6. Aug 2026
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(AWP Alliance News) - Swisscom AG on Thursday reported first-half results 'in line' with expectations as revenue declined and net income rose.
The Bern, Switzerland-based telecommunications company said revenue for the first half of the year fell 3.1% to CHF7.22 billion, or USD8.90 billion, from CHF7.45 billion the year prior.
Net income rose 10% to CHF668 million compared to CHF625 million the year before.
Earnings per share rose 7.0% to CHF12.92 from CHF12.08 the year before.
"The Swisscom Group's financial results and operational performance are in line with our expectations. We are on track and confirm the outlook for 2026," said Christoph Aeschlimann, Swisscom chief executive.
The company affirmed its outlook, targeting full-year revenue ranging from CHF14.7 billion to CHF14.9 billion, earnings before interest, tax, amortisation and depreciation after lease expenses between CHF5.0 billion and CHF5.1 billion, capital expenditure between CHF3.0 billion and CHF3.1 billion and operating free cash flow of approximately CHF2.0 billion.
Swisscom plans to propose a dividend increase to CHF27 per share from CHF26 at the 2027 annual general meeting.
Swisscom shares closed up 4.4% at CHF643.00 each in Zurich on Thursday.
By John Robaina, Alliance News reporter
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