Sweden · Delayed Price · Currency is SEK Svenska Cellulosa Aktiebolaget SCA Earnings Call Transcripts
Fiscal Year 2026
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EBITDA margin held at 23% in Q1 2026 despite lower sales and higher costs, with renewable energy delivering record results. Strategic investments and cost control are supporting resilience, while market volatility and input costs remain key risks.
Fiscal Year 2025
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EBITDA rose 8% to SEK 6.6 billion in 2025, with strong delivery volumes from recent investments, but currency headwinds and higher raw material costs weighed on margins. Dividend remains at SEK 3 per share, and CapEx is set to decline as major projects conclude.
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Solid Q3 2025 results with SEK 1.64 billion EBITDA and 33% margin, despite lower sales and challenging markets. CapEx is set to decrease as major projects ramp up, while market uncertainty and high inventories persist across segments.
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Q2 2025 saw solid profitability with EBITDA margin at 38%, driven by strong production and strategic investments. Segment results were mixed, with containerboard and wood up, but pulp down due to tariffs and costs. Market volatility and tariff risks remain key concerns.
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Q1 2025 saw strong profitability with 13% sales growth and a 32% EBITDA margin, driven by higher prices and volumes across most segments. Strategic investments are ramping up, but cost pressures from wood raw materials and currency remain, with tariffs and energy market volatility posing ongoing risks.
Fiscal Year 2024
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Delivered strong 2024 results with SEK 7.1 billion EBITDA and 35% margin, driven by higher prices and volumes despite rising wood costs. Strategic investments and record forest harvests supported growth, with positive outlook and price increases expected in 2025.
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Q3 2024 saw strong year-over-year growth in sales and EBITDA, driven by higher prices and volumes across all fiber-based segments. Strategic investments are ramping up, while rising raw material costs and maintenance stops are expected to impact Q4.
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Q2 2024 saw strong sequential and year-over-year growth in sales and EBITDA, driven by higher prices and volumes across most segments, despite continued pressure from rising wood costs and a weak renewable energy market. Major investments are ramping up, with cautious capital allocation and a focus on dividends.