Highlights
- Order intake was SEK 16.6 (18.9) billion, a decline of -13 percent of which -10 percent was organic.
- Net sales increased by 6 percent to SEK 17.2 (16.2) billion, with an organic increase of 8 percent.
- Adjusted EBITA increased by 14 percent to SEK 3.2 (2.8) billion, corresponding to a margin of 18.4 (17.3) percent.
- Cash flow from operating activities amounted to SEK 2.2 (3.7) billion.
- Earnings per share of SEK 5.53 (4.77).
- The acquisition of the cryogenic business from the Fives group was completed.
- Financial targets were updated to a sales growth target of 7 percent and an adjusted EBITA target of 17 percent over a business cycle.
Summary
Third quarter
Order intake declined by -10 percent* to SEK 16,555 (18,927) million.
Net sales increased by 8 percent* to SEK 17,244 (16,208) million.
Adjusted EBITA**: SEK 3,180 (2,800) million.
Adjusted EBITA margin**: 18.4 (17.3) percent.
Result after financial items: SEK 2,967 (2,529) million.
Net income for the period: SEK 2,303 (1,983) million.
Earnings per share: SEK 5.53 (4.77).
Cash flow from operating activities: SEK 2,206 (3,924) million.
First nine months
Order intake declined by -7 percent* to SEK 49,661 (56,116) million.
Net sales increased by 7 percent* to SEK 50,528 (48,643) million.
Adjusted EBITA**: SEK 9,097 (8,166) million.
Adjusted EBITA margin**: 18.0 (16.8) percent.
Result after financial items: SEK 8,333 (7,166) million.
Net income for the period: SEK 6,331 (5,369) million.
Earnings per share: SEK 15.22 (12.92).
Cash flow from operating activities: SEK 5,770 (8,566) million.
Return on capital employed (%) **: 24.2 (22.8).
Net debt to EBITDA, times **: 1.11 (0.61).
* Organic change. ** Alternative performance measures.
Outlook for the fourth quarter
"We expect demand in the fourth quarter to be on about the same level as the third quarter."
Earlier published outlook (July 22, 2025):
"We expect demand in the third quarter to be somewhat higher compared to the second quarter."
The interim report has been reviewed by the company's auditors.
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