Sika stock: Nine-month growth and UAE deal shape the week

Published on 10/31/2026 at 10:26 | Editorial responsibility: Rafael Müller, Editor-in-Chief AD HOC NEWS

Sika stock enters the weekend after two business updates in the final week of October. The company maintained its 2026 outlook and expanded its UAE waterproofing platform.

Growth and expansion shape Sika

Sika reported stronger nine-month sales and reiterated its 2026 outlook.
The Duproof acquisition expands local waterproofing production and distribution in the United Arab Emirates.
Cost savings and acquisitions remain central to Sika's growth strategy.

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Sika reported stronger nine-month sales on Friday, October 23, and reiterated its 2026 outlook. The company then announced the acquisition of Dubai-based waterproofing manufacturer Duproof on Monday, October 26, adding a second business update for the week.

According to Finanzen.ch, Sika generated CHF 8.71 billion in sales in the first nine months of 2026. Sales increased 4.8 percent in local currencies, while the reported increase in Swiss francs was 1.6 percent. Organic growth contributed 3.5 percent, and acquisitions added 1.3 percent.

Guidance remains unchanged

Sika kept its full-year guidance for local-currency growth of 3 percent to 6 percent and an EBITDA margin of 19.0 percent to 19.5 percent. EBITDA rose 1.9 percent to CHF 1.68 billion in the first nine months, while net profit reached CHF 887.8 million. The Fast Forward program remains on track to deliver CHF 80 million in benefits in 2026.

UAE platform gains capacity

In a Globenewswire release, Sika said Duproof manufactures bituminous waterproofing membranes in Dubai. The acquisition adds local production capacity and gives Sika access to Duproof's contractor and applicator network. Sika plans to combine the business with its distributor network in the UAE, while the new site complements manufacturing operations in Saudi Arabia and Egypt.

Sika stock traded at 194.55 euros on Lang & Schwarz at 10:24 CET on Saturday, October 31. The quote was available through the real-time quote of Sika stock.