CINTNasdaq StockholmTechnologyIFRS · SEK

Cint Group

Cint Group AB is a global leader in research and measurement technology, connecting brands, researchers, and academics to a vast network of over 800 suppliers and millions of respondents across 130+ countries. Based in Stockholm, Sweden, Cint operates the world's largest exchange for market research, enabling users to gather insights at scale. The company offers advanced media measurement solutions and audience monetization tools, helping clients optimize digital advertising campaigns and monetize their communities. Cint's platform is known for its ability to provide real-time data and insights to support strategic business decisions.

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Revenue166m SEK
+0.0 %y/y
Operating profit (EBIT)-189m SEK
−1,980.7 %y/y
EBIT margin-113.8%
−108.3 ppy/y
Net income-177m SEK
−1,394.2 %y/y

Fiscal year 2025 · change from previous year

Development 2021–2025

-600-400-2000200400m SEK2021: 139 m SEK2021: EBIT -3.1 m SEK20212022: 295 m SEK2022: EBIT -358 m SEK20222023: 267 m SEK2023: EBIT -449 m SEK20232024: 166 m SEK2024: EBIT -9.1 m SEK20242025: 166 m SEK2025: EBIT -189 m SEK2025TTM 2026: 149 m SEKTTM 2026: EBIT -187 m SEKTTM149-187
RevenueOperating profit (EBIT)TTM = last 12 months, not a full fiscal year
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Business

Share of revenue
Market Research Platform60 %

Includes Cint Exchange for global respondent connections

Media Measurement30 %

Lucid Measurement for cross-channel advertising effectiveness

Data Licensing10 %

Licensing of profiling data for audience validation

Customers

Cint serves a diverse range of customers including brands, researchers, and academic institutions seeking to gather insights and data at scale. The company's solutions are particularly valuable for advertisers, media owners, and agencies looking to measure and optimize digital campaign effectiveness. Customers leverage Cint's platform to access a broad network of respondents and gain real-time insights to inform business strategies. The use of advanced analytics and AI-driven insights allows clients to enhance their research capabilities and improve targeting accuracy.

Brands

Use insights for strategic business decisions

Advertisers

Measure and optimize digital campaign effectiveness

Researchers

Conduct large-scale market studies

Media Agencies

Optimize cross-channel advertising

Strategy

Cint's strategic priorities focus on enhancing platform innovation and driving profitability through the Cint 2.0 strategy. The company aims to consolidate its platforms into the unified Cint Exchange, improving operational efficiency and customer satisfaction. Investing in media measurement and expanding data licensing are key growth avenues. Cint plans to leverage AI-driven insights and collaborate with data partners to offer comprehensive data solutions. The strategy emphasizes streamlining operations and achieving market leadership in research technology.

Platform InnovationMedium term

To enhance capabilities and customer satisfaction

Media Measurement GrowthShort term

To expand capabilities and revenue streams

Operational EfficiencyMedium term

To improve profitability and streamline processes

Geography

Cint operates globally, with significant presence in the Americas, EMEA, and APAC regions. The company's headquarters are in Stockholm, Sweden, and it maintains offices in major cities including New York, London, and Berlin. The Americas region is a key market, contributing significantly to net sales, driven by strong growth in media measurement. EMEA and APAC regions also play crucial roles, although sales have faced challenges due to market conditions and customer transitions. Cint's global reach allows it to offer diverse data sources and insights across different markets.

Risks

Cint faces several risks including integration challenges from the Lucid acquisition, market volatility affecting customer demand, and competitive pressures in the research technology sector. The company also navigates risks related to data privacy and regulatory compliance, given its global operations. Economic uncertainties and currency fluctuations pose additional financial risks. Cint's reliance on a single platform for revenue generation could impact financial performance if disruptions occur.

Sorted by severity
LowMediumHighLowMediumHighImpact →Likelihood →Data Privacy1Integration Challenges2Market Volatility3
Impact is the risk’s severity and likelihood how probable it is over the next few years, both assessed from the company’s reports. Numbers match the list.
  1. Data PrivacyImpact: CriticalLikelihood: Medium

    Global operations require compliance

  2. Integration ChallengesImpact: HighLikelihood: Low

    Lucid acquisition integration issues

  3. Market VolatilityImpact: MediumLikelihood: Medium

    Affects customer demand and sales

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Accounting

Judgemental items
Revenue Recognition

IFRS 15 adoption affects comparability

Impact: Significant on reported revenue

Goodwill Impairment

Recent impairments affect financial results

Impact: High on balance sheet

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Last updated: 24/09/2026

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