Geberit AG
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ISIN CH0030170408 / Valor 3017040
Geberit AG
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About company
Geberit AG is a leading European company specializing in sanitary technology and bathroom ceramics. The company offers a comprehensive range of products, including installation and flushing systems, piping systems, and bathroom systems, with a portfolio exceeding 60,000 individual items. Geberit's solutions are designed to enhance the functionality and aesthetics of bathrooms, catering to both residential and commercial markets. The company is known for its innovative approach to water management and sanitary solutions, providing high-quality products that integrate seamlessly into modern building designs. With a strong presence across Europe, Geberit continues to influence the industry through its commitment to quality and technological advancement.
Summarized from source with an LLMView SourceSector: IndustrialsLatest Results (31.08.2026):
Geberit AG — second quarter of 2026 (reported as part of the first half 2026 results): The company reports an excellent first-half performance and a very strong Q2 2026 despite a challenging environment. Results were driven by significant volume growth and sales price increases but were impacted by sharp rises in direct material costs and substantial currency losses. Operating margins remained broadly at the prior-year level, earnings per share rose significantly, and free cash flow decreased.
Overall performance
Geberit AG describes the first half of 2026 as excellent, with the second quarter singled out as very strong, reflecting solid top-line momentum in a difficult external environment.
Volume growth
Significant volume growth was a primary driver of the improved results in the period.
Input costs and pricing
Sharp increases in direct material prices put pressure on costs; the company implemented sales price increases to help offset those higher input costs.
Currency impact
Substantial currency losses weighed on reported results, reducing the positive effect of volume and price actions.
Operating margins
Despite cost and currency headwinds, operating margins remained at approximately the previous year’s level.
Earnings per share (EPS)
Earnings per share increased significantly year‑on‑year for the reporting period.
Free cash flow
Free cash flow decreased compared with the prior period.
Corporate actions
The report also notes the end of the 2024–2026 share buyback programme and the start of a new programme, alongside other routine shareholder and corporate updates.
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20795 M
Market cap (USD)
61,365
Daily traded volume (Shares)
517.4 / 510.6
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