Lindt & Sprüngli achieves double-digit organic growth and higher profitability

Media Release: Financial Year 2025 | Ad hoc announcement pursuant to Art. 53 LR

Kilchberg, March 10, 2026 – The Lindt & Sprüngli Group achieved strong financial results in a volatile environment. Geopolitical and economic uncertainties led to weak consumer sentiment, and unprecedented high cocoa costs resulted in double digit price increases, leading to lower volumes across the industry. Lindt & Sprüngli remained resilient, leveraged its premium positioning and was able to grow above market average once more. In this context, the Group reached sales of CHF 5.92 billion and an EBIT margin of 16.4%. 

"We delivered strong growth by focusing on our premium strategy and driving innovation. Consumers worldwide continue to seek quality and moments of indulgence, and we meet that demand with exceptional products."
Adalbert Lechner, Group CEO of Lindt & Sprüngli

Growth above expectations
In 2025, Lindt & Sprüngli grew organically by 12.4% to CHF 5.92 billion (previous year: CHF 5.47 billion). Sales growth in Swiss Francs was 8.2%, mainly influenced by a negative currency effect of -3.9%. Organic growth was driven by Group-wide price increases of 19.0%, partly offset by a lower than anticipated volume/mix decline of -6.6%. 
Operating profit (EBIT) increased by 9.8% year-on-year to CHF 971.0 million, with an EBIT margin of 16.4% (previous year: CHF 884.2  million, EBIT margin: 16.2%), mainly impacted by higher cocoa material costs that were offset through efficiency gains and cost discipline as well as price increases. This resulted in a net income of CHF 726.7  million, 12.3% of sales (previous year: CHF 672.3 million, 12.3%). Free cash flow came in at CHF 446.3 million, with a cash flow margin of 7.5%, impacted by higher inventory valuations due to increased cocoa costs. The Group's balance sheet remains robust: As at December 31, 2025, the equity ratio stood at 54.5% (previous year: 52.8%).

Group key figures

• Sales: Strong organic growth of 12.4% to CHF 5.92 billion. All regions contributed to growth.
• EBIT: Increase of 9.8% to CHF 971.0 million, margin of 16.4% (2024: CHF 884.2 million, 16.2%)
• Net Income: Increase of 8.1% to CHF 726.7 million, 12.3% of sales (2024: CHF 672.3 million, 12.3%)
• Free cash flow: Robust cash generation of CHF 446.3 million, 7.5% of sales
• Proposed dividend: CHF 1,800 per registered share and CHF 180 per participation certificate (2024: CHF 1,500 per registered share, CHF 150 per participation certificate)
• The Board of Directors proposes Ricarda Demarmels to be elected as a new member of the Board
• New share buyback program of CHF 1 billion

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About Lindt & Sprüngli
Lindt & Sprüngli has been enchanting the world with chocolate for over 180 years. The long-established Swiss company with its roots in Zurich is a global leader in the premium chocolate category. Lindt & Sprüngli produces quality chocolates today at its 12 factories in Europe and the USA. Its products are sold by 41 subsidiaries and branch offices in around 620 of its own stores as well as via a network of around 100 distributors around the globe. With around 15,500 employees, the Lindt & Sprüngli Group reported sales of CHF 5.92 billion in 2025. Our commitment to contributing to a sustainable tomorrow is a key element driving the company’s actions and ambitions. Since 2008, the Lindt & Sprüngli Farming Program has been our Responsible Sourcing Standard for cocoa.