Swiss Professional Services Stock News

Julius Bär Gruppe (SWX:BAER) has just secured regulatory approval to launch a new branch of Bank Julius Baer Europe in Lisbon. The upcoming office will target ultra-high and high-net-worth clients in Portugal with a dedicated local team. See our latest analysis for Julius Bär Gruppe. Julius Bär Gruppe’s announcement follows a recent executive reshuffle and comes as the company looks to bolster its footprint in Europe. While the share price has softened so far in 2025, down 8.2% year-to-date,...

Logitech International (SWX:LOGN) has seen its earnings decline by 8.5% per year over the past five years, with its net profit margin falling to 14.1% from last year's 15.6%. Looking ahead, analysts forecast earnings to grow at a modest 4.2% annually, which is below the Swiss market's projected 10.7% growth rate. Despite the tempered profit outlook and tightening margins, revenue is expected to rise at 5.3% per year, outpacing the wider market, and the company currently trades at a discount...

On October 16, 2025, VAT Group AG announced its earnings guidance for the final quarter of 2025, projecting sales between CHF225 million and CHF245 million. This guidance offers direct insight into management’s current outlook on sales momentum amid ongoing sectoral and currency-related uncertainty. In light of VAT Group’s updated sales outlook, we'll examine how the new guidance shapes expectations for short-term revenue trajectory and earnings. Trump's oil boom is here - pipelines are...

Earlier in October 2025, Nestlé S.A.'s new CEO announced plans to cut 16,000 jobs, around 6% of its global workforce, primarily targeting white-collar positions over the next two years following a strong quarterly sales report. This significant restructuring move comes as the company maintains its full-year sales guidance and capitalizes on improved organic growth momentum despite ongoing market headwinds. We’ll explore how Nestlé’s workforce reduction plan could influence its investment...

WISeSat.Space, a subsidiary of WISeKey International Holding, recently signed a Memorandum of Understanding with South Korea's INNOSPACE to collaborate on deploying next-generation, quantum-resistant satellites using the HANBIT-SERIES launch vehicles. This partnership expands WISeSat.Space's global reach by leveraging South Korea’s growing space sector and supports secure Internet of Things and cybersecurity applications through diversified launch options. We'll explore how leveraging...

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There wouldn't be many who think Georg Fischer AG's ( VTX:GF ) price-to-earnings (or "P/E") ratio of 19.5x is worth a...

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Shareholders might have noticed that Schindler Holding AG ( VTX:SCHN ) filed its third-quarter result this time last...

Market forces rained on the parade of Montana Aerospace AG ( VTX:AERO ) shareholders today, when the analysts...

When close to half the companies in the Luxury industry in Switzerland have price-to-sales ratios (or "P/S") below...

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UBS Group AG recently announced a significant executive reshuffle, including the appointment of its first Chief Artificial Intelligence Officer and key leadership changes, as part of its ongoing integration of Credit Suisse. This leadership transition signals a deepened focus on technology and risk management, reflecting UBS’s commitment to transformation as it completes one of the industry’s largest mergers. We'll examine how leadership changes and a heightened emphasis on artificial...

Partners Group Holding (SWX:PGHN) has continued to see its shares fluctuate this month, trading in a fairly narrow range despite some recent market pressure. Investors are taking note of its longer-term returns and steady financial growth. See our latest analysis for Partners Group Holding. Partners Group Holding has faced some volatility this year, with its share price slipping in recent months, but the long-term picture remains constructive. While the 1-year total shareholder return is down...

There wouldn't be many who think Burckhardt Compression Holding AG's ( VTX:BCHN ) price-to-earnings (or "P/E") ratio of...

Thinking about what to do with Alcon stock? You are not alone. Plenty of investors are eyeing those recent movements and asking themselves whether this is a dip to buy or a sign to tread carefully. After several years of steady if unspectacular growth, Alcon’s shares have taken a hit this year, dropping 20.0% year-to-date and sitting about 25.2% lower than they were at this time last year. Still, the stock has edged up 2.7% in the past week and gained 3.7% over the last month. This has...

Sika (SWX:SIKA) delivered earnings forecast to grow at 10% per year, with revenue set to rise by 4.7% annually, outpacing the broader Swiss market’s projected 4% growth rate. Over the past five years, earnings have climbed by 6.9% each year, and the company has maintained a net profit margin of 10.5%, matching the prior period. These numbers, paired with Sika’s high-quality earnings profile and only minor risk concerns, provide investors with a constructive outlook anchored by continued...

Novartis recently announced that Cosentyx met all primary and secondary endpoints in the Phase III REPLENISH trial, showing statistically significant and clinically meaningful sustained remission at Week 52 for adults with polymyalgia rheumatica. This achievement highlights the company's momentum in late-stage innovation, as similar positive clinical outcomes were reported across other major therapies in immunology, oncology, and rare diseases. Next, we'll explore how Cosentyx's late-stage...

Trying to figure out what to do with UBS Group stock? You’re not alone. Whether you’re pondering a first investment or reconsidering your current position, recent share price swings have plenty of investors pausing to re-examine their next move. Over the past week, UBS shares inched up by 0.4%. Zoom out to the last month and they’re actually down 8.4%. Despite this, the stock is sitting on gains of 6.8% for the year to date. Looking at the last three years, UBS has risen over 100%. The...

Roche recently secured FDA approval for Gazyva as a treatment for lupus nephritis, alongside positive late-stage clinical trial data and a favorable recommendation from the European Medicines Agency. This expansion into autoimmune kidney diseases, along with continued progress in key clinical programs, highlights Roche's increasing presence in high-need therapeutic areas beyond its traditional oncology focus. We will explore how these advancements in Roche's immunology pipeline may impact...

When close to half the companies in Switzerland have price-to-earnings ratios (or "P/E's") below 19x, you may consider...

Kuehne + Nagel International (SWX:KNIN) reported a net profit margin of 4.5%, down from 5% the previous year. This marks a modest uptick in earnings with 1.3% growth after several years of decline. While current profitability has improved, the company’s shares are trading at a Price-To-Earnings ratio of 16.1x, which represents a premium to industry peers but remains below intrinsic value as indicated by discounted cash flow estimates. Soft margins, ongoing profit growth, and concerns about...

Deciding what to do with Nestlé stock these days is far from straightforward. If you’ve held shares, you know the ride hasn't been smooth. Just look at the numbers: while the stock has bounced back 7.5% over the last week and surged 14.2% over the past month, it’s still down about 0.7% over the last year, and even further over three and five years. The question is, does this momentum signal a long-awaited turnaround or is there more volatility ahead? Recent headlines have added fuel to the...