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Candles Scandinavia Q2 25/26 earnings summary
Complete event summary combining all related documents: earnings call transcript, report, and slide presentation.Q2 25/26 earnings summary13 Aug, 2026
Executive summary
Revenue for Q2 2026 increased to 54.6 MSEK from 40.9 MSEK year-over-year, and H1 2026 revenue rose to 138.5 MSEK from 86.0 MSEK, reflecting the impact of the HashtagYou acquisition.
EBITDA for Q2 2026 was -15.6 MSEK (0.5 MSEK in Q2 2025), and for H1 2026 was -17.9 MSEK (1.4 MSEK in H1 2025), mainly due to integration and production relocation costs.
The transition of HashtagYou’s production to the Örebro facility is complete, expected to drive improved margins and operational leverage in H2 2026.
The CEO expects a strong finish to 2026, with the main profitability impact anticipated in Q4 during the peak sales season.
Financial highlights
Q2 2026 revenue: 54.6 MSEK (Q2 2025: 40.9 MSEK); H1 2026 revenue: 138.5 MSEK (H1 2025: 86.0 MSEK).
Q2 2026 EBITDA: -15.6 MSEK (0.5 MSEK); H1 2026 EBITDA: -17.9 MSEK (1.4 MSEK).
Q2 2026 EBIT: -22.3 MSEK (-1.4 MSEK); H1 2026 EBIT: -31.2 MSEK (-1.7 MSEK).
Q2 2026 net result: -24.6 MSEK (-4.7 MSEK); H1 2026 net result: -34.1 MSEK (-7.6 MSEK).
Result per share (H1 2026): -3.43 SEK (-0.88 SEK).
Outlook and guidance
Effects of in-house production expected to gradually appear in Q3, with the main margin and profit improvement in Q4.
Management remains confident in a strong full-year 2026, driven by higher volumes and improved margins in the peak season.
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- Revenue doubled year-over-year, with margin expansion expected in H2 2026.CANDLE
Q1 25/26 - Strong revenue growth and improved profitability set the stage for a robust 2026.CANDLEQ4 24/25
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- Record order backlog and automation investments position Candles Scandinavia for renewed growth.CANDLEQ4 23/24
- Q4 marked a turnaround with 27% sales growth and positive EBIT, driven by automation and new contracts.CANDLEQ4 24/25
- Strong Q3 growth and automation progress set the stage for improved profitability ahead.CANDLEQ3 24/25
Next Candles Scandinavia earnings date
Q3 25/265 Nov, 2026
Candles Scandinavia
Next Candles Scandinavia earnings date
Q3 25/265 Nov, 2026
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