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Essity

Global hygiene and health company

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Headquarters: Stockholm, Sweden
Founded year: 2017
Company type: Public company
Number of employees: 20,000+
Industry: Personal Products

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Latest news about Essity

In short: Essity launched a strategic review of its tissue division, initiated a SEK 3bn share buyback, and expanded in Brazil.

Company announcements

August 19 Essity

Essity acquires feminine care business in Brazil

The USD 284 million deal includes leading brands like Carefree and o.b., strengthening its Latin American market position ahead of a 2027 closing.

July 16 Essity

Essity reports higher volumes and resilient profitability in Q2 2026

Organic sales grew 0.3% driven by volume, EBITA excl. IAC reached SEK 4,685m, a 13.4% margin.

July 7 Essity

Essity launches breakthrough sanitary pad innovation

The Smart Protect pads feature a fluid management system for reliable protection, launching in Latin America and Europe under various brands.

June 15 Essity

Essity repurchased 307,819 Class B shares during week 24, 2026

The buyback is part of a SEK 3bn program extending until the 2027 AGM, financed from cash flow.

Media coverage

Yesterday Bloomberg

Essity prepares to sell consumer tissue business

The Swedish hygiene products company plans to launch a sales process for its tissue division, valued up to €3 billion, following Cevian Capital's investment.

September 4 MLex

Essity’s acquisition of Kenvue’s feminine-care business cleared in Brazil

Brazil’s competition authority has unconditionally approved Essity’s proposed $284 million acquisition of Kenvue’s feminine-care business, including the Carefree, Sempre Livre and o.b. brands for ...

September 3 Placera.se

KEPLER RAISES RECOMMENDATION TO BUY (HOLD) (NEW)

KEPLER RAISES RECOMMENDATION TO BUY (HOLD) (NEW) Interest rates surge and property stocks plummet. Sagax is now trading near its five-year low and CEO David Mindus has purchased B-shares for...

September 2 Dagens industri

Essity falls behind both sales and buy stamp

The hygiene group Essity drops in Thursday's early trading. On the recommendation front, UBS has stamped the stock as sell while Kepler Cheuvreux raised to buy.

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