Interim report Q2 2026
“The second quarter, which is a period with seasonally high activity, developed well. We reported organic growth in both sales and EBITA, supported by stable demand across most parts of the Group. Overall, the quarter developed in line with expectations and is a step in the right direction”, says Christer Hansson, CEO of Storskogen.
Second quarter (1 April - 30 June 2026)
- Net sales increased by 5 percent to SEK 8,861 million (8,452).
- Adjusted EBITA increased by 2 percent to SEK 864 million (843), corresponding to an adjusted EBITA margin of 9.7 percent (10.0).
- Operating profit amounted to SEK 660 million (661).
- Profit for the quarter amounted to SEK 379 million (260).
- Basic/diluted earnings per share were SEK 0.21 (0.13).
- Adjusted diluted earnings per share were SEK 0.23 (0.19).
- Cash flow from operating activities was SEK 465 million (527).
- Two platform acquisitions were completed, with combined annual sales of SEK 205 million. Two add-on acquisitions were completed, with combined annual sales of SEK 9 million.
- Johan Ekström, Head of M&A and member of Storskogen’s Executive Management Team, assumed the position of interim Head of Business Area Services. He succeeded Jesper Kronstrand.
The period (1 January - 30 June 2026)
- Net sales increased by 2 percent to SEK 16,712 million (16,392). Organic sales growth was 4 percent.
- Adjusted EBITA decreased by 3 percent to SEK 1,502 million (1,542), corresponding to an adjusted EBITA margin of 9.0 percent (9.4). Organic EBITA growth was -4 percent.
- Operating profit decreased to SEK 1,065 million (1,164).
- Profit for the period increased to SEK 550 million (476).
- Basic/diluted earnings per share were SEK 0.30 (0.25).
- Adjusted diluted earnings per share were SEK 0.35 (0.31).
- Cash flow from operating activities was SEK 653 million (640).
- Two platform acquisitions were completed, with combined annual sales of SEK 205 million. Two add-on acquisitions were completed, with combined annual sales of SEK 9 million.
- One business unit with annual sales of SEK 278 million was divested.
Significant events after the end of the period
- One platform acquisition was completed, with annual sales of SEK 126 million. One add-on acquisition was completed, with annual sales of SEK 20 million.
Amounts in parentheses are for the corresponding period in 2025.
Presentation of the interim report
Christer Hansson, CEO, and Lena Glader, CFO, will present the interim report on 11 August 2026 at 09:00 (CEST).
The presentation and the subsequent Q&A can be followed via webcast or telephone conference.
For participation via webcast, please use the following link:
https://storskogen-group.events.inderes.com/q2-report-2026/register
If you wish to participate via telephone conference, please register via the link below. After registration you will be provided with a phone number and conference ID to access the conference. You can ask questions verbally via the telephone conference.
https://events.inderes.com/storskogen-group/q2-report-2026/dial-in
Questions can also be sent to [email protected].
The presentation and the webcast will be made available on Storskogen’s website after the presentation and can be found via the following link: https://www.storskogen.com/investors/financial-reports/.
For more information, please contact:
Andreas Lindblom, Head of Investor Relations
+46 72 506 14 22
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For media inquiries, please contact:
Michael Metzler, Head of Communication
+46 73 305 59 55
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This press release contains inside information that Storskogen Group AB (publ) is required to make public pursuant to the EU Market Abuse Regulation and the Swedish Securities Market Act. The information was submitted for publication by the above contact person on 11 August 2026 at 07:00 (CEST).