Swisscom AG stock (CH0008742519): Q1 2026 earnings miss but cash flow beats estimates

Swisscom AG reported first?quarter 2026 earnings that missed consensus on net income and revenue, while operating free cash flow came in above expectations.

Swisscom AG reported first?quarter 2026 earnings that missed consensus on net income and revenue, while operating free cash flow came in above expectations, according to its May 7, 2026, quarterly report and related news coverage.Swisscom report Q1 2026 as of 05/07/2026Investing.com earnings summary as of 05/09/2026

For the three months ended March 31, 2026, Swisscom’s group revenue declined 4.1% year?on?year to CHF 3,606 million, while net income fell 9.6% to CHF 332 million, below the CHF 352 million consensus estimate.Swisscom report Q1 2026 as of 05/07/2026Investing.com earnings summary as of 05/09/2026

EBITDA after lease expense (EBITDAaL) rose 0.8% to CHF 1,288 million, and on an adjusted, constant?exchange?rate basis revenue was down 2.9% and EBITDAaL up 1.3%, reflecting continued pressure on top?line growth but stable underlying profitability.Swisscom report Q1 2026 as of 05/07/2026

Operating free cash flow beat expectations, helped by lower capital expenditure, even as the company continues to integrate Vodafone Italia and deliver on synergy targets.Investing.com earnings summary as of 05/09/2026

As of: 11.05.2026

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At a glance

• Name: Swisscom AG
• Sector/industry: Telecommunications
• Headquarters/country: Switzerland
• Core markets: Switzerland and Italy
• Key revenue drivers: Mobile, fixed?line, broadband, IT and cloud services
• Home exchange/listing venue: SIX Swiss Exchange (ticker: SCMN)
• Trading currency: CHF

Swisscom AG: core business model

Swisscom AG is Switzerland’s leading telecommunications provider, offering mobile, fixed?line, broadband, TV, and IT and cloud services to private and business customers.Swisscom investor relations as of 05/11/2026

The company also operates in Italy through its acquisition of Vodafone Italia, where it aims to leverage scale and synergies in mobile and fixed networks.Swisscom report Q1 2026 as of 05/07/2026

Swisscom’s business model combines regulated and non?regulated services, with a focus on network quality, digitalization, and secure IT solutions for enterprises and public?sector clients.Swisscom investor relations as of 05/11/2026

Main revenue and product drivers for Swisscom AG

Swisscom’s main revenue streams are mobile services, fixed?line and broadband, TV, and IT and cloud solutions, with mobile and broadband accounting for a large share of group turnover.Swisscom investor relations as of 05/11/2026

In Switzerland, the company emphasizes its position as the best mobile network and is investing in 5G and fiber?optic infrastructure to support data?intensive applications and enterprise digitalization.Swisscom report Q1 2026 as of 05/07/2026

In Italy, Swisscom is integrating Vodafone Italia’s operations and targeting cost synergies and cross?selling opportunities across mobile, fixed, and IT services, which management expects to support medium?term profitability despite short?term integration costs.Swisscom report Q1 2026 as of 05/07/2026

Conclusion

Swisscom AG’s first?quarter 2026 results show a mixed picture: revenue and net income came in below consensus, reflecting ongoing competitive and macro pressures, while operating free cash flow beat expectations thanks to lower capex and stable EBITDAaL.Swisscom report Q1 2026 as of 05/07/2026Investing.com earnings summary as of 05/09/2026

The company has confirmed its 2026 guidance and continues to invest in network quality and digital services in Switzerland while integrating Vodafone Italia to unlock synergies.Swisscom report Q1 2026 as of 05/07/2026

For US investors, Swisscom offers exposure to a stable European telecom operator with a strong domestic position and an expanding footprint in Italy, though currency and regulatory risks remain relevant factors to consider.Swisscom investor relations as of 05/11/2026

Disclaimer: This article does not constitute investment advice. Stocks are volatile financial instruments.