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Galderma lifts full-year guidance after strong H1 sales growth

Created at 23 Jul · 7:32 AM1 source↑ Market-relevant
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Swiss skincare firm Galderma reported a 24.6% jump in first-half sales to $3.13 billion, driven by double-digit growth in international markets and the U.S. The company raised its full-year net sales growth guidance to 19-21%.

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Key Numbers

$3.134 billionfirst half net sales
24.6%first half net sales growth at constant currency
19-21%full-year net sales growth guidance
17-20%previous full-year net sales growth guidance
328 basis pointsCore EBITDA margin expansion in H1
$802 millionfirst half Core EBITDA
42.8%Core EBITDA growth year-on-year at constant currency
25.6%first half Core EBITDA margin
$2.34Core EPS
68.5%Core EPS growth year-on-year
12.1%Injectable Aesthetics net sales growth
16.4%Dermatological Skincare net sales growth
67.9%Therapeutic Dermatology net sales growth
433 million USDNemluvio net sales

Who's Involved

Galderma Group AG
Pure-play dermatology category leader
Flemming Ørnskov
Chief Executive Officer of Galderma

↳ Why This Matters

Galderma's increased guidance and strong first-half results underscore its robust growth trajectory and market leadership in the dermatology sector, potentially signaling positive momentum for its stock and investor confidence.

Key facts

  • Galderma reported H1 2026 net sales of $3.134 billion, a 24.6% increase year-on-year at constant currency.
  • The company raised its full-year net sales growth forecast to 19-21% from 17-20%.
  • Growth was broad-based across all product categories and geographies, including the U.S. and international markets.
  • Core EBITDA reached $802 million, up 42.8% year-on-year at constant currency, with a margin of 25.6%.
  • Core EPS grew 68.5% year-on-year to $2.34.

Swiss skincare firm Galderma reported record first-half 2026 net sales of $3.134 billion, representing a 24.6% increase year-on-year at constant currency. The company's performance was driven by broad-based, double-digit growth in both international markets and the U.S., as well as across all product categories.

Galderma's growth in Injectable Aesthetics was 12.1%, Dermatological Skincare was 16.4%, and Therapeutic Dermatology saw a significant 67.9% increase, with Nemluvio® contributing $433 million in net sales. The company also noted ongoing geographic expansion and innovation, including approvals for Relfydess™ in 33 international markets.

Core EBITDA for the first half reached $802 million, up 42.8% year-on-year at constant currency, with a margin of 25.6%, exceeding initial expectations. Core Earnings Per Share (EPS) grew 68.5% to $2.34, supported by strong EBITDA and reduced financing costs.

Based on this strong trajectory, Galderma has raised its full-year 2026 net sales growth guidance to 19-21% at constant currency, up from the previous 17-20% target. The company also confirmed its full-year Core EBITDA margin guidance of approximately 26% at constant currency. Galderma anticipates manageable exposure to U.S. tariffs and the ability to absorb potential consumer demand deterioration.

Frequently asked questions

Galderma's net sales for the first half of 2026 reached $3.134 billion, surpassing $3 billion for the first time in the first six months of a year.

The company raised its full-year net sales growth guidance to 19-21% due to strong, broad-based growth across its product categories and geographies in the first half.

Growth was primarily driven by volume and complemented by a favorable mix, with double-digit increases in both international markets and the U.S., and across all product categories.

What Happens Next

01Galderma's inclusion in the Swiss Market Index effective September 21.
02Galderma will report H1 2026 financial results via webcast on July 23, 2026.

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How It Developed

Galderma reported first-half net sales of $3.134 billion.
First-half net sales grew 24.6% year-on-year at constant currency.
The company registered double-digit growth across all product categories and geographies.
Galderma raised its full-year net sales growth guidance to 19-21% from 17-20%.
Core EBITDA margin expanded by 328 basis points in the first half.
Core EPS grew 68.5% year-on-year to $2.34.
Galderma confirmed its full-year Core EBITDA margin guidance of approximately 26%.
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Sources

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Switzerland's Galderma lifts full-year guidance after H1 sales jumpReuters
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Galderma reports record first half 2026 net sales of 3.134 billion USD ...galderma.com
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Investors | Galdermainvestors.galderma.com

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