Lohilo Foods (LOHILO) Q1 2026 earnings summary

Executive summary

• Revenue grew by 26.1% year-over-year to 54.5 MSEK in Q1 2026, with strong profitability improvements and EBITDA reaching 3.5 MSEK compared to 45 TSEK last year.

• Export sales surged by 86.6% to 17.3 MSEK, driven by growth in Holland, Finland, and China.

• New product launches and AI-driven marketing contributed to increased demand and brand engagement.

• The company is expanding its organization, including hiring an Operations Manager and preparing for a new Key Account Manager.

Financial highlights

• Gross profit increased to 19.0 MSEK (15.0 MSEK last year), with a gross margin of 35.0% (34.8%).

• EBIT improved to 2.46 MSEK from -0.97 MSEK; net income was 1.14 MSEK versus -1.41 MSEK year-over-year.

• Cash flow from operations was -0.94 MSEK, an improvement from -8.3 MSEK last year.

• Cash and equivalents at period end were 2.46 MSEK; equity stood at 13.4 MSEK, with a solidity of 18.4%.

Outlook and guidance

• Targets average annual sales growth of at least 10% and an EBITDA margin of at least 10% for 2026–2030.

• Focus remains on functional food, with ice cream, beverages, and health as core categories.