[Philips’ third-quarter sales were 4.4 billion euros, and comparable sales increased 3% year-on-year] On November 3, Philips announced its third quarter 2026 results. Group sales were 4.4 billion euros, comparable sales increased 3% year-on-year; operating profit was 165 million euros. The adjusted EBITA profit margin increased by 0.7 percentage points year-on-year to 13%, and the order volume increased by 8% year-on-year. The company's cash flow from operating activities was 544 million euros and free cash flow was 384 million euros. Philips reiterated its full-year performance guidance for 2026, predicting comparable sales growth of 3% to 4.5%, adjusted EBITA profit margin of 13.5% to 14%, and free cash flow of 1.5 billion to 1.7 billion euros.