Demant A/S (WILLF)
OTHER OTC:WILLF
Earnings Data
Report Date
Aug 18, 2026TBA (Confirmed)
Period Ending
2026 (Q2)Consensus EPS Forecast
0.77Last Year’s EPS
0.83Same Quarter Last Year
Moderate Buy
Based on 10 Analysts Ratings
Earnings Call Summary
Earnings Call Sentiment|Positive
Mixed but cautiously constructive: the call highlights strong cash generation, promising product momentum (Oticon Zeal), a strategic retail acquisition (KIND), and clear guidance plus a material cost-savings program that together support an improved 2026 outlook. These positives are tempered by a softer-than-normal hearing aid market (notably in the U.S.), ASP and margin pressure in 2025, increased leverage after the KIND acquisition, and one-off restructuring costs and workforce reductions. Management’s guidance and the announced profitability initiatives indicate a path to recovery, but near-term margin and leverage challenges remain.Company Guidance
Strong cash generation
Robust cash flow with cash flow from operations of DKK 3.85 billion for FY2025 and free cash flow above DKK 3 billion for the full year; H2 cash flow from operations of DKK 2.3 billion and H2 free cash flow of ~DKK 2 billion.
Product launch momentum — Oticon Zeal
Successful launch of Oticon Zeal (introduced Oct 2025 in selected markets) generated strong early demand, positive feedback from professionals and first-time users, and lifted sales of other portfolio products; rollout entering U.S., Canada and France in early 2026 with potential to increase premium share and ASP over time.
Strategic acquisition expands retail footprint — KIND Group
Acquisition of KIND closed in December 2025 (cash out approx. DKK 5.4 billion) expands Hearing Care retail presence (notably #1 position in Germany); management expects KIND to contribute ~DKK 300 million EBIT in 2026 (11 months ~DKK 275 million).
Improved second-half and Q4 performance across business areas
Group organic growth accelerated to 4% in H2 2025 (sequential improvement); Hearing Care Q4 local-currency growth +17% (including KIND tailwind) with 5% organic in the quarter; Diagnostics delivered strong Q4 organic growth of +8% in local currencies.
Clear 2026 outlook and margin improvement program
Guidance for 2026: organic growth 3%–6% and EBIT before special items DKK 4.1–4.5 billion. Company launched a profitability initiative expected to deliver ~DKK 250 million EBIT uplift in 2026 and ~DKK 500 million structural savings from 2028 onward.
Sustainability and social progress
Non-financial achievements include improving lives reached to 12 million people, a 16% reduction in scope 1 and 2 greenhouse gas emissions vs baseline (target 46% by 2030), and gender diversity in top management at 33% (target >35% by 2030).
WILLF Earnings History
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Beat
Missed
WILLF Earnings-Related Price Changes
Report Date | Price 1 Day Before | Price 1 Day After | Percentage Change |
|---|---|---|---|
Feb 03, 2026 | $35.13 | $35.13 | 0.00% |
Aug 12, 2025 | $39.82 | $38.99 | -2.08% |
Feb 05, 2025 | $39.00 | $36.80 | -5.63% |
Aug 14, 2024 | $38.79 | $39.06 | +0.71% |
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FAQ
When does Demant A/S (WILLF) report earnings?
Demant A/S (WILLF) is schdueled to report earning on Aug 18, 2026, TBA (Confirmed).
What is Demant A/S (WILLF) earnings time?
Demant A/S (WILLF) earnings time is at Aug 18, 2026, TBA (Confirmed).
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What is WILLF EPS forecast?
WILLF EPS forecast for the fiscal quarter 2026 (Q2) is 0.77.