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Wästbygg Gruppen 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
Revenue for January–June 2026 was SEK 1,287 million, down from SEK 2,162 million year-over-year, reflecting reduced volume across the group.
Operating profit improved to SEK 31 million from a loss of SEK -243 million in the prior year, aided by a positive non-recurring effect of SEK 30 million in ongoing projects.
Profit after tax was SEK -3 million, a significant improvement from SEK -281 million year-over-year.
Order intake reached SEK 1,879 million, up from SEK 1,748 million, and order backlog increased to SEK 3,798 million from SEK 3,595 million.
The group strengthened its financial position, with an equity ratio of 40% (up from 30%) and interest-bearing net cash at SEK -7 million (from SEK -468 million).
Financial highlights
Revenue for Q2 2026 was SEK 637 million, down from SEK 959 million in Q2 2025.
Operating profit for Q2 was SEK -9 million, compared to SEK -162 million in Q2 2025.
Cash flow from operating activities for Q2 was SEK 123 million, a turnaround from SEK -62 million in Q2 2025.
Earnings per share for H1 2026 were SEK -0.02, compared to SEK -3.40 in H1 2025.
Available liquidity at period end was SEK 266 million, including unused overdraft facilities.
Outlook and guidance
The group expects increased activity in the second half of 2026 as projects move from planning to production, with a well-diversified order backlog supporting future revenue.
Management expresses confidence in gradually improving profitability and long-term value creation.
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Investor update - Q1 2026 saw a return to profit, improved margins, and strengthened financial position.WBGRQ1 2026
- Order intake rebounded, but losses persisted amid restructuring and market headwinds.WBGRQ4 2025
- Order intake nearly doubled despite lower revenue and profit, with strong equity and liquidity.WBGRQ3 2025
- Order intake rose, but one-off write-downs and divestments led to a net loss and negative cash flow.WBGRQ2 2025
- Profitability improved but remains negative amid restructuring and a volatile market.WBGRQ3 2024
- Revenue and profit declined as restructuring and cost-cutting intensified amid market challenges.WBGRQ2 2024
- Order intake surged and liquidity improved, but profit remained negative due to write-downs.WBGRQ1 2025
- Net loss, improved cash flow, and strategic shift to commercial and logistics segments.WBGRQ4 2024
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Wästbygg operates as a construction and project development company in Sweden and Finland. The company develops multi-dwelling buildings, such as condominiums and rental apartments; and student housings in Norway. It also constructs and develops commercial properties, including retail, offices, community service properties, and hotels; and logistics and industrial spaces. The company is based from Sweden.