RUSTA AB Aktie

Rusta recorded a 9.9% sales increase in the first quarter (organic +8.7%), an expansion of the gross margin to 44.3% and an EBITA of SEK 330m (+17.6%). Operating cash flow rose 60.7% to SEK 758m and the net cash position amounted to SEK 587m. The company opened five new stores, maintained its mid-term targets and plans further expansion, but warned of rising freight and goods costs later in the year. » More on de.investing.com

Rusta reported a 3.4% sales increase in Q1 2025, while gross margin fell by 1.2 percentage points. The share dropped about 6.7% after the earnings call and is approaching its 52‑week low. The company plans 47 new stores, is investing in automation and proposes a dividend of SEK 1.45 (+26%), but sees challenging market conditions in Finland and margin pressure. Management expects positive currency effects in the second half of the year and relies on pricing strategy and cost improvements, but cites execution risks and risks in the Nordic consumer environment. » More on de.investing.com

Rusta recorded currency-adjusted net sales growth of 6.0% and like-for-like (area-adjusted) growth of 1.2% in Q1 2025/26, with Sweden and Norway offsetting weakness in Finland. Gross margin fell slightly to 42.6% and the EBITA margin declined to 8.8% due to currency effects, but profitability remains high in the core markets. The company plans intensive expansion, currently operating 227 stores with 47 contract-secured sites and 180 prioritized locations, and targets the high end of its 50–80 new openings range. Rusta confirms its medium-term targets, is pursuing store concept renewal, assortment expansion and automation of the distribution centre, and is increasing the dividend to SEK 1.45 per share. » More on de.investing.com