Loomis (LOOMIS) Q4 2025 earnings summary

Executive summary

• Q4 revenue reached SEK 7.7 billion, with 7.5% currency-adjusted and 4% organic growth, driven by acquisitions and strong Automated Solutions performance despite significant negative FX impact.

• Full-year revenue was SEK 30,427 million, with 6% currency-adjusted growth and a record operating margin of 12.7%.

• Automated Solutions achieved double-digit organic growth for the 16th consecutive quarter, and International and FX & GS lines saw strong demand amid geopolitical uncertainties.

• Strategic acquisitions, including a precious metals storage facility in Canada and Burroughs Inc., contributed to growth.

• Board proposed a record-high ordinary dividend of SEK 15/share and an extraordinary dividend of SEK 5/share.

Financial highlights

• Q4 operating income exceeded SEK 1 billion, with a 13.2% margin, the highest for a fourth quarter.

• Full-year EBITA reached SEK 3,851 million; net income for the year was SEK 1,582 million.

• Free cash flow in Q4 was close to SEK 1.2 billion; cash conversion for the year reached 99%.

• Net debt/EBITDA improved to 1.55x, well below the 2x target.

• Basic EPS for the year was SEK 23.29; Q4 EPS was SEK 2.88, impacted by non-cash impairment.

Outlook and guidance

• Continued strong performance expected in International and Automated Solutions, with double-digit growth likely to persist.

• Strategic focus for 2025–2027 on growth in established markets, M&A-driven expansion, operational excellence, and sustainability.

• Financial targets for 2025–2027: 5–7% annual currency-adjusted revenue growth and 12–14% EBITA margin.

• Effective tax rate for 2026 projected at about 30%.

• International business volumes expected to remain strong in the first half of 2026, with uncertainty beyond that.