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Lindab Hit by Weak Construction Market as Q1 Profit and Cash Flow Decline

Story Highlights
  • Lindab’s Q1 2026 sales and profit declined, with margins and cash flow under pressure amid tougher market conditions.
  • Ventilation Systems improved profitability, but Profile Systems swung to a loss due to a weak project market and harsh winter.
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Lindab International AB ( (SE:LIAB) ) has shared an announcement.

Lindab International AB reported a weaker first quarter of 2026, as Group net sales fell 7 percent to SEK 3,003 million and operating profit declined to SEK 188 million, with the operating margin easing to 6.3 percent. Earnings per share decreased to SEK 1.41, and cash flow from operating activities dropped sharply to SEK 45 million, reflecting a tougher trading environment.

The company saw stable sales and a slightly higher 9.2 percent operating margin in its Ventilation Systems division, driven by efficiency measures that supported profitability. However, Profile Systems suffered from a subdued project market and harsh winter conditions, resulting in a negative operating margin of -5.2 percent, which weighed on overall Group performance and underlined ongoing challenges in construction-related demand.

The most recent analyst rating on (SE:LIAB) stock is a Buy with a SEK248.00 price target. To see the full list of analyst forecasts on Lindab International AB stock, see the SE:LIAB Stock Forecast page.

More about Lindab International AB

Lindab International AB operates in the building and ventilation industry, providing ventilation systems and profile systems used in construction projects. The company focuses on energy-efficient indoor climate solutions and building components, serving customers across commercial, industrial and residential markets, with operations and sales concentrated in Europe.

Average Trading Volume: 162,365

Technical Sentiment Signal: Sell

Current Market Cap: SEK11.3B

Learn more about LIAB stock on TipRanks’ Stock Analysis page.

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