Essity has reported net sales of SEK138bn in its full-year 2025 results, as all business areas reported positive organic growth.
The company delivered profit of SEK19.6bn and a margin of 14.1%, as earnings per share increased by 7%.
In parallel, volume growth was impacted by weaker market conditions: lower activity in the hotel and restaurant sector impacted demand in Professional Hygiene, and the Baby Care market continued to be impacted by low birth rates.
As of 1 January 2026, Essity announced a new organisational structure with four business areas: Health & Medical, Personal Care, Consumer Tissue and Professional Hygiene.
It also launched a cost savings programme to generate profitable volume growth that is expected to produce annual savings of approximately SEK1bn, with full effect by the end of 2026.
Ulrika Kolsrud, President and Chief Executive, said: “In 2025, we continued to develop our customer and consumer offerings through important innovations, made a strategic acquisition, and took actions to strengthen Essity’s competitiveness and capture market shares.
“We increased our sales organically and achieved our highest margin in five years in a turbulent world and weak economic conditions.
“Our earnings performance confirms the strength of our portfolio of leading hygiene and health products that people trust every day.”
