Ework Group AB (LTS:0MCB) Q4 2025 Earnings Call Highlights: Navigating Challenges and Expanding …

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Release Date: February 19, 2026

For the complete transcript of the earnings call, please refer to the full earnings call transcript.

Positive Points

Ework Group AB (LTS:0MCB) successfully navigated a challenging period and upgraded its technological platform.

The company has a strong position as a leading European partner for talent solutions, with a network of over 240,000 consultants.

Ework Group AB is expanding geographically, with operations planned to launch in Germany in 2026.

The company reported a strong performance in value-adding services, with Pay Express achieving its highest sales month ever in December.

Ework Group AB is implementing a transformation program expected to generate annual cost savings of approximately 18 million SEK.

Negative Points

The market remains challenging with order volumes down and intense competition.

Ework Group AB's EBIT was negatively impacted by a one-off write-off of legacy IT investments amounting to 20 million SEK.

The company reported a 13% decrease in net sales for the fourth quarter compared to the previous quarter.

Sweden, Ework Group AB's biggest market, experienced lower order intake due to consultancy freezes and workforce reductions.

The company does not see clear signs of short-term market recovery, with expectations of further softening in the first half of 2026.

Q & A Highlights

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Q: With 9 consecutive negative year-on-year sales growth, what are you seeing in Q4 regarding demand stabilization, particularly in Sweden? Have you seen any signs of hiring restrictions being lifted, and what is your outlook for consultant volumes in early 2026? A: Daniel Algren, CEO: We don’t see any conclusive signs of a strong market recovery. There are encouraging tidbits, but not enough to say 2026 will be a turnaround year.

Q: With Belgium operational and Germany launching in 2026, while your core Swedish market remains under pressure, how do you prioritize between geographic expansion, shareholder returns, and maintaining financial flexibility during this downturn? A: Daniel Algren, CEO: Entering new markets like Belgium and Germany is cost-efficient and not a substantial financial trade-off. We aim to become less dependent on the Swedish market and diversify geographically.

Q: Can you provide more details on the transformation program expected to generate annual cost savings of approximately 18 million SEK? A: Daniel Algren, CEO: We have a smaller management team now, enabling faster decisions and a focus on core issues, particularly sales efforts. A greater share of the management team is focused on sales compared to a few months ago.

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Q: Are you sacrificing margins to defend volumes in the current market? A: Daniel Algren, CEO: We are more focused on gross profit rather than gross margin. The absolute number is more important than the percentage share. Johanna Esta, CFO, concurs, emphasizing the focus on profitability and volumes.

Q: What are the key financial highlights for the fourth quarter? A: Johanna Esta, CFO: Net sales were approximately SEK 3.6 billion, 13% lower than the previous quarter. The gross margin improved to 4.1% from 4.0% last year. EBIT was negatively impacted by non-recurring items, but adjusted EBIT was approximately SEK 36 million.

For the complete transcript of the earnings call, please refer to the full earnings call transcript.

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