Elon (ELON) Q2 2026 earnings summary
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Q2 2026 earnings summary
27 Aug, 2026Executive summary
Revenue for Q2 2026 increased by 2.5% year-over-year to 1,072 MSEK, driven by strong B2C growth in Sweden and e-commerce, while B2B declined due to weak construction sector activity.
EBIT improved to 19.8 MSEK from -18.5 MSEK in Q2 2025, with a margin of 1.8%. Net income was 8.9 MSEK, up from -26.8 MSEK.
Cost reduction initiatives and improved gross margin contributed to profitability, with operating expenses (excl. depreciation) down 24 MSEK year-over-year.
Cash flow from operations was 23.8 MSEK, up from 7.7 MSEK in Q2 2025.
An independent review found no evidence of criminal activity but noted documentation and compliance issues, prompting ongoing governance improvements.
Financial highlights
Q2 2026 revenue: 1,072 MSEK (up 2.5% YoY); H1 2026 revenue: 2,166 MSEK (down 0.6% YoY).
Q2 gross margin: 17.9% (17.5% in Q2 2025); adjusted gross margin: 17.4% (16.6%).
EBIT for Q2: 19.8 MSEK (margin 1.8%); H1 EBIT: 38.6 MSEK (margin 1.8%).
Net income per share Q2: 0.60 SEK (vs. -1.81 SEK); H1: 1.17 SEK (vs. -2.42 SEK).
Net debt at quarter-end: 339.8 MSEK (404.6 MSEK in Q2 2025); equity ratio: 23.1%.
Outlook and guidance
Focus remains on cost control, digitalization, and strengthening the service business.
Market for home electronics and appliances is stabilizing, with cautious recovery in consumer demand.
Growth in profitability is primarily from efficiency and cost savings, not top-line growth.
Medium-term targets: 5% annual organic revenue growth, 3% adjusted EBIT margin, net debt/EBITDA below 1.5x, and dividend payout of at least 50% of annual profit.
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