Atlas Copco (ATCO) Q1 2026 earnings summary

Executive summary

• Organic order growth of 5% and revenue growth of 3% year-over-year, driven by strong demand for vacuum equipment, especially from the semiconductor industry; stable profit margin despite currency headwinds and four acquisitions closed during the quarter.

• Operating profit margin was 20.4%, with profit for the period at MSEK 6,259 and EPS at SEK 1.28.

• Four acquisitions were completed, supporting structural growth.

Financial highlights

• Orders received: MSEK 45,395 (organic +5%), revenues: MSEK 40,540 (organic +3%), both impacted by -11% currency effect.

• Operating profit: MSEK 8,261 (margin 20.4%), adjusted operating profit: MSEK 8,329 (margin 20.5%).

• EBITA: MSEK 8,911 (22.0% of revenues).

• Operating cash flow: MSEK 4,355, down from MSEK 6,575 due to increased working capital.

• Return on capital employed: 23% (down from 27%), return on equity: 24% (down from 28%).

Outlook and guidance

• Activity level is expected to remain elevated but stable, with customer activity at current levels in the near term.

• Business climate uncertainties persist, especially in the Middle East and due to U.S. tariff changes.

• Semiconductor market activity is strong but not expected to grow further from current high levels.