Sweden's Lifco Q1 sales hit by forex, profit rises; to reorganize businesses

Lifco AB (publ)

24/04/2026 06:39

Overview

Sweden industrial group reported Q1 net sales up 3.7%, missing analyst expectations

Pretax profit for Q1 grew 7.7% and beat analyst estimates

Company consolidated two new Dental businesses and plans reorganisation into five areas in 2026

Outlook

Lifco will reorganize into five business areas starting in Q2 2026

Company says financial position remains strong, enabling further acquisitions

Result Drivers

ACQUISITIONS - Co said acquisitions, particularly in Dental and Systems Solutions, drove sales and improved EBITA margin

PRODUCT MIX - Positive product mix effects in Dental and Systems Solutions supported profitability, while Demolition & Tools was negatively affected

CURRENCY IMPACT - Negative exchange rate effects reduced organic growth by 5.1% and EBITA by 4.7%

Company press release: ID:nMFNcgCPlb

Key Details

Metric
Beat/Miss
Actual
Consensus Estimate
Q1 Sales
Miss
SEK 7.19 bln
SEK 7.28 bln (5 Analysts)
Q1 EPS
SEK 1.98
Q1 Net Income
SEK 909 mln
Q1 Pretax Profit
Beat
SEK 1.22 bln
SEK 1.19 bln (3 Analysts)
Q1 EBITA
SEK 1.59 bln
Q1 EBITA Margin
22.10%


Analyst Coverage

The current average analyst rating on the shares is "buy" and the breakdown of recommendations is 5 "strong buy" or "buy", 4 "hold" and no "sell" or "strong sell"

The average consensus recommendation for the consumer goods conglomerates peer group is "buy"

Wall Street's median 12-month price target for Lifco AB (publ) is SEK364.00, about 15.4% above its April 23 closing price of SEK315.40

The stock recently traded at 36 times the next 12-month earnings vs. a P/E of 38 three months ago

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