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KB Components Q3 2025 earnings summary

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Q3 2025 earnings summary28 Nov, 2025

Executive summary

  • Q3 sales were SEK 616 million, flat year-over-year, with 18% acquired growth, -3% currency effect, and -15% organic growth adjusted for currency; Europe and Asia delivered higher sales and profitability, while North America experienced lower sales and weaker results due to market uncertainty and project delays.

  • Recent acquisitions in Estonia, Finland, India, and Germany expanded the group's footprint and contributed to sales growth, especially in Europe and Asia.

  • EBITDA and operating profit declined due to lower volumes and profitability in North America, while Europe and Asia improved.

Financial highlights

  • Q3 sales: SEK 616 million (SEK 614 million last year); year-to-date sales: SEK 2,076 million (SEK 1,903 million last year).

  • Adjusted EBITDA Q3: SEK 85 million (SEK 102 million last year), margin 13.8% (16.6%); year-to-date: SEK 294 million (SEK 315 million), margin 14.2% (16.6%).

  • Adjusted EBIT Q3: SEK 39 million (SEK 64 million last year), margin 6.3% (10.4%); year-to-date: SEK 154 million (SEK 198 million), margin 7.4% (10.4%).

  • EPS Q3: SEK 0.27 (SEK 0.60 last year); year-to-date: SEK 1.83 (SEK 1.78 last year).

  • Operating cash flow Q3: SEK 67 million (SEK 52 million last year); year-to-date: SEK 257 million (SEK 97 million last year).

Outlook and guidance

  • Volume development expected to remain stable at year-to-date 2025 levels across all markets.

  • Cost-saving measures in North America are expected to positively impact Q4 margins.

  • No major plant closures anticipated in Q4; Rivian-related volumes expected to normalize, with R2 ramp-up contributing from Q2 2026.

  • The company is positioned to manage geopolitical and market uncertainties through global production flexibility.

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