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Ilkka Q3 2026 earnings summary
Complete event summary combining all related documents: earnings call transcript, report, and slide presentation.Q3 2026 earnings summary2 Nov, 2026
Executive summary
Q3 continuing-operations revenue rose 2.2% YoY to €9.2m, while adjusted own-operations operating profit fell to €0.8m from €1.2m and profit before tax to €0.2m from €1.4m.
9M revenue declined 1.2% YoY to €27.8m; adjusted own-operations operating profit was €0.1m versus €1.4m, while profit before tax increased to €5.1m from €4.5m.
Full-year 2026 outlook is unchanged: continuing-operations revenue expected at the prior-year level or slightly higher, with adjusted own-operations operating profit expected to decline.
Financial highlights
Q3 operating profit was €170k versus €997k; net profit was €228k versus €1.316m and EPS €0.01 versus €0.05.
9M operating loss narrowed to €83k from €317k; net profit from continuing operations was €5.052m versus €4.497m, and EPS was €0.19 versus €0.18.
9M net finance income was €5.146m, including €4.317m of Alma Media dividends and €1.023m net gains on financial assets held for trading.
Q3 costs rose 7.3% YoY to €9.625m; materials and services costs increased 13.6%, personnel costs 7.6%, and other operating expenses 7.7%.
Outlook and guidance
2026 continuing-operations revenue is expected to remain at the 2025 level or increase slightly; adjusted own-operations operating profit is expected to decrease YoY.
Guidance is unchanged from the update issued 31 August 2026; Kaleva Media’s associate contribution and Alma Media dividends materially affect results.
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Ilkka Oyj is a Finnish media and investment company primarily focused on publishing and media services. The company operates through its subsidiaries, providing regional newspapers, digital media, and printing services. In addition to its media activities, Ilkka Oyj also holds a significant portfolio of financial investments, including ownership stakes in various companies. The business serves the media sector, offering both traditional and digital solutions, while leveraging its investment segment to diversify its operations. The company is headquartered in Seinäjoki, Finland, and its shares are listed on the Nasdaq Helsinki.