Based on the results, Gurit has raised its full-year guidance for sales growth and adjusted operating profit margin. Growth was recorded across all three business units, while the adjusted operating profit margin increased to 11.0%, compared with 5.7% in the same period of 2025.
Gurit reported unaudited net sales of CHF 153.9 million for the first half of 2026, with net sales from continuing operations at constant exchange rates increasing 16.0% to CHF 152.4 million.
Wind Materials
Net sales from continuing operations at constant exchange rates increased 9.6% year-on-year to CHF 82.9 million. Growth was driven by increased production by major original equipment manufacturers of onshore turbines and the ramp-up of offshore facilities.
Manufacturing Solutions
Net sales at constant exchange rates increased 69.3% year-on-year to CHF 23.9 million. The increase was driven by higher customer activity, particularly in India, supported by the establishment of local manufacturing capacity and project execution. Based on its order backlog and current customer demand, Gurit expects continued momentum in the second half of 2026.
Marine & Industrial
Net sales at constant exchange rates increased 9.2% to CHF 45.7 million. Growth was driven by the Subsea business, increased adoption of recycled polyethylene terephthalate foam solutions and wider use of products in industrial applications.
During the first half of 2026, Gurit expanded production capabilities in Australia and the United States and progressed customer qualifications for Corecell S foam. While some marine end markets remained subdued, the company expects higher contributions from new applications and its qualification pipeline in the second half of 2026.
The adjusted operating result increased to CHF 16.9 million, compared with CHF 9.3 million in the first half of 2025. The adjusted operating profit margin rose to 11.0%, from 5.7%. The improvement was attributed to profitable growth, portfolio optimisation and a lower cost base following the transformation programme.
Gurit has raised its guidance for net sales growth from continuing operations at constant exchange rates to 9–11%, compared with previous guidance for mid-single-digit growth. Full-year adjusted operating profit margin guidance has been increased to around 10%, from above 8.1%.
The guidance reflects management's assessment of potential geopolitical, supply chain and tariff risks. Gurit said these factors continue to be monitored and that the outlook would be updated if their impact materially exceeds current assumptions.
Gurit expects continued momentum across its businesses in the second half of 2026, supported by its multi-market strategy, competitive position and lower cost base following the strategic realignment completed in 2025. The company continues to target a sustainable operating profit margin of 10% or above.
