EMS Group: EBIT increased in the first quarter of 2026, sales down due to currency effects

The EMS Group reported net sales of CHF 487 million for the period from January to March 2026, compared with CHF 522 million in the same period of the previous year. The development was said to have been significantly burdened by the sharply stronger Swiss franc. Sales volumes and operating profit (EBIT), by contrast, were above the prior-year level, further improving earnings strength.

The company attributes this development to its strategic focus on high-margin specialties and innovations. According to EMS, growth was recorded in all regions, driven in particular by successful new business. Demand was especially strong for energy- and cost-efficient system solutions as well as metal replacement applications.

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Commenting on the economic environment, EMS said that growing uncertainty among companies and consumers had already become noticeable at the start of the year. In addition to the still unclear US trade policy, the escalating conflict in the Middle East had placed further strain on global markets. Expected supply shortages had led to a significant rise in energy prices, which chemical raw materials then followed. The company has no business relationships in the Middle East.

According to the company, its ability to deliver was safeguarded by supply chain structures that had been adapted at an early stage. Products sold in the United States are manufactured largely locally or are exempt from tariffs. At the same time, in the company’s view, the higher costs for energy, transport and raw materials make adjustments to selling prices necessary.

Strategically, EMS intends to continue its global sales offensive as well as the expansion of its technical sales and development organization. Local development partnerships are to remain a key component of the growth strategy.

For full-year 2026, EMS expects the geopolitical environment to remain challenging, with ongoing disruptions in global supply chains. Net sales are therefore expected to come in below the previous year due to currency effects, while operating profit (EBIT) is expected to be slightly above the prior-year level.

More information: www.ems-group.com, www.emsgrivory.com

EMS-Chemie Holding AG, Herrliberg and Domat/Ems, Switzerland

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