Swiss Diversified Financial Stock News

Shareholders of ABB Ltd ( VTX:ABBN ) will be pleased this week, given that the stock price is up 10% to CHF66.66...

Why the new multi alternatives SMA launch matters for Partners Group Holding (SWX:PGHN) Partners Group Holding (SWX:PGHN) has drawn fresh attention after teaming up with BlackRock to launch a multi alternatives separately managed account that packages private equity, private credit, and real assets into a single-access solution. See our latest analysis for Partners Group Holding. The SMA launch comes as Partners Group Holding’s share price shows a 6.88% 1 month gain and an 8.14% 3 month share...

How Roche Holding (SWX:ROG) Just Framed Its FY 2025 Story Roche Holding (SWX:ROG) opened FY 2025 with first half revenue of CHF31.8b and basic EPS of CHF9.31, setting the tone with headline numbers that put both the top line and per share earnings clearly on the radar for investors following this latest update. Over the recent reporting periods, revenue has moved from CHF30.8b in the first half of 2024 to CHF31.6b in the second half and then to CHF31.8b in the first half of 2025. Basic EPS...

In late January 2026, Barry Callebaut reported a 22% decline in cocoa division sales volume for the quarter ended November 30, citing weak global demand and a tilt toward higher-return product segments against a backdrop of abundant cocoa supplies and pressured prices. This combination of softer end-consumer appetite for chocolate and a deliberate focus on more profitable cocoa uses signals an important shift in how Barry Callebaut is balancing volume and value across its business. We will...

UBS has promoted long-time banker Nicholas Hinnen to the newly created role of head of premium advisory specialists APAC Switzerland and is also preparing to let select clients trade bitcoin and Ether, expanding its digital asset offering across regions. Together, the leadership move in ultra-wealth advisory and the planned crypto trading program highlight UBS’s push to refine high-end client services while responding to evolving digital asset demand. Next, we’ll consider how UBS’s move into...

There wouldn't be many who think SoftwareOne Holding AG's ( VTX:SWON ) price-to-sales (or "P/S") ratio of 1.7x is worth...

The board of Givaudan SA ( VTX:GIVN ) has announced that it will be paying its dividend of CHF72.00 on the 25th of...

AI driven demand puts u-blox Holding (SWX:UBXN) in focus ahead of earnings Market attention has turned to u-blox Holding (SWX:UBXN) as investors weigh its role in AI related GNSS and wireless modules, and look ahead to earnings, with revenue mix and margin recovery under scrutiny. See our latest analysis for u-blox Holding. After a strong run, with an 81.21% year to date share price return and a 108.01% total shareholder return over the past year, recent gains around AI related GNSS demand...

Swatch Group reported full-year 2025 results with sales of CHF 6,280 million and net income of CHF 3 million, and also affirmed an annual dividend of CHF 4.50 per share payable in May 2026. Despite the sharp earnings drop, management’s decision to maintain production capacity, protect jobs, and keep the dividend highlights a long-term confidence in future demand. With recent results showing improving sales momentum, we’ll explore how Swatch Group’s decision to preserve capacity and its...

Regulators have confirmed a food poisoning toxin in some Nestlé (SWX:NESN) baby formula products, prompting recalls and investigations that are now central to how investors assess the company’s risk profile and potential reputational overhang. See our latest analysis for Nestlé. The recent baby formula recalls and food safety investigations come after a period where Nestlé’s 30 day share price return of 6.74% decline and 90 day share price return of 4.49% decline have weighed on sentiment,...

Roche Holding (SWX:ROG) is in focus after reporting full year 2025 earnings alongside standout Phase II data for its obesity candidate CT-388 and proposing a higher dividend, a combination that sharpens attention on its cardiometabolic ambitions. See our latest analysis for Roche Holding. The latest CT-388 data and dividend proposal come after a strong run in the share price, with a 90 day share price return of 35.46% and a 1 year total shareholder return of 26.68%. This suggests momentum has...

Amrize has announced it will release its fourth-quarter 2025 results after the U.S. market closes on February 17, 2026, followed by a webcast the next morning to discuss the numbers with investors. Fresh analyst coverage, including updated ratings and commentary, is sharpening market attention on how these upcoming results could shape perceptions of Amrize’s outlook. We’ll now examine how the upcoming fourth-quarter earnings release and related analyst commentary may influence Amrize’s...

How ABB (SWX:ABBN)'s FY 2025 Numbers Set the Stage ABB (SWX:ABBN) closed FY 2025 with fourth quarter revenue of US$9.1b and basic EPS of US$0.70, alongside trailing twelve month revenue of US$33.2b and EPS of US$2.50 that frame the full year picture. Over recent periods, the company has seen quarterly revenue range from US$7.9b to just over US$9.0b and EPS move from US$0.54 in Q4 2024 through to US$0.70 in Q4 2025, giving investors a clear read on how the top line and per share earnings have...

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At the 2026 World Economic Forum in Davos, Novartis Chairman Dr. Giovanni Caforio announced a past AI- and data-driven national cardiovascular disease prevention partnership with Brunei’s Ministry of Health and EVYD Technology, while Novartis also unveiled a prostate cancer awareness campaign with the NFL built around a “Relax, it’s a blood test” Super Bowl commercial. Together, these initiatives position Novartis as a healthcare innovator using large-scale data, artificial intelligence and...

If you are wondering whether Swatch Group shares still offer value after recent moves, this article walks through what the current price could be saying about the stock. The share price last closed at CHF 183.00, with returns of 10.2% over 7 days, 8.8% over 30 days, 6.4% year to date, 11.4% over 1 year, and longer term returns of 38.7% decline over 3 years and 23.1% decline over 5 years. Recent news around Swatch Group has largely focused on the broader watch and luxury goods sector,...

Lonza Group (SWX:LONN) opened FY 2025 with first half revenue of CHF3.6b and basic EPS of CHF6.08, anchored by net income of CHF426m, setting the tone for how investors will read the rest of the year’s earnings story. The company has seen revenue move from CHF3.1b and EPS of CHF4.61 in the first half of 2024 to CHF3.5b and CHF4.32 in the second half of 2024, before reaching CHF3.6b and CHF6.08 in the first half of 2025. This progression gives investors a clear view of how the top line and EPS...

Nestlé has recalled multiple batches of its SMA baby formula after regulators confirmed contamination with the food poisoning toxin cereulide traced to a shared third-party ingredient supplier, prompting investigations in France into possible links with two infant deaths. Beyond the immediate product recall, the episode highlights how dependence on external suppliers can expose even large food companies to heightened operational and reputational risk. We will now examine how these food...

Adecco Group (SWX:ADEN) has agreed to acquire Advantis Medical Staffing. The deal expands Adecco’s presence in North American healthcare staffing. Advantis adds travel nursing and allied health capabilities to Adecco’s portfolio. The acquisition focuses Adecco more on healthcare as a critical talent segment. Adecco Group, a global provider of HR and workforce solutions, is deepening its focus on healthcare staffing through the purchase of Advantis Medical Staffing. Advantis brings a...

Roche Holding AG recently reported 2025 results showing sales of CHF 61,516 million and net income of CHF 12,880 million, while also advancing its obesity pipeline with strong Phase II data for CT-388 indicating significant placebo-adjusted weight loss and a generally tolerable safety profile. Alongside proposing a higher CHF 9.80 dividend for what would be a 39th consecutive increase, Roche issued 2026 guidance for mid single digit Group sales growth and high single digit core EPS growth at...

Shareholders might have noticed that Logitech International S.A. ( VTX:LOGN ) filed its third-quarter result this time...

Key Insights The projected fair value for Swisscom is CHF938 based on 2 Stage Free Cash Flow to Equity Swisscom's...

Idorsia (SWX:IDIA) has been drawing attention after a mixed set of recent returns. The stock is down about 17% over the past month but up roughly 10% over the past 3 months. See our latest analysis for Idorsia. At a share price of CHF3.645, Idorsia is coming off a 1 day share price return of about a 1% decline and a 30 day share price return of roughly a 17% decline. Its 1 year total shareholder return is very large, while the 3 and 5 year total shareholder returns remain deeply negative...