Continued strong growth in Recycling in a challenging quarter
Third quarter at a glance
Significant events during the quarter:
- Sales decreased by 9 percent compared to the corresponding quarter of 2025, while gross margin developed strongly and amounted to 49 percent, a clear improvement from the corresponding quarter of 2025.
- Performance Masterbatch increased sales by 2% compared to the corresponding quarter of 2025 while sales decreased by 20% for Performance Chemicals compared to the corresponding quarter of 2025.
- The company received its first orders from distributors in France and Turkey, among others.
Financials during the third quarter of 2026:
- Net sales during the quarter amounted to SEK 41,607,000 (45,499,000).
- The gross margin amounted to 49% (46%) during the quarter.
- The operating profit before depreciation (EBITDA) for the quarter was SEK -2,546,000 (761,000).
- Available cash and cash equivalents at the end of the quarter amounted to SEK 41,743,000 and consisted of SEK 16,743,000 in bank balances and an unused overdraft facility of SEK 25,000,000. At the beginning of the financial year, bank balances amounted to SEK 12,168,000 and an unused overdraft facility of SEK 13,703,000.
- Cash flow from the operating activities during the quarter amounted to SEK -2,440,000 (8,175,000).
- Earnings per share before and after dilution amounted to SEK -0.06 (-0.05).
Lomma 16 October 2026
The Board of Directors
These financial statements have been reviewed by the Company's auditor.
Presentation:
Nexam Chemical presents the interim report for the third quarter for 2026 on October the 16th at 9:00 CET.
The presentation will be held in English via the following link:
Nexam Chemical 2026-10-16 | Live 9:00
Note: This press release has been translated from Swedish. The Swedish text shall govern for all purposes and prevail in case of any discrepancy with the English version.
For further information please contact: Ronnie Törnqvist, VD, +46 (0)706-25 41 85, ronnie.tornqvist@nexamchemical.com
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