Swisscom appoints Martin Resel as Swisscom stock gains 2.67 percent

Published on 10/22/2026 at 14:33 | Editorial responsibility: Rafael Müller, Editor-in-Chief AD HOC NEWS

Martin Resel takes over Swisscom B2B on February 1, 2027. Swisscom stock costs EUR 739.25 on October 22, 2026, 2.67 percent above EUR 720.00 Xetra close.

Court ruling and key dates

Swisscom overturned a CHF 18 million fine on October 13, 2026.
Martin Resel takes over the B2B division on February 1, 2027.
Swisscom stock trades at EUR 739.25 at 2:30 p.m. CEST at Lang & Schwarz on October 22, 2026, 2.67 percent above the Xetra close of October 20, 2026.

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Swisscom stock gains 2.67 percent against the Xetra close as the company names Martin Resel to lead its Swiss business customer division from February 1, 2027. According to MarketScreener, the October 20, 2026 announcement puts Resel on Swisscom's Executive Committee in Switzerland and follows Urs Lehner's nearly ten-year tenure leading the B2B business.

Leadership change brings a B2B focus

Resel joins Swisscom from A1 Telekom Austria, where he serves as deputy chief executive and chief customer officer for enterprise clients. His appointment places telecommunications, information technology and digital transformation experience at the center of Swisscom's business customer operation.

The change comes as Swisscom combines a stable domestic telecommunications base with expansion in Italy through Fastweb and Vodafone. The company had 22,761 full-time employees at the latest company profile date, while its business includes mobile services, broadband, television, cloud solutions and security products.

What does the latest quarter show?

Yahoo Finance lists Q2 2026 revenue at CHF 3.62 billion and earnings at CHF 337.0 million, with a 9.32 percent profit margin. Those figures give the management change a clear operating backdrop, although the next quarter will test whether the Italian growth strategy can offset pressure on revenue.

Three events frame the stock

On August 7, 2026, Q2 2026 revenue stood at CHF 3.62 billion and earnings at CHF 337.0 million, according to Yahoo Finance. On October 13, 2026, the Federal Administrative Court overturned a CHF 18 million competition fine linked to Swisscom's fiber rollout, as reported in the company's official release. On October 20, 2026, Swisscom announced Resel's appointment effective February 1, 2027.

Dates ahead for shareholders

Swisscom's next reported date is November 5, 2026, for third-quarter 2026 results, according to MarketScreener. The next management milestone is February 1, 2027, when Resel is scheduled to assume the B2B role.

Stock price and market setting

Swisscom's latest operating figures point to a profitable second quarter, while the court ruling removes the CHF 18 million fine from the immediate legal burden. The appointment adds an execution question around business customers and digital services.

Swisscom stock was trading at EUR 739.25 at Lang & Schwarz on October 22, 2026 at 2:30 p.m. CEST, up EUR 19.25 or 2.67 percent versus the Xetra close of October 20, 2026 at EUR 720.00. The further course of trading is shown by the continuously updated real-time quote of Swisscom stock.