CPH Group Adjusts 2025 Earnings Guidance Amid Market Challenges

CPH Group has revised its earnings guidance for 2025, forecasting an EBITDA of approximately CHF 50.0 million, down from the previous year's CHF 53.8 million. This adjustment follows earlier expectations of a potential rise in operating and net results. Sales are anticipated to remain stable year-over-year.

The change is primarily due to reduced demand in the Perlen Packaging division, particularly in Europe. This downturn has affected capacity utilization and efficiency amid recent production expansions. Additionally, the company faces competitive pricing pressures, currency exchange effects, and increased costs.

To mitigate these challenges, CPH is focusing on cost management and process optimization. Management maintains its medium-term targets of 5-8% sales growth and EBITDA margins of 16-18%, expecting earnings growth to resume in 2026.