Cision News reports revenue and operating profit growth for third quarter
Cision News grew revenue by 1.7 percent in the third quarter, as adjusted operating profit rose to 11.5 million SEK.
Cision News released its interim report for the first nine months of 2026. Net sales for the third quarter reached 208.9 million SEK, representing a 1.7 percent increase compared to the same period in 2025. Adjusted operating profit improved to 11.5 million SEK, up from 6.9 million SEK in the prior year.
CEO Susanna Hilleskog noted the company is operating in a consistently varied market environment. The order backlog grew to 218.1 million SEK, compared to 189.4 million SEK in the same quarter last year. The adjusted gross margin was 37.0 percent, a slight decline from the 37.3 percent reported during the previous year's third quarter.
Free cash flow including leasing was -4.8 million SEK, compared to 5.9 million SEK in the previous year. The company continues to navigate shifting market conditions while focusing on order intake and operational profitability.