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Report published August 25, 2026

TX Group AG (TXGN): Adjusted EBIT Above Expectations Driven by Restructuring Gains – ZKB Research

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Report date
August 25, 2026
Analysis as of
Not stated in source

Authors / editors: Daniel Bürki (Analyst)

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TX Group delivered 1H26 adjusted EBIT of CHF 67.1 mn (+74.3% YoY), beating expectations behind strong margin improvements from restructuring across 20 Minuten and Out-of-Home. ZKB maintains an Outperform rating with a sum-of-the-parts fair value of CHF 203.5 per share.

Key Takeaways

  • 1.TX Group reported 1H26 adjusted EBIT of CHF 67.1 mn (+74.3% YoY), significantly beating ZKB's CHF 55.3 mn estimate, driven by restructuring across 20 Minuten, Goldbach, and Out-of-Home.
  • 2.Revenue reached CHF 402.4 mn (-5.7% YoY), coming in slightly below ZKB's CHF 411.1 mn estimate due to declines at 20 Minuten, Goldbach stand-alone, and Tamedia.
  • 3.Reported EBIT registered a loss of CHF -9.9 mn due to a CHF 46.4 mn impairment at Goldbach, leading to a reported net loss of CHF -25.4 mn, though adjusted net profit reached CHF 62.0 mn.

Table of Contents

  • Outlook
  • Conclusion
  • Disclosures and Disclaimer

Report data

TX Group 1H26 Results vs. 1H25 and Estimates

MetricEstimateContext
Revenue402.4 CHF mnTX Group 1H26 revenue compared to CHF 426.6 mn in 1H25 and CHF 411.1 mn ZKB estimate.
Adjusted EBIT67.1 CHF mnTX Group 1H26 adjusted EBIT compared to CHF 38.5 mn in 1H25 and CHF 55.3 mn ZKB estimate.
EBITDA113.4 CHF mnTX Group 1H26 EBITDA with margin improving 900 bps to 28.2%.
Goldbach Impairment46.4 CHF mnImpairment charge at Goldbach resulting in reported EBIT loss of CHF -9.9 mn.
Operating Cash Flow120.4 CHF mnOperating cash flow compared to CHF 97.6 mn in the previous year period.
Source: Zürcher Kantonalbank. This is a dated model snapshot, not a live forecast.

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Authors / Editors

Daniel Bürki · Analyst

Reported Data Context

  • Revenue: 402.4 CHF mn (1H26) · Source: Zürcher Kantonalbank
  • Adjusted EBIT: 67.1 CHF mn (1H26) · Source: Zürcher Kantonalbank
  • EBITDA: 113.4 CHF mn (1H26) · Source: Zürcher Kantonalbank
  • Goldbach Impairment: 46.4 CHF mn (1H26) · Source: Zürcher Kantonalbank
  • Operating Cash Flow: 120.4 CHF mn (1H26) · Source: Zürcher Kantonalbank

Securities

TXGNSMG (Swiss Marketplace Group)

Themes

Cost restructuring and print media rationalizationSum-of-the-parts valuation discount in media holding companies

Regions

EuropeSwitzerlandAustria