Forbo FY EBIT CHF87.8M, est. CHF88.9M

Forbo FY EBIT CHF87.8M, est. CHF88.9M

Forbo Reports 2025 Full-Year EBIT at CHF87.8 Million, Slightly Below Estimate

Forbo Holding SA reported a full-year 2025 operating profit (EBIT) of CHF87.8 million, according to its annual financial results. This figure falls marginally short of the estimated EBIT of CHF88.9 million previously projected by analysts. The result reflects a continuation of margin pressures and evolving market dynamics, despite the company's efforts to optimize costs.

Net sales for 2025 totaled CHF1,085.4 million, a decline from CHF1,122.0 million in 2024. The decrease in revenue, coupled with a cost of goods sold (COGS) of CHF726.8 million, contributed to a gross profit of CHF358.6 million, down from CHF384.9 million in the prior year. Operating expenses, including marketing and distribution costs (CHF160.0 million) and administrative costs (CHF91.1 million), further impacted profitability.

Comparing 2025 EBIT of CHF87.8 million to recent years, the result marks a decline from CHF120.6 million in 2024 and follows a multi-year downward trend, with operating profits peaking at CHF179.0 million in 2021. Profit before taxes for 2025 stood at CHF86.9 million, with income taxes reducing net profit to CHF68.9 million.

The results underscore ongoing challenges in Forbo's core markets, including competitive pricing pressures and input cost volatility. However, the company maintained financial discipline, with development costs relatively stable at CHF16.5 million and financial income exceeding expenses. Investors will likely monitor Forbo's strategic initiatives in 2026 to address margin compression and restore growth momentum.

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