Sika AG posted a 4.8% sales increase in local currencies for the first nine months of 2026, reaching CHF 8.71 billion despite currency headwinds. The company saw organic growth of 3.5% and improved material margins to 55.4%, with EBITDA rising 1.9% to CHF 1.68 billion. Sika's Fast Forward program is on track to deliver CHF 80 million in savings this year, supporting ongoing investments in innovation and digitalization. The company strengthened its market position through acquisitions, including Akkim and Azpects Group, and reiterated its 2026 guidance of 3-6% local currency growth and an EBITDA margin of 19.0-19.5%.
Sika's nine-month sales growth of 4.8% in local currencies provides context for this update. For readers following the Basic Materials sector, here is Pluang's market snapshot as of Oct 23, 2026 09:11 WIB: out of 83 priced US stocks, 18 rose and 64 fell. Notable movers include IAG at USD 16.41 with a 1-day change of -7.91%, ARIS at USD 15.69 down 7.87%, and TGB at USD 7.34 down 7.79%.
Sika reported a 4.8% sales increase in local currencies for the first nine months of 2026, reaching CHF 8.71 billion despite a negative currency effect. The company improved its material margin to 55.4% and maintained an EBITDA margin of 19.2%, with ...
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