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Sonova CEO: Growth to hit lower end of forecast
20 Feb
Summary
- Full year revenue expected at lower end of 5%-9% growth forecast.
- Hearing aid market growth rates may normalize by early 2027.
- Company plans to focus on premium headphones and soundbars.

Sonova anticipates its full-year revenue will align with the lower end of its projected growth range of 5% to 9%. This outlook comes from CEO Eric Bernard, who also indicated that the hearing aid market may experience a normalization of growth rates by early 2027, following a recent period of slower sales.
Bernard, who assumed the CEO position in September, is leading a comprehensive review of the company's midterm objectives. This strategic assessment includes a detailed examination of all business segments. A key focus area identified is the premium headphone and soundbar market, which Sonova plans to develop further through its consumer brand, Sennheiser.
The company is also undergoing leadership changes, with a new chairman of the board and chief financial officer recently appointed. Sonova is set to provide a strategic update to stakeholders on March 23. This follows a year where competitor Demant sold its hearing implants business.




