Sweden's Husqvarna Q4 sales slightly miss analyst expectations on soft demand

Husqvarna AB

04/02/2026 06:08

Overview

Sweden outdoor power products firm's Q4 sales slightly missed analyst expectations

Operating income for Q4 missed analyst estimates, margin was negative

Company faced challenges from currency fluctuations and tariffs

Outlook

Husqvarna aims for SEK 4bn savings by 2030, with 60% realized in 2-3 years

Company plans new product launches, including AI-vision technology in robotics

Husqvarna sees uncertainty in North America due to trade policy and consumer sentiment

Result Drivers

SOFT DEMAND IN NORTH AMERICA - Co reported soft demand in North America, particularly for handheld and wheeled products, due to cautious consumer spending

EUROPEAN GROWTH - Co experienced growth in several residential categories in Europe, including wheeled and watering products

TARIFFS AND CURRENCY IMPACT - Operating income was affected by tariffs and currency headwinds, contributing to a decline in all divisions

Key Details

Metric
Beat/Miss
Actual
Consensus Estimate
Q4 Sales
Slight Miss*
SEK 7.43 bln
SEK 7.48 bln (4 Analysts)
Q4 Adjusted EPS
-SEK 1.35
Q4 EPS
-SEK 1.34
Q4 EBIT
Miss
-SEK 837 mln
-SEK 810.15 mln (4 Analysts)
Q4 Adjusted EBIT
-SEK 841 mln
Q4 EBIT Margin
-11.30%


*Applies to a deviation of less than 1%; not applicable for per-share numbers.

Analyst Coverage

The current average analyst rating on the shares is "buy" and the breakdown of recommendations is 2 "strong buy" or "buy", 5 "hold" and no "sell" or "strong sell"

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

Wall Street's median 12-month price target for Husqvarna AB is SEK50.50, about 8.3% above its February 3 closing price of SEK46.65

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

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