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Profoto Q1 2026 earnings summary
Complete event summary combining all related documents: earnings call transcript, report, and slide presentation.Executive summary
Net sales for Q1 2026 declined by 9.5–10% year-over-year to SEK 149m, with organic growth of 1% and a negative currency effect of 10.5–11%.
EBIT remained stable at SEK 17m, with the margin improving to 11.3% (up from 10.4% last year).
Large studios increased investments in content production, supporting demand, and the Pro-11 drove positive organic growth.
The company began shipping the new ProPanel 3x2 LED panel at quarter-end, with broader market impact expected in Q2.
Regional performance varied: Americas saw 9.3% organic growth, EMEA was soft with -6.5%, and APAC was mixed, with China strong and Japan/rest of APAC lagging.
Financial highlights
EBIT for the quarter was SEK 17m, with an EBIT margin of 11.3%.
EBITDA increased to SEK 36m (24.1% margin), up from SEK 32m (19.2%).
Cash flow from operating activities was SEK 23m, down from SEK 58m in Q1 2025.
Net debt/EBITDA improved to 1.5.
Over 30% reduction in cost base compared to the same quarter last year.
Outlook and guidance
Management expects a slightly higher cost base in coming quarters due to new product launches and increased sales and marketing investments.
The launch of the Profoto ProPanel 3x2 is expected to impact Q2 2026 financials.
No dividend proposed for 2025 to maintain operational flexibility.
- Sales and EBIT fell in 2025, but cost cuts and new LED launches support a positive outlook.PRFO
Q4 202512 Apr 2026 - Q2 sales up 7.3% on new launches, but EBIT margin dropped to 18.5% amid higher costs.PRFO
Q2 20243 Feb 2026 - Q3 sales fell 4.4% as weak demand persisted, but Americas grew and new launches are planned.PRFO
Q3 202418 Jan 2026 - Sales fell but margins improved as new launches and cinema lighting target future growth.PRFO
Q4 20242 Dec 2025 - Sales and profit fell on weak US demand; cost cuts, price hikes, and LED launches planned.PRFO
Q1 202524 Nov 2025 - Sales and EBIT fell, but new LED launches and cost cuts support future growth.PRFO
Q2 202516 Nov 2025 - Q3 2025 saw a 28% sales drop, negative EBIT, and cost savings as new LED products launch.PRFO
Q3 202523 Oct 2025
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