Philips delivers strong order intake, comparable sales growth and margin expansion in Q1; 2026 outlook reiterated 
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Philips Q1 2026 results

Key data

3.9
billion
EUR
sales
4%
comparable sales growth
9%
Adjusted EBITA margin
2
billion
lives improved
844
kilotonnes CO2-e
full value chain carbon emissions
~64,000
employees

Customer and innovation highlights

The innovation that Philips brings to healthcare – often as part of long-term partnerships – is critical, making care delivery more convenient and sustainable.

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Top ranking among MedTech companies
Philips remains No. 1 in MedTech at the European Patent Office and the largest Dutch patent applicant, reflecting its leadership in health technology through AI-enabled, platform-based innovations that integrate hardware, software and data to improve care from hospital to home. 
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A leader in premium oral care
Philips launched its Sonicare 1000-4000 Series, bringing its No. 1 dentist recommended sonic toothbrush brand technology to its most accessible price point. New ranges with Next-Generation Sonicare technology were also launched, including the 5700-7300 Series in the US, delivering a gentle yet effective clean with up to 10x more plaque removal, as well as the Sonicare 7000 in China, to continue to demonstrate leadership in the premium oral care segment.
A person brushing their teeth, featuring the Sonicare 5000-7000 Series
Physician using DeviceGuide
AI assists inside the beating heart
Philips received FDA 510(k) clearance for two AI-powered cardiology solutions, reinforcing its platform-based innovation strategy. DeviceGuide integrates seamlessly with the Azurion platform to enable real-time guidance during mitral valve procedures and improve outcomes and workflow, while SmartHeart automates 14 standard and advanced cardiac MR views in one click under 30 seconds, reducing breath holds by up to 75%, enhancing efficiency and patient comfort. 
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Redesigning for a better future
Driven by consumers’ increasing preference for more eco-friendly products and the company’s commitment to operating more sustainably, Philips Personal Health is investing in using bio-based materials, while also staying committed to helping people live well for longer.
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Progress towards our goals

Lives improved

At Philips, we are striving to make the world healthier and more sustainable through innovation, with the goal of improving the lives of 2.5 billion people a year by 2030. This includes improving access to care in underserved communities for 400 million people a year.

To ensure we remain on track to achieve this goal, we have developed a model, audited externally, that tells us how many lives have been improved by our products and solutions in a given year.

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1.67billion
2
2.5
Lives improved
167million
238
400
Lives improved in underserved healthcare communities