Lindt & Sprüngli

Lindt & Sprüngli has cut its annual forecast for the second time this year and now expects organic sales growth of 0–2 percent instead of the previously forecast 4–6 percent. Analysts say this undermines the company’s reputation for reliable guidance and puts its pricing power to the test. The announcement weighed on the stock, which fell heavily. » Plus sur finanzen.net

Lindt & Sprüngli has reduced its sales growth forecast from 4–6% to at most 2% after hot temperatures and high prices dampened demand in core markets such as Germany, Switzerland and Austria. The stock recently fell sharply and hit a year low. The company is responding with discounts and promotional offers, expects falling cocoa prices, plans cost savings, increased brand investment and new products, and an adjusted pricing strategy. » Plus sur finanzen.net

Vontobel sees signs of an early recovery in the chocolate market: cocoa prices have fallen sharply from their record high and global cocoa grinding is growing again. Lindt & Sprüngli expects a return of volume growth only in 2027; in the first half of 2026 organic sales rose 4.3 percent, mainly due to price increases of 11.8 percent, while sales volumes remain under pressure. A stronger El Niño could, however, further worsen West African harvests and thus increase price volatility. » Plus sur finanzen.net