Wästbygg Gruppen (WBGR) Q2 2026 earnings summary
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Q2 2026 earnings summary
20 Aug, 2026Executive summary
Revenue for January–June 2026 was SEK 1,287 million, down from SEK 2,162 million year-over-year, reflecting reduced volume across the group.
Operating profit improved to SEK 31 million from a loss of SEK -243 million in the prior year, aided by a positive non-recurring effect of SEK 30 million in ongoing projects.
Profit after tax was SEK -3 million, a significant improvement from SEK -281 million year-over-year.
Order intake reached SEK 1,879 million, up from SEK 1,748 million, and order backlog increased to SEK 3,798 million from SEK 3,595 million.
The group strengthened its financial position, with an equity ratio of 40% (up from 30%) and interest-bearing net cash at SEK -7 million (from SEK -468 million).
Financial highlights
Revenue for Q2 2026 was SEK 637 million, down from SEK 959 million in Q2 2025.
Operating profit for Q2 was SEK -9 million, compared to SEK -162 million in Q2 2025.
Cash flow from operating activities for Q2 was SEK 123 million, a turnaround from SEK -62 million in Q2 2025.
Earnings per share for H1 2026 were SEK -0.02, compared to SEK -3.40 in H1 2025.
Available liquidity at period end was SEK 266 million, including unused overdraft facilities.
Outlook and guidance
The group expects increased activity in the second half of 2026 as projects move from planning to production, with a well-diversified order backlog supporting future revenue.
Management expresses confidence in gradually improving profitability and long-term value creation.
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