SSAB Q1 EBITDA Beats Forecast 3.24bn

SSAB reported Q1 2026 EBITDA of 3.24 billion crowns, surpassing analysts' 3.09 billion crown estimate.
EBITDA nearly doubled from 1.78 billion crowns in the previous quarter, driven by stronger Europe and Americas divisions.
Free cash flow was negative 1.6 billion crowns, impacted by 1.9 billion crowns capex and 2.7 billion crowns seasonal working‑capital outflow.
SSAB reaffirmed full‑year capex target of 13.5 billion crowns and expects Q2 shipments stable with modest price increases.