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Sanoma Q1 2026 earnings summary

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Q1 2026 earnings summary7 May, 2026

Executive summary

  • Adjusted operating profit improved year-over-year in both learning and media segments, despite seasonally negative results, with stable net sales at EUR 221.1 million as learning growth offset weaker advertising in Finland.

  • Free cash flow was stable at EUR -38.9 million, reflecting typical seasonality, and leverage stood at 2.6x, close to the 2.5x target, following hybrid bond repayment.

  • The acquisition of Vicens Vives in Spain was completed, strengthening the learning segment's position and supporting future growth.

  • Outlook for the year remains unchanged, with significant growth expected in Q3, especially in learning.

  • Operating profit improved to EUR -28.9 million from EUR -31.3 million, with items affecting comparability totaling EUR -5.3 million.

Financial highlights

  • Net sales: EUR 221.1 million (flat year-over-year); adjusted operating profit: EUR -16.1 million (up 14% year-over-year); adjusted EBITDA: EUR 26.5 million (margin 12.0%).

  • Result for the period improved to EUR -24.1 million (Q1 2025: EUR -28.4 million); adjusted EPS: EUR -0.13 (Q1 2025: -EUR 0.17).

  • Free cash flow: EUR -38.9 million, reflecting seasonal patterns; free cash flow per share: EUR -0.24.

  • Net debt/Adjusted EBITDA: 2.6 (Q1 2025: 2.4), following hybrid bond repayment; net debt increased to EUR 685.8 million.

  • Average number of employees: 4,507, down 2% year-over-year.

Outlook and guidance

  • Full-year outlook unchanged; 2026 net sales expected at EUR 1.29–1.34 billion and adjusted operating profit at EUR 205–225 million.

  • Significant profit growth expected in Q3, especially in learning; step change in adjusted operating profit growth anticipated for 2026–2030, driven by learning.

  • Adjusted operating profit margin expected to exceed 23%, with Vicens Vives acquisition pushing expectations toward the higher end of guidance.

  • Demand for learning content to increase due to curriculum renewals; Finnish advertising market expected to remain stable.

  • Digital subscription growth in media expected to continue, while advertising remains uncertain.

Strategic impact of Vicens Vives in Spain
Mitigating TV and print advertising decline
AI Teacher Assistant rollout in seven markets
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