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– Net sales in local currencies increased by 4% compared to prior-year period
– Initial operational improvements are already showing impact
– 2026 full-year guidance confirmed

In the first half of 2026, Forbo returned to growth in local currencies while continuing operating in a demanding market environment. Net sales amounted to CHF 545.7 million, broadly in line with the prior-year period. In local currencies, net sales grew 4.0%. The operating profit in CHF is 2.3% below prior year due to adverse currency effects, higher procurement costs, and one-off costs of CHF 4.6 million related to structural adjustments. Excluding the one-off effects, the operating profit improved by 8.4%, supported by the first results from operational improvement initiatives. While Flooring Systems continued to be impacted by the weak construction market and ongoing margin pressure, Movement Systems benefitted from a recovery in core market segments. Forbo strengthens the organization and sharpens its strategic direction with the development of a new mid-term plan, which will be presented at the Capital Markets Day on October 21, 2026. Forbo confirms its 2026 full-year guidance.

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The Forbo Group announces a new operating model for its Movement Systems division and a change in divisional leadership, both effective June 1, 2026. The changes are the outcome of a strategic review and are designed to restore profitable growth in the division and strengthen Forbo's position with its customers worldwide.

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At today’s 98th Ordinary General Meeting of Forbo Holding Ltd in Zug, all proposals of the Board of Directors were approved by a clear majority. Dr. Ilias Läber was elected as a new member of the Board of Directors by an overwhelming majority. The dividend of CHF 25 per share will be paid from April 13, 2026.

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– Only slight decline in net sales despite challenging market environment
– Lower capacity utilization and higher costs weigh on operating result
– Leadership team successfully appointed
– Production capacities expanded in Japan and USA
– Unchanged dividend of CHF 25.00 per share proposed

In the 2025 financial year, the Forbo Group reported net sales of CHF 1,085.4 million (previous year: CHF 1,122.0 million) in a challenging market environment. This corres-ponds to a decrease of 0.3% in local currencies and 3.3% in the reporting currency. The operating result (EBIT) decreased by 27.2% to CHF 87.8 million (previous year: CHF 120.6 million). Profit stood at CHF 68.9 million (previous year: CHF 95.1 million).

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The Board of Directors of Forbo Holding Ltd has appointed Heinz Hössli as the new CFO of the Forbo Group. He will take up his position on July 1, 2026, succeeding Peter Germann, who has been performing this role on an interim basis since October 2025 and will return into retirement following the handover.

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