Record Full-Year Sales
Reported full-year sales reached ~SEK 10.4–10.5 billion (all-time high) with reported growth of 9% year-on-year and acquisition impact contributing materially to reported top-line expansion.
Record Gross Margin
Full-year gross margin reached a record 46.0% (versus 42.7% prior year), driven by acquisition mix (Quad Lock), price/mix effects and supply-chain efficiencies.
Profitability and EBIT
Adjusted full-year EBIT was SEK 1,671 million with an EBIT margin of 16.0%; Q4 adjusted EBIT rose to SEK 83 million (vs SEK 65 million prior year) and Q4 adjusted EBIT margin improved to ~4.5%.
Quad Lock Acquisition Accretive
Quad Lock contributed ~+15% acquisition impact to full-year sales, recorded organic growth ~15% (Q4 and full year), helped raise overall gross margin and was slightly accretive to Thule's EBIT margin.
New and Growing Product Categories
Fast growth in newer categories: dog transportation, child car seats and phone mounts; Active with Kids & Dogs grew organically +6% in Q4 (dog and car-seat momentum notable) and these categories are positioned as future Champions.
D2C and Digital Expansion
Expanded thule.com to 20 D2C markets, making digital channels a meaningful launch and growth channel for new products and categories.
Cash Generation & Capital Returns
Operating cash flow ~SEK 1.1 billion; Board proposes unchanged ordinary dividend SEK 8.3 per share (in line with payout target ≥75% of net income).
Sustainability and Product Recognition
CO2 emissions down ~30% vs 2019 (absolute), eco-design examples (Xscape bed rack 60% lower footprint), and strong product recognition (ADAC, 17 Red Dot/iF awards).
Strategic Targets & Efficiency Roadmap
Updated targets: 7% annual organic growth, 20% EBIT margin and ≥75% dividend payout. Cost actions expected to lift EBIT margin ~2.5 percentage points by 2028 and DC automation in Poland targeted to yield ~SEK 100 million savings at full effect (2028).