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Galenica Ltd.

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ISIN CH0360674466 / Valor 36067446

SIX Swiss Exchange (2026-07-28)
CHF 87.95+0.92%

Galenica Ltd.
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About company

Galenica Ltd. is a prominent player in the Swiss healthcare market, operating a comprehensive network of over 20 business units. The company focuses on delivering seamless, efficient, and personalized healthcare solutions to meet the needs of patients and customers. In the 2024 financial year, Galenica reported a 4.7% increase in sales, achieving consolidated net sales of CHF 3,921.1 million. This growth allowed the company to outperform the market and expand its market share across its primary business areas. Galenica's strategic partnerships and robust network position it as a key contributor to the Swiss healthcare sector.

Summarized from source with an LLMView SourceSector: Healthcare

Latest Results (19.07.2026):

Summary — Galenica Ltd., Q4 2025 (reporting full-year 2025): Galenica Ltd. posted a strong full-year 2025 result in its Annual Report 2025. Consolidated net sales rose 5.5% to CHF 4,135.6 million and adjusted EBIT increased 11.3% to CHF 234.8 million. Adjusted net profit from continuing operations was CHF 188.7 million (+3.0%). The Board will propose a higher dividend of CHF 2.50 per share (+8.7%). The group completed the strategic acquisition of diagnostics provider Labor Team in September 2025, expanded its pharmacy network to 381 outlets, and reiterated growth guidance for 2026.

Top-line and profitability

Net sales: CHF 4,135.6m (+5.5% vs 2024). Adjusted EBIT: CHF 234.8m (+11.3%). Reported EBIT was CHF 232.4m (+8.4%). Adjusted profit from continuing operations: CHF 188.7m (+3.0%). Management attributes growth to broad contributions across Products & Care and Logistics & IT and to special factors of CHF 6.2m impacting EBIT.

Dividend and capital markets

The Board proposes a gross dividend of CHF 2.50 per share (up 8.7%). Share price at year-end: CHF 97.70. Adjusted earnings per share: CHF 3.76; reported EPS: CHF 3.67. Market capitalisation at year-end: CHF 4,867.8m.

Strategic M&A and scope expansion

Galenica Ltd. acquired Labor Team Group (diagnostics) in September 2025, marking entry into diagnostics and contributing about 1% to Group sales growth. The group also increased its online/retail footprint with investments including a majority stake in Puravita (Dec 2025) and pilot of a new Amavita pharmacy concept.

Pharmacies and healthcare services

The network grew to 381 pharmacies. Fee-based healthcare services rose ~29% to 368,000 (including ~93,000 vaccinations), reflecting stronger demand for consultations and basic care and continued positioning of pharmacies as first points of contact.

Operational improvements and digitalisation

Key operational items: ERP modernisation at Galexis (Lausanne‑Ecublens) and Alloga’s completed SAP rollout (2024) drove efficiency gains (Alloga reported ~20% efficiency improvement). HCI/Documedis registered 553 million clinical decision support checks (+50%). Medifilm expanded blister-packaging capacity.

Segment performance

Products & Care net sales CHF 1,816.4m (+6.8%); adjusted EBIT for the segment CHF 175.2m (+9.4%). Logistics & IT net sales CHF 3,332.6m (+4.8%); adjusted EBIT CHF 61.7m (+14.8%). All business areas contributed to growth.

Balance sheet and cash flow

Total assets: CHF 3,297.1m (+7.4%). Shareholders’ equity decreased to CHF 1,485.0m (–4.3%). Adjusted net debt rose to CHF 674.8m (from CHF 424.1m) and adjusted gearing increased; free cash flow was negative CHF –87.4m (versus CHF 61.0m prior year).

Outlook for 2026

Galenica Ltd. expects revenue growth of 5–7% for 2026 and an increase in adjusted EBIT of 6–8% (or 9–11% excluding the CHF 6.2m one‑off items from 2025). Continued focus areas are customer-centric pharmacy services, diagnostics integration, digitalisation and efficiency improvements.

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Key figures

1.09%1Y
24.8%3Y
28.7%5Y

Performance

16.4%1Y
15.9%3Y
17.6%5Y

Volatility

Market cap

5346 M

Market cap (USD)

Daily traded volume (Shares)

69,760

Daily traded volume (Shares)

1 day high/low

74.55 / 73.4

1 day high/low (USD)

52 weeks high/low

0.00 / 0.00

52 weeks high/low (USD)

Dividend ex-date

01 January, 2022

Dividend ex-date

Dividend

0.00

Dividend (USD)

Dividend yield (p.a.)

0.00%

Dividend yield (p.a.)

0.002022
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0.002024

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0.00%2022
0.00%2023
0.00%2024

Est dividend yield

P/E ratio

10.00

P/E ratio

00.002022
00.002023
00.002024

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EPS

0.00

EPS (USD)

0.002022
0.002023
0.002024

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