Record financial performance
- Record sales of CHF 6 945 million, with strong organic1 growth of 5.6%
- Record Adjusted Operating Income1 of CHF 1 108 million; margin up 70 basis points to 16.0%
- Record Free Cash Flow1 of CHF 841 million (CHF 774 million before headquarters disposal)
- EPS of CHF 3.48 up 12.3% (CHF 3.21 before headquarters disposal)
- Pillars of Strategy 27 fully implemented
Géraldine Picaud, Chief Executive Officer of SGS, commented:
"2025 was another year of strong execution for SGS. All key actions required to deliver Strategy 27 are now in place, with the impact reflected in record sales, profitability and cash generation.
SGS is fully aligned with long-term structural growth drivers, supported by a more focused portfolio, enhanced capabilities and a disciplined bolt-on acquisition program. The acquisition of Applied Technical Services further strengthens our US presence and accelerates value creation.
With all pillars of Strategy 27 fully implemented ahead of schedule, SGS will outline the next phase of its development at a Capital Markets Event to be planned before the end of 2026.”
Financial highlights
1 Refer to alternative performance measures in the 2025 integrated report
About SGS
SGS is the world’s leading Testing, Inspection and Certification company. We operate a network of over 2,500 laboratories and business facilities across 115 countries, supported by a team of over 100,000 dedicated professionals. With more than 145 years of service excellence, we combine the precision and accuracy that define Swiss companies to help organizations achieve the highest standards of quality, compliance and sustainability.
Our brand promise – when you need to be sure – underscores our commitment to trust, integrity and reliability, enabling businesses to thrive with confidence. We proudly deliver our expert services through the SGS name and a portfolio of trusted specialized brands, including Applied Technical Services, Brightsight, Bluesign and Nutrasource.
SGS is publicly traded on the SIX Swiss Exchange under the ticker symbol SGSN (ISIN CH1256740924, Reuters SGSN.S, Bloomberg SGSN SW).
