Earnings release
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Page | 1 Ad hoc announcement pursuant to Art. 53 LR Key figures as of September 30, 2026 Press release October 22, 2026 Profitable growth gaining momentum – Order intake and revenue in Q3: +10.3% and +5.1% growth in local currencies – EBIT margin: 13.5%, up 100 basis points versus the first nine months of 2025 – Net profit: CHF 852 million, 10.4% of revenue – 2026 guidance revised: EBIT margin ~13.5% (previous: ~13%) For the first nine months of 2026, order intake and revenue reached CHF 8 735 million and CHF 8 162 million, equivalent to a growth in local currencies of 5.2% and 2.6%, respectively. Operating profit increased to CHF 1 102 million, corresponding to an EBIT margin of 13.5%. The EBIT adjusted margin reached 13.8%. Net profit rose to CHF 852 million, corresponding to a net profit margin of 10.4%. Cash flow from operating activities was CHF 903 million. “As the third quarter shows, our strategy is translating into accelerating profitable growth,” said Paolo Compagna, Schindler CEO. “Our company is well positioned to capture the commercial opportunities that are emerging in an evolving competitive landscape, with a focus on creating long-term value for our customers and shareholders.” Order intake and order backlog In the nine months of 2026, order intake reached CHF 8 735 million (previous year: CHF 8 524 million), corresponding to a year-on-year growth of 2.5% and 5.2% in local currencies. All businesses reported increases with Modernization growing strongly, Service continuing to grow at a steady pace, and New Installations generating good growth despite a decline in China. In the third quarter of 2026, order intake was CHF 2 941 million (previous year: CHF 2 638 million), corresponding to a year-on-year growth of 11.5% and 10.3% in local currencies. As of September 30, 2026, the order backlog was CHF 8 735 million (previous year: CHF 7 999 million), corresponding to a year-on-year growth of 9.2% and 4.5% in local currencies. Revenue In the nine months of 2026, revenue reached CHF 8 162 million (previous year: CHF 8 155 million), corresponding to a year-on-year growth of 0.1% and 2.6% in local currencies. Revenue grew in local currencies in all regions, except China. In the third quarter of 2026, revenue amounted to CHF 2 833 million (previous year: CHF 2 668 million), the equivalent of a year-on-year growth of 6.2% and growth of 5.1% in local currencies. Schindler Group – Key figures as of September 30, 2026 Global Communications & Branding Schindler Management Ltd. Schindler Group – Key figures as of September 30, 2026 Schindler Management Ltd.
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Page | 2 Global Communications & Branding Schindler Management Ltd. Schindler Group – Key figures as of September 30, 2026 Operating profit (EBIT) In the nine months of 2026, operating profit amounted to CHF 1 102 million (previous year: CHF 1 022 million), corresponding to an EBIT margin of 13.5% (previous year: 12.5%). The EBIT adjusted margin reached 13.8% (previous year: 13.2%), driven primarily by operational efficiencies, mix change, and pricing effects. In the third quarter of 2026, operating profit reached CHF 396 million (previous year: CHF 347 million), with an EBIT margin of 14.0% (previous year: 13.0%). The EBIT adjusted margin was 14.4% (previous year:13.9%). Net profit For the nine months of 2026, net profit increased to CHF 852 million, against the previous year’s result of CHF 796 million. The net profit margin amounted to 10.4% (previous year: 9.8%). Earnings per share increased to CHF 7.64 (previous year: CHF 7.04). Cash flow from operating activities For the nine months of 2026, cash flow from operating activities reached CHF 903 million (previous year: CHF 967 million), corresponding to a decline of 6.6%, mainly driven by higher working capital requirements. Schindler among the world’s best employers in 2026 Again, Schindler was recognized by Forbes as one of the world’s best employers, which reflects positive assess- ments from employees and industry participants worldwide. The ranking includes 900 companies in more than 50 countries and underlines Schindler’s commitment to people development. 2026 guidance revised For 2026, Schindler now expects an EBIT reported margin of ~13.5% (previous: ~13%) and low- to mid-single- digit revenue growth in local currencies (unchanged). For further information: Katherine Lee, Head External Communications Tel. +41 41 445 36 11, katherine.lee@schindler.com Lars Brorson, Head Investor Relations Tel. +41 41 445 40 36, lars.brorson@schindler.com https://group.schindler.com Dial-in details for today’s webcast and conference call at 10:00 am CET are available at: https://group.schindler.com/en/investor-relations/events.html.
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Page | 3 Global Communications & Branding Schindler Management Ltd. Schindler Group – Key figures as of September 30, 2026 Key figures January to September In CHF million 2026 2025 Δ % Δ % local currencies Order intake 8 735 8 524 2.5 5.2 Revenue 8 162 8 155 0.1 2.6 Operating profit (EBIT) 1 102 1 022 7.8 10.1 in % 13.5 12.5 Operating profit (EBIT), adjusted 1 1291 1 0772 4.8 7.0 in % 13.8 13.2 Financing and investing activities –22 –14 Profit before taxes 1 080 1 008 7.1 Income taxes 228 212 Net profit 852 796 7.0 Earnings per share and participation certificate in CHF 7.64 7.04 8.5 Cash flow from operating activities 903 967 –6.6 Investments in property, plant, and equipment 103 71 45.1 30.09.2026 31.12.2025 Order backlog 8 735 7 806 11.9 7.0 Number of employees 68 153 67 381 1.1 1 Adjusted for restructuring costs (CHF 17 million), and expenses for BuildingMinds (CHF 10 million) 2 Adjusted for restructuring costs (CHF 43 million), and expenses for BuildingMinds (CHF 12 million)
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Page | 4 Global Communications & Branding Schindler Management Ltd. Schindler Group – Key figures as of September 30, 2026 3rd quarter: July to September In CHF million 2026 2025 Δ % Δ % local currencies Order intake 2 941 2 638 11.5 10.3 Revenue 2 833 2 668 6.2 5.1 Operating profit (EBIT) 396 347 14.1 12.7 in % 14.0 13.0 Operating profit (EBIT), adjusted 4071 3722 9.4 8.1 in % 14.4 13.9 Financing and investing activities –7 –11 Profit before taxes 389 336 15.8 Income taxes 79 71 Net profit 310 265 17.0 Earnings per share and participation certificate in CHF 2.81 2.36 19.1 Cash flow from operating activities 286 264 8.3 Investments in property, plant, and equipment 29 29 – 30.09.2026 30.09.2025 Order backlog 8 735 7 999 9.2 4.5 Number of employees 68 153 68 751 –0.9 1 Adjusted for restructuring costs (CHF 6 million), and expenses for BuildingMinds (CHF 5 million) 2 Adjusted for restructuring costs (CHF 21 million), and expenses for BuildingMinds (CHF 4 million) Balance sheet In CHF million 30.09.2026 % 31.12.2025 % 30.09.2025 % Cash and cash equivalents 2 216 18.9 2 304 19.6 1 978 17.3 Other current assets 5 870 50.2 5 950 50.8 5 959 52.2 Total current assets 8 086 69.1 8 254 70.4 7 937 69.5 Non-current assets 3 621 30.9 3 468 29.6 3 475 30.5 Total assets 11 707 100.0 11 722 100.0 11 412 100.0 Current liabilities 5 732 49.0 5 487 46.8 5 363 46.9 Non-current liabilities 1 080 9.2 1 088 9.3 1 122 9.9 Total liabilities 6 812 58.2 6 575 56.1 6 485 56.8 Equity 4 895 41.8 5 147 43.9 4 927 43.2 Total liabilities and equity 11 707 100.0 11 722 100.0 11 412 100.0
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Page | 5 Global Communications & Branding Schindler Management Ltd. Schindler Group – Key figures as of September 30, 2026 Exchange rates 2026 2025 Spot rate Average rate Spot rate Average rate September 30 September 30 December 31 September 30 Eurozone EUR 1 0.95 0.92 0.93 0.94 USA USD 1 0.83 0.80 0.79 0.85 Brazil BRL 100 16.02 15.40 14.46 14.90 China CNY 100 12.44 11.67 11.35 11.71 India INR 100 0.87 0.85 0.88 0.98 Non-GAAP measures The key figures comprise certain non-GAAP measures that are not defined by International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS). The Group’s definitions of these non-GAAP items are available at: https://group.schindler.com – Investors – Results – Non-GAAP measures (https://group.schindler.com/en/investor-relations/results/definition-on-non-gaap-items.html).