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Rockwool Q2 2026 earnings summary
Complete event summary combining all related documents: earnings call transcript, report, and slide presentation.Q2 2026 earnings summary20 Aug, 2026
Executive summary
H1 2026 revenue grew 6.3% in local currencies to 1,906 MEUR, with Q2 delivering record-high revenue of 1,000 MEUR, up 10.2% year-over-year, driven by volume growth and market share gains, especially in flat roof projects.
EBIT for H1 was 249 MEUR, down 6% year-over-year; Q2 EBIT rose 3% to 129 MEUR, with EBIT margin at 12.9%.
Profitability remained solid despite inflationary pressures and rising energy and transport costs, with EBITDA margin at 20.7%-20.8% for H1/Q2 2026.
Free cash flow was negative (-151 MEUR in H1, -32 MEUR in Q2) due to high investments in capacity and decarbonization.
Strategic investments and the deconsolidation of the Russian business impacted results.
Financial highlights
Q2 2026 revenue exceeded 1,000 MEUR, up 10% year-over-year, mainly from volume growth.
H1 EBIT margin was 13.1%, Q2 EBIT margin 12.9%, both down year-over-year.
EBITDA for Q2 reached 208 MEUR (margin 20.8%), up 6% year-over-year.
Net debt at 461 MEUR, leverage ratio 0.6, equity ratio 68.6%-69%.
Net profit for H1 was 178 MEUR, down 12.5% year-over-year.
Outlook and guidance
Full-year 2026 revenue growth guidance raised to 5%-7% in local currencies, with EBIT margin expected at 13%-14%.
Investments (excluding acquisitions) projected at around 750 MEUR, up from previous 700 MEUR, with elevated CapEx expected into 2027.
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Latest events from Rockwool
- A DKK 32.00 dividend approved; environmental and political-disclosure proposals rejected.ROCK
AGM 2021 - Record FY2021 sales, an approved DKK 35 dividend and halted Russian expansion.ROCKAGM 2022
- AGM approves DKK 35 per-share dividend and DKK 100 million for Ukraine reconstruction.ROCKAGM 2023
- AGM approved a DKK 43/share dividend and DKK 100m Ukraine reconstruction contribution.ROCKAGM 2024
- Revenue up 2.3% in local currencies, but margins fell and Russian operations were deconsolidated.ROCKQ1 2026
- AGM approved a DKK 4.15 dividend, share repurchases and a capital reduction.ROCKAGM 2026
- 2026 revenue expected to grow 2-4% with EBIT margin at 13-14% and high investments planned.ROCKQ4 2025
- Sales up 7% and EBIT up 34% YTD, with strong cash flow and positive outlook.ROCKQ3 2024
- AGM approves DKK 63 dividend, 1:10 split and DKK 100 million Ukraine contribution.ROCKAGM 2025
Next Rockwool earnings date
Q3 202626 Nov, 2026
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Next Rockwool earnings date
Q3 202626 Nov, 2026
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ROCKWOOL International A/S manufactures and sells stone wool insulations in Western Europe, Eastern Europe, North America, Asia, and internationally. Its insulation systems for roofs, facades, floors and walls help achieve energy efficiency in buildings. The Company also offers mineral wool products, including rock wool boards; concrete building insulation; glass fiber boards; combination boards from natural fibers and mineral fibers, such as PUR-rock wool boards (composite boards); glass mineral wools; blocks (concrete reinforcement fillers); spray solutions and production equipment. Their products are being used around the world, in both new buildings as well as renovation projects in commercial properties such as shopping malls, office blocks, schools etc.