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Interim report January - March 2026 Sweco AB (publ)
Sweco (NASDAQ: SWEC-B) reports a stable first quarter with positive organic growth, increased fees and increased billing ratio, as well as continued acquisitions. Net sales increased to SEK 8,3 billion. EBITA amounted to SEK 869 million, corresponding to a margin of 10.4 per cent. EBITA increased 5 per cent, adjusted for calendar effects. Overall demand was broadly unchanged from the previous quarter, with solid demand in infrastructure, water, environment, energy, and security and defence.
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