- Operating profit for January–June 2026 amounted to SEK 1 516 million (January–June 2025: 1 794), corresponding to an operating margin of 14 per cent (16). Profit from Holmen’s industrial activities decreased, while profit from hydro and wind power assets increased significantly.
- Compared with the first quarter, operating profit for the second quarter decreased by SEK 138 million to SEK 689 million. Lower electricity prices in northern Sweden had a negative impact on profit, while higher deliveries of board and paper offset the decrease in profit.
- Profit after tax for January–June amounted to SEK 1 127 million (1 354), which corresponds to earnings per share of SEK 7.4 (8.6).
- In the second quarter, a dividend of SEK 1 458 million was paid and 3 million shares, corresponding to 2 per cent of the total number of shares, were bought back for SEK 946 million.
- Net debt at the end of the quarter amounted to SEK 6 482 million, corresponding to 12 per cent of equity.
Earnings from Holmen’s industrial activities increasing
In the second quarter, consumers continued to be cautious and activity in the construction market remained weak. Operating profit for the second quarter amounted to SEK 689 million, with earnings from Holmen’s industrial activities increasing as a result of higher deliveries of board and paper compared with the first quarter.
