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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 reported resilient Q2 2026 earnings, initiated a strategic review of its Consumer Tissue unit, and welcomed Cevian as a top owner.

Company announcements

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.

June 10 Essity

Essity expands free period care access across Europe

The Tork Period Care system brings trusted brands to public washrooms, addressing menstrual health gaps.

Media coverage

July 28 Dagens industri

Stock market sideways

The Stockholm Stock Exchange opens sideways after AI frenzy gripped both Wall Street and Asian markets. Audiobook company Storytel rises on raised forecast and Essity...

July 28 Dagens industri

Essity is marked as sell - here are Tuesday's stock tips

Goldman Sachs downgrades hygiene giant Essity to sell. At the same time, the major bank raises its price target for Loomis. SEB lowers its price target for Securitas.

July 28 Investing.com

Goldman cuts Essity: prices not keeping pace with costs

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July 18 Ad hoc news

Essity B stock holds focus on margins and cash flow

Essity B stock remains centered on margins, cash flow, and the latest report metrics as investors assess the Swedish hygiene group’s earnings base.

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