Swiss stocks - Factors to watch on August 20

DocMorris AG

20/08/2025 06:01

ZURICH/GDANSK, Aug 20 (Reuters) - Here are some of the main factors that may affect Swiss stocks on Wednesday:

SWISS BANKS

A Swiss parliamentary committee on Tuesday said it had voted to amend a motion on pay curbs for bankers, replacing a contentious plan to cap their remuneration at 5 million Swiss francs  ($6.19 million) with a pledge to ensure incentives are not skewed in future.

ALCON ALCC.S

Alcon AG reported quarterly adjusted earnings of 76 cents​​ per share for the quarter ended June 30, higher than the same quarter last year, when the company reported EPS of 74 cents.

GEBERIT GEBN.S

H1 report due.

EMMI EMMN.S

H1 report due.

ANALYSTS' VIEWS

DOCMORRIS AG DOCM.S: Berenberg cuts target price to CHF 8.10 from CHF 17

COMPANY STATEMENTS

*Sensirion SENSI.S H1 revenue CHF 184.5 million

*Implenia IMPN.S H1 EBIT CHF 56.968 million

*Gurit GURN.S expects 2025 net sales of around CHF 300 million

ECONOMY

SNB US Dollar auction due at 0900 GMT

($1 = 0.8080 Swiss francs)

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