Lonza Group AG (SIX:LONN) reported strong H1 2026 results with CHF3.4bn sales and a 34.8% CORE EBITDA margin, raised full-year margin guidance, reaffirmed 2026 growth, plans to sell CHI and execute a CHF500m buyback, and expects Vacaville to resume growth after 2028.
Previous Week Recap
- Lonza: Strong H1 2026 Growth: Lonza (LONN) H1 2026 sales CHF3.4bn (+16% CER); CORE EBITDA margin 34.8% (+4.4pp). Raised full-year CORE EBITDA margin guidance to 33–34%; reaffirmed 2026 CER sales growth 11–12%.
- Lonza Sells CHI, Buyback Planned: Lonza (LONN) to sell CHI business, deal to close by end‑2026. Company plans CHF 500m expedited buyback to return surplus capital and boost financial flexibility for investments.
- Vacaville Sales Flat Through 2028: Lonza: Vacaville sales to stay flat through 2028, growth expected after 2028; firm cites strategic collaboration, tariff-proof model and continued strong interest in Vacaville ops.
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