Swiss Insurance Stock News

Alcon reports that more than 175 million of its intraocular lenses have been implanted worldwide. The milestone highlights broad adoption of the company’s presbyopia-correcting IOLs across global eye care practices. Alcon plans further intraocular lens launches, subject to regulatory approvals. For investors following Alcon (SWX:ALC), this update comes with the shares trading at CHF63.96 and a value score of 4. The stock shows a 22.3% decline over the past year, while 3-year and 5-year...

On 24 February 2026, Iconovo AB announced it had signed a Letter of Intent with Lonza Group to pursue a long-term collaboration around spray dried formulation capabilities for inhalable biologics, building on their existing work on an obesity project. This potential alliance links Lonza’s CDMO scale with Iconovo’s five-platform inhaler technology targeting biologics and high-value respiratory franchises with global turnover of about US$9.00 billion. We’ll now examine how this focus on spray...

Avolta AG recently completed the cancellation of about 4.9 million treasury shares, reducing its registered share capital to CHF 708,241,695 across 141,648,339 shares, while continuing to expand its food and beverage footprint at key airports in Italy and Canada. This combination of a tighter share base and integrated travel retail and dining growth highlights Avolta’s focus on capital efficiency alongside strengthening its airport partner relationships. Next, we’ll examine how Avolta’s...

Zurich Insurance Group has confirmed the acquisition of UK based insurer Beazley, following completion of an accelerated equity offering to fund the deal. The transaction expands Zurich's presence in international insurance markets and follows investor backing via fresh equity capital. The company, trading as SWX:ZURN, remains in focus as integration plans and capital impacts come into view for shareholders. Zurich Insurance Group, ticker SWX:ZURN, is approaching this deal with a current...

Sandoz Group (SWX:SDZ) has received EU marketing authorization for Ranluspec. The approval expands the company’s biosimilars portfolio into the ophthalmology segment. The decision supports an expected product launch later in 2026 across European markets. For you as an investor, this represents a business development in a high-value area of medicine. Sandoz focuses on biosimilars and generics, and Ranluspec adds another product aimed at chronic eye conditions where long-term treatment is...

dormakaba Holding (SWX:DOKA) moved into focus after its H1 2026 results, reporting sales of CHF 1,362.7 million and net income of CHF 40.5 million, both below the prior half year. See our latest analysis for dormakaba Holding. The H1 2026 earnings release helps explain why the 90 day share price return sits at a decline of 13.01%, even though the 3 year total shareholder return is a gain of 41.09% and recent momentum has weakened despite a 3.60% 1 day share price return to CHF57.5. If this...

Sulzer AG has reported its full-year 2025 results, with sales of CHF 3,555.4 million, net income of CHF 292.8 million, and record EBITDA of CHF 556 million, marking a third consecutive year of margin expansion despite currency and geopolitical pressures. An increased dividend, a higher-margin aftermarket business now contributing 62% of turnover, and record profitability across divisions highlight how Sulzer’s operational excellence and services focus are reshaping its earnings...

Clariant (SWX:CLN) just posted its FY 2025 numbers with first half revenue of CHF 1,981 million and basic EPS of CHF 0.08, setting a cautious tone against a backdrop of trailing 12 month revenue of CHF 3,915 million and a basic EPS loss of CHF 0.23. The company has seen revenue hold in a tight band from CHF 2,070 million in the first half of 2024 to CHF 2,082 million in the second half of 2024, alongside EPS moving from CHF 0.48 to CHF 0.26. This now feeds into a mixed margin picture for...

Adecco Group (SWX:ADEN) has proposed three new nominees for its Board of Directors: Tobias Knechtle, Matthias Rebellius, and Jacques Sanche. Two longstanding board members, Kathleen Taylor and Didier Lamouche, are planned to step down from their roles. The changes represent a significant shift in board composition for one of the world's largest staffing firms. Adecco Group, listed in Switzerland under SWX:ADEN, operates at the center of global staffing, recruitment, and workforce solutions...

OC Oerlikon (SWX:OERL) has drawn fresh attention after reporting a full year 2025 net loss of CHF 19 million, while its board proposed a total dividend of CHF 0.85 per share, including a one time extraordinary payout. See our latest analysis for OC Oerlikon. At a share price of CHF4.23, OC Oerlikon has seen strong short term momentum, with a 30 day share price return of 18.16% and a 90 day share price return of 33.95%, even though the 5 year total shareholder return of 46.83% loss shows a...

If you are wondering whether Novartis shares are still reasonably priced at around their current level, this article walks through what the numbers say about value so you can judge for yourself. With the stock at about US$130.50 and returns of 3.2% over 7 days, 14.3% over 30 days, 20.3% year to date, 38.4% over 1 year, 94.4% over 3 years and 109.0% over 5 years, many investors are asking whether the recent performance already reflects the key positives. Recent coverage around Novartis has...

Julius Bär Gruppe (SWX:BAER) has appointed Winfried Daun as Global Head of Brand & Marketing in a newly created leadership role. The company has introduced new model portfolios for UK financial advisers as part of an expanded UK wealth management approach. Julius Bär Gruppe, a Swiss private banking group, focuses on wealth management services for high net worth and ultra high net worth clients. The new marketing appointment and the UK model portfolios arrive as many wealth managers look to...

Alcon FY 2025 earnings: revenue push with mixed profit signals Alcon (SWX:ALC) has wrapped up FY 2025 with fourth quarter revenue of US$2.7 billion and basic EPS of US$0.44, alongside trailing 12 month revenue of US$10.4 billion and basic EPS of US$1.99 that frame the latest print against a fuller year of performance. The company has seen quarterly revenue move from US$2.5 billion in Q4 2024 to US$2.7 billion in Q4 2025, while basic EPS shifted from US$0.57 to US$0.44 over the same period...

Recently, ABB has seen elevated trading activity in pre-market sessions, supported by ongoing industrial demand and strong spending in robotics and electrification solutions. An interesting angle is that third-party AI-driven models are flagging medium-term growth opportunities for ABB, even as some valuation concerns remain. We’ll now examine how this renewed confidence in robotics and automation demand fits into, and potentially reshapes, ABB’s existing investment narrative. The future of...

If you are wondering whether Amrize is priced fairly or if there could be value on the table, this article will walk through what the current share price might be telling you. Amrize shares last closed at CHF 50.14, with returns of 13.7% over the past week, 16.7% over the past month and 12.7% year to date, which may have changed how investors view its potential and its risks. Recent attention around Amrize has prompted fresh interest in how the company is being valued, with investors looking...

Sika (SWX:SIKA) has agreed to acquire Turkey based adhesives and sealants manufacturer Akkim. The deal is part of Sika’s Strategy 2028 to expand its adhesives and sealants business globally. The planned transaction increases Sika’s production footprint and presence in high growth markets. Sika focuses on specialty chemicals for construction and industrial applications, and adhesives and sealants are a core part of that offering. By adding Akkim’s product range and manufacturing base in...

Cembra Money Bank AG has already reported its full-year 2025 results, with net interest income of CHF 372.16 million and net income of CHF 179.57 million, and announced an annual dividend of CHF 4.60 per share, ex-date April 28, 2026. While net interest income eased slightly from the prior year, higher net income and an increased dividend highlight the bank’s ability to convert its lending activities into growing shareholder distributions. Next, we’ll examine how the higher net income and...

Sika (SWX:SIKA) has wrapped up FY 2025 with Q4 revenue of CHF 2.6b and net income of CHF 174.1m, while Q4 basic EPS came in at CHF 1.09. Over the past few quarters, the company has reported revenue of CHF 2.8b and EPS of CHF 2.02 in Q4 2024, CHF 2.9b in Q3 2025, and CHF 2.6b in Q4 2025. This sets up a results season where investors are likely to focus on how these changes in revenue and EPS relate to margins. See our full analysis for Sika. With the latest figures on the table, the next step...

EFG International (SWX:EFGN) has reported its FY 2025 results with second half revenue of CHF 864.5 million and basic EPS of CHF 0.34, alongside net income excluding extra items of CHF 112.8 million. The group has seen revenue move from CHF 753.4 million and basic EPS of CHF 0.49 in the second half of 2024 to CHF 793.8 million and basic EPS of CHF 0.71 in the first half of 2025. Trailing twelve month revenue of CHF 1.66 billion and basic EPS of CHF 1.03 set the broader context for today’s...

As European markets experience volatility amid global concerns over AI disruptions, the pan-European STOXX Europe 600 Index has managed to hit new highs, reflecting resilience in the face of these challenges. In this environment, dividend stocks can offer a measure of stability and income potential for investors seeking to navigate uncertain times.

As European markets navigate volatility amid AI disruption concerns and digest strong U.S. job data, the pan-European STOXX Europe 600 Index managed to hit a new high, reflecting resilience in the region's economy. In such an environment, dividend stocks can offer investors a measure of stability and income potential, making them an attractive consideration for those looking to balance growth with steady returns.

In early February 2026, Novartis reported final Phase III ALIGN data showing Vanrafia® (atrasentan) slowed kidney function decline in adults with IgA nephropathy, alongside a new long-term Actinium-225 supply agreement from Niowave to support its radioligand therapy portfolio for difficult-to-treat cancers. Together, these updates highlight Novartis’ effort to build depth in both renal disease and radiopharmaceutical oncology, reinforcing the importance of specialized therapies and secure...

As European markets navigate volatility, with the STOXX Europe 600 Index recently hitting a new high before settling nearly unchanged, investors are keenly observing economic indicators such as employment growth and GDP expansion in the eurozone. Amidst these dynamics, dividend stocks have gained attention for their potential to provide steady income; qualities like strong cash flow and a history of consistent payouts can make them appealing choices in uncertain market conditions.

The market seemed underwhelmed by the solid earnings posted by Schindler Holding AG ( VTX:SCHN ) recently. Our analysis...