Sika acquires Azpects and Sika stock trades at EUR 186.63

Published on 10/12/2026 at 09:18 | Editorial responsibility: Rafael Müller, Editor-in-Chief AD HOC NEWS

Berenberg raised its target to CHF 240 from CHF 233 on October 6, 2026. Sika stock costs EUR 186.63 on October 12, 2026.

Key points in brief

Sika acquired UK landscaping supplier Azpects Group on October 9, 2026.
Berenberg raised its Sika target from CHF 233 to CHF 240 on October 6, 2026.
First-half 2026 sales reached CHF 5.59 billion, down 1.50 percent year over year.
Sika stock was at EUR 186.63 at Lang & Schwarz on October 12, 2026.
Sika is scheduled to report nine-month 2026 results on October 23, 2026.

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Sika stock (ISIN CH0418792922) was at EUR 186.63 at Lang & Schwarz on October 12, 2026 at 9:15 a.m. CEST. On October 9, 2026, Sika acquired UK landscaping supplier Azpects Group, adding polymeric jointing products and distribution capacity to its portfolio, according to GlobeNewswire.

Three events shape the story

On July 28, 2026, Sika reported CHF 5.59 billion in first-half sales and raised its local-currency sales-growth guidance for full-year 2026 from 1.00-4.00 percent to 3.00-6.00 percent, according to Yahoo Finance. The same transcript states that the company expected an EBITDA margin of 19.00-19.50 percent for 2026.

On October 1, 2026, Sika's investor-day presentation set a CHF 80 million benefit target for the Fast Forward program in 2026 and CHF 150-200 million of benefits by 2028, according to Sika. The presentation also showed annual research and development investment of CHF 280 million and more than 1,800 research specialists.

On October 9, 2026, the Azpects acquisition extended Sika's UK offering in polymeric sands and related landscaping products. Swissinfo reported that Azpects, founded in 2009, makes polymer-based jointing mortars for patios, paths and driveways.

What does Azpects add?

The strategic value is distribution rather than a disclosed purchase price. Sika said Azpects creates cross-selling opportunities through complementary product portfolios and channels, while its manufacturing site can support production and logistics efficiencies, according to GlobeNewswire. For investors, that makes execution against the 3.00-6.00 percent local-currency sales-growth outlook the key operating test.

Analyst target moves higher

Berenberg raised its Sika price target from CHF 233 to CHF 240 on October 6, 2026 and kept a Buy rating, according to Markets Insider. The target change followed Sika's investor day and places execution, margins, and the Fast Forward savings program at the center of the valuation debate.

Next results date is set

Sika is scheduled to report its nine-month 2026 results on October 23, 2026, according to Simply Wall St. That release will provide the next test of the raised sales outlook and the first-half margin trajectory.

Stock price and market scale

Sika's market capitalization was CHF 27.9 billion as of October 12, 2026. The 52-week range was CHF 120.35 to CHF 197.60, placing the Lang & Schwarz euro quote below the upper end of the company's Swiss trading range without combining currencies.

The further course of trading is shown by the continuously updated real-time quote of Sika stock.