Lagercrantz Group AB ser B (ST:LAGRb) reported its first‑quarter 2026 results, with the share price falling 14.6% to SEK 209.6, the lowest level since early April and a three‑month low, while the OMX Stockholm All Share Cap GI index slipped 0.2%.
Operating profit increased 15% year‑on‑year to SEK 498 million, profit after financial items rose 18% to SEK 405 million, and net profit climbed 20% to SEK 315 million. Revenue expanded 18% to SEK 2.91 billion, comprising 12% growth from acquisitions and 6% organic growth. Order intake for comparable businesses exceeded invoiced sales by more than 10%, indicating strong underlying demand.
The company noted that the quarterly operating margin narrowed because of rising raw‑material, metals, plastics and freight costs. CEO Jörgen Wigh said the group continues to see structural opportunities in electrification, infrastructure, security and defence, but acknowledged cost inflation and that price increases are being implemented to offset higher input costs. Management described its outlook as "cautiously optimistic" amid an uncertain global environment.
The board reaffirmed its proposal to raise the annual dividend to SEK 2.5 per share from the current SEK 2.2 per share.