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Sonova launches the EON family with Hypersonic, a proprietary real‑time AI chip and a newly trained neural network that uses 37% less energy than the previous generation. The EON Sphere is, according to Sonova, 25% smaller, 20% lighter and offers battery runtimes of up to 38 hours. In addition, WindBlock 2.0 improves speech clarity outdoors by reducing wind noise by up to 50 decibels. With these innovations, Sonova aims to secure its technological leadership in the growing hearing-aid market. » More on finanzen.net

Sonova shares jumped about 6% to CHF 212.4 after UBS raised its rating from "Neutral" to "Buy" and lifted the price target from CHF 206 to CHF 242. The bank pointed to the recent outperformance of the hearing-aid sector, increasing use of AI in device development and an attractive valuation versus William Demant. The move is seen as company-specific; the stock is moving away from its 52-week low and approaching the year high. » More on de.investing.com

Sonova paid a dividend of CHF 4.70 per share for 2026, equivalent to a total payout of CHF 262.3 million and a dividend yield of 2.63%. The dividend increased by 6.82% and the payout amount by 2.38% compared with the previous year. A haircut is expected on the ex-dividend day; over five years the share price on SIX SX is down 41.34%. FactSet forecasts a dividend of CHF 4.70 for 2027 and a yield of around 2.43%. » More on finanzen.net

Sonova reported EPS of CHF 5.67 for the second half of 2025/26, beating analysts' estimates, while revenue of CHF 1.89 billion missed expectations. Despite the revenue shortfall, the stock jumped 8.53% in pre-market trading, supported by strong profitability, operational execution and announced strategic initiatives. The company highlighted revenue growth in the hearing-aids segment, headwinds in the cochlear-implant business in China, and currency and supply-chain risks, and expects further revenue and EPS growth for 2027/28, including a product launch at the end of 2026. » More on de.investing.com

The Swiss market was little changed on Monday; the SMI rose 0.2 percent. Sonova jumped about 8 percent after publishing its figures, as the company grew faster than the market in fiscal year 2025/26. Looking ahead, Sonova expects further growth and market share gains with a focus on Asia and the USA. » More on finanzen.net