Investment company Ratos reported adjusted EBITA for the first quarter of 2026 that exceeded analyst expectations. Net sales were in line with consensus. The figures refer to continuing operations.
Net sales rose 0.6 percent to SEK 4,497 million (4,472). This outcome compares with the Modular Finance analyst consensus of 4,466.
EBITA amounted to SEK 391 million (465), representing an EBITA margin of 8.7 percent (10.4).
Adjusted EBITA reached SEK 417 million (345), compared to the expected 394, with an adjusted EBITA margin of 9.3 percent (7.7).
Operating profit was SEK 361 million (434), with an operating margin of 8.0 percent (9.7).
Profit before tax was SEK 253 million (270).
Profit after tax amounted to SEK 247 million (235).
Ratos AB is a Sweden-based private equity company. It owns and develops over 10 unlisted medium-sized enterprises in Nordic region. Enterprises are active in various sectors, such as industry, consumer goods, services and life science, among others. The Company’s portfolio comprises Aibel, the supplier of maintenance and modification services for production platforms and onshore installations within oil and gas industry; Bisnode, the data and analytics company; HENT, the construction company with focus on public and commercial real estate; Plantasjen, the chain for sales of plants and gardening accessories; HL Display, the supplier of products and solutions for in-store communication and merchandising; and Diab, the manufacturer of materials for sandwich composite structures, among others enterprises.
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