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Sika Q4 2025 earnings summary
Complete event summary combining all related documents: earnings call transcript, report, and slide presentation.Q4 2025 earnings summary20 Feb, 2026
Executive summary
Net sales reached CHF 11,201.3 million in 2025, up 0.6% in local currencies but down 4.8% in CHF due to FX headwinds and challenging market conditions.
Outperformed a declining market through innovation, digitalization, and efficiency programs, including the Fast Forward initiative.
Fast Forward program implemented for cost savings and agility, with all one-time costs recognized in 2025.
Major acquisitions in 2025 expanded presence in Asia/Pacific, EMEA, and Americas, strengthening the product portfolio and market reach.
Reconfirmed commitment to Strategy 2028 and medium-term targets for sustainable, profitable growth.
Financial highlights
EBITDA reached CHF 2,064.7 million (18.4% margin); excluding Fast Forward/one-off costs, EBITDA was CHF 2,150 million (19.2% margin).
Net profit was CHF 1,045.3 million (9.3% of net sales), impacted by one-time costs and restructuring.
Material/gross margin expanded to 54.9%, up 0.4–0.5 pts year-over-year.
Operating free cash flow was CHF 1,356.1 million (12.1% of sales), with 100% profit-to-cash conversion.
Dividend proposed at CHF 3.70 per share, up 2.8%, marking the 14th consecutive year of growth.
Outlook and guidance
2026 guidance: local currency sales growth of 1%-4%, EBITDA margin targeted at 19.5%-20%.
Medium-term targets reaffirmed: 3–6% annual growth in local currencies, 20–23% EBITDA margin, >10% operating free cash flow as % of net sales, and 20–25% ROCE.
Market conditions expected to remain muted in H1, with improvement in H2.
Recent acquisitions expected to drive growth and expand product offering in key markets.
Strategy 2028 targets for sustainable, profitable growth reaffirmed.
Assess Fast Forward program's 2025 cost impact.
Explain Asia/Pacific EBITDA decline drivers.
How did interest rate risk exposure change in 2025?
How does AI enhance Sika's innovation process
China's long-term strategic role for Sika
Rationale for Sika's capital allocation priorities
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