| domain | sika.com |
| summary | In the first nine months of a given year, Sika experienced a sales increase of 1.1% in local currencies despite a double-digit decline in China's construction sector, mainly due to foreign currency impact from a weaker US dollar (-4.9%). The material margin rose to 55.0% (up from 54.7%) and EBITDA margin increased to 19.2% (from 19.1%). Key investments include five acquisitions and seven new factories, with the MBCC integration completed for enhanced synergies. Sika is implementing structural adjustments in weak markets like China, expecting one-off costs of CHF 80-100 million, including workforce reductions up to 1,500 employees. This aligns with their Fast Forward investment and efficiency program, which includes investments of CHF 120-150 million, aiming for overall annual savings of CHF 150-200 million. The outlook for 2025 anticipates a modest increase in local currency sales, maintaining an EBITDA margin of approximately 19% after accounting for one-off costs. In the medium term, Sika expects profitability and cash-flow expectations with a targeted 20% EBITDA margin by 2026 and new growth guidance of 3-6% in local currencies, reflecting revised market growth assumptions. The investment and efficiency program details will be presented at an investor and media conference on November 27, 2025. |
| title | Sika Group |
| description | Sika Group |
| keywords | sika, back, solutions, media, construction, more, systems, sustainability, industry, innovation, concrete, center, management, contact, investors, markets, releases |
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| nslookup | A 104.18.121.239, A 104.18.122.239 |
| created | 2025-11-09 |
| updated | 2025-11-25 |
| summarized | 2025-11-26 |
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