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Koninklijke Philips N.V.: Feedback from the CFO roadshow
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Koninklijke Philips N.V.: Feedback from the CFO roadshow
Equity Research
European Medical Technology & Services
14 May 2026
Koninklijke Philips N.V.
Feedback from the CFO roadshow
Strength in US & EU equipment mkts. Selective pricing a key
offset to higher inflation. Tailwind in Helium-free MR given
scarcity. Gaining share in hosp. monitoring, significant PHG.AS/PHIA NA OVERWEIGHT European Medical
Technology & Servicespotential outside of the hosp. Mgmt bullish on power POSITIVE
Price Target EUR 29.50
toothbrushes given portfolio refresh. We see upside risk to Price (13-May-26) EUR 21.86
guidance. Potential Upside/Downside +34.9%
Source: Bloomberg, Barclays Research
Following on from the publication of Q1 results (see Q1 Review: Margin delivery continues,
European Medical Technology &paving way for guidance upside, 7 May), we were pleased to host the CFO roadshow in London.
Services
We highlight three key takeaways with our notes below: 1) Markets and inflation: Good
Hassan Al-Wakeel, CFA
visibility on orders with strong demand in US and EU equipment markets (EU better than +44 (0)20 7773 3898
expected) whilst China is challenged in CT/ultrasound whilst MR and IGT continue to do well. hassan.al-wakeel@barclays.com
Philips is able to mitigate inflation by selective price increases across IGT, patient monitoring Barclays, UK
and PH, and the CFO notes that they have strengthened their pricing “muscle” since pre-COVID
Jonathon Unwin
where MedTech was deflationary. Innovation is also supporting mix with a clear trend towards +44 (0)20 7773 0354
helium-free MR, which is a source of share gains given helium scarcity. 2) Personal Health: jonathon.unwin@barclays.com
Share gains in grooming have been consistent over time (see Personal Health: US Nielsen 4 w/e Barclays, UK
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