Live China, EU retaliate as Trump's massive tariffs kick in across the world. See the latest. LSE - Delayed Quote • CHF Chocoladefabriken Lindt & Sprüngli AG (0QKN.L) Follow Compare 112,600.00 -2,000.00 (-1.75%) As of 3:00:05 PM GMT+1. Market Open. All News Press Releases SEC Filings Lindt opens doors on central London chocolate ‘paradise’ Swiss former tennis player Roger Federer was on the scene to cut the ribbon on Lindt’s new flagship UK store. Lindt & Sprüngli signals “significant” price hikes to ensue from elevated cocoa Lindt CEO Dr Adalbert Lechner said the chocolate business has raised prices by around 30% in the last three years. Lindt to supply chocolate to Canada from Europe to sidestep tariff hit Swiss chocolate maker Lindt & Spruengli will supply chocolate to Canada made in Europe to avoid Canadian tariffs imposed to counter the higher U.S. customs duties imposed by President Donald Trump. President Trump announced new 25% tariffs on imports from Mexico and Canada would take effect from Tuesday, with Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau saying Ottawa would respond with immediate 25% tariffs. Lindt produces 95% of the chocolates it sells in the United States at its five factories in the country, which also supply Canada and could be affected by the U.S. tariffs. Swiss chocolate maker Lindt will increase prices again in 2025 Swiss chocolate maker Lindt & Spruengli will increase its prices in the double digit percentage range during 2025 to offset high cocoa prices, Chief Financial Officer Martin Hug said on Tuesday. Lindt increased it prices by 6.3% in 2024, but that was not enough to offset the steep price increase for cocoa beans, he said. Chocolate price hikes sweeten Lindt's operating profit (Reuters) -Switzerland's Lindt & Spruengli reported a slightly better than expected full-year operating profit on Tuesday, demonstrating its pricing power in the face of historically high cocoa prices. Cocoa trades at around 6,908 pounds ($8,734.5) per metric ton in London, and analysts have said the chocolate industry is in for a rough 2025 as companies are faced with unprecedented cost of the raw material, likely to prompt further price hikes in a teens percentage. "Lindt continues to navigate this unprecedented cocoa bean price environment unabated, breaking record after record," Vontobel analyst Jean-Philippe Bertschy said in a note. Stocks to watch this week: Broadcom, Costco, JD.com, Adidas and Greggs Earnings preview of key companies reporting this week and what to look out for. Lindt’s central London chocolate ‘paradise’ to open in late March The flagship Piccadilly location will feature three master chocolatiers working in-store and the UK’s largest Lindt pick and mix. Lindt sees further growth in 2025 as it hikes prices to combat cocoa costs (Reuters) -Lindt & Spruengli lifted 2024 margin estimate and forecast further sales growth for 2025 on Tuesday, after reporting 7.8% organic growth for last year in a sign that price hikes have not deterred shoppers from splurging on chocolates. The Swiss chocolate maker, which has been hiking its selling prices to pass record-high cocoa costs on to customers, said it expected to raise them further in 2025. "Very robust sales growth, demonstrating Lindt's pricing power, which led to further market share gains," Vontobel analyst Jean Philippe Bertschy said. Swiss chocolatier serves up Middle Eastern flavors as ‘Dubai chocolate’ craze hits Europe Hundreds of curious shoppers, some equipped with camping stools and rain gear, lined up for hours on a drizzly Thursday in the western German city of Aachen. Swiss chocolate giant Lindt has drawn the crowds with a new treat — a confection known as “Dubai chocolate” that features a crunchy mixture of chocolate, pistachio cream and knafeh, a crispy filo dough that is better known for its use in baklava. Lindt executives want to show the nearly 180-year-old Swiss chocolatier can mix it up with a product first concocted by an Emirati upstart and expand the boundaries of a centuries-old industry largely dominated by European companies. Lindt & Spruengli shares up as Barclays upgrades to "overweight" Shares of Lindt&Spruengli (SIX:LISN) rose on Tuesday following an upgrade by Barclays, reflecting growing optimism about the company's prospects. At 4:06 am (0806 GMT), Lindt&Spruengli was trading 2.8% higher at CHF 109,200. Barclays, which had previously rated Lindt as “equal weight,” has now raised the rating to “overweight,” signaling a shift toward a more bullish outlook on the premium chocolate maker. 24 Largest Publicly Traded Food Companies in 2024 In this article, we will be taking a look at the 24 largest publicly traded food companies in 2024. If you want to skip our detailed analysis of the food industry, you can go directly to see the 5 Largest Publicly Traded Food Companies in 2024. Trends Shaping the Global Food Industry The global food […] Stocks to watch this week: Tesla, Microsoft, Alphabet and Amazon Earnings preview of key companies reporting this week and what to look out for. Lindt expands plant-based portfolio with Lindor Oatmilk Truffles The spherical confections are the second non-dairy product in the Lindt collection following the 2022 launch of its bars. Chocoladefabriken Lindt & Spruengli AG's Dividend Analysis Chocoladefabriken Lindt & Spruengli AG (CHLSY) recently announced a dividend of $0.16 per share, payable on 2024-05-09, with the ex-dividend date set for 2024-04-22. As investors look forward to this upcoming payment, the spotlight also shines on the company's dividend history, yield, and growth rates. Using the data from GuruFocus, let's look into Chocoladefabriken Lindt & Spruengli AGs dividend performance and assess its sustainability. Performance Overview Trailing total returns as of 4/9/2025, which may include dividends or other distributions. Benchmark is MSCI WORLD (^990100-USD-STRD) Return 0QKN.L MSCI WORLD (^990100-USD-STRD) YTD +12.60% -12.54% 1-Year +9.54% -4.96% 3-Year -0.09% +7.66%