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BCV posts 5% profit growth as new money inflows surge
Swiss cantonal bank's half-year profit rises despite flat net interest income, with CHF 2.4 bln in new client money driving asset growth to CHF 141.8 bln.
Swedish cybersecurity firm Clavister posts 63% revenue surge in Q2
Clavister Holding AB reported a sharp increase in net sales to 89 million Swedish kronor, reversing a prior-year loss as operating profit reached 13 million kronor. The company cited strong order backlog and a growing sales pipeline.
Swiss corporate earnings, economic data due next week
First-half results from Swiss firms and key macro releases are scheduled for Aug. 20-27, including UBS-CFA index, Swissmem tech data and SBB H1 outlook.
Graubündner Kantonalbank posts record H1 profit as revenue rises 11%
Swiss regional lender reports CHF 137.2 million net income for the first half of 2025, driven by broad-based growth in interest and fee income. CET1 ratio climbs to 20.2%.
Siegfried maintains 2026 outlook after 2H gains from U.S., Australia sites
Swiss pharma services group posts 2.2% H1 sales growth to 633M CHF; core EBITDA margin rises to 22.4%. Three newly acquired sites expected to add $100M in 2026 revenue.
CSL shares rise 3.3% after FY26 results, buyback announced
Australia’s CSL advanced for a second day as investors digested stronger-than-expected earnings and a A$1.1 billion buyback program. Brokerage firms upgraded price targets following the FY26 results.
Super Retail FY26 sales rise to $4.2bn as profit slips on transformation costs
Australia’s Super Retail Group posted record annual sales but normalized profit fell 7% as higher transformation costs weighed on margins. Shares surged 15.3% on the update.
Sonic Healthcare posts 13% revenue rise but shares drop on FY2026 outlook
Australia’s largest pathology provider reported A$10.9 billion in revenue for FY2026, up 13% year-over-year, but its stock fell 9.2% after missing earnings expectations and flagging margin pressures in key markets.
Brambles FY26 profit hit by U.S. repair constraints, recovery plan outlined
Underlying profit rose 4% to $1.49 billion despite $90 million hit from U.S. repair bottlenecks, with a $25 million repair expansion plan set for FY28. Dividend maintained at 46.15 cents per share.
Tempus AI jumps 13% on strong earnings, AI platform validation
Chicago-based AI precision medicine firm reports first quarterly profit, raises 2026 revenue guidance after PRISM2 validation study and commercial partnership. Stock hits session high of $59.04.
Geberit posts strong Q2 2026 results, raises full-year outlook
Swiss plumbing supplier reports 5.9% organic sales growth in first half of 2026 despite currency headwinds, with EPS up 7.9% and EBITDA margin steady at 30.9%.
BICO shares surge 13% on Q2 2026 margin gains, revenue growth
Swedish biotech firm BICO Group reported a 59% gross margin in Q2 2026, up from 44% a year earlier, driving a 13% pre-market stock surge. Adjusted EBITDA margin improved to 6% from negative 2.6%.
Geberit shares jump 7.1% on strong first-half sales growth
Swiss plumbing group posts ninth straight quarter of currency-adjusted sales growth, lifts full-year guidance. Shares rise to CHF 564.2.
Straumann posts 7.8% organic revenue growth in H1, confirms 2026 outlook
Zahnimplantatehersteller Straumann reports 2.3% total revenue growth to CHF 1.38 billion in H1, with organic sales up 7.8%. CEO transition announced as Daniellot steps down after seven years.
Emmi posts 2.2% revenue rise in H1 2026, lifts annual outlook
Swiss dairy group Emmi reports stronger-than-expected first-half growth, with revenue up 2.2% to CHF 2.32bn, while maintaining full-year EBIT and net margin guidance.
SK Hynix union nears wage deal amid profit-sharing dispute
South Korean chipmaker’s labor union finalizes preliminary terms for a 10-year operating profit distribution agreement, including a 10% cash payout to workers. Approval from union members remains pending.
Breville FY26 sales rise 9.7% on AI efficiency gains, direct markets drive growth
Record AUD 1.81 bln revenue reported as coffee and cooking segments post double-digit gains, with AI tools cutting operational time by up to 84%. Shares dip 3.1% on margin pressure.
Basilea Pharmaceutica posts 32% profit surge in H1 2026, raises guidance
Swiss drugmaker reports CHF 27.9 million net profit for the first half, driven by strong Cresemba sales and non-dilutive funding. Full-year outlook upgraded on revenue and profit growth.
Klarna shares plunge 22% after profit warning, forecast cut
Swedish fintech’s U.S.-listed stock fell sharply after it lowered annual revenue guidance and cited weak performance in its largest market, Germany. CFO and CMO roles to be refilled in 2027.
Walmart Relies on Advertising Revenue as Core Retail Growth Stagnates
Advertising dollars are providing crucial support for Walmart as traditional retail performance slows.
Vestel Elektronik Narrows Second-Quarter Loss on Lower Revenue
Turkish manufacturer Vestel Elektronik posted a narrower loss for the second quarter despite a decline in revenue.
Multiconsult Q2 2026 Margins Improve While Organic Growth Lags
Multiconsult reported its Q2 2026 financial slides, highlighting improved profit margins alongside a slowdown in organic growth.
Şişecam Reports H1 2026 Adjusted EBITDA Margin at 14% Amid Share Price Decline
Şişecam released its first-half 2026 financial slides, reporting an adjusted EBITDA margin of 14% as its stock traded lower.
Union Pacific turned fuel-cost surcharge into profit amid Iran war spike
Railroad operator exploited fuel surcharges introduced during the 1979 Iran oil shock to generate undisclosed profits, internal documents reviewed by Reuters reveal.