What were Essity's first-quarter adjusted EBITA and EBITA margin, and how did they compare to the prior year and analyst expectations?

Essity's adjusted EBITA fell 2% to 4.6 billion Swedish crowns ($498 million), which was 'a touch above analysts' average forecast' in LSEG's I/B/E/S data; its adjusted EBITA margin increased to 13.9% from 13.5% in the first quarter of 2025.

What specific cost and pricing actions is Essity taking in response to rising energy costs and weakening demand?

Essity is preparing for price increases to compensate for rising energy costs expected in Q2 and possibly the rest of the year, though it is hedged to 'quite a high degree' on energy; its product prices were 0.7% lower year-on-year in Q1, and it plans to cut roughly 800 positions globally as part of a savings programme launched in October.

Essity Posts Small Profit Beat, Plans Price Hikes to Offset Energy Costs

Apr 22, 2026

Essity reported Q1 earnings slightly above expectations and plans price hikes to offset rising energy costs, while pulp giant Suzano warns of potential hygiene product price increases due to geopolitical risks.

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2026-04-22

Essity Posts Small Profit Beat, Plans Price Hikes to Offset Energy Costs

Essity Posts Small Profit Beat, Plans Price Hikes to Offset Energy Costs

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