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CPH Group H1 2026 earnings summary
Complete event summary combining all related documents: earnings call transcript, report, and slide presentation.H1 2026 earnings summary21 Jul, 2026
Executive summary
Sales remained stable at CHF 176.1 million in H1 2026, with EBITDA at CHF 28.3 million and strong demand from pharmaceutical customers, especially in Europe.
Zeochem saw growth in molecular sieves for energy and chemicals but faced strong competition and a slowdown in deuterated compounds.
Transformation into two divisions advanced, integrating LOG Pharma, SiliCycle, and Sorbchem acquisitions, strengthening market position.
Board approved a higher dividend payout ratio, targeting 40-60% of net result, reflecting stable cash flows.
Financial highlights
Group sales for H1 2026 were CHF 176.1 million, flat year-over-year; EBITDA was CHF 28.3 million (down 6.3% YoY), and net result CHF 14.3 million (down 16.4% YoY).
Gross profit increased by 2.1% to CHF 86.3 million, with a margin of 49.0%.
Free cash flow improved to CHF 13 million from negative CHF 2 million in the prior year; free cash flow margin reached 7.3%.
Equity ratio remained strong at 53.5%.
Net debt stood at CHF 25.4 million as of June 30, 2026.
Outlook and guidance
Full-year 2026 sales and EBITDA expected slightly higher than 2025; EBIT and net result to remain broadly in line with prior year, assuming stable FX and no major geopolitical escalation.
Perlen Packaging anticipates higher sales and EBITDA; Zeochem expects higher sales but slightly lower EBITDA.
Mid-term targets confirmed: sales growth 5-8% p.a., EBITDA margin 16-18%, free cash flow margin 8-10%, payout ratio raised to 40-60%.
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CPH Group AG is a Swiss-based industrial company with operations across three main business segments: chemistry, paper, and packaging. In its chemistry division, CPH produces specialty chemicals and molecular sieves for various industrial applications, including environmental and energy sectors. The paper division focuses on manufacturing newsprint and magazine paper, primarily serving the publishing industry in Europe. Through its packaging division, CPH produces high-barrier films for the pharmaceutical and food industries, ensuring product protection and safety. CPH Group AG is headquartered in Root, Switzerland, and its shares are listed on the SIX Swiss Exchange.