Lindt & Sprüngli has raised its sales forecast despite recent price hikes as shoppers prove willing to splash out on its premium products.
The Swiss chocolate maker saw sales rise 11.2% to CHF2.35bn (£2.19bn) in the first half of 2025, ahead of analysts’ expectations.
That was despite the company raising prices by another 15.8% in the period due to high cocoa prices.
The company cited continued consumer loyalty and the ongoing trend towards premiumisation as it increased its sales growth guidance to between 9% and 11% for this year, after previously advising 7% to 9%.
It said growth was driven by core products such as Lindor and Excellence, as well as new innovations like the Lindt Dubai Style Chocolate.
Lindt launched its Dubai Style Chocolate bars – costing £10 a bar – in December, responding to a viral TikTok craze sparked by a Dubai chocolatier.
Europe is proving particularly strong with organic growth of 17.7%. By contrast, North American sales grew just 3.6%, below the company’s expectations, due to weak consumer sentiment.
Its sales in the rest of the world grew organically by 7.8%, recording double-digit growth in Japan, Brazil, South Africa and China. The group continues to expand its geographical footprint in what it deems to be high-potential markets, such as Saudi Arabia, Chile and India.
“I’m proud of what our teams achieved in the first half of the year. We have shown resilience in a challenging market environment,” said Adalbert Lechner, group CEO.
“Innovations like our Lindt Dubai Style Chocolate aren’t just new products, they’re a reflection of how we connect with our consumers and reinforce our premium positioning.”
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