturing of systems and components used in various fields such as non-destructive testing, security applications, and plasma excitation for the fabrication of memory chips, flat screens, and solar panels. The company operates through two main segments: Modules & Components, which focuses on the development, manufacture, and marketing of components and modules for industrial x-ray applications and RF modules for semiconductor fabrication plants, and the Systems segment, which provides systems and services for non-destructive testing using x-ray technology and computed tomography. The company is headquartered in Flamatt, Switzerland, and its shares are listed on the Swiss Exchange.