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Swisscom Profit Falls 17.6% as Vodafone Italia Integration Costs Bite, but Dividend Rises for First Time Since 2010

Switzerland's largest telecom group reports net income of CHF 1.27 billion for 2025, down sharply from acquisition costs, while raising shareholder payouts and targeting growth in 2026.

Feb 13, 2026, 02:07 AM

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The biggest acquisition in Swisscom's history has exacted its price on the bottom line. Switzerland's dominant telecommunications provider on Thursday reported that net income fell 17.6% to CHF 1.27 billion in 2025, dragged down by the costs of absorbing Vodafone Italia in a deal worth EUR 8 billion Swisscom-Gewinn schrumpft wegen Eingliederung von Vodafone Italiaatson.ch·UnverifiedBei der Swisscom schlägt die grösste Akquisition der Firmengeschichte aufs Ergebnis durch. Wegen der Kosten für die Eingliederung der übernommenen Vodafone Italia sackte der Reingewinn des Schweizer Branchenprimus ab. Der Reingewinn tauchte im vergangenen Jahr um 17,6 Prozent auf 1,27 Milliarden Franken, wie die Swisscom am Donnerstag in einem Communiqué bekannt gab. Das operative Ergebnis gab derweil weniger stark nach..

The result marks a sobering counterpoint to the headline revenue figures. Total group revenue surged 36.6% to CHF 15.05 billion following the consolidation of the Italian business, but on a pro forma basis — as if Vodafone Italia had been part of the group since the start of 2024 — revenue actually declined 2.0% . Currency effects compounded the pressure: the strength of the Swiss franc against the euro meant that the Italian operation's contribution shrank in franc terms, and on a currency-adjusted basis the decline was 1.3% Swisscom-Gewinn schrumpft wegen Eingliederung von Vodafone Italiaatson.ch·UnverifiedBei der Swisscom schlägt die grösste Akquisition der Firmengeschichte aufs Ergebnis durch. Wegen der Kosten für die Eingliederung der übernommenen Vodafone Italia sackte der Reingewinn des Schweizer Branchenprimus ab. Der Reingewinn tauchte im vergangenen Jahr um 17,6 Prozent auf 1,27 Milliarden Franken, wie die Swisscom am Donnerstag in einem Communiqué bekannt gab. Das operative Ergebnis gab derweil weniger stark nach..

Operating earnings told a similar story. EBITDA after lease expenses, Swisscom's preferred profitability metric, reached CHF 4.98 billion, up 22.6% in nominal terms but down 1.2% on a pro forma comparison. Adjusted for one-off items and currency movements, the decline deepened to 1.9% . Operating free cash flow, by contrast, proved more resilient, rising 9.6% to CHF 1.92 billion and remaining essentially flat on an adjusted basis Jahresbilanz des «Blauen Riesen»: Swisscom-Gewinn schrumpft wegen Eingliederung von Vodafone Italiatagesanzeiger.ch·SecondaryDer Reingewinn tauchte im vergangenen Jahr um 17,6 Prozent auf 1,27 Milliarden Franken. Neben den Kosten für die Integration von Vodafone Italia lastete die weitere Erosion im Telekomgeschäft auf dem Betriebsergebnis. Bei der Swisscom schlägt die grösste Akquisition der Firmengeschichte aufs Ergebnis durch. Wegen der Kosten für die Eingliederung der übernommenen Vodafone Italia sackte der Reingewinn des Schweizer Branchenprimus ab..

The Swiss domestic business, long the group's reliable cash engine, showed signs of the structural erosion that has afflicted European telecoms for years. Revenue in Switzerland slipped 1.4% to CHF 7.87 billion, with telecom service revenue falling 2.3% as customers continued migrating away from traditional voice and broadband bundles Jahresbilanz des «Blauen Riesen»: Swisscom-Gewinn schrumpft wegen Eingliederung von Vodafone Italiatagesanzeiger.ch·SecondaryDer Reingewinn tauchte im vergangenen Jahr um 17,6 Prozent auf 1,27 Milliarden Franken. Neben den Kosten für die Integration von Vodafone Italia lastete die weitere Erosion im Telekomgeschäft auf dem Betriebsergebnis. Bei der Swisscom schlägt die grösste Akquisition der Firmengeschichte aufs Ergebnis durch. Wegen der Kosten für die Eingliederung der übernommenen Vodafone Italia sackte der Reingewinn des Schweizer Branchenprimus ab.. EBITDA in the home market nonetheless rose 1% to CHF 3.36 billion, a testament to the cost discipline that has become a hallmark of Swisscom's Swiss operations Jahresbilanz des «Blauen Riesen»: Swisscom-Gewinn schrumpft wegen Eingliederung von Vodafone Italiatagesanzeiger.ch·SecondaryDer Reingewinn tauchte im vergangenen Jahr um 17,6 Prozent auf 1,27 Milliarden Franken. Neben den Kosten für die Integration von Vodafone Italia lastete die weitere Erosion im Telekomgeschäft auf dem Betriebsergebnis. Bei der Swisscom schlägt die grösste Akquisition der Firmengeschichte aufs Ergebnis durch. Wegen der Kosten für die Eingliederung der übernommenen Vodafone Italia sackte der Reingewinn des Schweizer Branchenprimus ab..

Italy, now the group's second pillar, presented a more mixed picture. On a pro forma basis, Italian revenue fell 1.1% to CHF 7.29 billion, while adjusted EBITDA dropped 3.1% to CHF 1.81 billion . The integration of Vodafone Italia's network, workforce and IT systems is proceeding according to plan, CEO Christoph Aeschlimann said, but the transition year inevitably brought one-off costs and operational friction . With a population of roughly 60 million, Italy offers a far larger market than Switzerland but also a far more competitive one, with four major mobile operators locked in a price war that has squeezed margins across the sector Swisscom-Gewinn schrumpft wegen Eingliederung von Vodafone Italiaatson.ch·UnverifiedBei der Swisscom schlägt die grösste Akquisition der Firmengeschichte aufs Ergebnis durch. Wegen der Kosten für die Eingliederung der übernommenen Vodafone Italia sackte der Reingewinn des Schweizer Branchenprimus ab. Der Reingewinn tauchte im vergangenen Jahr um 17,6 Prozent auf 1,27 Milliarden Franken, wie die Swisscom am Donnerstag in einem Communiqué bekannt gab. Das operative Ergebnis gab derweil weniger stark nach..

Despite the profit decline, Swisscom moved to reward shareholders with what amounts to a vote of confidence in the combined group's future. The board proposed raising the annual dividend by 18% to CHF 26 per share — the first increase since 2010 . Because the Swiss federal government holds a 51% stake in Swisscom, more than half of the payout flows directly into the national treasury, making the dividend decision a matter of public finance as much as corporate strategy Swisscom-Gewinn schrumpft wegen Eingliederung von Vodafone Italiaatson.ch·UnverifiedBei der Swisscom schlägt die grösste Akquisition der Firmengeschichte aufs Ergebnis durch. Wegen der Kosten für die Eingliederung der übernommenen Vodafone Italia sackte der Reingewinn des Schweizer Branchenprimus ab. Der Reingewinn tauchte im vergangenen Jahr um 17,6 Prozent auf 1,27 Milliarden Franken, wie die Swisscom am Donnerstag in einem Communiqué bekannt gab. Das operative Ergebnis gab derweil weniger stark nach.. The annual general meeting on 25 March 2026 will vote on the proposal Jahresbilanz des «Blauen Riesen»: Swisscom-Gewinn schrumpft wegen Eingliederung von Vodafone Italiatagesanzeiger.ch·SecondaryDer Reingewinn tauchte im vergangenen Jahr um 17,6 Prozent auf 1,27 Milliarden Franken. Neben den Kosten für die Integration von Vodafone Italia lastete die weitere Erosion im Telekomgeschäft auf dem Betriebsergebnis. Bei der Swisscom schlägt die grösste Akquisition der Firmengeschichte aufs Ergebnis durch. Wegen der Kosten für die Eingliederung der übernommenen Vodafone Italia sackte der Reingewinn des Schweizer Branchenprimus ab..

For 2026, Swisscom guided for revenue of CHF 14.7 to 14.9 billion and EBITDA of CHF 5.0 to 5.1 billion, signalling expectations of continued modest organic decline but improving profitability as integration synergies materialise . If those targets are met, the dividend is set to rise again to CHF 27 per share . Capital expenditure is planned at CHF 3.0 to 3.1 billion, much of it directed toward fibre-optic rollout in Switzerland and network consolidation in Italy Swisscom-Gewinn schrumpft wegen Eingliederung von Vodafone Italiaatson.ch·UnverifiedBei der Swisscom schlägt die grösste Akquisition der Firmengeschichte aufs Ergebnis durch. Wegen der Kosten für die Eingliederung der übernommenen Vodafone Italia sackte der Reingewinn des Schweizer Branchenprimus ab. Der Reingewinn tauchte im vergangenen Jahr um 17,6 Prozent auf 1,27 Milliarden Franken, wie die Swisscom am Donnerstag in einem Communiqué bekannt gab. Das operative Ergebnis gab derweil weniger stark nach..

Analysts noted that while Swisscom met its 2025 financial targets, the earnings figures fell short of consensus expectations, underscoring investor unease about the pace at which the Italian acquisition will translate into tangible returns Jahresbilanz des «Blauen Riesen»: Swisscom-Gewinn schrumpft wegen Eingliederung von Vodafone Italiatagesanzeiger.ch·SecondaryDer Reingewinn tauchte im vergangenen Jahr um 17,6 Prozent auf 1,27 Milliarden Franken. Neben den Kosten für die Integration von Vodafone Italia lastete die weitere Erosion im Telekomgeschäft auf dem Betriebsergebnis. Bei der Swisscom schlägt die grösste Akquisition der Firmengeschichte aufs Ergebnis durch. Wegen der Kosten für die Eingliederung der übernommenen Vodafone Italia sackte der Reingewinn des Schweizer Branchenprimus ab.. The stock market's initial reaction reflected that ambivalence.

The broader context matters. Swisscom's bet on Italy represents a strategic pivot for a company that had long been defined by its Swiss fortress. The European telecom sector has seen a wave of consolidation as operators seek scale to fund 5G and fibre investments, and Swisscom's move to acquire Vodafone Italia fits squarely within that logic. Yet the deal also exposes the group to Italy's fiercely competitive mobile market, persistent macroeconomic uncertainty in the eurozone, and the execution risk inherent in merging two large organisations across national and linguistic boundaries Swisscom-Gewinn schrumpft wegen Eingliederung von Vodafone Italiaatson.ch·UnverifiedBei der Swisscom schlägt die grösste Akquisition der Firmengeschichte aufs Ergebnis durch. Wegen der Kosten für die Eingliederung der übernommenen Vodafone Italia sackte der Reingewinn des Schweizer Branchenprimus ab. Der Reingewinn tauchte im vergangenen Jahr um 17,6 Prozent auf 1,27 Milliarden Franken, wie die Swisscom am Donnerstag in einem Communiqué bekannt gab. Das operative Ergebnis gab derweil weniger stark nach..

Aeschlimann struck an optimistic tone, citing the group's top rankings in network quality tests and its investments in artificial intelligence and cybersecurity as proof that innovation remains central to the strategy. The company launched a Swiss AI Platform for business customers and is pursuing a net-zero carbon target by 2035 Jahresbilanz des «Blauen Riesen»: Swisscom-Gewinn schrumpft wegen Eingliederung von Vodafone Italiatagesanzeiger.ch·SecondaryDer Reingewinn tauchte im vergangenen Jahr um 17,6 Prozent auf 1,27 Milliarden Franken. Neben den Kosten für die Integration von Vodafone Italia lastete die weitere Erosion im Telekomgeschäft auf dem Betriebsergebnis. Bei der Swisscom schlägt die grösste Akquisition der Firmengeschichte aufs Ergebnis durch. Wegen der Kosten für die Eingliederung der übernommenen Vodafone Italia sackte der Reingewinn des Schweizer Branchenprimus ab.. Whether those ambitions can offset the gravitational pull of declining legacy revenues will be the defining question for Swisscom in the years ahead.

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Why This Topic

Swisscom is Switzerland's largest telecom company and a systemically important enterprise with majority state ownership. Its annual results directly affect federal finances through the dividend. The Vodafone Italia acquisition — the largest in the company's history at EUR 8 billion — represents a major strategic bet whose outcome will shape the Swiss telecom landscape for years. The 17.6% profit decline amid a record dividend increase creates a compelling narrative tension that is of clear public interest.

Source Selection

The article draws on three Swiss news sources: Tages-Anzeiger (tier 1 national newspaper), SRF (tier 1 public broadcaster), and Watson (tier 3 digital news). All three report the same SDA/AWP wire data from Swisscom's official communique, ensuring factual consistency. The figures are cross-checked across sources. Supplementary context on segment performance and analyst reaction comes from Swisscom's own press release and Investing.com reporting, used for background rather than primary sourcing.

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This article focuses on the financial results and strategic implications of Swisscom's Vodafone Italia integration. We centre the narrative on the tension between headline revenue growth from the acquisition and the underlying organic decline, which is the most analytically interesting aspect. We include the dividend increase prominently because of its public finance dimension — the Swiss government's 51% stake means taxpayers are direct beneficiaries. We chose not to cover the AI and sustainability initiatives in detail as they are forward-looking marketing statements rather than hard financial developments. Analyst reaction is referenced but individual analyst quotes are not available in the source material.

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• depth_and_context scored 4/3 minimum: The article supplies useful background on the Vodafone Italia acquisition, pro forma adjustments, currency effects and sector consolidation — explaining why results matter for Swisscom and public finances — but could add more historical financial context and competitor/comparative data to deepen understanding. • narrative_structure scored 4/3 minimum: The draft opens with a clear lede and follows a logical arc (headline result, revenue breakdown, domestic vs Italy, dividend, guidance, context), with a reasonable closing question; a tighter nut graf and a stronger one-line takeaway conclusion would improve flow. • analytical_value scored 4/2 minimum: The piece interprets pro forma vs reported figures, currency impacts and strategic risks, and links the acquisition to sector consolidation and future execution risk; it could add more quantified scenario analysis or specific analyst forecasts to deepen the forward-looking assessment. • filler_and_redundancy scored 4/3 minimum: The article is generally lean and information-dense with few repetitions; minor redundancy appears in restating pro forma declines in several metrics but it mostly avoids padding. • language_and_clarity scored 5/3 minimum: Writing is clear, precise and newsroom-appropriate, avoids vague political labels, and explains terms like pro forma and EBITDA; phrasing is concise and suitable for a broad audience. Warnings: • [article_quality] perspective_diversity scored 3 (borderline): It includes management comments, analyst reaction and macro/sector context, but lacks quotes or views from independent analysts, competitors, customer groups or Italian stakeholders that would broaden the range of perspectives. • [article_quality] publication_readiness scored 4 (borderline): The draft reads like a near-finished news piece with clean structure and sourcing markers; it needs minor editorial polish (tighter nut graf, an explicit dateline or byline as appropriate) but contains no disallowed template text or AI self-references.

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