Candles Scandinavia (CANDLE) Q2 2026 earnings summary

Executive summary

• Revenue for Q2 2026 increased to 54.6 MSEK from 40.9 MSEK year-over-year, and H1 2026 revenue rose to 138.5 MSEK from 86.0 MSEK, reflecting the impact of the HashtagYou acquisition.

• EBITDA for Q2 2026 was -15.6 MSEK (0.5 MSEK in Q2 2025), and for H1 2026 was -17.9 MSEK (1.4 MSEK in H1 2025), mainly due to integration and production relocation costs.

• The transition of HashtagYou’s production to the Örebro facility is complete, expected to drive improved margins and operational leverage in H2 2026.

• The CEO expects a strong finish to 2026, with the main profitability impact anticipated in Q4 during the peak sales season.

Financial highlights

• Q2 2026 revenue: 54.6 MSEK (Q2 2025: 40.9 MSEK); H1 2026 revenue: 138.5 MSEK (H1 2025: 86.0 MSEK).

• Q2 2026 EBITDA: -15.6 MSEK (0.5 MSEK); H1 2026 EBITDA: -17.9 MSEK (1.4 MSEK).

• Q2 2026 EBIT: -22.3 MSEK (-1.4 MSEK); H1 2026 EBIT: -31.2 MSEK (-1.7 MSEK).

• Q2 2026 net result: -24.6 MSEK (-4.7 MSEK); H1 2026 net result: -34.1 MSEK (-7.6 MSEK).

• Result per share (H1 2026): -3.43 SEK (-0.88 SEK).

Outlook and guidance

• Effects of in-house production expected to gradually appear in Q3, with the main margin and profit improvement in Q4.

• Management remains confident in a strong full-year 2026, driven by higher volumes and improved margins in the peak season.