Record Q1 sales of CHF 1.75 billion
- Strong contribution of organic1 sales growth at +5.3% and scope at +7.3%, partly offset by adverse foreign exchange of -8.7%
- Strong results delivered by ATS, integration fully on track
- Confirming leadership in Digital Trust
- Enhanced services by integrating Artificial Intelligence
- Outlook 2026 confirmed
Géraldine Picaud, Chief Executive Officer, commented:
“SGS delivered record Q1 sales, reflecting the strength and diversity of its business portfolio. This demonstrates the consistent execution of Strategy 27. Over the quarter we have expanded our capabilities in Digital Trust, in particular with the acquisition of Granite River Labs Services. We are integrating AI in our offering, proposing new services to our clients and improving customer experience. With a clear focus on long-term structural growth drivers, a strengthened portfolio and a robust pipeline of bolt-on acquisitions, the Group confirms its outlook for 2026.”
Group sales
1 Refer to Alternative Performance Measures in the Appendix
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).
