Lindt & Spruengli Slashes Sales Growth Outlook, Triggering Stock Drop

Lindt & Spruengli AG cut its full-year sales growth guidance to 1-3% from a prior outlook of 3-5%, citing inflationary pressures and softer consumer demand in key markets. The move sent shares of LIND.SW down 7.2% in early trading, with broader consumer discretionary indices showing modest declines.

• Lindt & Spruengli revised 2026 sales growth guidance to 1-3% from 3-5%
• LIND.SW stock declined 7.2% in early trading following the announcement
• Europe and North America account for over 60% of Lindt’s revenue
• The company reported flat volume growth in Q4 2025 despite price increases
• CPI inflation in key markets remained above 3% in early 2026
• The STOXX 50 Consumer Discretionary Index dipped 0.8% on the news