Philips Reiterates 2026 Comparable Sales Growth Outlook of 3%-4.5%

By Public Technologies07:14 (UTC), 3 November 2026 Updated

Philips reiterated its 2026 comparable sales growth forecast of 3%-4.5%, following third-quarter growth of 3%.
Adjusted EBITA margin guidance remains 13.5%-14%, including a U.S. tariff refund benefit of about 1 percentage point.
Free cash flow is forecast at EUR 1.5-1.7 billion, including a net U.S. tariff refund benefit of about EUR 200 million.
Diagnosis & Treatment growth should accelerate in the fourth quarter as delayed ultrasound shipments move through and orders convert to sales.
The outlook assumes payment of the U.S. Justice Department settlement in first-quarter 2027; a EUR 288 million provision was recorded in third-quarter 2026.

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