Sweden's Impact Coatings Q2 sales rise on Coating Services unit strength

Impact Coatings AB (publ)

21/08/2026 07:13

Overview
Sweden PVD coating provider's Q2 net sales grew yr/yr, driven by Coating Services
Total Q2 revenue declined yr/yr due to weaker activity in China
Company secured two system orders and order backlog for coating systems rose to SEK 29.4 mln

Outlook
Company maintains strategic focus on energy segment and Coating Services as stable revenue base
Company says automotive segment remains cautious amid weaker industry development
Company to focus on cost control, cash flow, and improving margins alongside sales efforts

Result Drivers
COATING SERVICES GROWTH - Co said Q2 net sales increase was driven by higher volumes in Coating Services
NEW SYSTEM ORDERS - Co received two INLINECOATER IC500 system orders in Q2, attributed to delivery capacity and customization
WEAK CHINA ACTIVITY - Co said activity in China was weaker than expected, impacting total revenue

Company press release: ID:nMFN5RyyMM

Key Details
Metric
Beat/Miss
Actual
Consensus Estimate
Q2 Sales
 
SEK 9.70 mln
 
Q2 Operating Profit
 
-SEK 13 mln
 

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