Sweden's Rottneros Q1 net turnover falls on weak prices

Rottneros AB

07/05/2026 06:43

Overview

Sweden pulp producer's Q1 2026 net turnover fell 5% on lower prices, adverse currency effects

Company cited cost reductions and lower pulp wood costs as partial offsets to weak pricing

Outlook

Rottneros says it will continue to prioritise cash flow, cost efficiency and production availability

Result Drivers

LOWER PULP PRICES AND WEAK CURRENCY - Co said lower market prices for pulp and a weaker USD against the SEK reduced sales prices and margins

COST REDUCTIONS - Lower pulp wood costs and reduced fixed costs contributed positively to earnings

PRODUCTION CONSTRAINTS - Cold winter weather limited sulphate pulp production; CTMP production adjusted to weak market demand

Company press release: ID:nWkr1VvV8N

Key Details

Metric
Beat/Miss
Actual
Consensus Estimate
Q1 EPS
-SEK 0.24
Q1 Net Income
-SEK 81 mln


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