Swiss Chemicals Stock News

Why the new retina training centre matters for Alcon stock Alcon (SWX:ALC) is in focus after launching the Aravind Alcon Global Centre of Excellence for Vitreoretinal Surgery Training in Coimbatore, a new retina focused training hub within Aravind Eye Care System. See our latest analysis for Alcon. The retina training centre launch fits into a mixed year for Alcon, with the share price at CHF56.5, a small 1 month share price gain of 2.36% but a year to date share price decline of 11.08%,...

The market has treated Sulzer gently in recent weeks, with the stock up around 11.6% over the past month and closing at CHF152.3 on the day of the H1 2026 release. The headline from the numbers is not revenue growth; it is margin power. Sulzer lifted its reported EBITDA margin to about 15.5% in the first half while holding sales broadly steady. That mix of flattish top line and firmer profitability puts emotion to the test. Today’s price action looks like a debate over whether a margin driven...

Siegfried Holding (SWX:SFZN) has drawn investor attention after appointing Eduardo Montanha as Chief Operating Officer, consolidating oversight of Drug Substances and Drug Products into a single leadership role. See our latest analysis for Siegfried Holding. At a share price of CHF72.85, Siegfried Holding has seen a 1 month share price return of 4.07%, while the 1 year total shareholder return is down 22.43%. This suggests that recent momentum contrasts with weaker longer term results as...

The European market has recently shown resilience, with the pan-European STOXX Europe 600 Index posting gains amid robust corporate earnings and geopolitical tensions. In this environment, dividend stocks can offer a stable income stream, making them an attractive option for investors seeking to navigate market volatility while benefiting from potential capital appreciation.

What SoftwareOne’s CEO change means for investors SoftwareOne Holding (SWX:SWON) has drawn investor attention after the board announced that Raphael Erb will become sole CEO from 1 August 2026, as the Crayon integration is described as substantially complete. The move ends the co-CEO structure with Melissa Mulholland and marks a new leadership phase for the software and cloud solutions group, which currently reports CHF 1,243.4 million in revenue across multiple regions. See our latest...

Givaudan (SWX:GIVN) is back in focus after half year 2026 results showed sales of CHF 3,799 million and net income of CHF 475 million, both below the prior year period. See our latest analysis for Givaudan. Givaudan's share price has slipped in recent weeks, with a 7 day share price return of down 5.38% and a 30 day share price return of down 5.16%. However, the 90 day share price return of 14.52% and 3 year total shareholder return of 16.50% point to momentum that has built over a longer...

The recent earnings posted by BELIMO Holding AG ( VTX:BEAN ) were solid, but the stock didn't move as much as we...

naturenergie holding (SWX:NEAG) released half year 2026 earnings, reporting sales of €661.6 million and net income of €45.5 million, both lower than the prior year period, a development investors are assessing closely. See our latest analysis for naturenergie holding. The earnings setback comes as naturenergie holding’s share price shows mixed momentum, with a 1-month share price return of 3.24% contrasting with a year to date share price decline of 6.18% and a 3-year total shareholder return...

The half-yearly results for Kuehne + Nagel International AG ( VTX:KNIN ) were released last week, making it a good time...

Investors in Roche Holding AG ( VTX:ROP ) had a good week, as its shares rose 7.1% to close at CHF355 following the...

The half-year results for medmix AG ( VTX:MEDX ) were released last week, making it a good time to revisit its...

Bossard Holding (SWX:BOSN) has attracted fresh attention after reporting half year 2026 results that show higher sales and net income, along with full year guidance pointing to improved profitability and progress toward medium term financial goals. See our latest analysis for Bossard Holding. The latest full year guidance and half year 2026 earnings have coincided with strong momentum in Bossard Holding’s share price, with a 20.61% 1 month share price return and 51.92% year to date share...

Clariant (SWX:CLN) has drawn investor attention after Dow Europe filed a new legal claim in the Dortmund court, seeking about €1,100 million in damages related to alleged past competition law infringements. See our latest analysis for Clariant. Since the announcement, Clariant’s share price has been volatile, with a 1-day share price return of 2.13% but a 7-day share price return that declined 3.57%, while the 1-year total shareholder return is down 11.52%. This points to fading longer term...

Givaudan SA ( VTX:GIVN ) shareholders are probably feeling a little disappointed, since its shares fell 6.6% to...

Bystronic AG ( VTX:BYS ) shareholders are probably feeling a little disappointed, since its shares fell 9.5% to CHF125...

Valiant Holding AG ( VTX:VATN ) shareholders are probably feeling a little disappointed, since its shares fell 5.4% to...

SGS (SWX:SGSN) has posted its H1 2026 results with revenue of CHF3.7b and basic EPS of CHF1.58, while trailing twelve month revenue stands at CHF7.2b with EPS of CHF3.42 alongside year over year earnings growth of 5.6%. Over recent periods the company has seen revenue move from CHF3.4b in H1 2025 to CHF3.5b in H2 2025 and then to CHF3.7b in H1 2026, with half year EPS shifting from CHF1.64 to CHF1.83 and then to CHF1.58, setting up a picture of steady scale and modestly improving net profit...

Vontobel Holding (SWX:VONN) has just posted its H1 2026 scorecard, with investors eyeing the trailing 12-month revenue of CHF1.59b and basic EPS of CHF6.77 as the key markers of current momentum. Over the recent reporting periods, total revenue has moved from CHF694.3m in H2 2024 to CHF741.7m in H2 2025, while basic EPS over those halves shifted from CHF2.44 to CHF2.94. This gives investors a clear read on how the top line and per share earnings are tracking into the latest numbers. With net...

Orell Füssli (SWX:OFN) has opened H1 2026 reporting season with neutral top line and earnings figures on a trailing basis, with TTM revenue at CHF 274.2 million and TTM basic EPS at CHF 8.35. This comes against a backdrop of forecast earnings growth of about 11.9% per year and revenue growth of about 4.8% per year. Over recent periods the company has seen half-year revenue move from CHF 145.41 million with basic EPS of CHF 6.40 in H2 2024, to CHF 120.10 million with EPS of CHF 3.41 in H1...

StarragTornos Group (SWX:STGN) has reported its H1 2026 numbers with total revenue of CHF 444.4 million on a trailing twelve month basis and basic EPS of CHF 2.50, while the latest half year in 2025 showed revenue of CHF 223.9 million and basic EPS of CHF 2.64. The company has seen revenue move between CHF 239.1 million in H2 2024 and CHF 223.9 million in H2 2025, with basic EPS shifting from CHF 0.97 to CHF 2.64 over the same halves. This sets up a mixed but improving earnings picture. For...

CALIDA Holding (SWX:CALN) has reported a cleaner set of numbers for H1 2026, with the latest trailing 12-month figures showing Total Revenue of CHF203.212 million and Basic EPS of CHF0.803, against a backdrop of very large earnings growth from a low base over the past year. Over recent periods, revenue has moved from CHF222.208 million in H1 2025 to CHF215.894 million in H2 2025 and CHF203.212 million on a trailing 12-month basis, while EPS has shifted from a loss of CHF0.074 per share in H1...

Temenos AG ( VTX:TEMN ) shareholders are probably feeling a little disappointed, since its shares fell 9.6% to CHF61.80...

Nestlé (SWX:NESN) has opened H1 2026 with revenue of CHF43.3 billion and basic EPS of CHF1.35, while trailing twelve month revenue sits at CHF88.8 billion with EPS of CHF2.89, giving investors a detailed look at how the business is currently earning its money. Over the last three reported half year periods, revenue has moved from CHF44.4 billion in H1 2025 to CHF45.5 billion in H2 2025 and then CHF43.3 billion in H1 2026, while basic EPS shifted from CHF1.97 to CHF1.54 and then CHF1.35,...

Kuehne + Nagel International (SWX:KNIN) has reported fresh numbers for Q2 2026, with revenue of CHF 6.6b and basic EPS of CHF 2.26, alongside net income of CHF 268m. The company’s quarterly revenue has moved from CHF 6.1b and EPS of CHF 2.02 in Q2 2025 to CHF 6.6b and EPS of CHF 2.26 in the latest quarter. Trailing 12 month EPS stands at CHF 7.27 on revenue of CHF 24.2b. This sets the backdrop for how investors may interpret today’s figures in light of recent years of weaker earnings and...