VAT Group AG (VACN)

Currency in CHF
690.00
+9.60(+1.41%)
Delayed Data·
Earnings results expected in 13 days
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Fair Value
Day's Range
684.20695.20
52 wk Range
305.10727.20
Key Statistics
Bid/Ask
689.60 / 690.00
Prev. Close
680.4
Open
685.4
Day's Range
684.2-695.2
52 wk Range
305.1-727.2
Volume
13.92K
Average Volume (3m)
68.1K
1-Year Change
93.8202%
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Company’s Health
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Fair Price
Upside
Price Target
713.11
Upside
+3.35%
Members' Sentiments
Bearish
Bullish
ProTips
Impressive gross profit margins

VAT Group AG News & Analysis

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Technical Analysis

Summary
Strong Sell
Sell
Neutral
Buy
Strong Buy
Strong Buy
Technical Indicators
Strong Buy
Moving Averages
Buy

Analyst Ratings

10 Buy
7 Hold
1 Sell
Ratings:
18 analysts
Overall Consensus
Buy

Analysts 12-Month Price Target:

Average 713.11
(+3.35% Upside)
Firm
ArticlePositionPrice TargetUpside / DownsideFrom Price TargetActionDate
Barclays
Buy860.00+24.71%780.00MaintainSep 30, 2026
UBS
Buy800.00+16.01%745.00MaintainSep 02, 2026
Jefferies
Hold646.00-6.32%560.00UpgradeAug 19, 2026
RBC Capital
Hold650.00-5.74%620.00MaintainJul 29, 2026
Citi
Buy850.00+23.26%730.00MaintainJul 28, 2026

VAT Group AG Earnings Call Summary for Q2/2026

  • VAT Group reported H1 2026 revenue of $291M, beating forecasts by 2.39%, but shares fell 6.37% on margin pressure and ramp-up costs concerns.
  • Q2 order intake hit record CHF 500M, up 102% YoY; H1 orders rose 75% YoY driven by strong semiconductor demand tied to AI and advanced chip manufacturing.
  • Gross margin improved to 66.6% but EBITDA margin slipped to 29.0% due to hiring and capacity investments; management expects H2 margin recovery.
  • Q3 2026 sales guidance set at CHF 355-385M; company targets quarterly output above CHF 450M by year-end with capacity for CHF 2.5-2.6B annual revenue.
  • CEO emphasized long-term technology cycle over short-term gains; Atonarp acquisition prioritizes capabilities over near-term accretion amid supply chain risks.
Last Updated: 07/22/2026, 05:32 PM
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Earnings

Latest Release
Jul 22, 2026
EPS / Forecast
3.29 / 3.75
Revenue / Forecast
291M / 284.2M
EPS Revisions
Last 90 days

Dividends

Payout Ratio
Payout ratio (TTM)
Earnings retained
EPS 6.91%
Dividend Yield
1.03%
Industry Median 1.47%
Annualized payout
7.00
Paid unevenly
5-Years Growth
+9.24%
Growth Streak

VACN Income Statement

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Metrics to compare
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Peers
Sector
Relationship
P/E Ratio
98.3x34.7x11.6x
PEG Ratio
−13.720.480.03
Price/Book
29.8x4.0x1.4x
Price / LTM Sales
19.8x2.6x1.2x
Upside (Analyst Target)
4.8%25.5%30.7%
Fair Value Upside
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VAT Group AG, together with its subsidiaries, engages in the development, manufacture, and sale of vacuum and gas inlet valves, multi-valve modules, motion components, and edge-welded metal bellows. It operates in two segments, Valves and Global Service. The Valves segment offers vacuum valves for the semiconductor, displays, photovoltaics, and vacuum coating industries, as well as for the industrial and research sectors. The Global Service segment provides spare parts, repairs, and upgrades, as well as support services. The company offers vacuum isolation, gate, angle, inline, check, cylinder, and all-metal valves; vacuum pendulum and butterfly valves; 3 position, multi-value, and vacuum control valves; vacuum transfer valves and doors; pressure relief/venting, gas dosing, and fast closing/beam stopper valves; and flange connections, bellows, and vacuum modules. It has operations in Switzerland, rest of Europe, the United States, Japan, Korea, Singapore, China, rest of Asia, and internationally. VAT Group AG was founded in 1965 and is headquartered in Solothurn, Switzerland.

Ownership

Ownership Overview

Type
Common Stock Held% of Shares OutstandingMarket Value
Mutual Funds & ETFs
9.50M31.70%6.47B
Other Institutional Investors
-412.12K-1.38%-280.57M
Public Companies & Retail Investors
20.88M69.68%14.22B
Total
29.97M100.00%20.4B

Top Holders

Holder
% of holding
Shares Held
Date Reported
Value (In 1,000s)
UBS Asset Management AG5.96%1,785,0001,215,228
BlackRock, Inc.5.74%1,719,0001,170,295

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FAQ

What Is the VAT Group (VACN) Stock Price Today?

The VAT Group stock price today is 690.00 CHF.

What Stock Exchange Does VAT Group Trade On?

VAT Group is listed and trades on the Switzerland Stock Exchange.

What Is the Stock Symbol for VAT Group?

The stock symbol for VAT Group is "VACN."

Does VAT Group Pay Dividends? What’s The Current Dividend Yield?

The VAT Group dividend yield is 1.03%.

What Is the VAT Group Market Cap?

As of today, VAT Group market cap is 20.67B CHF.

What Is VAT Group's Earnings Per Share (TTM)?

The VAT Group EPS (TTM) is 6.91.

When Is the Next VAT Group Earnings Date?

VAT Group will release its next earnings report on Oct 15, 2026.

From a Technical Analysis Perspective, Is VACN a Buy or Sell?

Based on moving averages and other technical indicators, the daily buy/sell signal is Strong Buy.

How Many Times Has VAT Group Stock Split?

VAT Group has split 0 times.

How Many Employees Does VAT Group Have?

VAT Group has 3959 employees.

What is the current trading status of VAT Group (VACN)?

As of Oct 02, 2026, VAT Group (VACN) is trading at a price of 690.00 CHF, with a previous close of 680.40 CHF. The stock has fluctuated within a day range of 684.20 CHF to 695.20 CHF, while its 52-week range spans from 305.10 CHF to 727.20 CHF.

What Is VAT Group (VACN) Price Target According to Analysts?

The average 12-month price target for VAT Group is 713.11 CHF, with a high estimate of 860 CHF and a low estimate of 390 CHF. 10 analysts recommend buying the stock, while 1 suggest selling, leading to an overall rating of Buy. The stock has an +3.35% Upside potential.
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