Alfa Laval reports significant order intake growth for Q3
Alfa Laval recorded a 36 percent increase in order intake to SEK 23.2 billion for the third quarter of 2026, while net sales rose to SEK 18.6 billion.
Alfa Laval AB has released its interim report for the period ending September 30, 2026, highlighting a strong surge in order intake. The company secured SEK 23.2 billion in new orders, a 36 percent increase compared to the same period in 2025.
Net sales reached SEK 18.6 billion, representing an 8 percent increase year-over-year. Adjusted EBITA rose by 6 percent to SEK 3.4 billion, resulting in a margin of 18.1 percent, a slight decrease from the 18.4 percent margin reported in the previous year's third quarter.
Cash flow from operations saw substantial improvement, reaching SEK 3.4 billion compared to SEK 2.2 billion in the third quarter of 2025. Earnings per share decreased slightly to SEK 5.40 from SEK 5.53.
The results illustrate a period of robust industrial demand for Alfa Laval, despite slight pressure on operating margins as the company navigates the current economic cycle.