DSM-Firmenich buyback reaches EUR 540 million: DSM-Firmenich stock trades at EUR 107.70

Published on 10/22/2026 at 09:22 | Editorial responsibility: Rafael Müller, Editor-in-Chief AD HOC NEWS

The program repurchased 7,169,147 shares at an average EUR 75.32. DSM-Firmenich stock was EUR 107.70 on October 22, 2026.

Buyback and share count

The repurchase program concluded on October 1, 2026 at EUR 540 million.
DSM-Firmenich plans to cancel 6,488,446 shares by the end of the first quarter of 2027.
DSM-Firmenich stock was trading at EUR 107.70 at 9:13 a.m. CEST at Lang & Schwarz on October 22, 2026.

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DSM-Firmenich (ISIN CH1216478797) was trading at EUR 107.70 at Lang & Schwarz on October 22, 2026 at 9:13 a.m. CEST. The company completed its EUR 540 million share repurchase program on October 1, 2026, a capital action that will reduce the issued share count when the planned cancellation is completed.

According to dsm-firmenich, the program repurchased 7,169,147 shares at an average price of EUR 75.32. The company said 6,488,446 shares were bought for capital reduction, while 680,701 shares cover commitments under share-based compensation plans.

Buyback reduces share count

The most direct investor consequence is the planned cancellation of 6,488,446 shares by the end of the first quarter of 2027. The company said this would reduce issued shares from 253,626,947 to 247,138,501, a reduction of 2.60 percent.

The repurchase was divided into EUR 40 million for share-based compensation commitments and EUR 500 million for capital reduction. The final purchases between September 28, 2026 and September 30, 2026 covered 193,100 shares at an average EUR 98.62 per share, according to the company release.

Three dates define the program

On March 12, 2026, DSM-Firmenich started the EUR 540 million program. Between September 28, 2026 and September 30, 2026, it repurchased 193,100 shares for EUR 19.0 million. On October 1, 2026, the company announced completion after 7,169,147 shares had been repurchased.

What does the buyback mean?

The planned 2.60 percent reduction in issued shares can increase each remaining share's claim on the company, although the effect depends on future earnings and operating performance. DSM-Firmenich operates in nutrition, health, beauty, flavors, and fragrances and is listed on Euronext Amsterdam and SIX Swiss Exchange.

Next reporting date is November 4

The next earnings date is November 4, 2026, according to The Wall Street Journal. The company also said the share cancellation is planned for the end of the first quarter of 2027.

Stock stays near its yearly high

DSM-Firmenich stock was trading at EUR 107.70 at Lang & Schwarz on October 22, 2026 at 9:13 a.m. CEST. The 52-week range was EUR 55.22 to EUR 109.85 as of October 22, 2026, while market capitalization stood at EUR 26.4 billion.

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