Lindt & Sprüngli cuts 2026 organic growth outlook amid summer heat and price pressure

Lindt & Sprüngli has sharply revised its 2026 organic revenue growth forecast, pointing to heightened price sensitivity among shoppers and an unusually hot summer that dampened demand in its core European markets. The firm explained that necessary price increases and a restrained consumer mood resulted in order books falling short of expectations, particularly in the seasonal segments of Germany, Switzerland and Austria.

Meanwhile, sales in North America and Asia continued to expand robustly. The company maintained its EBIT margin outlook for 2026 and reiterated its medium-term objectives, noting that declining cocoa prices should gradually reduce cost pressures. For 2027, Lindt plans to return to positive volume growth through adjusted pricing, increased brand investment, and continued cost management. The updated outlook will be detailed in a full financial forecast slated for the first quarter of 2027.