First quarter 2026

  • Net sales decreased by 8% to SEK 1,022 M (1,105)
  • The underlying operating result amounted to SEK -2 M (-2)
  • The operating result increased to SEK 8 M (-12), including inventory gains and losses of SEK 10 M (-10)
  • Result after tax increased to SEK 5 M (-14)
  • Cash flow from operating activities amounted to SEK -14 M (-37)
  • Earnings per share increased to SEK 0.25 (-1.08)

“The first quarter of 2026 was characterized by weak market conditions and generally low underlying demand. However, the Finnish market is showing signs of recovery, and the business area developed positively during Q1 following a period that was clearly affected by the transition to a new business system. We now see improved operational efficiency and more stable delivery performance.“

Johan Wiig, President and CEO

Results overview 2026
Jan-Mar		 2025
Jan-Mar		 Change
Resultatöversikt 2026
jan-mar		 2025
jan-mar		 Förändring
Tonnage, thousands of tonnes Tonnage, tusen ton 64 68 -4
Net sales, SEK M Nettoomsättning, MSEK 1,022 1,105 -83
Underlying operating result, SEK M
Underliggande rörelseresultat, MSEK
 -2 -2 0
Operating result, SEK M Rörelseresultat, MSEK 8 -12 20
Profit/loss for the period, SEK M Periodens resultat, MSEK 5 -14 19
Earnings per share, SEK 1) Resultat per aktie, SEK 1) 0.25 -1.08 1.33
Cash flow from operating activities, SEK M
Kassaflöde från den löpande verksamheten, MSEK
 -14 -37 23

1) Based on average number of shares

BE Group AB (publ), which is listed on the Nasdaq Stockholm exchange, is a leading independent steel distributor that stores and processes steel, stainless steel, and aluminium for customers primarily in the construction and manufacturing industries. Through the company’s production services, customers can order customized steel components to optimize their production processes. In 2025, the Group reported sales of SEK 3.9 billion. BE Group has approximately 520 employees, with Sweden and Finland as its largest markets. The headquarters is located in Malmö, Sweden. Read more about BE Group at www.begroup.com.