Cision News Reports Revenue Growth but Deeper Losses in Second Quarter

Cision News announced its interim report for January–June 2026 on Wednesday, revealing a 3.3 percent increase in net sales for the second quarter, totaling 219.6 million SEK (212.5 million SEK in the prior year). Despite the revenue growth, the company experienced a significant decline in profitability within a persistently weak market environment.

The adjusted operating profit fell to a loss of -3.0 million SEK, a decrease from the 0.2 million SEK reported in the same period last year. Concurrently, the adjusted gross margin declined by 2.4 percentage points to 34.8 percent, down from 37.2 percent. Free cash flow, including leasing, also remained negative at -13.3 million SEK (-7.2 million SEK).

These financial results reflect the company's strategic decisions to continue investing in product development and launches despite the challenging economic climate. CEO Susanna Hilleskog commented on the mixed market conditions, noting that the revenue increase was achieved while navigating these complexities, highlighting the ongoing balance between investment and profitability.

The order backlog remained relatively stable, standing at 235.4 million SEK, compared to 233.7 million SEK in the previous year. The company did note that net sales increased when adjusted for currency fluctuations.

Looking ahead, Cision News intends to proceed with its strategic initiatives in the second half of the year, focusing on product innovation and strengthening its market presence despite ongoing market uncertainties.