Highlights
- Order intake was SEK 23.2 (17.1) billion, an increase of 36 percent. The organic increase was 33 percent.
- Net sales increased by 8 percent to SEK 18.6 (17.2) billion, with an organic increase of 6 percent.
- Adjusted EBITA increased by 6 percent to SEK 3.4 (3.2) billion, corresponding to a margin of 18.1 (18.4) percent.
- Cash flow from operating activities amounted to SEK 3.4 (2.2) billion.
- Earnings per share of SEK 5.40 (5.53).
Summary
Third quarter
Order intake increased by 33 percent* to SEK 23,233 (17,068) million.
Net sales increased by 6 percent* to SEK 18,596 (17,244) million.
Adjusted EBITA**: SEK 3,364 (3,180) million.
Adjusted EBITA margin**: 18.1 (18.4) percent.
Result after financial items: SEK 3,050 (2,967) million.
Net income for the period: SEK 2,262 (2,303) million.
Earnings per share: SEK 5.40 (5.53).
Cash flow from operating activities: SEK 3,373 (2,206) million.
First nine months
Order intake increased by 22 percent* to SEK 63,080 (51,297) million.
Net sales increased by 5 percent* to SEK 52,632 (50,528) million.
Adjusted EBITA**: SEK 9,322 (9,097) million.
Adjusted EBITA margin**: 17.7 (18.0) percent.
Result after financial items: SEK 8,329 (8,333) million.
Net income for the period: SEK 6,218 (6,331) million.
Earnings per share: SEK 14.91 (15.22).
Cash flow from operating activities: SEK 7,023 (5,770) million.
Return on capital employed (%) **: 20.9 (24.2).
Net debt / EBITDA** ratio: 0.94 (1.11).
* Organic change. ** Alternative performance measures.
Outlook for the fourth quarter
"We expect demand in the fourth quarter to be somewhat lower compared to the third quarter."
Earlier published outlook (July 21, 2026):
"We expect demand in the third quarter to be somewhat lower compared to the second quarter."
The interim report has been subject to review by the company's auditors.
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