Lindt & Sprüngli Adjusts 2026 Sales Growth Projections Amid Market Challenges

Chocoladefabriken Lindt & Sprüngli AG recently lowered its 2026 organic sales growth outlook, revising projections from 4–6% to 0–2%. The adjustment is attributed to high consumer price sensitivity and unexpected heatwaves that affected sales in key European markets such as Germany, Switzerland, and Austria. Despite these challenges, the company maintains its EBIT margin guidance, anticipating a 20–40 basis points improvement over the previous year.

The group's North American and Asian markets show robust growth. Lindt & Sprüngli remains confident about future performance, expecting positive volume growth in 2027 with strategic brand investments and pricing adjustments as cocoa costs ease. The company reaffirms its medium- to long-term growth targets from 2028, projecting 6–8% organic sales growth annually, supported by continued focus on premium chocolate.