Ahlstrom: Information regarding guidance and publication January-June 2026 financial results
AHLSTROM OYJ, PRESS RELEASE, JULY 6, 2026, at 15:00 EEST
Ahlstrom Oyj announces its guidance for Q2 2026 sales and comparable EBITDA. Ahlstrom will publish its full January-June 2026 financial report on Thursday, July 30, 2026, approximately at 09:00 EEST (08:00 CEST).
2026 Q2 Expected sales and comparable EBITDA(1)
Ahlstrom expects a clear pick-up in sales in Q2 2026 across all segments, with Group net sales expected to be between €770 - 785 million compared to €745 million reported in Q2 2025 and €768 million Pro Forma(2) in Q2 2025.
The second quarter sales are complementing the stable performance in Q1 2026 resulting in slightly higher reported sales for H1 2026 compared to the same period 2025 and LTM Q2 2026 Group net sales expected to be between €2,954 – 2,969 million.
We expect to report another strong comparable EBITDA performance in Q2 2026, with Q2 2026 comparable EBITDA expected to be €140–145 million implying an EBITDA margin of 18.2–18.5% (Q2 2025 reported: €123 million respectively 16.5% and Pro Forma(2) margin at 16.9%). LTM Q2 2026 Group Comparable EBITDA is expected to be approx. €502 – 507 million, implying a 17%+ margin compared to 16.7% from LTM Q1 2026.
For IACs, we recognized the one-off costs incurred for the 2026 strategic improvement initiatives in the first quarter including closure of Radcliffe and rightsizing of Mosinee. In Q2 we expect IAC’s to return to a normalized level.
(1) The preliminary results for Q2 2026 have been extracted from management accounts and are subject to review procedures to be finalized for external reporting. Actual results may vary from the information contained herein and such variations could be material. The Group’s independent auditors have not audited, verified, reviewed, compiled or performed any procedures with respect to the preliminary results for Q2 2026 for the purpose of its inclusion herein and accordingly, they have not expressed an opinion or provided any form of assurance with respect thereto.
(2) Pro forma for full-quarter impact of Stevens Point acquisition as if for the beginning of the period
January-June 2026 financial results publication on July 30, 2026
The January-June 2026 financial report will be available at www.ahlstrom.com/investors after publication on July 30, 2026
A combined live audiocast and teleconference will be held on the same day, Thursday, July 30, 2026, at 15:00 EEST (14:00 CEST). The event will be hosted by President and CEO Helen Mets and CFO Niklas Beyes.
Questions to the management can be asked either via the chat box in the audiocast or by phone in the conference call.
Audiocast registration link: https://ahlstrom.videosync.fi/q2-2026
Teleconference registration link: https://player.videosync.fi/ahlstrom/q2-2026/dial-in
After the registration to the teleconference, the participant will be provided with phone numbers and a conference ID to access the call. To ask a question, press #5 on your telephone keypad to enter the queue.
By joining the audiocast or teleconference, the participant agrees that personal information such as name and company name will be collected. The event will be recorded.
Additional information:
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Ahlstrom in brief
Ahlstrom is a global leader in combining fibers into sustainable specialty materials. Our purpose is to Purify and Protect, with Every Fiber, for a Sustainable World. Our vision is to be the leading Sustainable Specialty Materials Company for all our stakeholders. Our three Core divisions, Filtration & Life Sciences, Food & Consumer Packaging, and Protective Materials, address global trends with safe and sustainable solutions. Our net sales in 2025 amounted to EUR 2.9 billion and we employ some 7,000 people. Read more www.ahlstrom.com.
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