VAT Group AG (VACN)

Currency in CHF
560.20
-9.80(-1.72%)
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Fair Value
Day's Range
554.60574.00
52 wk Range
305.10727.20
Key Statistics
Bid/Ask
560.00 / 580.60
Prev. Close
560.2
Open
574
Day's Range
554.6-574
52 wk Range
305.1-727.2
Volume
77.77K
Average Volume (3m)
69.29K
1-Year Change
62.7069%
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Company’s Health
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Upside
Price Target
744.18
Upside
+32.84%
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 Sell
Technical Indicators
Strong Sell
Moving Averages
Strong Sell

Analyst Ratings

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

Analysts 12-Month Price Target:

Average 744.18
(+32.84% Upside)
Firm
ArticlePositionPrice TargetUpside / DownsideFrom Price TargetActionDate
Goldman Sachs
Buy874.00+56.02%782.00MaintainOct 19, 2026
Jefferies
Hold622.00+11.03%646.00MaintainOct 16, 2026
Barclays
Buy870.00+55.30%860.00MaintainOct 16, 2026
Deutsche Bank
Hold800.00+42.81%750.00MaintainOct 08, 2026
Berenberg
Hold695.00+24.06%640.00MaintainOct 07, 2026

VAT Group AG Earnings Call Summary for Q3/2026

  • VAT Group Q3 2026 sales rose 46% YoY to CHF 376M; orders tripled, backlog surged 280% to CHF 980M; stock fell 5% despite strong results.
  • Book-to-bill ratio hit 1.9x on semiconductor demand; management confirmed orders reflect real capacity needs, not double bookings.
  • Q4 guidance: CHF 420M-450M sales, CHF 500M-600M orders; 2027 revenue expected significantly above prior CHF 1.5B-1.7B target.
  • Gross margin stable at 65-66%; added 450 employees to 4,500 total; Malaysia 1B facility launching Q1 2027 to support capacity expansion.
  • Key risks include margin pressure from inflation, execution challenges in rapid expansion, and China exposure above 30% of sales amid trade tensions.
Last Updated: 15/10/2026, 09:50
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Earnings

Latest Release
Oct 15, 2026
EPS / Forecast
7.28 / 7.28
Revenue / Forecast
376.4M / 378.23M
EPS Revisions
Last 90 days

Dividends

Payout Ratio
Payout ratio (TTM)
Earnings retained
EPS 6.93
Dividend Yield
1.25%
Industry Median 1.42%
Annualised payout
7.00
Paid unevenly
5-Years Growth
+9.24%
Growth Streak

VACN Income Statement

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Peers
Sector
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P/E Ratio
80.9x29.9x11.2x
PEG Ratio
−11.290.400.03
Price/Book
24.5x4.2x1.4x
Price / LTM Sales
16.3x2.4x1.1x
Upside (Analyst Target)
32.8%23.9%36.6%
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
9.68M32.30%5.42B
Other Institutional Investors
-292.62K-0.98%-163.92M
Public Companies & Retail Investors
20.58M68.68%11.53B
Total
29.97M100.00%16.79B

Top Holders

Holder
% of holding
Shares Held
Date Reported
Value (In 1,000s)
UBS Asset Management AG6.58%1,971,0001,104,154
BlackRock, Inc.5.73%1,716,000961,303

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FAQ

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

The VAT Group stock price today is 560.20 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."

What Is the VAT Group Market Cap?

As of today, VAT Group market cap is 16.79B CHF.

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

The VAT Group EPS (TTM) is 6.93.

When Is the Next VAT Group Earnings Date?

VAT Group will release its next earnings report on Mar 02, 2027.

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 Sell.

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 24, 2026, VAT Group (VACN) is trading at a price of 560.20 CHF, with a previous close of 560.20 CHF. The stock has fluctuated within a day range of 554.60 CHF to 574.00 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 744.18 CHF, with a high estimate of 933 CHF and a low estimate of 400 CHF. 10 analysts recommend buying the stock, while 1 suggest selling, leading to an overall rating of Buy. The stock has an +32.84% Upside potential.
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