Positive Organic Sales Growth
Essity reported a 0.9% organic sales growth in Q3 2025, with price being the most significant contributor. Growth was observed across all three business areas.
Record High Gross Profit Margins
The company achieved record high gross profit margins, contributing to a profit margin of 14.6%.
Strong Cash Flow and Profit
Essity generated a strong cash flow and reported a profit above SEK 5 billion.
Innovations in Health and Medical
The launch of Actimove Manus Air and TENA Pro skin stretch day and night products are expected to drive future growth in medical and incontinence care segments.
Growth in U.S. Retail Incontinence Sales
Incontinence sales in U.S. retail grew by 21% in the quarter.
Improvement in Baby Segment
The baby segment showed improvement with a reduced volume decline from 4.5% in previous quarters to about 1% in Q3 2025.
Professional Hygiene Improvement
Sequential volume improvement in Professional Hygiene attributed to selective price adjustments and focus on the value segment.
Reorganization and Cost-Saving Initiatives
Essity announced a reorganization into four global business units and a cost-saving program expected to generate SEK 1 billion by the end of 2026.