Munters
Q1 report 2026
Klas Forsström, President and CEO Katharina Fischer, GVP and CFO
Line Dovärn, Head of Investor Relations
A well-executed start to the year
Q1: Continued strong order growth
Q1: Net sales affected by currency
Q1: Margins impacted by temporary factors
MSEK
12 000
9 000
6 000
3 000
Order intake Announced orders* Order backlog
18,991 20 000
15 000
10 000
4,700 5 000
MSEK 4 000
2 000
Net sales Net sales growth
3,580
-4%
30%
20%
10%
0%
MSEK 900
600
300
Adj. EBITA Adj. EBITA margin EBIT margin
20%
15%
10.9%
10%
7.6%
390 5%
0 0
Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 Q1
0
Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 Q1
-10%
0 0%
Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 Q1
2024
2025 2026
2024
2025 2026
2024
2025 2026
Order intake, +32% (+49% org.,-17% currency)
AT - robust demand across regions, despite larger project cancellation
DCT - strong demand in Americas from both hyperscalers and colocators
FT - strong demand for controllers & software
Order backlog, +88% (currency adj.: +96%)
Mainly DCT - orders to be delivered mainly in 2026 & 2027
Book-to-bill: 1.3
Net sales, -4% (+9% org., -12% currency)
AT - strong performance in Americas
DCT - cont. strong delivery execution on order backlog
FT - driven by both controllers & software in Americas
Adj. EBITA-margin: 10.9% (13.5)
DCT: tariff headwinds of approx. -4.p.p & product transition
FT: remained robust, impacted by continued investments in growth
+ AT: improved, mainly positive impact of cost-saving measures, price increases & absence of dual site costs
EBIT margin: 7.6% (10.4)
AT = AirTech, DCT = Data Center Technologies, FT = FoodTech, BA = business areas
2 *Large orders announced through press releases
Favorable trend in several regions & end-markets
Americas EMEA APAC
Group order intake Q1
67%
(55)
20%
(29)
13%
(16)
Business area order intake Q1
(86)
33% (32)
38% (41)
29% (27)
1% (1)
AirTech
DCT
FoodTech
96% (87)
48% (37)
AT: market stabilization, pockets of growth persist
DCT: expanding rapidly, cont. to lead globally by hyperscale investments & AI-driven demand
FT: positive growth momentum
3%(12)
51% (57)
AT: mixed demand environment -defense and utilities growing, pricing remains competitive
DCT: competitive & slower market with signs of pick-up, growth driven by North Europe & Middle East
FT: positive market outlook -driven by efficiency and animal
2%(6)
AT: signs of improvement in China though cont. high competition, SEA & India growing
DCT: good market outlook, especially SEA & Oceanic / Pacific
FT: growing market - mix of maturity levels and business practices
All figures as reported, not currency adjusted.
Note: the comments refers to overall market trends and developments and should not be
3 interpreted as specific to Munters or its operations
welfare requirements
AirTech
Robust demand despite cancellation
4 000
Order intake & backlog
Order Intake increased
(currency effects -11%)
(org.);
MSEK
2 000
0
3,007
1,
932
Q124 Q224 Q324 Q424 Q125 Q225 Q325 Q425 Q126
Order Intake Order BacklogCustomer segment
Americas - growth excl. cancellation, primarily Industrial, Commercial & Components
EMEA - flat, growth in Industrial, mainly defense & pharma
APAC - solid growth, Components, Commercial, Service & battery sub-segment
CT 1 - stable demand, driven by EMEA & Americas
Market outlook
2026* AirTech
order intake, LTM
Order Backlog slight increase
Book-to-bill: 1.1
> 5 % ~ 1-5 % → ± 0-1% neg
→
4
* This reflects the company's assessment of market demand for FY 2026, based on current market indications and the information available at the time of this report.
Battery Other industrial21%
9%
29%
19%
11%
10%
Clean Technologies Commercial
Service Components
1 Clean Technologies
Strong demand across several segments
MSEK, Q
Q1 24
Q2 24
Q3 24
Q4 24
Q1 25
Q2 25
Q3 25
Q4 25*
Q1 26 *
2 500
Order intake per customer segment
MSEK, LTM
10 000
2 000
8 000
1 500
6 000
1 000
4 000
500 2 000
0 0
Battery Other industrial Clean Technologies Commercial Components Service Net sales, Q
Order intake, LTM
5
For comparability, figures have been adjusted for currency effects
* Adjusted for a one-off battery project order of MUSD 28 booked in Q4 and cancelled in Q1
Battery - regional differences, delays in investments, lower project volumes, increased competitive environment
Other Industrial - positive development in several markets
CT- continued stable development
Commercial - good growth driven by supermarkets
Components - growth of evaporative pads to data center market. Rotor replacements impacted by weaker battery market
Service - stable development
AirTech
Development Q1 2024 - Q1 2026
Strengthened margin
MSEK | Q1 2026 | Q1 2025 | Change (%) | ||
Org. | Struct* | FX | |||
Order intake | 1,932 | 2,051 | 6 | - | -12 |
Order backlog | 3,007 | 2,917 | |||
Net sales | 1,779 | 1,844 | 8 | - | -11 |
Adj. EBITA | 142 | 88 | -12 | ||
Adj. EBITA (%) | 8.0 | 4.8 | |||
Net sales & adj. EBITA-margin
2 500
2 000
MSEK
1 500
Service share of net sales, Q1
18%(19)
Components share of net sales, Q1
23%(17)
20%
Adj. EBITA-margin
16%
12%
8%
AirTech
Net Sales increased (org);
Americas - growth, strong development in Components as well as Commercial
EMEA - decline due to weaker battery, despite good growth in Industrial & Commercial
APAC - declined, though good sales Commercial & Components
CT - flat, growth in Americas offset by other regions
Adj. EBITA margin
improved;
+ announced cost-savings initiatives & absence of dual-site costs
+ price increases
lower volumes & underutilization of factories
unfavorable product mix
1 000
4%
500
6
0%
Q124 Q224 Q324 Q424 Q125 Q225 Q325 Q425 Q126
Net sales LTM Adj. EBITA-margin Adj. EBITA-margin* Acquisitions & divestments
Demand remains strong
Order intake & backlog
16 000
14 000
12 000
MSEK
10 000
8 000
6 000
4 000
2 000
0
15 2
,29
2
3
,17
Q124 Q224 Q324 Q424 Q125 Q225 Q325 Q425 Q126
Order Intake Order BacklogMarket outlook
→
2026*
Order intake split, LTM
DCT
Customer segment
Solution
> 5 % ~ 1-5 % → ± 0-1% neg
1% 3%
40%
56%
1%
12%
4% 4%
42%
36%
→
Hyperscaler ColocatorEnterprise Other
7
* This reflects the company's assessment of market demand for FY 2026, based on current market indications and the information available at the time of this report.
Chillers CRAH*CDU** Sycool
Service Other
*Computer Room Air Handler
**Coolant Distribution Unit
Data Center Technologies
Order Intake increased (org.);
(currency effects, -31%)
strong demand Americas from colocators & hyperscalers, high share of small- and mid-sized orders
Chiller demand particularly strong, reflecting sustained AI related investments across all regions
Order Backlog increased;
deliveries mainly in 2026 & 2027
Book-to-bill: 1.6
Margin temporarily impacted
MSEK | Q1 2026 | Q1 2025 | Change (%) | ||
Org. | Struct* | FX | |||
Order intake | 2,293 | 1,108 | 138 | - | -31 |
Order backlog | 15,172 | 6,508 | |||
Net sales | 1,403 | 1,505 | 8 | - | -15 |
Adj. EBITA | 202 | 344 | -10 | ||
Adj. EBITA (%) | 14.4 | 22.8 | |||
Service share of net sales, Q1
7%(5)
Net sales & adj. EBITA-margin
Data Center Technologies
Net Sales increased (org);
cont. successful execution of backlog in both Americas & EMEA
initial ramp-up effects due to ongoing transition to new products
Adj. EBITA margin remained resilient;
tariff headwinds approx. -4 p.p.
product transitions
strategic growth initiatives
1 750
1 500
24%
20%
+ price increases & benefits from lean initiatives
1 250
MSEK
1 000
750
500
250
16%
Adj. EBITA-margin
12%
8%
4%
0 0%
Q124 Q224 Q324 Q424 Q125 Q225 Q325 Q425 Q126
Net sales LTM Adj. EBITA-margin Adj. EBITA-margin8
* Acquisitions & divestments
Data Center Technologies
Order backlog - deliveries mainly in 2026 & 2027
2025
2026
2027
2028
BSEK ~2, US hyperscaler, CRAH | ||
MSEK ~775 US colocator, Chillers | ||
MSEK 840, US colocator, Chillers | ||
BSEK 2.1 US hyperscaler, Chillers, CRAHs & CDUs | ||
BSEK 2.0 US colocator, CRAHs & CDUs | ||
MUSD 37 US colocator, Chillers, CRAH | ||
MUSD 31 US colocator, CRAH | ||
MUSD 44 US colocator, CDU | ||
MUSD 51 US colocator, Chillers | ||
MUSD 60 US hyperscaler, Chillers |
Delivery execution & capacity expansion
Proactive securing of critical components
Increased staffing in operations & engineering
Additional shifts to extend manufacturing throughput
Expanded manufacturing & assembly footprint
Product re-engineering to improve manufacturability & scalability
Process automation & productivity improvements
Communicated through news item or press release
Stable inflow of customer orders with ongoing production & delivery
A selection of orders not communicated through news item or press releases
Order received
Expected delivery period
9 Limited and illustrative sample of orders intended to highlight variation in products, lead times, and delivery.
Continued strong demand
Order intake & backlog
813
484
800
MSEK
600
400
200
0
Q124 Q224 Q324 Q424 Q125 Q225 Q325 Q425 Q126
Order Intake Order BacklogMarket outlook*
2026
→
FoodTech
Customer segment order intake, LTM
9% 2%
6%
27%
55%
> 5 % ~ 1-5 % → ± 0-1% neg
→
10
* This reflects the company's assessment of market demand for FY 2026, based on current market indications and the information available at the time of this report.
Broiler Layer Swine Plants OtherFoodTech
Order Intake increased (org.);
(currency effects, -8%)
Software - growth, driven by broiler and layer customer segments across regions
Controllers - strong growth in Americas within broiler and layer following recovery in US layer market
Order Backlog increased Book-to-bill: 1.2
Margin remains robust
MSEK | Q1 2026 | Q1 2025 | Change (%) | ||
Org. | Struct* | FX | |||
Order intake | 484 | 439 | 18 | - | -8 |
Order backlog | 813 | 665 | |||
Net sales | 416 | 413 | 8 | - | -8 |
- of which SaaS | 83 | 83 | |||
- SaaS ARR | 336 | 314 | |||
Adj. EBITA | 61 | 67 | -7 | ||
Adj. EBITA (%) | 14.7 | 16.1 | |||
Net sales & adj. EBITA-margin
600
MSEK
300
Service share of net sales, Q1
24%(26)
Development of ARR Q1** (MUSD)
+15%
31
36
Q1 2025 Q1 2026
30%
25%
Adj. EBITA margin
20%
15%
FoodTech
Net Sales increased (org.);
Software - growth, driven by broiler & layer
SaaS ARR supported by subscription growth
Controllers - growth in Americas from broiler & layer segments
Adj. EBITA margin remained robust;
- investments to support growth
+ price increases & efficiency initiatives
despite Q1 being a seasonally lower-volume period for Controllers it delivered strong growth
10%
5%
0 0%
Q124 Q224 Q324 Q424 Q125 Q225 Q325 Q425 Q126
Net sales LTM Adj. EBITA-margin Adj. EBITA-margin* Acquisitions & divestments
11 ** ARR = Recurring revenue in the month multiplied by twelve
Group
Proven M&A execution
Consistent execution of targeted, value-accretive acquisitions
Focus on core expansion, bolt-on growth, new technologies & adjacent growth areas
Strong track record of integrating & scaling acquired businesses
AirTech: Expansion into growing air-quality solutions
Closed Q2 2024
Airprotech: Strengthened position in VOC abatement, addressing tightening environmental regulations and growing markets
Recent acquisitions reinforce positioning across priority segments:
DCT: Becoming a full-solution provider
Closed Q4 2024
FY23 net sales.: 455 MSEK
Geoclima: Entry into high-end chiller
segment, enhancing offering for mission-critical cooling
Chiller order intake, LTM: BSEK ~6*
FoodTech: Strengthening core & digital
capabilities
Closed Q4 2024
Hotraco: Added advanced controllers in EMEA, enabling integrated customer solutions
Commercial synergies
Operational efficiencies
Technology integration
Strengthened market positions
FY25 struct. growth
Order intake:
+13%
Net sales:
+9%
Adj. EBITA
+8%
12
* Not all orders are included in structural growth.
Financial highlights
Group
MSEK | Q1 2026 | Q1 2025 | Change (%) | ||
Organic growth | Structural growth* | Currency effects | |||
Order intake | 4,700 | 3,556 | 49 | - | -17 |
Order backlog | 18,991 | 10,090 | |||
Net sales | 3,580 | 3,714 | 9 | - | -12 |
Operating profit (EBIT) | 274 | 385 | |||
Adj. EBITA | 390 | 502 | -12 | - | -11 |
Adj. EBITA- margin | 10.9 | 13.5 | |||
Net income | 124 | 198 | |||
Cash flow from operating activities | 387 | 541 | |||
OWC/net sales (%)1 | 6.5 | 10.2 | |||
Net debt | 6,781 | 7,630 | |||
Leverage2 | 3.1 | 3.0 | |||
ROCE (%) | 9.3 | 15.1 | |||
Operational progress in line with plan
Net Sales
decreased -4%, org. growth in all business areas
Adj. EBITA margin declined;
tariffs in DCT, product mix & underutilization in AT, cont. investments in FoodTech
Net income declined due to lower operating profit;
IAC: MSEK -38 (MSEK -42), mainly restructuring activities within AirTech (MSEK -30)
Stable cash flow from operating activities
Mainly due to advances from customers in DCT
Decrease due to lower operating earnings and less favorable working capital development
OWC/net sales continued to improve;
below target range of 13-10%
Leverage ratio increased
Contingent consideration MTech and decreased EBITDA
14
1 Average OWC (Operating Working Capital) last twelve months as % of net sales for the same period
2 Net debt/Adj. EBITDA, Last twelve months
* Acquisitions & divestments
Adjusted EBITA-margin
Temporary factors impacting margin
Group adj. EBITA margin impact
Main factors affecting adj. EBITA margin in Q1:
Q1 2025 adj. EBITA % 13.5 |
Volume |
Product & regional mix and net pricing |
Operational excellence |
Strategic initiatives |
Q1 2026 adj. EBITA % 10.9 |
Volume had a slightly positive impact with organic growth in all business areas
Positive price increase across all, mainly in DCT. Negative impacts from tariffs in DCT as well as product mix in AirTech & DCT
Negative operational excellence effects due to under-absorption in AirTech and new factory ramp-up in DCT
Strategic initiatives for scalability in digitization and automation continues along with footprint and growth investments. Positive support from cost saving measures in AirTech
Negative currency effect for the quarter
Improvement compared to Q4 2025 (10.0), primarily driven by increased volumes and positive impact of cost saving measures in AirTech.
15
AirTech: 2025 & 2026 cost-savings progressing as planned
2025
Net-cost savings
2026
Unrealized net-cost savings Range
2025
Delivered more than the planned MSEK 100
2026
Expected annual net-cost savings of MSEK 250-300
Full effect reached by end of 2026
MSEK
350
300
250
200
2026 efficiency measures
Investment adjustments
Workforce optimization
Increased efficiency
Restructuring charge
MSEK ~120 recognized across Q4 2025 - Q1 2026
150
100
50
0
16
Cash flow
Emphasized cash management
500
400
300
MSEK
200
Group cash flow Q1*, MSEK
344
-152
-133
43 -368
Q1: Stable cash flow from operating activities;Lower operating profit was mitigated by positive changes in operating working capital
primarily driven by advances in DCT
Cash flow from investing activities impacted by business acquisitions
i.e. contingent consideration MTech
100
0
-100
-200
CF from operating activities before changes in WC
CF from changes in WC
CF in investing activities
CF from financing activities
CF for the period
17
* Continuing operations
Investing in future growth
Business Outlook 2026 - Capex*
Capex & OWC
Expected to remain in same range
(**investments in intangible assets & PPE)
Continued CAPEX investmentscapability strengthening via upgrades, digitalization, and automation
continued capacity expansion & strengthened offering in DCT - investments to scale chiller production in the US. APAC identified as growth opportunity
450
MSEK
300
150
0
Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 Q1
15%
5.5%
5.5%
%-net sales
10%
5%
0%
OWC/net sales below target rangeenabled by structured, ongoing initiatives to enhance capital efficiency
Capital allocation priorities to drive growth agenda - organic & inorganic:investing in growth driven by strong structural trends
operational and commercial excellence
innovation and CO₂-reduction initiatives
disciplined M&A and shareholder returns
2 000
MSEK
1 000
0
2024 2025
Capex** % - net sales, Q % - net sales, LTM
Operating working capital
2026
6.5%
Financial target range 13-10%
15%
% - net sales
10%
5%
0%
Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 Q1
2024 2025
18
Operating working capital OWC/net sales, R12M2026
* Based on assumptions and measures within the company's control, not taking into account external factors or events outside the company's ability to influence, which may impact actual outcomes. Business outlook compared to previous year.
Leverage & net debt
Increased leverage ratio
Development of leverage & net debt
2 000
0
-2 000
MSEK
-4 000
-6 000
-8 000
-10 000
Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4
3,5
3.1
3.1
2.8
2.8
2.9
2.6
2.2
2.0
2.1
3,0
2,5
2,0
1,5
1,0
0,5
0,0
Q1
Leverage ratio 3.1xIncreased compared to Q4 2025: MTech contingent consideration as well as decreased EBITDA
Diversification of funding baseSustainability linked loans
Commercial paper
MTN-program
Green bonds
Long-term ambition: 1.5x-2.5x
Leverage is currently elevated
2024 2025 2026
Cash & equivalents Other Lease liabilites Interest bearing liabilities Net debt / adj. EBITDA, LTMfollowing strategic growth investments
H2: focus on deleveraging
19
Note: Leverage ratio corresponds to net debt in relation to adj. EBITDA, LTM
Munters sustainability journey - CSRD
Published first Annual & Sustainability Report under CSRD:
Raising level of transparency, data quality & governance.
Progress across key indicators:
High share of renewable electricity at production sites, supporting resilience and lower operational emissions
Improved resource efficiency, with more waste reused or recycled and reduced landfill volumes
Strong safety performance at production sites,
Service & Components embedding sustainability in the core business
FY 2025 figures:
91% (81) % renewable electricity in our production sites | 49% (43) % renewable energy |
28% (50) % waste to landfill | 58% (43) % waste reused or recycled |
0.8 (1.2) | 26% (22) |
Workplace accidents, measured as TRIR*, at production sites | Ambition: Service & Components >1/3 of Group net sales** |
Q1 2026
20
* Total recordable incident rate
** Service & Components ambition: Revenues in the long-term of >1/3
Service includes: After-market service in all business areas (sales of spare parts, commissioning & installation, inspections & audits, repairs & other billable service) and SaaS revenues in FT Components include: units to control moisture & cooling, sales booked in AT
Scope 1 & 2:
42.0%
absolute reduction
+3% (+3)
Scope 3: reduce by an average of 51.6% per unit sold
+19% (-37)
100% of employees to complete CoC training every two years
90% (83)
100% of key suppliers must sign Supplier CoC
92% (99)
Targets for 2030 -
FY 2025 performance
Reduce CO2e*
Gender Equity
Responsible business
* From 2023 to 2030. Compared to base year set at 2023.
30% women leaders & in workforce
Workforce - Leaders
23% (22) 21% (22)
Summary
Progression towards our financial targets
Financial targets & dividend
Currency adj. growth
Q1: 9%
Adj. EBITA margin
Q1: 10.9%
OWC/net sales
Q1: 6.5%
Dividend
per share
20%
20%
35%
2
25%
15%
Financial target >14%
10.2%
15%
SEK
1,5
15%
10%
12.7%
Financial target range 13-10%
Financial target >14%
15%
10%
1
+21%
+12%
+37%
+23% +0%
1.60
1.30
1.60*
7.3%
5%
5%
5%
0,5
0.70
0.85
0.95
0%
0%
-5%
0
2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025
Note: Change in net sales compared to the previous period, adjusted for currency translation effects
Note: Average OWC (Operating Working Capital) last twelve months as % of net sales for the same period
Note: Dividend policy: aim to pay annual dividend of 30-50% of net income for the year
* Board of directors proposed dividend for 2025. Represents 53% of net income from continuing operations
22
Note: Figures for 2020-2024 includes discontinued operations.
Outlook
No changes in outlook for 2026
FoodTech
AirTech
DCT
|
|
| |
Market outlook for 2026* | Flat to positive Market demand in battery remains subdued but expected to be offset by continued activity in the Industrial market, including defense, food and pharma | Positive Market demand is expected to remain strong, supported by continued investments | Positive Market demand is expected to remain strong, driven by increased adoption of digital solutions |
Net sales growth: Expected to develop positively, supported by the strong backlog
Adjusted EBITA margin: Expected to improve in H2 2026, driven by order backlog in DCT & margin improvements in AirTech
Business outlook for 2026**
Positive
> 5 %
Flat to positive
~ 1-5 %
Flat
± 0-1%
Negative
<0%
This reflects the company's view as of the date of this report, based on information and assessment available at that time.
*This reflects the company's assessment of market demand for full year 2026, based on current market indications and the information available at the time of this report.
**Based on assumptions and measures within the company's control, not taking into account external factors or events outside the company's ability to influence, which may impact actual outcomes. Business outlook compared to previous year.
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Financial calendar 2026
Annual General Meeting
April 30, 2026
Q2 report
July 17, 2026
Q3 report
October 23, 2026
Q4 report
January 28, 2027
Q&A
Q1 report 2026
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