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The latest update is out from Securitas AB ( ($SE:SECU.B) ).
Securitas AB reported first-quarter 2026 total sales of SEK 36.2 billion, down from SEK 39.6 billion, with flat organic sales growth but a 2% increase when adjusted for the wind-down of a U.S. government business within SCIS. Technology and solutions continued to be a growth engine with 4% real sales growth, supporting an improvement in the adjusted operating margin to 7.0% from 6.7%, despite lower sales.
Operating income before amortization slipped slightly to SEK 2.46 billion, but the operating margin improved to 6.8% from 6.4%, and earnings per share rose to SEK 2.80, reflecting higher profitability and divestiture-related items. Cash flow from operating activities strengthened sharply to 40% of operating income, while the net debt/EBITDA ratio improved to 2.2 from 2.5, indicating a stronger balance sheet and enhanced financial flexibility for the group and its stakeholders.
The most recent analyst rating on ($SE:SECU.B) stock is a Buy with a SEK173.00 price target. To see the full list of analyst forecasts on Securitas AB stock, see the SE:SECU.B Stock Forecast page.
More about Securitas AB
Securitas AB is a global security services company, providing guarding, technology and security solutions to corporate and public-sector clients. The group focuses on integrated security offerings, including technology and solutions that are increasingly driving real sales growth within its portfolio.
Average Trading Volume: 1,010,886
Technical Sentiment Signal: Buy
Current Market Cap: SEK94.88B
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