Swiss Chemicals Stock News

What ABB’s latest results and guidance tell you ABB (SWX:ABBN) has drawn fresh attention after reporting second quarter 2026 results, updating its share buyback, and issuing guidance that outlines expected growth in comparable revenues and a positive book to bill ratio. For the quarter ended June 30, 2026, ABB reported revenue of US$9,475 million compared with US$8,295 million a year earlier. Net income was US$1,231 million, while basic earnings per share from continuing operations came in at...

Georg Fischer (SWX:GF) has reported H1 2026 revenue of CHF1.6b with a net income from continuing operations loss of CHF80m, translating into basic EPS of a CHF0.98 loss, while earnings from discontinued operations contributed CHF3m. Over recent first half periods, the company has seen revenue move from CHF2.4b in H1 2024 to CHF1.5b in H1 2025 and CHF1.6b in H1 2026, with basic EPS shifting from CHF1.18 to CHF2.07 and then to a loss of CHF0.98. With the stock trading at CHF52.25 and...

Mikron Holding (SWX:MIKN) opened H1 2026 with revenue of CHF 180.5 million and basic EPS of CHF 0.83, while trailing twelve month revenue stood at CHF 370.6 million with basic EPS of CHF 1.68. This provides a clear snapshot of the company’s recent earnings power. Over the last three reported halves, revenue has ranged between CHF 180.5 million and CHF 191.9 million, with basic EPS moving between CHF 0.83 and CHF 1.10. This gives investors a tight read on how the top line and EPS have tracked...

Rieter Holding (SWX:RIEN) has reported H1 2026 revenue of CHF 576.7 million alongside a basic EPS loss of CHF 0.41 and a net income loss of CHF 55.5 million, with trailing twelve month revenue at CHF 925.6 million and a net income loss of CHF 98.8 million framing the broader earnings picture. Over the last three reported half years, the company has seen revenue move from CHF 336.2 million in H1 2025 to CHF 348.9 million in H2 2025 and then to CHF 576.7 million in H1 2026. Basic EPS moved from...

DKSH Holding (SWX:DKSH) has posted its H1 2026 numbers with revenue of CHF5.5b and basic EPS of CHF1.67, alongside net income of CHF101.1m, setting the tone for how the rest of the year might shape up. The company has seen half-year revenue hover around CHF5.5b across H1 2025, H2 2025 and H1 2026, while basic EPS moved from CHF1.41 in H1 2025 to CHF1.713 in H2 2025 and CHF1.67 in the latest half, giving investors a clear view of recent earnings power. With net profit margins running in the...

Sandoz Group (SWX:SDZ) drew investor attention after announcing multiple leadership changes, including appointing Pascal Bouye to lead Generics Manufacturing & Supply and expanding M&A responsibilities for North America head Keren Haruvi. See our latest analysis for Sandoz Group. Sandoz Group’s latest executive reshuffle comes as the stock trades at CHF65.74, with the share price up 14.89% year to date and the 1 year total shareholder return at 45.41%. This suggests that momentum has eased in...

Europe’s growth story is increasingly shaped by companies tied to powerful themes like AI, automation, and digitalisation, and ASML is at the center of that conversation. Its recent Q2 update, with €9.3b in sales and 91 lithography systems sold, underlines how strongly AI-related demand is feeding into parts of the market. But a forward P/E near 50 also shows how quickly expectations can stretch. This article looks at three European Growth Stocks that are exposed to the same news backdrop as...

Swisscom (SWX:SCMN) is in focus after partnering with Sunrise to form a fraud risk consortium, using shared real time risk signals to help block cross carrier attacks and strengthen digital onboarding safeguards. See our latest analysis for Swisscom. Against this backdrop of tighter fraud controls, Swisscom’s share price is CHF634.0, with a 1 day share price return of 1.44% and a year to date share price return of 9.50%. The 1 year total shareholder return of 17.93% suggests momentum has been...

Georg Fischer (SWX:GF) has drawn fresh attention after reporting half year 2026 results that combined higher sales with a shift from net income to a net loss and weaker earnings per share. See our latest analysis for Georg Fischer. Despite the half year loss, Georg Fischer shares have rebounded sharply in the short term, with a 1 day share price return of 13.98% and a 30 day share price return of 19.57%. However, the 1 year total shareholder return is down 14.13%, indicating recent momentum...

Why the Benton Rural Electric Agreement Matters for Landis+Gyr Group The new agreement with Benton Rural Electric Association puts Landis+Gyr Group (SWX:LAND) and its Revelo platform in focus, as investors consider what broader adoption of grid-edge sensing could mean for the stock. Benton Rural Electric is rolling out Revelo meters, grid sensors and a hybrid Gridstream Connect network that uses RF Mesh IP and cellular links to support advanced metering, real-time grid visibility and remote...

ABB (SWX:ABBN) has posted Q2 2026 results with revenue of US$9.5b and basic EPS of US$0.66, set against trailing 12 month revenue of US$35.1b and EPS of US$2.69, while earnings grew 25.5% over the past year. The company has seen revenue move from US$30.8b to US$35.1b and EPS from US$2.12 to US$2.69 over the last five reported trailing periods, giving investors a clear line of sight on how top line and per share earnings have tracked into the current quarter. With net profit margin at 13.9%,...

The European market has been grappling with geopolitical tensions and energy market volatility, leading to a decline in major indices like the STOXX Europe 600. Despite these challenges, investors are keenly observing sectors that might offer resilience or growth potential amid such uncertainties. Penny stocks, often associated with smaller or newer companies, continue to present intriguing opportunities for those looking for growth at lower price points. While the term may seem outdated,...

Regulators in the United States and European Union have widened access to several gene therapies, with the European Commission approving Novartis (SWX:NOVN) product onasemnogene abeparvovec for a broader group of patients with 5q spinal muscular atrophy. See our latest analysis for Novartis. Against this backdrop, Novartis shares are trading at CHF123.26, with a 30 day share price return of 2.97% and year to date share price return of 13.60%. The 1 year total shareholder return of 36.07%...

DKSH Holding (SWX:DKSH) is in focus after its healthcare unit signed an agreement with Eli Lilly Export S.A. to sell, promote, and distribute Lilly’s pharmaceutical portfolio in Hong Kong and Macau. See our latest analysis for DKSH Holding. The Lilly agreement comes at a time when DKSH Holding’s momentum has been firm, with a 30 day share price return of 8.16% and a year to date share price return of 15.36%, while the 1 year total shareholder return of 18.60% points to steady longer term...

Alcon (SWX:ALC) is back in focus after announcing a non-exclusive collaboration with RxSight to co-develop adjustable presbyopia-correcting intraocular lenses. These lenses can be fine tuned after cataract surgery. See our latest analysis for Alcon. At a share price of CHF56.94, Alcon has seen short term momentum pick up, with a 1 month share price return of 8.42% and 7 day gain of 5.37%. However, the 1 year total shareholder return is down 17.89%, pointing to ongoing investor caution even as...

Nestlé (SWX:NESN) is in focus after Genpact announced a partnership with Nestlé Business Solutions to build a new Global Capability Center in Hyderabad, India, centered on AI driven process transformation. See our latest analysis for Nestlé. Nestlé’s 30 day share price return of 6% and year to date share price return of 9.71% suggest momentum has been improving, while the 1 year total shareholder return of 13.53% contrasts with weaker 3 and 5 year total shareholder returns. This indicates a...

As geopolitical tensions and energy market volatility continue to influence the European markets, the pan-European STOXX Europe 600 Index recently experienced a decline of 1.79%. In this fluctuating environment, identifying stocks that are estimated to be trading below their intrinsic value can offer potential opportunities for investors seeking to navigate these uncertain times.

Why analyst sentiment around ams-OSRAM stock just shifted Recent analyst upgrades and higher earnings estimates have put ams-OSRAM (SWX:AMS) back on many investors’ radar, as the stock’s performance and sentiment move in tandem with these revised expectations. See our latest analysis for ams-OSRAM. ams-OSRAM’s CHF18.69 share price reflects a mixed recent pattern, with the stock down 3.16% on a 1 day share price return and 4.89% on a 30 day share price return, yet still showing a 61.40% 90 day...

In July 2026, Roche Holding received US FDA Priority Review for Gazyva/Gazyvaro in primary membranous nephropathy, a condition with no FDA approved therapies. Roche also launched the cobas HDV test, described as the first fully automated, high throughput diagnostic assay for Hepatitis D Virus. Both developments add to Roche Holding's immunology and virology portfolio and target areas with significant unmet medical need. For investors tracking Roche Holding (SWX:ROP), these July 2026...

Amidst geopolitical tensions and energy market volatility, the European stock market has faced challenges, with the pan-European STOXX Europe 600 Index recently experiencing a decline. Despite these uncertainties, dividend stocks remain an attractive option for investors seeking steady income streams in fluctuating markets. A strong dividend stock typically combines reliable payouts with a resilient business model that can withstand economic pressures and adapt to changing conditions.

In July 2026, Genpact announced it had partnered with Nestlé Business Solutions to build a new AI-enabled Global Capability Center in Hyderabad, India, while Nestlé also began tailoring recipes for GLP-1 users and launched its SparX Innovation Hub in Dubai to speed AI-driven product development in the MENA region. Together, these moves highlight how Nestlé is pairing process automation with rapid, data-led product innovation to respond more precisely to evolving health-focused consumer...

Julius Bär Gruppe (SWX:BAER) has drawn investor attention after appointing Peter Burrill as Chief Financial Officer and Executive Board member, replacing Evie Kostakis. His start is planned for August 2026, pending regulatory clearance. See our latest analysis for Julius Bär Gruppe. At a share price of CHF74.72, Julius Bär Gruppe has seen firm momentum recently, with a 30 day share price return of 15.49% and a 90 day share price return of 20.52%, while the 1 year total shareholder return of...

As geopolitical tensions and energy market volatility weigh on European markets, the STOXX Europe 600 Index recently saw a decline, reflecting investor concerns over potential inflationary pressures and monetary policy adjustments. Amidst this backdrop, dividend stocks can offer a measure of stability and income potential for investors seeking to navigate uncertain times.

Why the new SEK-SGP4x kit matters for Sensirion Holding stock Sensirion Holding (SWX:SENS) has released its SEK-SGP4x Evaluation Kit to the broader market, giving engineers simpler access to its VOC and NOx gas sensors for indoor air quality projects. The kit targets developers who want direct sensor data, compatibility with platforms like Arduino, and integration with Sensirion’s existing tools. Together, these features could influence how investors think about the company’s sensor...