Absolent Air Care Group (ABSO) Q2 2026 earnings summary

Executive summary

• Net sales grew 4.6% year-over-year in Q2 2026 to SEK 329.0 million, with 6.8% growth in local currencies, marking the third consecutive quarter of organic growth.

• EBITDA increased 23.1% to SEK 55.9 million (margin 17.0%), and EBIT rose 33.7% to SEK 43.1 million (margin 13.1%).

• Cash flow from operating activities improved to SEK 42.5 million, and net debt reached its lowest level in several years.

• Growth was driven by the Industrial segment, while Commercial Kitchen faced continued market challenges.

Financial highlights

• Q2 2026 net sales: SEK 329.0 million (Q2 2025: SEK 314.4 million); H1 2026: SEK 640.7 million (H1 2025: SEK 627.2 million).

• Q2 EBITDA: SEK 55.9 million (margin 17.0%); EBIT: SEK 43.1 million (margin 13.1%).

• Earnings per share in Q2: SEK 2.38 (Q2 2025: SEK 1.71); H1: SEK 4.42 (H1 2025: SEK 2.84).

• Cash flow from operating activities in Q2: SEK 42.5 million (Q2 2025: SEK 26.2 million).

Outlook and guidance

• Management remains confident in the strategic direction, focusing on profitable niches and resilience through product innovation and customer value.

• The market remains cautious, with ongoing macroeconomic and geopolitical uncertainties.