Sonova Raises 2026/27 Growth Outlook After First-Half Sales Climb

Sonova Holding AG raised its 2026/27 sales and core operating-profit growth outlook after first-half sales increased, while earnings per share reflected a loss from discontinued operations.

Sales totaled CHF 1,834.1 million for the six months from April 1 through Sept. 30, 2026, up 6.7% in Swiss francs and 7.5% in local currencies from CHF 1,718.7 million in the restated year-earlier period.

Basic earnings per share from continuing operations rose to CHF 5.18 from CHF 3.46, an increase of 49.6% in Swiss francs. Including discontinued operations, basic earnings per share was CHF 4.22, compared with CHF 3.16 a year earlier.

Sonova lifted its full-year sales growth forecast to 6% to 8% from 5% to 8%. Its forecast for core earnings before interest and taxes (EBIT) growth increased to 10% to 13% from 7% to 10%. Both outlook ranges are in local currencies.

Reported EBIT was CHF 372 million, while core EBIT was CHF 384 million. The company recorded a CHF 56.8 million after-tax loss from discontinued operations, which include its Consumer Hearing business.

“EON is already contributing above our expectations,” CEO Eric Bernard said. Sonova’s planned divestiture of Consumer Hearing remains on track for completion during the 2026/27 financial year.