SIG Group AG: Stable revenue and improved profitability

MEDIA RELEASE
April 28, 2026

Q1 2026 trading update

Stable revenue and improved profitability

• Q1 2026 revenue at constant currency stable vs. Q1 2025 (constant currency and constant resin (0.2)%[1])
• Q1 2026 reported revenue (4.2)% vs. Q1 2025
• Q1 2026 adjusted EBIT margin 13.4% up from 12.8% in Q1 2025
• Full year guidance maintained
• Capital Markets Day planned for October 27, 2026

Mikko Keto, CEO, said: “Despite a difficult market environment, we are pleased to report a solid start to the year, characterized by stable revenue performance and an improvement in our adjusted EBIT margin. While the first quarter reflected only a limited impact from higher raw material costs, we have initiated pricing actions to mitigate cost effects and maintain our full year guidance.

The restructuring program announced last year is progressing as planned and is ramping up during the first half of 2026. We will continue to rigorously review our cost base to further enhance efficiency. Strategically, our focus remains firmly centered on aseptic system solutions.

SIG is very well positioned to benefit from secular growth trends, strong customer relationships and a well-balanced regional footprint.”

Key performance indicators: Q1 2026

Aseptic carton revenue increased by 1.0% at constant currency, driven by volume growth in APAC supported by timing of Chinese New Year and in IMEA with customers placing additional orders to secure supply. Chilled carton growth was positive at 0.8% on constant currency. Bag-in-box and spouted pouch experienced a revenue decline of 5.7% at constant currency and constant resin as out of home dining in mature markets remained weak.

Revenue by region

Europe

In Q1 2026, revenue for Europe decreased by 4.6% on a constant currency and constant resin basis. This reflected softer demand for core aseptic carton categories milk and juice and compared against a high base in the previous year’s quarter. Bag-in-Box and Spouted Pouch performed well despite weakening consumer confidence, benefiting from a lower comparable base.

India, Middle East and Africa

In Q1 2026, revenue growth for India, Middle East and Africa was 2.0% on constant currency and constant resin.  While aseptic carton growth remained strong despite the geopolitical situation, Bag-in-Box and Spouted Pouch saw a decline due to high comparables.

Asia Pacific

In Q1 2026, revenue growth for Asia Pacific was 7.8% on a constant currency and constant resin basis. Growth in the region was supported by channel expansions and increased market coverage through launch of innovative products as well as by the favorable timing of the Chinese New Year. Momentum in Indonesia was beginning to build with the entry in the school milk channel.

Americas

In Q1 2026, revenue for the Americas region decreased by 2.5% on constant currency and constant resin. Aseptic carton growth in Brazil was offset by weaker Bag-in-Box and Spouted Pouch performance in the US, where the out-of-home dining market remains fragile.
 

Adjusted EBIT

For the quarter, adjusted EBIT amounted to €95.7 million (Q1 2025: €95.3 million) and adjusted EBIT margin increased to 13.4% (Q1 2025: 12.8%). While foreign exchange had a negative impact, it was more than balanced by favorable raw material sourcing, production efficiencies and depreciations and amortizations as well as lower SG&A expenses reflecting both, phasing and benefits from measures initiated in 2025. Impacts from the Middle East conflict were limited.

Net income and adjusted net income

For the period, adjusted net income amounted to €48.1 million (Q1 2025: €44.4 million). Net income for the period was €67.3 million (Q1 2025: €15.6 million). The year-on-year improvement is primarily attributable to the unrealized gains from polymer derivatives and aluminum as well as lower depreciation and amortization primarily driven by the cessation of the Onex PPA in 2025.

Net capital expenditures

Net capital expenditure including lease payments totaled €43.5 million, compared to €58.9 million in the prior year period. A final payment of €3.2 million was received from the sale of the land and building in China which positively impacted both capital expenditure and cash flow. Prior year investments into the Indian plant contributed to a 2026 reduction in the net capital expenditure ratio to 6.1% of revenues. Overall, net capital expenditure including lease payments decreased by €15.4 million compared to Q1 2025.

Free cash flow

In Q1 2026 net cash used in operating activities reflected the typical cash seasonality of the business. Compared to Q1 2025, free cash flow improved by €25.5 million. Cash flow in the period included lower capital expenditure and lower payments for volume incentives. Changes in timing of coupon payments from the refinancing in 2025 resulted in a €17.9 million headwind to interest payments in the period.

Leverage

Net leverage as of March 31, 2026 was 3.1x (March 31, 2025: 2.7x). The increase compared to 31 December 2025 reflects the usual seasonality of the business. Bank leverage as of March 31, 2026 was 2.9x.

In April the company issued a €500 million bond with a coupon of 4.0%. The bond will mature in April 2031.

Outlook

SIG maintains its 2026 guidance. The Company expects total revenue growth at constant currency and constant resin[2] to be within the range of 0-2%. The adjusted EBIT margin is expected to be within the range of 15.7-16.2%.  In line with its usual seasonality, the Group expects revenue growth and the adjusted EBIT margin to be higher in the second half of the year.

Guidance is subject to input costs and foreign currency volatility. Targeted actions to mitigate impacts from the Middle East conflict are initiated.

Net capital expenditure, including lease payments, is projected to be within the Group’s target range of 6-8% of revenue. 

The adjusted effective tax rate is forecast to be between 26 and 28% and the dividend pay-out is expected to be within a range of 30-50% of adjusted net income.

Capital Markets Day

SIG plans to host a Capital Markets Day for October 27, 2026, in the Zurich Area.

Investor contact:

Christoph Ladner
Head of Investor Relations
Tel: +41 52 543 13 91
Email: christoph.ladner@sig.biz

Media contact:

Andreas Hildenbrand
Lemongrass Communications
Tel: +41 44 202 5238
Email: andreas.hildenbrand@lemongrass.agency 

About SIG

SIG is a leading solutions provider of packaging for better – better for our customers, for consumers, and for the world. With our unique portfolio of aseptic carton, bag-in-box, and spouted pouch, we work in partnership with our customers to bring food and beverage products to consumers around the world in a safe, sustainable, and affordable way. Our technology and outstanding innovation capabilities enable us to provide our customers with end-to-end solutions for differentiated products, smarter factories, and connected packs, all to address the ever-changing needs of consumers. Sustainability is integral to our business, and we strive to create a regenerative food packaging system.

Founded in 1853, SIG is headquartered in Neuhausen, Switzerland, and is listed on the SIX Swiss Exchange. The skills and experience of our approximately 9,700 employees worldwide enable us to respond quickly and effectively to the needs of our customers in over 100 countries. In 2025, SIG produced around 54 billion packs and generated €3.2 billion in revenue. SIG has an AAA ESG rating by MSCI, a Platinum CSR rating by EcoVadis, and is included in the FTSE4Good Index. For more information, visit www.sig.biz 

Reconciliation tables Q1 2026

Adjusted EBIT

 
Adjusted net income

^[1] The resin escalator for the bag-in-box and spouted pouch businesses, which passes on movements in resin costs directly to customers, is excluded for year-on-year comparison purposes.

^[2] The resin escalator for the bag-in-box and spouted pouch businesses, which passes on movements of resin costs directly to customers, is not included in the guidance.

^[3] For the different adjustments to EBIT, refer to the adjusted EBIT table.

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