Essity reported strong organic growth and improved margins, with significant gains in market share and cash flow. Despite some challenges in pricing and restructuring impacts, the company's financial position remains robust.
Company Guidance
In the Q3 2024 earnings call, Essity B.ST projected a positive outlook with a focus on accelerating profitable growth. The company reported an organic sales growth of 1.9%, reaching 3.4% when excluding restructuring in Professional Hygiene. EBITA, excluding items affecting comparability, stood at SEK 5.097 billion, with an EBITA margin increase to 14.1% and a return on capital employed at 17.7%. Health & Medical sales grew organically by 2.8%, while Consumer Goods saw a 3% increase, driven by higher volumes, particularly in Incontinence Products Retail and Feminine Care. Professional Hygiene's organic sales growth, excluding restructuring, was 4.7%. Essity achieved a record high cash flow and maintained strong pricing discipline, despite challenges from currency translation and raw material costs, notably pulp. The company's net-zero emissions target received validation from the Science Based Targets initiative, reflecting its commitment to sustainability.
Strong Organic Sales Growth
Organic sales growth of 1.9% for Q3, with 3.4% growth excluding restructuring in Professional Hygiene.
Improved EBITA Margin
EBITA margin increased to 14.1%, with an adjusted EBITA up by 6% compared to the previous year, excluding currency translation effects.
Record High Cash Flow
The company reported a record high cash flow, contributing to a strong balance sheet with a net debt-to-EBITDA ratio of 1.1.
Market Share Gains
Essity grew market shares in over half of their sales categories, improving from the previous quarter.
Validated Sustainability Goals
Achieved validation for their net-zero emissions target by the Science Based Targets initiative.
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Essity AB (ETTYF) Earnings, Revenues Date & History
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ETTYF Earnings-Related Price Changes
Report Date
Price 1 Day Before
Price 1 Day After
Percentage Change
Oct 24, 2024
$27.40
$29.30
+6.93%
Jul 18, 2024
$28.15
$28.10
-0.18%
Apr 25, 2024
$24.30
$24.25
-0.21%
Jan 25, 2024
$23.62
$22.65
-4.11%
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Essity AB (ETTYF) is schdueled to report earning on Jan 23, 2025, Before Open Not Confirmed.
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