Sulzer AG

SWX:SUN Stock Report

Market Cap: CHF 5.3b

Sulzer Future Growth

Future criteria checks 2/6

Sulzer is forecast to grow earnings and revenue by 10% and 3.2% per annum respectively. EPS is expected to grow by 9.7% per annum. Return on equity is forecast to be 22.3% in 3 years.

Key information

10.0%

Earnings growth rate

9.73%

EPS growth rate

Machinery earnings growth13.2%
Revenue growth rate3.2%
Future return on equity22.33%
Analyst coverage

Good

Last updated02 Jun 2026

Recent future growth updates

Recent updates

Narrative Update • Jun 02

SUN: Stable Assumptions And Margins Will Support Future Upside

Analysts have kept their CHF 220.00 price target for Sulzer unchanged, pointing to relatively stable fair value assumptions along with slight adjustments to the discount rate, revenue growth, profit margin and future P/E inputs. What's in the News No recent company specific news items were provided in the available sources, so there are currently no discrete events to highlight for Sulzer.
Narrative Update • May 18

SUN: Dividend Visibility And Firmer Margins Will Support Future Upside

Analysts have kept Sulzer's price target steady at CHF220. They point to only small model adjustments to the discount rate, revenue growth, profit margin and future P/E assumptions rather than a change in their overall view on the stock.
Narrative Update • May 02

SUN: Higher Margins And Dividend Outlook Will Support Future Upside

Analysts have raised their price target for Sulzer from CHF 200 to CHF 220, citing updated assumptions that combine a lower revenue growth outlook with expectations for higher profit margins and a slightly adjusted P/E multiple. What's in the News Sulzer AG announced an annual dividend of CHF 4.75 per share.
Narrative Update • Apr 18

SUN: Future Upside Will Stem From Dividend Support And Higher Earnings Multiple

Analysts now set their Sulzer price target at CHF 187.40, compared with the prior CHF 171.67. They cite updated assumptions for modestly lower revenue growth, slightly higher profit margins and a higher future P/E multiple.
Narrative Update • Apr 04

SUN: Stable Dividend And Unchanged Outlook Will Likely Keep Shares Overpriced

Analysts are keeping Sulzer's price target steady at CHF 130. Only minor tweaks to the discount rate, revenue growth, profit margin and future P/E assumptions do not materially change their overall valuation view.
Narrative Update • Mar 21

SUN: Stable Dividend Outlook Will Likely Keep Shares Overpriced

Analysts are maintaining their CHF 130.00 price target for Sulzer, with only marginal adjustments to the discount rate, revenue growth, profit margin and future P/E assumptions supporting this consistent view. What's in the News Sulzer AG declared an annual dividend of CHF 4.75 per share, with payment scheduled for April 21, 2026 (Key Developments).
Narrative Update • Mar 07

SUN: Dividend And Weaker Margin Outlook Will Likely Keep Shares Overpriced

Analysts have maintained their CHF 130.00 price target for Sulzer, based on updated views on revenue growth, profit margins, a slightly higher discount rate, and expectations for a higher future P/E multiple. What's in the News Sulzer AG announced an annual dividend of CHF 4.75 per share, with payment scheduled for April 21, 2026 (Key Developments).
Narrative Update • Feb 21

SUN: Minor Model Tweaks Will Likely Leave Shares Overpriced

Analysts have kept their CHF 130.00 price target for Sulzer unchanged, pointing to only marginal tweaks to the discount rate, revenue growth, profit margin and future P/E assumptions rather than any shift in their overall view of the shares. Valuation Changes Fair Value: CHF 130.00 remains unchanged, signalling no revision to the headline valuation level.
Narrative Update • Feb 06

SUN: Small Model Adjustments Will Likely Keep Shares Overpriced

Analysts have kept their price target for Sulzer steady at €130.00, citing only modest parameter updates to the discount rate, revenue growth, profit margin and future P/E assumptions rather than any major change in their overall outlook. Valuation Changes Fair Value: The fair value estimate remains unchanged at €130.00 per share, indicating no adjustment to the central valuation level.
Analysis Article • Jan 31

Investors Will Want Sulzer's (VTX:SUN) Growth In ROCE To Persist

There are a few key trends to look for if we want to identify the next multi-bagger. Firstly, we'd want to identify a...
Narrative Update • Jan 23

SUN: Minor Model Tweaks Will Likely Keep Shares Overpriced

Analysts have maintained their price target for Sulzer at €130.00. They cited only minor model adjustments to the discount rate, revenue growth, profit margin and expected future P/E as reasons for reaffirming their view rather than changing it.
Analysis Article • Jan 10

Why Sulzer Ltd (VTX:SUN) Could Be Worth Watching

While Sulzer Ltd ( VTX:SUN ) might not have the largest market cap around , it led the SWX gainers with a relatively...
Narrative Update • Jan 09

SUN: Higher Margin Assumptions Will Likely Leave Shares Overpriced

Analysts now set their fair value estimate for Sulzer at €130, up from €89, citing updated assumptions on revenue growth, profit margins and future P/E as the key drivers of the higher target. Valuation Changes Fair value estimate raised from €89.0 to €130.0, reflecting a higher assessed worth for Sulzer shares in the updated model.
Analysis Article • Dec 26

An Intrinsic Calculation For Sulzer Ltd (VTX:SUN) Suggests It's 47% Undervalued

Key Insights Using the 2 Stage Free Cash Flow to Equity, Sulzer fair value estimate is CHF276 Sulzer's CHF146 share...
Narrative Update • Dec 25

SUN: Long-Term Upside Will Emerge As Tariff Headwinds Ease

Analysts have modestly raised their price target on Sulzer to CHF 171.67 per share, reflecting slightly lower discount rate assumptions and stable expectations for revenue growth, margins, and future valuation multiples. Valuation Changes Fair Value: unchanged at CHF 171.67 per share, indicating no revision to the intrinsic value estimate.
Narrative Update • Dec 11

SUN: Long-Term Upside Will Emerge As Tariff Headwinds Ease

Analysts have trimmed their price target on Sulzer to CHF 173 from CHF 189, citing reduced estimates driven by softer demand from industrial and oil and gas customers amid tariff uncertainties and global conflicts. Analyst Commentary Analysts acknowledge that despite the reduced price target, Sulzer maintains a constructive investment case, with valuation and earnings expectations recalibrated to reflect a more challenging demand backdrop.
Analysis Article • Dec 10

Earnings Tell The Story For Sulzer Ltd (VTX:SUN)

There wouldn't be many who think Sulzer Ltd's ( VTX:SUN ) price-to-earnings (or "P/E") ratio of 17.5x is worth a...
Narrative Update • Nov 27

SUN: Long-Term Value Will Prevail Despite Softer Industrial Demand

Analysts have lowered their price target for Sulzer from CHF 189 to CHF 173, citing softer industrial and oil and gas demand due to ongoing tariff uncertainties and global conflicts. Analyst Commentary Analysts have shared their perspectives on Sulzer in light of the revised price target.
Narrative Update • Nov 12

SUN: Diversified Sectors Will Drive Resilience Amid Tariff Uncertainty

Analysts have slightly lowered their price target for Sulzer to CHF 173 from CHF 189. They cite softer demand because of ongoing tariff uncertainties and global conflicts.
Analysis Article • Nov 09

Does Sulzer (VTX:SUN) Have A Healthy Balance Sheet?

Warren Buffett famously said, 'Volatility is far from synonymous with risk.' It's only natural to consider a company's...
Narrative Update • Oct 29

Long-Term Recovery Expected If Tariff Pressures And Demand Headwinds Ease

Analysts have slightly reduced their price target for Sulzer from CHF 189 to CHF 173. They cite expectations of softer demand in its key industrial and oil and gas segments due to tariff uncertainties and global conflicts.
Narrative Update • Oct 15

Decarbonization And Water Trends Will Shape Environmental Futures

The analyst price target for Sulzer has been adjusted downward by CHF 4.17 to CHF 171.67. This reflects tempered expectations due to softer industrial demand and ongoing global uncertainties according to analysts.
Analysis Article • Oct 14

Sulzer (VTX:SUN) Might Have The Makings Of A Multi-Bagger

If you're not sure where to start when looking for the next multi-bagger, there are a few key trends you should keep an...
Narrative Update • Sep 26

Decarbonization And Water Trends Will Shape Environmental Futures

Sulzer’s analyst price target was revised upward despite a slight dip in consensus revenue growth forecasts, as the stock’s future P/E multiple climbed, indicating increased market confidence and resulting in a new target of CHF175.83. What's in the News Sulzer's Bioflux technology has been selected for a scalable 15KTA Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) pilot plant in Sarawak, targeting regional SAF demand.
Analysis Article • Aug 12

Cautious Investors Not Rewarding Sulzer Ltd's (VTX:SUN) Performance Completely

There wouldn't be many who think Sulzer Ltd's ( VTX:SUN ) price-to-earnings (or "P/E") ratio of 19.5x is worth a...
Analysis Article • Jul 20

Is There Now An Opportunity In Sulzer Ltd (VTX:SUN)?

While Sulzer Ltd ( VTX:SUN ) might not have the largest market cap around , it saw a double-digit share price rise of...
Analysis Article • Jun 23

An Intrinsic Calculation For Sulzer Ltd (VTX:SUN) Suggests It's 46% Undervalued

Key Insights Sulzer's estimated fair value is CHF275 based on 2 Stage Free Cash Flow to Equity Sulzer is estimated to...
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New Narrative • Mar 02

Focus On Essential Industries And Operational Efficiencies Will Drive Future Success

Strategic expansion in growing essential industries and innovation hubs boosts order intake and sales growth, enhancing future revenues and earnings.

Earnings and Revenue Growth Forecasts

SWX:SUN - Analysts future estimates and past financials data (CHF Millions)
DateRevenueEarningsFree Cash FlowCash from OpAvg. No. Analysts
12/31/20283,8983953895226
12/31/20273,7473623414696
12/31/20263,6043243394546
12/31/20253,555293211303N/A
9/30/20253,565283214304N/A
6/30/20253,575273218306N/A
3/31/20253,553267225315N/A
12/31/20243,531262231324N/A
9/30/20243,455252239325N/A
6/30/20243,379242247327N/A
3/31/20243,331235272345N/A
12/31/20233,282229297362N/A
9/30/20233,273205267331N/A
6/30/20233,265181238300N/A
3/31/20233,222105144210N/A
12/31/20223,1802949119N/A
9/30/20223,1792942117N/A
6/30/20223,1773034114N/A
3/31/20223,16684156239N/A
12/31/20213,155138279365N/A
6/30/20212,864113442531N/A
3/31/20212,91690378475N/A
12/31/20202,96868314419N/A
9/30/20203,43694256369N/A
6/30/20203,553104248368N/A
3/31/20203,641129226344N/A
12/31/20193,729154205320N/A
9/30/20193,638137N/A310N/A
6/30/20193,547121N/A301N/A
3/31/20193,456117N/A281N/A
12/31/20183,365114N/A261N/A
9/30/20183,288109N/A219N/A
6/30/20183,212104N/A177N/A
3/31/20183,13094N/A180N/A
12/31/20173,04983N/A184N/A
9/30/20172,98764N/A210N/A
6/30/20172,92446N/A236N/A
3/31/20172,90152N/A250N/A
12/31/20162,87759N/A263N/A
9/30/20162,91878N/A229N/A
6/30/20162,95998N/A195N/A
3/31/20162,96586N/A209N/A
12/31/20152,97174N/A223N/A
9/30/20153,042-62N/A229N/A
6/30/20153,114-197N/A236N/A

Analyst Future Growth Forecasts

Earnings vs Savings Rate: SUN's forecast earnings growth (10% per year) is above the savings rate (0.6%).

Earnings vs Market: SUN's earnings (10% per year) are forecast to grow slower than the Swiss market (10.9% per year).

High Growth Earnings: SUN's earnings are forecast to grow, but not significantly.

Revenue vs Market: SUN's revenue (3.2% per year) is forecast to grow slower than the Swiss market (4.9% per year).

High Growth Revenue: SUN's revenue (3.2% per year) is forecast to grow slower than 20% per year.

Earnings per Share Growth Forecasts

Future Return on Equity

Future ROE: SUN's Return on Equity is forecast to be high in 3 years time (22.3%)

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Company Analysis and Financial Data Status

DataLast Updated (UTC time)
Company Analysis2026/06/04 12:47
End of Day Share Price 2026/06/04 00:00
Earnings2025/12/31
Annual Earnings2025/12/31

Data Sources

The data used in our company analysis is from S&P Global Market Intelligence LLC. The following data is used in our analysis model to generate this report. Data is normalised which can introduce a delay from the source being available.

PackageDataTimeframeExample US Source *
Company Financials10 years
  • Income statement
  • Cash flow statement
  • Balance sheet
Analyst Consensus Estimates+3 years
  • Forecast financials
  • Analyst price targets
Market Prices30 years
  • Stock prices
  • Dividends, Splits and Actions
Ownership10 years
  • Top shareholders
  • Insider trading
Management10 years
  • Leadership team
  • Board of directors
Key Developments10 years
  • Company announcements

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Analyst Sources

Sulzer AG is covered by 18 analysts. 6 of those analysts submitted the estimates of revenue or earnings used as inputs to our report. Analysts submissions are updated throughout the day.

AnalystInstitution
Zana MamelliBaader Helvea Equity Research
Allan SmylieBarclays
Martin WuermliBerenberg