Addnode Group reported strong first-quarter 2026 results, with net sales increasing 5 percent to SEK 1,531 million, despite a currency-adjusted organic net sales decrease of 6 percent. EBITA saw a significant 26 percent rise to SEK 274 million, resulting in an improved EBITA margin of 17.9 percent, boosted by acquired companies and cost savings. Operating profit climbed to SEK 186 million with a 12.1 percent margin, and net profit reached SEK 113 million, with earnings per share at SEK 0.83. Cash flow from operating activities substantially improved to SEK 363 million.
Improved earnings and stronger cash flow » Addnode Group delivered solid earnings growth and stronger cash flow in the first quarter of 2026. The companies acquired in 2025 performed well and, combined with cost savings, contributed to our favorable earnings performance. At the same time, we have laid the foundation for future earnings growth by continuing to implement AI, developing new offerings and optimizing the organization. «
Johan Andersson President and CEO
First quarter January–March 2026
Net sales increased by 5 percent to SEK 1,531 m (1,461). Net sales were impacted by currency effects of SEK -61 m (12). Currency-adjusted organic net sales decreased by 6 percent.
EBITA increased by 26 percent to SEK 274 m (217). Currency effects had an impact of SEK -3 m (5) on EBITA. The EBITA margin was 17.9 percent (14.9). Restructuring costs had an impact of SEK 24 m on earnings in the preceding year. Before restructuring costs, EBITA for January–March 2025 amounted to SEK 241 m, and the EBITA margin was 16.5 percent.
Operating profit increased to SEK 186 m (149), and the operating margin increased to 12.1 percent (10.2).
Net profit for the period increased to SEK 113 m (90).
Earnings per share before and after dilution increased to SEK 0.83 (0.67).
Cash flow from operating activities improved to SEK 363 m (203).
The subsidiary Tribia was transferred from the Design Management division to the Process Management division as of January 1, 2026. Comparative figures for 2025 have been restated.
Acquisition of customer contracts in Germany.
Events after the end of the reporting period
No significant events.
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