Finnish logistics company Hiab reported higher-than-expected revenue for the fourth quarter, although its operating profit fell short of analyst expectations.
Revenue declined by 3.9 percent to 396 million euros (412). This outcome can be compared with the company's analyst consensus, which was at 378.
EBITA amounted to 43 million euros (42), with expectations at 48.0, yielding an EBITA margin of 10.9 percent (10.2).
Operating profit came in at 42 million euros (41), while the expected figure was 46.1. The operating margin was 10.6 percent (10.0).
Adjusted operating profit reached 47 million euros (41), with expectations at 48.8, and an adjusted operating margin of 11.9 percent (10.0).
Net profit after tax was 33 million euros (27.1), while analyst consensus was 35.1.
Earnings per share amounted to 0.51 euros (0.42), with expectations at 0.53.
Order intake landed at 375 million euros (414), which is 3.8 percent lower than analyst consensus.
Guidance for 2026 is that the comparable operating margin is expected to exceed 13.0 percent. Last year's result was 13.7 percent.
Hiab Oyj is the world leader in the design, manufacturing, and sale of container handling and load handling equipment. The group offers crane rails and mounts, winches, cranes, lift trucks, movable merchandise transport systems, grapple loaders, etc.
Net sales break down by source of income into sales of products (69.9%), and services (30.1%; including installation and maintenance services).
Net sales are distributed geographically as follows: Finland (1.9%), Europe/Middle East/Africa (48.5%), Amérique du Nord (39.3%), Americas (3.2%) and Asia/Pacific (7.1%).
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