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Essity AB
(OTC:ESSITY.B)
Essity AB (ESSITY.B) vs. iShares MSCI Sweden ETF (EWD)
Essity AB Business Overview & Revenue Model
Essity AB Earnings Call Summary
Essity AB Financial Statement Overview
| Breakdown | TTM | Dec 2024 | Dec 2023 | Dec 2022 | Dec 2021 | Dec 2020 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Income Statement | ||||||
| Total Revenue | 141.60B | 145.55B | 147.15B | 156.17B | 121.87B | 121.75B |
| Gross Profit | 46.18B | 47.13B | 45.13B | 37.23B | 35.09B | 39.44B |
| EBITDA | 25.42B | 26.14B | 20.90B | 15.44B | 20.45B | 24.89B |
| Net Income | 12.32B | 20.89B | 9.55B | 5.57B | 8.62B | 10.23B |
Balance Sheet | ||||||
| Total Assets | 167.62B | 185.28B | 202.99B | 210.60B | 175.05B | 154.65B |
| Cash, Cash Equivalents and Short-Term Investments | 7.72B | 15.62B | 5.19B | 4.50B | 4.09B | 5.15B |
| Total Debt | 39.20B | 43.78B | 60.98B | 71.52B | 56.83B | 45.88B |
| Total Liabilities | 83.64B | 96.54B | 123.59B | 134.04B | 106.54B | 91.30B |
| Stockholders Equity | 83.57B | 88.31B | 70.85B | 67.35B | 59.87B | 54.35B |
Cash Flow | ||||||
| Free Cash Flow | 6.32B | 9.40B | 14.68B | 5.92B | 7.31B | 11.21B |
| Operating Cash Flow | 13.65B | 16.80B | 21.57B | 12.87B | 14.67B | 17.82B |
| Investing Cash Flow | -3.01B | 9.41B | -7.11B | -14.50B | -12.13B | -7.09B |
| Financing Cash Flow | -16.13B | -22.34B | -11.55B | 1.81B | -3.81B | -8.38B |
Essity AB Technical Analysis
Essity AB Peers Comparison
Name | Overall Rating | Market Cap | P/E Ratio | ROE | Dividend Yield | Revenue Growth | EPS Growth |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
72 Outperform | kr182.76B | 14.89 | 14.26% | 3.11% | -1.91% | -40.37% | |
71 Outperform | kr5.71B | 22.81 | 51.65% | 2.54% | 48.79% | 38.02% | |
71 Outperform | €4.79B | 14.66 | 9.65% | 4.90% | 3.79% | 39.15% | |
68 Neutral | kr124.62M | 19.65 | 5.40% | ― | 8.54% | -4.76% | |
62 Neutral | $20.33B | 14.63 | -3.31% | 3.23% | 1.93% | -12.26% | |
39 Underperform | €25.49M | -0.25 | -354.88% | ― | -15.74% | 44.98% |
Essity AB Corporate Events
Essity AB announced a reorganization of its business areas effective January 1, 2026, to enhance growth and achieve financial targets more swiftly. The new structure will consist of Health & Medical, Personal Care, Consumer Tissue, and Professional Hygiene, replacing the previous categories. This strategic change is expected to streamline operations and improve market focus, potentially impacting stakeholders positively by aligning the company’s offerings with market demands.
Essity AB announced the repurchase of 186,672 Class B shares as part of its SEK 3 billion buyback program, which is set to continue until the 2026 Annual General Meeting. This strategic move, financed by cash flow from current operations, aims to make share buybacks a recurring element of Essity’s capital allocation strategy, potentially enhancing shareholder value and market positioning.
Essity has announced the conversion of 126,996 Class A shares to Class B shares, reducing the total number of votes in the company to 1,218,174,411. This conversion aligns with the company’s articles of association, allowing shareholders to change their share class and impacting the company’s voting structure.
Essity has repurchased 200,723 Class B shares as part of its SEK 3 billion buyback program, which began in April 2025 and will continue until the 2026 Annual General Meeting. This buyback is financed through cash flow from operations and aims to make share repurchases a recurring element of Essity’s capital allocation strategy, reflecting a commitment to enhancing shareholder value.
Essity has been awarded the EcoVadis Platinum medal for its exceptional sustainability leadership in 2025, placing it among the top 1% of companies globally for sustainability performance. With an improved score of 88 out of 100, Essity demonstrated outstanding achievements in environmental stewardship, ethical business conduct, and transparent reporting, reflecting its commitment to sustainable business practices and long-term value creation.
Essity has repurchased 141,656 Class B shares as part of its SEK 3 billion buyback program, which is set to run until the 2026 Annual General Meeting. This initiative, financed by cash flow from operations, aims to make share buybacks a recurring element of Essity’s capital allocation strategy, potentially enhancing shareholder value.
Essity has announced the acquisition of Edgewell Personal Care’s feminine care business in North America, including brands like Carefree, Stayfree, and Playtex, for USD 340 million. This strategic move aims to strengthen Essity’s position in the high-margin feminine care category within the US market, the largest hygiene market globally. The acquisition is expected to enhance Essity’s market presence and operational capabilities, with the transaction anticipated to close in the first quarter of 2026, pending regulatory approvals.
Essity announced the repurchase of 215,029 Class B shares as part of a SEK 3 billion buyback program initiated in April 2025. This strategic move is financed through cash flow from operations and is intended to be a recurring element of Essity’s capital allocation strategy, potentially enhancing shareholder value and market positioning.
Essity has announced the repurchase of 162,610 Class B shares as part of its SEK 3 billion buyback program, which is set to run until the 2026 Annual General Meeting. This initiative, financed through cash flow from operations, aims to make share buybacks a recurring component of Essity’s capital allocation strategy, potentially enhancing shareholder value and demonstrating financial stability.
Essity announced the repurchase of 86,370 Class B shares as part of its SEK 3bn buyback program, which is set to continue until the 2026 Annual General Meeting. The buyback is financed through cash flow from operations after dividends, aiming to make share repurchases a regular aspect of Essity’s capital allocation strategy, potentially impacting shareholder value and market perception.
Essity is implementing organizational changes to enhance profitable growth by decentralizing decision-making and increasing accountability across product categories. This includes a cost savings program targeting SEK 1bn in annual savings by the end of 2026, focusing on sales and administrative expenses, with the aim to reinvest in profitable volume growth.
Essity has repurchased 249,659 Class B shares as part of a SEK 3bn buyback program, which is set to run until the 2026 Annual General Meeting. This initiative, financed by cash flow from operations, aims to make share buybacks a recurring element of Essity’s capital allocation strategy, potentially impacting shareholder value and market perception.
Essity has repurchased 274,102 Class B shares as part of its SEK 3bn buyback program, which aims to enhance capital allocation through recurring share buybacks. This initiative, financed by cash flow from current operations, reflects Essity’s strategic focus on optimizing shareholder value and adhering to EU regulations.
Essity has repurchased 266,241 Class B shares as part of its SEK 3 billion buyback program initiated in April 2025. This move, financed through operational cash flow, aims to make share buybacks a recurring element of Essity’s capital allocation strategy, potentially enhancing shareholder value and market positioning.
Essity announced the repurchase of 293,620 Class B shares as part of its SEK 3 billion buyback program, which runs until the 2026 Annual General Meeting. This initiative, financed through cash flow from operations, aims to enhance shareholder value and is conducted in compliance with EU regulations, reflecting Essity’s strategic capital allocation approach.
Essity announced it will release its third-quarter interim report for 2025 on October 23. The report will be presented by President and CEO Ulrika Kolsrud and CFO Fredrik Rystedt via a live webcast and teleconference, providing stakeholders with insights into the company’s financial performance and strategic direction.
Essity has repurchased 271,160 Class B shares as part of its SEK 3 billion buyback program, which aims to enhance capital allocation through share buybacks financed by cash flow from operations. This strategic move is expected to impact Essity’s market positioning by potentially increasing shareholder value and optimizing capital structure.
Essity announced the departure of Donato Giorgio, President of Global Supply Chain and Executive Management Team member, effective October 31, 2025. Giorgio, who joined Essity in 2009, significantly contributed to the company’s sustainable manufacturing and circular resource solutions. The recruitment process for his successor is underway.
Essity has repurchased 243,717 Class B shares as part of its SEK 3 billion buyback program, which is set to continue until the 2026 Annual General Meeting. This initiative, financed through cash flow from operations, aims to make share buybacks a recurring element of Essity’s capital allocation strategy, potentially impacting shareholder value and market perception.
Essity has repurchased 387,564 Class B shares as part of its SEK 3bn buyback program, which is set to run until the 2026 Annual General Meeting. This initiative, funded by cash flow from operations, is intended to be a recurring element of Essity’s capital allocation strategy, potentially enhancing shareholder value and market positioning.