Chocoladefabriken Lindt & Sprüngli (LISN) Stock Overview
Engages in the development, manufacture, and sale of chocolate products worldwide. More details
| Snowflake Score | |
|---|---|
| Valuation | 2/6 |
| Future Growth | 2/6 |
| Past Performance | 4/6 |
| Financial Health | 5/6 |
| Dividends | 3/6 |
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Price History & Performance
| Historical stock prices | |
|---|---|
| Current Share Price | CHF 94,700.00 |
| 52 Week High | CHF 134,800.00 |
| 52 Week Low | CHF 94,000.00 |
| Beta | 0.46 |
| 1 Month Change | -6.14% |
| 3 Month Change | -23.51% |
| 1 Year Change | -26.59% |
| 3 Year Change | -14.53% |
| 5 Year Change | 2.49% |
| Change since IPO | 3,606.46% |
Recent News & Updates
Narrative Update • May 26
LISN: Premium Brand Strength And Cocoa Cost Relief Will Support Re Rating
Analysts have trimmed their price expectations for Chocoladefabriken Lindt & Sprüngli, with recent targets moving to a range of about CHF 100,000 to CHF 108,000, as they see a more balanced risk reward after the stock's de rating and as they factor in updated views on cocoa prices and category inflation. Analyst Commentary Recent street research paints a mixed but increasingly balanced picture for Chocoladefabriken Lindt & Sprüngli, with several firms revisiting ratings and targets as cocoa price expectations and category inflation assumptions are updated.
Narrative Update • Apr 25
LISN: Reset Street Downgrades Will Test Premium Margin And Dividend Resilience
The analyst price target for Chocoladefabriken Lindt & Sprüngli has been adjusted slightly lower to CHF 116,834 from CHF 117,022, reflecting analysts' updated views on premium valuation and cocoa price trends after a series of target cuts and downgrades across the Street. Analyst Commentary Recent Street research has leaned more cautious on Chocoladefabriken Lindt & Sprüngli, with several price targets reset lower and a series of downgrades pointing to concerns about how the premium valuation holds up against changing cocoa price trends.Narrative Update • Apr 09
LISN: Premium Brand Strength And Margin Gains Will Support Future Re Rating
Analysts have trimmed their price targets on Chocoladefabriken Lindt & Sprüngli, with recent cuts to around CHF 100,000 to CHF 108,500. This reflects a more cautious stance on the stock's premium valuation, despite an unchanged fundamental fair value estimate.Narrative Update • Mar 26
LISN: Reset Street Expectations Will Test Premium Margin Guidance And Dividend Support
The analyst price target for Chocoladefabriken Lindt & Sprüngli has been revised down to about CHF 117,000 from roughly CHF 120,700, reflecting analysts' more cautious assumptions on revenue growth, profit margins and discount rates after several recent target cuts and downgrades across the Street. Analyst Commentary Recent Street research on Chocoladefabriken Lindt & Sprüngli points to a clear reset in expectations, with several high profile firms trimming price targets and shifting to more cautious ratings.Recent updates
Narrative Update • May 26
LISN: Premium Brand Strength And Cocoa Cost Relief Will Support Re Rating
Analysts have trimmed their price expectations for Chocoladefabriken Lindt & Sprüngli, with recent targets moving to a range of about CHF 100,000 to CHF 108,000, as they see a more balanced risk reward after the stock's de rating and as they factor in updated views on cocoa prices and category inflation. Analyst Commentary Recent street research paints a mixed but increasingly balanced picture for Chocoladefabriken Lindt & Sprüngli, with several firms revisiting ratings and targets as cocoa price expectations and category inflation assumptions are updated.Narrative Update • Apr 25
LISN: Reset Street Downgrades Will Test Premium Margin And Dividend Resilience
The analyst price target for Chocoladefabriken Lindt & Sprüngli has been adjusted slightly lower to CHF 116,834 from CHF 117,022, reflecting analysts' updated views on premium valuation and cocoa price trends after a series of target cuts and downgrades across the Street. Analyst Commentary Recent Street research has leaned more cautious on Chocoladefabriken Lindt & Sprüngli, with several price targets reset lower and a series of downgrades pointing to concerns about how the premium valuation holds up against changing cocoa price trends.Narrative Update • Apr 09
LISN: Premium Brand Strength And Margin Gains Will Support Future Re Rating
Analysts have trimmed their price targets on Chocoladefabriken Lindt & Sprüngli, with recent cuts to around CHF 100,000 to CHF 108,500. This reflects a more cautious stance on the stock's premium valuation, despite an unchanged fundamental fair value estimate.Narrative Update • Mar 26
LISN: Reset Street Expectations Will Test Premium Margin Guidance And Dividend Support
The analyst price target for Chocoladefabriken Lindt & Sprüngli has been revised down to about CHF 117,000 from roughly CHF 120,700, reflecting analysts' more cautious assumptions on revenue growth, profit margins and discount rates after several recent target cuts and downgrades across the Street. Analyst Commentary Recent Street research on Chocoladefabriken Lindt & Sprüngli points to a clear reset in expectations, with several high profile firms trimming price targets and shifting to more cautious ratings.Narrative Update • Mar 12
LISN: Premium Brand And Margin Outlook Will Support Future Re Rating
We trim our fair value estimate for Chocoladefabriken Lindt & Sprüngli to CHF 137,000 from CHF 144,624, reflecting a series of lower analyst price targets in the CHF 100,000 to CHF 108,500 range as they reassess the stock's premium valuation against recent cocoa price moves and updated margin expectations. Analyst Commentary Recent Street research has tilted cautious, with several high profile houses revisiting their assumptions on Chocoladefabriken Lindt & Sprüngli as cocoa markets and margin expectations are reassessed.Narrative Update • Feb 25
LISN: Brand Strength Will Support Margin Expansion Despite Recent Barclays Downgrade
Analysts have trimmed their CHF price target on Chocoladefabriken Lindt & Sprüngli slightly to around CHF 144,624 from about CHF 144,654, reflecting updated assumptions for revenue growth and profit margins after recent research commentary, including the latest downgrade at Barclays. Analyst Commentary Recent research has led to only a marginal adjustment in the CHF price target for Chocoladefabriken Lindt & Sprüngli, which suggests that core views on the company remain largely intact.Narrative Update • Feb 11
LISN: Premium Brand Strength Will Support Margin Expansion Guidance Ahead
Analysts have trimmed their price target for Chocoladefabriken Lindt & Sprüngli to CHF 144,653.80 from CHF 147,000, citing updated assumptions around discount rates, revenue growth and profit margins following recent research, including the Barclays downgrade. Analyst Commentary While the recent revision in the price target reflects more conservative assumptions, some bullish analysts still point to areas where they see room for the valuation to hold up if the company continues to execute on its core strengths.
Narrative Update • Jan 26
LISN: Stable Outlook Will Test Margin Guidance After Recent Barclays Downgrade
Analysts have maintained their price target for Chocoladefabriken Lindt & Sprüngli at CHF 105,000, citing only modest adjustments to assumptions for revenue growth and profit margin following recent research, including a downgrade at Barclays that has increased attention on the stock's valuation and earnings power. Analyst Commentary Bearish analysts are using the recent downgrade as a moment to reset expectations around Chocoladefabriken Lindt & Sprüngli, especially in light of the CHF 105,000 price target being held steady despite updated research work.Narrative Update • Jan 12
LISN: Stable Outlook Will Face Risk From Modest Margin Refinements
Analysts have maintained their price target for Chocoladefabriken Lindt & Sprüngli at CHF 105,000. They cite slightly revised assumptions for revenue growth of 6.62% and a profit margin of 12.78%, while keeping the discount rate unchanged.Analysis Article • Dec 26
Here's Why Chocoladefabriken Lindt & Sprüngli (VTX:LISN) Can Manage Its Debt Responsibly
Howard Marks put it nicely when he said that, rather than worrying about share price volatility, 'The possibility of...Narrative Update • Dec 14
LISN Will Reflect Resilient Premium Demand Amid Elevated Market Expectations
Analysts have raised their price target for Chocoladefabriken Lindt & Sprüngli from CHF 97,000 to CHF 105,000, citing stronger than expected chocolate market data, slightly higher long term revenue growth expectations, modestly improved profit margins, and a marginally higher discount rate. Analyst Commentary Recent research updates have highlighted a more balanced stance on Chocoladefabriken Lindt & Sprüngli, with some upward revisions to price targets reflecting resilient demand in the premium chocolate category.Analysis Article • Nov 20
Returns On Capital Are Showing Encouraging Signs At Chocoladefabriken Lindt & Sprüngli (VTX:LISN)
Finding a business that has the potential to grow substantially is not easy, but it is possible if we look at a few key...Analysis Article • Nov 02
Calculating The Intrinsic Value Of Chocoladefabriken Lindt & Sprüngli AG (VTX:LISN)
Key Insights Using the 2 Stage Free Cash Flow to Equity, Chocoladefabriken Lindt & Sprüngli fair value estimate is...Analysis Article • Oct 15
Chocoladefabriken Lindt & Sprüngli AG's (VTX:LISN) Popularity With Investors Is Under Threat From Overpricing
With a price-to-earnings (or "P/E") ratio of 46x Chocoladefabriken Lindt & Sprüngli AG ( VTX:LISN ) may be sending very...Narrative Update • Sep 27
Retail And Emerging Market Expansion Will Secure Premium Chocolate Future
Analysts have raised their price targets for Chocoladefabriken Lindt & Sprüngli, citing stronger-than-expected sector data and robust near-term sales momentum, resulting in an upward revision of the consensus fair value from CHF118,937 to CHF120,706. Analyst Commentary Bullish analysts cite significantly stronger-than-expected recent market data for the chocolate sector.Analysis Article • Sep 09
Here's Why Chocoladefabriken Lindt & Sprüngli (VTX:LISN) Can Manage Its Debt Responsibly
Howard Marks put it nicely when he said that, rather than worrying about share price volatility, 'The possibility of...Narrative Update • Sep 05
Retail And Emerging Market Expansion Will Secure Premium Chocolate Future
With Lindt & Sprüngli’s key metrics—including net profit margin and revenue growth forecasts—remaining stable, analyst price targets have also held steady at CHF118,937. What's in the News Raised FY2025 organic sales growth guidance to 9%–11% (from 7%–9%).Analysis Article • Aug 09
Chocoladefabriken Lindt & Sprüngli (VTX:LISN) Might Have The Makings Of A Multi-Bagger
If you're not sure where to start when looking for the next multi-bagger, there are a few key trends you should keep an...Analysis Article • Jul 14
Pinning Down Chocoladefabriken Lindt & Sprüngli AG's (VTX:LISN) P/E Is Difficult Right Now
With a price-to-earnings (or "P/E") ratio of 45.3x Chocoladefabriken Lindt & Sprüngli AG ( VTX:LISN ) may be sending...Analysis Article • Jun 25
Calculating The Fair Value Of Chocoladefabriken Lindt & Sprüngli AG (VTX:LISN)
Key Insights Using the 2 Stage Free Cash Flow to Equity, Chocoladefabriken Lindt & Sprüngli fair value estimate is...
New Narrative • Mar 09
Expansion Into Emerging Markets And Sustainability Efforts Will Strengthen Future Brand Appeal
Expansion into emerging markets and premiumization trends are expected to drive significant revenue growth due to increased demand for premium chocolate.Shareholder Returns
| LISN | CH Food | CH Market | |
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| 7D | -1.8% | 0.8% | 0.6% |
| 1Y | -26.6% | -9.6% | 9.2% |
Return vs Industry: LISN underperformed the Swiss Food industry which returned -9.6% over the past year.
Return vs Market: LISN underperformed the Swiss Market which returned 9.2% over the past year.
Price Volatility
| LISN volatility | |
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| LISN Average Weekly Movement | 4.0% |
| Food Industry Average Movement | 4.1% |
| Market Average Movement | 4.5% |
| 10% most volatile stocks in CH Market | 8.2% |
| 10% least volatile stocks in CH Market | 2.4% |
Stable Share Price: LISN has not had significant price volatility in the past 3 months compared to the Swiss market.
Volatility Over Time: LISN's weekly volatility (4%) has been stable over the past year.
About the Company
| Founded | Employees | CEO | Website |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1845 | 14,747 | Adalbert Lechner | www.lindt-spruengli.com |
Chocoladefabriken Lindt & Sprüngli AG, together with its subsidiaries, engages in the development, manufacture, and sale of chocolate products worldwide. The company sells its products under the Lindt, Ghirardelli, Russell Stover, Whitman’s, Caffarel, Hofbauer and Küfferle, and Pangburn’s, Gold Bunny, and Lindor brands. It serves customers through a network of distributors, as well as through own stores.
Chocoladefabriken Lindt & Sprüngli AG Fundamentals Summary
| LISN fundamental statistics | |
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| Market cap | CHF 21.55b |
| Earnings (TTM) | CHF 727.20m |
| Revenue (TTM) | CHF 5.95b |
30.0x
P/E Ratio3.7x
P/S RatioIs LISN overvalued?
See Fair Value and valuation analysisEarnings & Revenue
| LISN income statement (TTM) | |
|---|---|
| Revenue | CHF 5.95b |
| Cost of Revenue | CHF 2.21b |
| Gross Profit | CHF 3.74b |
| Other Expenses | CHF 3.01b |
| Earnings | CHF 727.20m |
Last Reported Earnings
Dec 31, 2025
Next Earnings Date
Jul 21, 2026
| Earnings per share (EPS) | 3.16k |
| Gross Margin | 62.78% |
| Net Profit Margin | 12.22% |
| Debt/Equity Ratio | 25.0% |
How did LISN perform over the long term?
See historical performance and comparisonDividends
1.9%
Current Dividend Yield57%
Payout RatioCompany Analysis and Financial Data Status
| Data | Last Updated (UTC time) |
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| Company Analysis | 2026/06/01 05:19 |
| End of Day Share Price | 2026/06/01 00:00 |
| Earnings | 2025/12/31 |
| Annual Earnings | 2025/12/31 |
Data Sources
The data used in our company analysis is from S&P Global Market Intelligence LLC. The following data is used in our analysis model to generate this report. Data is normalised which can introduce a delay from the source being available.
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| Company Financials | 10 years |
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| Analyst Consensus Estimates | +3 years |
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| Market Prices | 30 years |
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| Ownership | 10 years |
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| Management | 10 years |
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| Key Developments | 10 years |
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* Example for US securities, for non-US equivalent regulatory forms and sources are used.
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Analyst Sources
Chocoladefabriken Lindt & Sprüngli AG is covered by 29 analysts. 16 of those analysts submitted the estimates of revenue or earnings used as inputs to our report. Analysts submissions are updated throughout the day.
| Analyst | Institution |
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| Andreas von Arx | Baader Helvea Equity Research |
| Warren Ackerman | Barclays |
| Fulvio Cazzol | Berenberg |