Sunrise Communications Reports Stable Q1 Revenue, Increased EBITDAaL, and Reaffirms Full-Year Guidance and Dividend

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Sunrise Communications AG reported stable Q1 2026 revenue and increased Adjusted EBITDAaL, while net loss widened and operating cash flow decreased. The company reconfirmed its full-year 2026 guidance and dividend, and announced new strategic partnerships and a price increase.

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• Q1 2026 Financial Results

  Revenue remained stable at CHF 722.8 million (+0.1% YoY), while Adjusted EBITDAaL increased by 2.5% YoY to CHF 245.9 million. Net loss significantly increased to CHF 39.4 million from CHF 1.3 million in Q1 2025, and net cash provided by operating activities decreased by 41.9% to CHF 99.8 million.

• Full-Year 2026 Guidance Reconfirmed

  The company fully reconfirmed its financial guidance for 2026, including broadly stable revenue, Adjusted EBITDAaL around CHF 1 billion, CAPEX/revenue below 15%, and Adjusted Free Cash Flow of CHF 380-400 million.

• Dividend Policy Affirmed

  The expected dividend for the 2026 financial year of CHF 3.49 per Class A Share and CHF 0.35 per Class B Share in 2027 was reconfirmed, representing over 2% YoY growth. The FY 2025 dividend of CHF 3.42 per Class A Share and CHF 0.34 per Class B Share was approved and paid on May 13, 2026, tax-free.

• Strategic Initiatives Launched

  Sunrise launched an innovative 'Sunrise Rewards' loyalty program and initiated an exclusive strategic partnership with PHOENIQS to offer B2B AI solutions based on sovereign Swiss AI infrastructure. A price increase effective August 1, 2026, was also announced.

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This 6-K filing provides Sunrise Communications AG's first-quarter 2026 financial results, showing stable revenue and increased Adjusted EBITDAaL, alongside a significant increase in net loss and decrease in operating cash flow. The company reconfirmed its full-year 2026 financial guidance, including a progressive dividend policy, and highlighted new strategic initiatives. This update is important as it provides a comprehensive view of the company's performance and outlook, confirming its financial trajectory and commitment to shareholder returns despite some mixed Q1 financial figures.