Eindhoven, the Netherlands — Signify (Euronext: LIGHT), the world leader in lighting, today announced the company’s first quarter results of 2026.
“In a period of heightened global volatility, we delivered a resilient gross margin and cash flow generation, supported by disciplined cost and price management. Sales were reflective of continued softness in our markets. We are taking actions to outperform the market, while completing our strategic portfolio review to position the company for future success.” said As Tempelman, CEO, Signify.
“We stay close to our customers and suppliers and remain confident in our ability to respond to market risks and opportunities. Based on current market visibility, we confirm our full-year guidance and remain focused on disciplined execution to build momentum through the remainder of 2026.”
Brighter Lives, Better World 2030
On March 9th, Signify launched Brighter Lives, Better World 2030, a new program designed to expand the reach of impactful, energy and resource-efficient lighting designed to improve lives, save energy, and preserve resources.
Benefits beyond illumination
Signify aims to expand the role of lighting that improves quality of life: supporting well-being, safety and security in homes, buildings and cities, enabling more efficient food production, and increasing access to solar lighting.
- 2030 ambition: Beyond illumination revenues to reach 41%, rising from 31% in 2024.
Energy efficiency
Through continuous advances in LED and connected lighting, Signify aims to help customers reduce energy use, costs, and resulting emissions.
- 2030 ambition: Deliver a cumulative saving of 60 TWh of energy for customers by 2030
- 2030 ambition: Achieve a 35% reduction in portfolio CO2 annualized emission intensity.
Resource efficiency and circular value
Signify will scale circular products and services that aim to reduce the consumption of virgin materials and energy while delivering long-term customer value.
- 2030 ambition: Reach 27.5% Signify Circle revenues in Professional Europe.
Progress on Signify’s Brighter Lives, Better World 2030 program will be reported on a quarterly basis, in line with the company’s financial results starting in Q2 2026.
Outlook
Signify anticipates the challenging conditions to persist through 2026. Considering the diverging dynamics in its end markets, the company is not providing guidance on full-year sales at this stage. Signify continues to expect an adjusted EBITA margin of 7.5-8.5%, and free cash flow generation of 6.5-7.5% of sales.
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