Sweden · Delayed Price · Currency is SEK EQL Pharma AB Earnings Call Transcripts
Fiscal Year 2026
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Q4 saw 6% revenue growth but a sharp drop in gross margin due to one-offs and supply chain issues. Management guides for 15% sales growth next year, below long-term targets, as launch delays and operational challenges persist.
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Quarterly sales hit a record SEK 190 million, up 29% year-over-year, with gross margin at 42% and EBITA margin at 21%. Supply chain improvements and major launches are expected to drive growth next year, while cost-saving initiatives and process upgrades are underway.
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Q2 saw minimal sales growth and a sharp drop in margins due to supply disruptions, with key product launches delayed. Management is implementing new systems and processes to address operational challenges and expects gradual recovery, targeting 15% sales growth and 20% EBITDA margin for the year.
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Q1 delivered 30% sales growth and a 24% EBITDA margin, with strong EBIT and a robust product pipeline. Expansion into Germany and the Netherlands, ongoing Medilink integration, and a focus on Special Generics support long-term growth ambitions.
Fiscal Year 2025
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Q4 saw 45% sales growth and a 25% EBITDA margin, completing the five-year plan. The company expanded its product pipeline, entered the GCC market, and raised SEK 350 million for the Medilink acquisition, with a focus on managing leverage and sustaining growth.
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A new five-year plan targets 30% annual sales growth and an EBITDA margin above 25%, driven by organic pipeline launches, branded product expansion, specialty generics, and selective M&A. The business model remains asset-light, with a focus on operational efficiency and sustainability, while recent acquisitions like Medilink support both margin and geographic growth.
Fiscal Year 2024
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Sales volumes for key products are stable, with new launches in Denmark expected to boost future sales. International expansion is progressing, though slowly, and the pipeline has grown with four new products. Gross margin has recovered and is expected to remain stable in the near term.