Strong Organic Net Sales Growth
Organic net sales grew 18% in Q1 FY2026. Management noted that ~8 percentage points of the growth were attributable to a weak comparative quarter, while strong LCP performance (including public sector demand) contributed meaningfully to the increase.
LCP Segment Outperformance
LCP sales reached SEK 4.0 billion, up 24% vs. last year with organic growth of 28%. Segment result improved to SEK 70 million from SEK 11 million a year ago, and segment margin rose to 1.7% from 0.3%.
Significant Adjusted EBITA Improvement
Adjusted EBITA increased from SEK 21 million to SEK 83 million year-over-year. Adjusted EBITA margin improved to 1.5% from 0.4%, driven by efficiency measures, higher volumes and a weak comparison quarter.
Major Operating Cash Flow Turnaround
Cash flow from operating activities was SEK 381 million versus a negative SEK 42 million a year earlier, driven primarily by a SEK 373 million positive change in net working capital and targeted cash actions.
Leverage Reduction
Net debt to EBITDA fell to 3.1x from 5.2x year-over-year (and 4.3x in Q4), an improvement driven by operational results, net working capital improvement and a small definition update to net debt.
Net Working Capital and Inventory Improvements
Net working capital improved to SEK 139 million from SEK 267 million last year and SEK 477 million in Q4. Inventory reduction accounted for close to SEK 300 million of the improvement.
SMB Segment Profitability Resilience
SMB sales were SEK 1.5 billion (5% below last year; -3% organically), yet segment result increased to SEK 53 million from SEK 50 million and margin improved to 3.6% from 3.2%, supported by price discipline and cost savings.
Sustainability Target Update
Dustin updated its sustainability targets and the revised climate targets have been approved by the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi), aligning with customer needs and latest research.