R&S Group Holding AG

The transformer manufacturer R&S Group reports a net profit for H1 2026 that was 25.4% lower at CHF 22.4m, with revenue down 13% to CHF 179.2m. Order intake fell 11% to CHF 216.8m and EBITDA dropped 23% to CHF 34.0m, with a margin of 19.0%. The CEO departure had been previously announced; CFO Matthias Weibel is leading ad interim. The company confirms its full-year guidance of CHF 410–420m in revenue and an EBITDA margin of 19–21%, expecting a stronger second half. » More on finanzen.net

Eduardo Terzi leaves R&S with immediate effect due to differing views on the leadership and organizational model. Finance chief Matthias Weibel, CFO since 2022, will assume the CEO responsibilities on an interim basis. The board thanks Terzi and emphasizes that the strategic priorities and medium-term targets remain unchanged. » More on finanzen.net

R&S Group reports net sales of CHF 206m in H1 2026 (−2.5%), an EBITDA of CHF 34m (19% margin) and free cash flow of CHF 11.5m, more than doubling year‑on‑year. Order intake was CHF 247m and the order backlog reached a record CHF 360m; management maintains the full‑year guidance of CHF 410–420m in revenue and an EBITDA margin of 19–21%. The stock slipped moderately after the announcement; analysts see upside potential according to the data and the company is investing in capacity expansion—notably a new plant in Łódź—while short‑term risks arise from inventory reductions at utilities. » More on de.investing.com