Electrolux Professional Q1 Hit by Currency and U.S. Weakness as Efficiency Drive Advances

The latest update is out from Electrolux Professional AB ( ($SE:EPRO.B) ).

Electrolux Professional Group reported a weak start to 2026, with first-quarter net sales down 9.1 percent to SEK 2,793 million and EBITA falling to SEK 280 million, as currency headwinds and soft U.S. demand weighed on results. Europe delivered stronger sales and profitability, but the Food & Beverage segment struggled in the U.S., and Laundry margins were hit by adverse currency effects, prompting price increases aimed at restoring profitability from the next quarter.

The company is pushing ahead with an efficiency program launched in late 2025, shifting espresso coffee machine production within France and relocating parts of Swiss cooking manufacturing to Italy, with factory closure expected by year-end. Integration of the recently acquired U.S. cooking assets of Royal Range is progressing as planned, while leadership will pass to incoming CEO Paolo Schira after the May AGM, positioning the group to pursue margin improvement through new product launches, operational savings, and commercial strengthening despite ongoing geopolitical uncertainty.

The most recent analyst rating on ($SE:EPRO.B) stock is a Buy with a SEK80.00 price target. To see the full list of analyst forecasts on Electrolux Professional AB stock, see the SE:EPRO.B Stock Forecast page.

More about Electrolux Professional AB

Electrolux Professional Group is a global provider of commercial food service and professional laundry solutions, serving customers such as restaurants, hotels, and institutional operators. The company focuses on Food & Beverage and Laundry equipment, with a strong presence in Europe and growing operations in markets including the U.S., the Middle East, and Japan.

Average Trading Volume: 337,125

Technical Sentiment Signal: Sell

Current Market Cap: SEK14.92B

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