INFICON Reports Solid First Quarter 2025 with Positive Outlook

INFICON Holding AG announced strong first-quarter results for 2025, with sales reaching USD 158.3 million, reflecting a 2.7% increase from the previous year, and 4.7% when considering organic growth. The company maintained a healthy gross profit margin of 49.4%, up from 47.8% in the same quarter of 2024. Operating income rose by 1.8% to USD 31.9 million, securing a margin of 20.2%.

Despite challenges such as tariffs and trade tensions, INFICON confirmed its 2025 guidance, projecting sales between USD 660-710 million and an operating income margin around 20%. The company emphasizes its robust global network, which is strategically positioned to handle trade disputes.

Sales performance varied across different markets. The Semiconductor & Vacuum Coating segment saw an 18.0% growth to USD 76.9 million, while sales for Refrigeration, Air Conditioning, and Automotive increased by 3.6%. Sales to the General Vacuum and Security & Energy markets decreased.

The company reported strong profitability with a 6.2% increase in gross profit to USD 78.2 million. INFICON closed the quarter with a net cash position of USD 87.3 million and a strengthened equity ratio of 74.1%.

The company remains optimistic about future sales trends based on encouraging order intakes and has prepared to adapt to potential market fluctuations.