Deleveraging & Conservative Balance SheetSteadily lower leverage and an improving capital structure provide lasting financial flexibility. Lower debt/equity reduces refinancing and interest risk, supports sustained dividends and funding for separation-related investments, and cushions the business through cyclical downturns.

Consistent Free Cash Flow GenerationReliable free cash flow supports capital allocation, dividend sustainability and deleveraging even as earnings wobble. Consistent cash generation funds capex and separation costs without excessive reliance on external financing, strengthening medium-term resilience.

Industrial Segment Strength & Structural Cost ProgramsMaterial, executed cost programs and strong Industrial margins lift structural profitability. Industrial is the primary profit engine, and delivered WCM savings plus scalable rightsizing benefits which can sustainably offset some market pressure and improve long‑term margin resiliency.

Bears Say

Automotive Underperformance And Low MarginsAutomotive is a material revenue slice (~27%) but generates low margins and negative growth, structurally dragging group profitability. Even with separation plans, the business’ weak margins and market softness create a persistent earnings headwind until operational turnaround or portfolio change is complete.

Meaningful And Persistent FX HeadwindsLarge currency exposures have materially compressed reported revenue and margins. Ongoing FX volatility (notably USD and TRY impacts) makes underlying performance harder to read and can erode recovery in earnings even if operational improvements progress, limiting near‑term visibility.

Revenue And Margin Compression TrendA multi‑year trend of softer top‑line and shrinking net margins signals structural pressures from mix, pricing and cost inflation. This persistent compression reduces headroom for reinvestment and raises the bar for cost programs to restore prior profitability levels over the medium term.

SKF.A FAQ

What was SKF AB Class A’s price range in the past 12 months?

SKF AB Class A lowest stock price was kr157.00 and its highest was kr263.00 in the past 12 months.

What is SKF AB Class A’s market cap?

SKF AB Class A’s market cap is kr116.34B.

When is SKF AB Class A’s upcoming earnings report date?

SKF AB Class A’s upcoming earnings report date is Apr 21, 2026 which is in 58 days.

How were SKF AB Class A’s earnings last quarter?

SKF AB Class A released its earnings results on Jan 30, 2026. The company reported kr3.5 earnings per share for the quarter, beating the consensus estimate of kr2.601 by kr0.899.

Is SKF AB Class A overvalued?

According to Wall Street analysts SKF AB Class A’s price is currently Overvalued. Get more investment ideas with TipRanks Premium

Does SKF AB Class A pay dividends?

SKF AB Class A pays a Annually dividend of kr7.75 which represents an annual dividend yield of 3.16%. See more information on SKF AB Class A dividends here

What is SKF AB Class A’s EPS estimate?

SKF AB Class A’s EPS estimate is 3.52.

How many shares outstanding does SKF AB Class A have?

SKF AB Class A has 28,930,820 shares outstanding.

What happened to SKF AB Class A’s price movement after its last earnings report?

SKF AB Class A reported an EPS of kr3.5 in its last earnings report, beating expectations of kr2.601. Following the earnings report the stock price went down -6.746%.

Which hedge fund is a major shareholder of SKF AB Class A?

Currently, no hedge funds are holding shares in SE:SKF.A

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Company Description

SKF AB Class A

AB SKF (publ) engages in the design, development, and manufacture of bearings, seals, lubrication systems, and services worldwide. It operates in two segments, Industrial and Automotive. The company offers rolling bearings, mounted bearings and housings, super-precision bearings, slewing bearings, plain bearings, magnetic bearings and systems, industrial and automotive seals, lubrication management solutions, maintenance products, condition monitoring systems, power transmission solutions, test and measuring equipment, vehicle aftermarket, and waste electric and electronic equipment products. It also provides various services, including application engineering, asset management, condition-based maintenance, mechanical maintenance, remanufacturing and customization, and training solutions. The company offers its solutions for various industries, including aerospace, agriculture, cars and light trucks, construction, food and beverage, general machinery, machine tools, marine, material handling, metals, mining, mineral processing and cement, ocean energy, oil and gas, pulp and paper, railways, trucks, trailers, buses, two and three wheelers, and wind energy. AB SKF (publ) was founded in 1907 and is headquartered in Gothenburg, Sweden.