Sika has generated record sales of CHF 2,678.3 million (previous year: CHF 2,648.0 million) in the first quarter of 2025. This equates to an increase of 1.1% in Swiss francs. Sika once again succeeded in achieving organic growth in a declining overall market and grew by 0.9% in the first three months of the year. The growth was achieved despite less predictable global trade and ongoing geopolitical tensions.

Thomas Hasler, CEO, Sika: “In a challenging market environment we were again able to assert ourselves and grow against the market trend. We have a strong position in particular in the project and infrastructure business. With a clear focus and a comprehensive product portfolio we are targeting further growth in both areas. In addition, our proven ‘local for local’ strategy is the basis for our strong resilience, especially in times of global uncertainty and increasing trade barriers. We produce our solutions and innovations locally in our respective markets, close to our customers. In the US in particular, we have implemented this decentralized model successfully and now produce close to 100% of our products locally for the US market. The same is true for Europe and Asia, where our local production network also gives us a strategic competitive advantage.”

 OUTLOOK

Sika confirms the outlook, but points to increased market uncertainties arising from potentially prolonged trade conflicts. Especially in a protectionist market environment, Sika's long-standing investments in a “local for local” strategy should pay off and drive resilient results.

For the 2025 fiscal year, Sika is expecting sales growth in local currencies of 3-6%. The company is anticipating an over-proportional increase in EBITDA and an EBITDA margin in the range of 19.5%-19.8%.

Sika is also confirming its 2028 strategic medium-term targets for sustainable, profitable growth.