Sonova is the global leader in innovative hearing care solutions, combining technology leadership, audiological expertise and a strong local presence to serve a growing number of people with hearing loss in more than 100 countries. The Group was founded in 1947 and is headquartered in Stäfa, Switzerland. As a vertically integrated company across its wholesale, retail and cochlear implants businesses, Sonova operates through the brands Phonak, Unitron, AudioNova and Advanced Bionics as well as recognized regional brands. In March 2026, Sonova took the decision to divest its Consumer Hearing Business and started a structured divestment process.
In the 2024/25 financial year, the Group generated sales of CHF 3.9 billion, with a net profit of CHF 547 million. Around 18,000 employees are working on achieving Sonova’s vision of a world where everyone enjoys the delight of hearing.
Sonova has a long-standing commitment to innovation and was ranked no. 12 among the most innovative companies in Europe in 2025 by Fortune magazine, selected from 300 companies across 21 countries and 16 industries.
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>1,800
total number of patents and design rights
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100+
countries
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18,000+
employees
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3.9 billion
CHF in sales 2024/25
A House of Brands
Sonova is the global leader in innovative hearing care solutions, combining technology leadership, audiological expertise and a strong local presence to serve a growing number of people with hearing loss in more than 100 countries. The Group was founded in 1947 and is headquartered in Stäfa, Switzerland. As a vertically integrated company across its wholesale, retail and cochlear implants businesses, Sonova operates through the brands Phonak, Unitron, AudioNova and Advanced Bionics as well as recognized regional brands. In March 2026, Sonova took the decision to divest its Consumer Hearing Business and started a structured divestment process.
Wholesale
Retail
Cochlear Implants
Europe’s Most Innovative Companies 2025
Sonova has been named one of Europe’s Most Innovative Companies 2025 by Fortune and Statista, ranking # 12 out of 300. Innovation at Sonova has always been a shared effort—rooted in our culture and purpose and shaped by the people behind it. This recognition reflects our commitment to advancing hearing care so even more people can enjoy the delight of hearing.
Our values
Our shared core values reflect the corporate culture that defines and unites us as a company across all brands and regions.
Hearing Test
Sometimes we don't notice hearing loss until it starts to impact our lifestyle. You could be struggling to hear work colleagues, friends or family, missing out on sound can mean missing the full story. Test your hearing with our free online hearing test tool.
IntACT – Sonova’s ESG Strategy
At Sonova, it has always been our mission to have a positive effect on our consumers’ lives. We aspire just as much to have a positive effect on society as a whole. It is therefore essential to make environmental, social, and governance (ESG) principles integral to the way we do business.