Arbona (ARBO) Q2 2026 earnings summary
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Q2 2026 earnings summary
27 Aug, 2026Executive summary
Net sales increased by 6.2% year-over-year to 521.5 MSEK, driven by acquisitions, while organic growth was -4.2% due to a fire at Lann Industries; excluding Lann, organic growth was +1.0%.
Adjusted EBITA rose to 21.9 MSEK (19.7), reflecting acquisition effects and excluding one-time fire costs.
EBIT was -24.7 MSEK (1.3), heavily impacted by fire-related costs.
Net income after tax reached 62.2 MSEK (60.3), mainly due to strong capital management and positive portfolio revaluation.
Equity per share surpassed 4 SEK for the first time, at 4.01 SEK.
Financial highlights
Net sales: 521.5 MSEK (491.1), up 6.2% year-over-year.
Adjusted EBITA: 21.9 MSEK (19.7); EBIT: -24.7 MSEK (1.3).
Net income after tax: 62.2 MSEK (60.3); EPS: 0.13 SEK (0.12).
Operating cash flow: 17.3 MSEK (18.4).
Equity: 2,080.5 MSEK (1,977.6); total assets: 2,563.7 MSEK (2,302.9).
Outlook and guidance
Management expresses cautious optimism for the remainder of the year, noting ongoing macroeconomic uncertainty and geopolitical risks.
The fire's operational impact is expected to be fully resolved by year-end.
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