Dutch electronics Philips recorded a net profit of EUR 532 million in the first six months of the year, an increase of 41% compared to the same period of 2025, today released the company.
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28/07/2026
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Nthe first half, operating revenue reached eur 851 million, plus 53% in the same period last year, due in particular to the reimbursement of eur 186 million in us customs duties in the second quarter of the year, the company explained.
Sales, however, fell by 2% compared to the same period, reaching EUR 8,265 million, with nominal reductions in all business segments except personal health.
Philips attributes this fall in sales to the negative impact of the exchange rate in the first half of the year.
The gross pre-tax, tax, depreciation and depreciation (EBITDA) result was EUR 1,478 million, 12% above the value recorded between January and June 2025.
In the second quarter of the year alone, technology achieved a net profit of EUR 386 million, 60% more than in 2025, with a nominal increase in sales from 1% to 4,360 million, compared to the same period last year.
Thus, the company maintains the forecast for the set of 2026, year in which it expects comparable sales growth between 3% and 4.5%, and an increase in EBITDA between 13.5% and 14.0%.