Report published September 14, 2026
ISS (ISS.CO) CMD First Take: Goldman Sachs on Mid-Term Financial Targets
Goldman Sachs · September 14, 2026
Goldman Sachs views ISS's new mid-term financial targets released at its Copenhagen CMD favourably, highlighting 2028 operating margin guidance of 5.5-6.0% which implies c.5% upside to consensus EBIT. Goldman Sachs reiterates a Buy rating and a 12-month price target of Dkr 340.
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Key Takeaways
- 1.ISS's 2028 operating margin target of 5.5-6.0% is above consensus/GSe (5.5%/5.6%), implying around 5% upside to consensus 2028 EBIT at the midpoint.
- 2.Organic revenue growth guidance of >5.0% on average over 2026-2028 is solid with higher quality, including at least 2% from volume growth/net wins.
- 3.Cash conversion guidance of >60% implies upside relative to consensus modeling roughly 61% in 2027-2028.
Table of Contents
- Exhibit 1: Summary of key financial targets vs. GSe/consensus
- Valuation and risks
- Investment thesis
Report data
Exhibit 1: Summary of key financial targets vs. GSe/consensus — as of September 11, 2026.
| Metric | Estimate | Context |
|---|---|---|
| Operating Margin Target (ex IAS 29) | 5.5-6.0% | Company mid-term guidance announced at CMD vs. consensus at 5.5% and GSe at 5.6%. |
| Average Annual Organic Revenue Growth Target | >5.0% | Company mid-term guidance announced at CMD vs. consensus at 5.6% and GSe at 5.7%. |
| Cash Conversion Guidance | >60% | Company mid-term guidance vs. consensus modeling c.61% in 2027-28. |
| 12-month Price Target | 340.00 DKK | Price target based on fundamental valuation (85% weight) and M&A theoretical valuation (15% weight). |
| Closing Share Price | 279.80 DKK | Closing price as of 11 Sep 2026. |
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