The Swiss chocolate manufacturer Lindt & Sprüngli rises by approximately 4 percent on the Zurich stock exchange after an unexpectedly strong sales trend in 2024 and a positive forecast for 2025.
The report confirms Lindt's strength in terms of pricing and continued progress in terms of market shares, according to Jean-Philippe Bertschy at the investment bank Vontobel.
For comparable units, Lindt's sales increased by 7.8 percent in 2024, according to the company. This can be compared to an average forecast of 7.4 percent, according to a compilation made by Bloomberg.
Sales are expected to continue to increase by 7-9 percent in 2025, while the operating margin, at least 16 percent last year, is expected to improve by an additional 0.2-0.4 percentage points.
