Lindt has reported mixed half-year results with an organic sales growth of 4.3 per cent to around £2.1bn, which was driven by double-digit growth in North America and the rest of the world.

This marks a significant decrease from the previous year where sales went up 11.2 per cent approximately £2.18bn. Additionally, the groupwide price increases of 11.8 per cent led to a volume decline of 7.5 per cent.

The brand’s operating profit experienced a slight increase of 0.2 per cent to around £239m, which was affected by ongoing geopolitical uncertainties, according to the business.

Additionally, the confectionery manufacturer’s performance was impacted by market volatility which negatively affected consumer sentiment, especially in Europe.

The net income increased to £176m from the previously reported £173.7m in the first half of 2025.

According to the business, the improved profitability was due to continued cost discipline, efficiency gains and process optimisation.

Organic sales across Europe declined by 2.1 per cent, which reflected a weaker Easter business, softer demand and reduced tourist flows because of ongoing conflicts.

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After strong double-digit growth in recent years, the financial results were impacted by more price-sensitive and mature markets such as Germany, Switzerland and the UK.

However, North America experienced strong sales growth of 12.7 per cent as the brand continues its innovation push with premium products, including recent Dubai Style launches.

Moving forward, the business has planned targeted actions towards supporting volume recovery and better results in the second half of 2026.

Adalbert Lechner, Group CEO of Lindt & Sprüngli said: “In a volatile market environment, we delivered results in line with expectations. The actions we have initiated focus on volume recovery in the second half of 2026 and lay the foundation to regain volume growth momentum in 2027.”

The business has forecasted an organic sales growth in the range of 4 to 6 per cent and expects to achieve its full-year guidance.