SCA publishes half-year report for Q2 2026
Net sales decreased by 6 percent to SEK 9,893 million and EBITDA fell to SEK 2,410 million, with earnings per share of SEK 1.29
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In short: SCA reported lower year-on-year profits for the first half of 2026 despite improvements between quarters and strategic logistics shifts.
Net sales decreased by 6 percent to SEK 9,893 million and EBITDA fell to SEK 2,410 million, with earnings per share of SEK 1.29
A consequence analysis shows that reduced logging risks leading to lower production, lost jobs, and increased social costs without significant climate benefits.
The report shows that reduced harvesting leads to lower production, fewer jobs and no climate benefit. Scenarios with 15% reduction or 'closer to nature' methods cause major losses.
Net sales decreased 8% to 4,740 MSEK, EBITDA to 1,107 MSEK due to lower prices and currency effects. Operating cash flow improved to 569 MSEK.
SCA reports a lower result for the second quarter compared to the same period last year. At the same time, the result improved compared to the first quarter of the year.
The Norwegian oil fund, managed by Norges Bank Investment Management, has reduced its ownership in the forest industry company SCA below the notification threshold of 5 percent.
SCA's report was largely as expected, with results clearly down from last year. Still, the stock rises over 4%. Danske Bank's forest analyst Oskar Lindström believes the market is looking towards a stronger second half.
A calm opening is expected on the Stockholm Stock Exchange where several large companies, such as SSAB and SCA, have reported.
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