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AMS:PHIA 10 February 2026

Philips share price jumps 11% after outlook lifts margins — what PHIA investors watch next

Philips share price jumps 11% after outlook lifts margins — what PHIA investors watch next

Philips shares rose 11.5% to €27.50 in Amsterdam after the company forecast a 2026 adjusted EBITA margin of 12.5%-13.0% and free cash flow of €1.3-1.5 billion. The group expects 2026 comparable sales growth of 3%-4.5%. Philips proposed a 2025 dividend of €0.85 per share and said it completed its €2.5 billion productivity program. CEO Roy Jakobs will be up for re-appointment in May 2026.

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