Loomis (LOOMIS) Q1 2026 earnings summary

Executive summary

• Achieved strong currency-adjusted revenue growth of 9.3% and organic growth of 5.9% year-over-year, despite significant currency headwinds, with robust expansion in International and Automated Solutions segments.

• Operating margin (EBITA) reached 12.6%, the highest Q1 margin to date, supported by efficiency initiatives and favorable business mix.

• Record high earnings per share at SEK 7.91, up from SEK 5.57 in Q1 2025.

• Announced acquisition of Hermes Transportes Blindados in Peru, marking entry into a new market and strengthening Latin American presence.

• New climate targets validated by SBTi, aiming for a 48% reduction in Scope 1 & 2 GHG emissions by 2030 and 37.5% in Scope 3 by 2035.

Financial highlights

• Revenue for Q1 2026 was SEK 7,491 million, down 2.3% year-over-year due to currency effects, but up 9.3% on a currency-adjusted basis.

• EBITA reached SEK 946 million (up from SEK 886 million), with EBITA margin at 12.6%.

• Net income increased to SEK 530 million (7.1% margin), compared to SEK 382 million (5.0%) a year earlier.

• Free cash flow improved to SEK 642 million (from SEK 343 million).

• Ordinary dividend of SEK 15 and extraordinary dividend of SEK 5 per share approved, totaling over SEK 1.3 billion.

Outlook and guidance

• Continued strong momentum in Q2, especially in international and Automated Solutions segments.

• Strategic acquisition in Peru anticipated to contribute to revenue growth and margin accretion.

• Growth in revenues from fuel fee indexation expected to persist as long as fuel costs remain high.

• Restructuring in Europe may continue in 2026, but at a lower level than 2025.

• Net debt to EBITDA expected to temporarily exceed 2x post-Hermes acquisition, but to normalize within six months.