Overview
Lithuania knitwear maker's Q1 core revenue rose 5% to EUR 4.8 mln
Group pre-tax loss for Q1 narrowed by almost half yr/yr to EUR 222,000
Group revenue fell 6.5% yr/yr due to discontinued subsidiaries
Outlook
Company expects more positive performance in H2 2026 based on current order volumes
Company says textile sector faces higher volatility due to ongoing geopolitical tensions
Utenos Trikotažas will continue developing contract manufacturing and its own apparel brand
Result Drivers
EXPORT MARKET GROWTH - Co said targeted customer portfolio reinforcement drove steady growth in DACH and Nordic export markets
OWN BRAND INVESTMENT - Renewed investment in UTENOS in-house brand led to 15.7% sales growth in Q1, per CEO Nomeda Kaučikienė
SEASONALITY AND GEOPOLITICAL FACTORS - Co said Q1 results were shaped by sector seasonality and ongoing geopolitical tensions, which increased price volatility and led to more cautious client orders
Company press release: ID:nGNE96LF65
Key Details
Metric
Beat/Miss
Actual
Consensus Estimate
Q1 Revenue
EUR 4.80 mln
Q1 Pretax Profit
-EUR 222,000
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