Essity's Q1 2025 earnings call presented a mixed picture. While there were several positive elements such as strong cash flow, a new share buyback program, and limited impact from tariffs, the company faced challenges with higher costs and volume declines in key segments.

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Q2 2025

During Essity's Q1 2025 earnings call, the company reported a solid start to the year with higher sales and strong cash flow across all business areas. The Health & Medical and Professional Hygiene sectors experienced growth in sales, driven by positive price and mix contributions, though Professional Hygiene saw a decline in volumes. Despite higher COGS, attributed mainly to raw materials and distribution, and increased SG&A expenses due to inflation and business investments, Essity maintained a stable volume performance. The company announced a SEK3 billion share buyback program, leveraging its strong operating cash flow. Essity's global production and sourcing strategy mitigates the impact of tariffs, particularly in North America, where 90% of Professional Hygiene products are locally produced. The company also highlighted successful product launches, contributing to a superior product perception rate of over 70%, and expects further improvements throughout the year.

Strong Cash Flow and Balance Sheet

Essity reported a strong cash flow and a solid balance sheet. The company has continued to reduce its net debt, which is now close to SEK27 billion, with a net debt to EBITDA ratio of roughly about 1.

New Share Buyback Program

Essity announced a new SEK3 billion share buyback program to allocate its strong operating cash flow. The program begins immediately and extends until the next AGM.

Product Superiority

Essity reported that 71% of its branded sales are perceived to be superior in terms of price, mix, and product attributes and features, which drives customer preference and purchase intent.

Limited Impact from Tariffs

Essity indicated that the impact from tariffs is limited due to its global business model, where products are typically produced and raw materials sourced where they are sold.

Essity Aktiebolag (SE:ESSITY.A) Earnings, Revenues Date & History

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SE:ESSITY.A Earnings History

Report Date	Fiscal Quarter	Forecast / EPS	Last Year's EPS	EPS YoY Change	Slides	Play Transcript
Jul 17, 2025	2025 (Q2)	4.75 / -	4.72	―	―	―
Apr 24, 2025	2025 (Q1)	4.55 / 4.43	3.51	26.21% (+0.92)	―	―
Jan 23, 2025	2024 (Q4)	5.01 / 4.13	4.54	-9.03% (-0.41)	―	―
Oct 24, 2024	2024 (Q3)	4.72 / 4.73	4.63	2.16% (+0.10)	―	―
Jul 18, 2024	2024 (Q2)	4.43 / 4.72	3.53	33.71% (+1.19)	―	―
Apr 25, 2024	2024 (Q1)	3.99 / 3.51	3.97	-11.59% (-0.46)	―	―
Jan 25, 2024	2023 (Q4)	4.52 / 4.54	3.61	25.76% (+0.93)	―	―
Oct 26, 2023	2023 (Q3)	3.88 / 4.63	2.81	64.77% (+1.82)	―	―
Jul 20, 2023	2023 (Q2)	4.22 / 3.53	2.97	18.86% (+0.56)	―	―
Apr 27, 2023	2023 (Q1)	3.36 / 3.97	2.72	45.96% (+1.25)	―	―

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SE:ESSITY.A Earnings-Related Price Changes

Report Date	Price 1 Day Before	Price 1 Day After	Percentage Change
Apr 24, 2025	kr285.00	kr271.50	-4.74%
Jan 23, 2025	kr289.99	kr270.56	-6.70%
Oct 24, 2024	kr296.31	kr298.25	+0.65%
Jul 18, 2024	kr273.96	kr287.08	+4.79%

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FAQ

When does Essity Aktiebolag (SE:ESSITY.A) report earnings?

Essity Aktiebolag (SE:ESSITY.A) is schdueled to report earning on Jul 17, 2025, Before Open (Confirmed).

What is Essity Aktiebolag (SE:ESSITY.A) earnings time?

Essity Aktiebolag (SE:ESSITY.A) earnings time is at Jul 17, 2025, Before Open (Confirmed).

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What is SE:ESSITY.A EPS forecast?

SE:ESSITY.A EPS forecast for the fiscal quarter 2025 (Q2) is 4.75.

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