Comet raises 2026 net sales guidance to CHF 570-590 million
SMH•Comet raised its 2026 net sales forecast to CHF 570 million-CHF 590 million and forecast a 17%-19% EBITDA margin. Third-quarter sales rose 51.9% to CHF 155.6 million, while order intake jumped 170% to CHF 275.6 million.
1. Higher guidance and orders
Comet raised its 2026 net sales forecast to CHF 570 million-CHF 590 million and forecast a reported EBITDA margin of 17%-19%. The margin guidance includes one-time costs of up to 3 percentage points for Penang’s ramp-up and efficiency measures. Third-quarter net sales increased 51.9% to CHF 155.6 million, and order intake rose 170% to CHF 275.6 million, with a significant share of orders scheduled for delivery well into 2027. The company cited demand tied to data center and AI infrastructure investment and a semiconductor recovery broadening beyond logic and DRAM into NAND.
