Scandic Hotels posts solid 2025 growth as expansion and Dalata integration boost scale

Scandic Hotels Group AB ( (SE:SHOT) ) has issued an update.

Scandic Hotels Group reported modest top-line growth for the fourth quarter and full year 2025, with net sales up about 2 percent in the quarter and 1.5 percent for the year, driven by organic growth, higher occupancy and improved RevPAR. Profitability softened slightly as operating profit and adjusted EBITDA declined year-on-year, pressured by a weak Finnish market, higher central costs tied to commercial initiatives and one-off restructuring and transaction expenses, although free cash flow improved and leverage fell to zero times adjusted EBITDA.

The board proposed a dividend of SEK 2.60 per share, representing roughly 53 percent of net profit excluding IFRS 16, underscoring confidence in Scandic’s cash generation and balance sheet strength. Operationally, the group expanded its footprint with new hotels in Stuttgart and Florø, advanced its entry into Dalata Hotel Group’s operations under a management agreement ahead of a planned 2026 integration, and signed new pipeline projects in Hamburg, Stavanger and Tromsø, leaving Scandic nearly 25 percent larger in room count and reinforcing its growth ambitions in Germany and key Nordic cities despite regional demand challenges.

The most recent analyst rating on (SE:SHOT) stock is a Buy with a SEK100.00 price target. To see the full list of analyst forecasts on Scandic Hotels Group AB stock, see the SE:SHOT Stock Forecast page.

More about Scandic Hotels Group AB

Scandic Hotels Group AB is the largest hotel operator in the Nordic region, with around 280 hotels and 58,000 rooms across more than 130 destinations. The company focuses on full-service and select-service hotels, emphasizes sustainability and accessibility through its Design for All concept, and operates Scandic Friends, the Nordic hotel market’s largest loyalty program. Scandic is listed on Nasdaq Stockholm and is regarded as an attractive employer in the region.

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Technical Sentiment Signal: Strong Buy

Current Market Cap: SEK19.37B

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