Sweden's Duni Q4 sales fall 4.5% on weak demand

Duni AB

06/02/2026 06:52

Overview

Swedish tableware firm's Q4 net sales fell 4.5%, impacted by weak demand and currency pressures

Company's full-year net sales rose 1.4%, driven by acquisitions

Company set new growth and sustainability targets for 2026

Outlook

Duni sets new targets for growth, dividends, and sustainability from 2026

Company sees potential benefits from reduced VAT for German restaurants

Duni prepared to grow despite geopolitical and macroeconomic uncertainty

Result Drivers

ACQUISITIONS - Positive contributions from acquired businesses helped offset weak demand and currency pressures

DINING SOLUTIONS - Currency and negative mix effects pressured income, but efficiency improvements and cost adjustments provided some relief

FOOD PACKAGING SOLUTIONS - Income improved due to favorable mix and lower logistics costs, despite challenging market conditions

Key Details

Metric
Beat/Miss
Actual
Consensus Estimate
Q4 Sales
SEK 1.97 bln
Q4 EPS
SEK 1.82
Q4 Net Income
SEK 88 mln
Q4 Operating income
SEK 162 mln
Q4 Organic Growth
-7.00%


Analyst Coverage

The one available analyst rating on the shares is "strong buy"

The average consensus recommendation for the appliances, tools & housewares peer group is "buy."

Wall Street's median 12-month price target for Duni AB is SEK121.00, about 14.2% above its February 5 closing price of SEK106.00

The stock recently traded at 13 times the next 12-month earnings vs. a P/E of 13 three months ago

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