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Essity B

Essity Aktiebolag (publ) is a global hygiene and health company that develops, produces, and sells personal care and tissue products. The company is known for its strong focus on sustainability and innovation, aiming to improve the quality of life through its products. Essity operates in several segments, including Health & Medical, Consumer Goods, and Professional Hygiene, with a significant presence in both retail and professional markets. The company is committed to reducing its environmental impact and enhancing social value through science-based targets and sustainable innovations.

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Revenue138.5bn SEK
−4.8 %y/y
Operating profit (EBIT)18.5bn SEK
+1.3 %y/y
EBIT margin13.4%
+0.8 ppy/y
Net income12.7bn SEK
−39.6 %y/y
Free cash flow8,369m SEK
−11.0 %y/y

Fiscal year 2025 · change from previous year

Development 2021–2025

050100150bn SEK2021: 121.9 bn SEK2021: EBIT 13.2 bn SEK20212022: 14.7 bn SEK2022: EBIT 0.89 bn SEK20222023: 147.1 bn SEK2023: EBIT 15.1 bn SEK20232024: 145.5 bn SEK2024: EBIT 18.3 bn SEK20242025: 138.5 bn SEK2025: EBIT 18.5 bn SEK2025138.518.5
RevenueOperating profit (EBIT)
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Business

Share of revenue
Health & Medical20 %

Includes incontinence products and medical solutions

Consumer Goods54 %

Comprises personal care products like diapers and feminine care

Professional Hygiene26 %

Offers hygiene solutions for businesses and institutions

Customers

Essity serves a diverse range of customers, including individual consumers, healthcare institutions, and businesses. The company's products are used by elderly individuals for incontinence management, healthcare professionals for hygiene solutions, and families for everyday personal care needs. Essity's customer base spans across retail and professional markets, with a strong emphasis on providing products that enhance comfort, hygiene, and convenience. The company's focus on innovation and sustainability attracts customers who value environmentally friendly and socially responsible products.

Retail Consumers

Purchase personal care products like diapers and feminine care for everyday use

Healthcare Institutions

Use incontinence and hygiene solutions for patient care

Professional Businesses

Require hygiene solutions for business operations

Strategy

Essity's strategic priorities focus on driving growth through innovation, sustainability, and cost efficiency. The company aims to enhance its product offerings by tailoring innovations to customer needs, such as the TENA ProSkin Stretch Day & Night. Essity is committed to reducing its environmental footprint with ambitious targets for emissions and sustainable innovations. The company is also implementing organizational changes and cost-saving measures to strengthen profitability and margins.

InnovationMedium term

To drive growth and meet customer needs

SustainabilityLong term

To reduce environmental impact and enhance social value

Cost EfficiencyShort term

To improve profitability and margins

Geography

Essity operates globally, with significant market presence in Europe, North America, and Latin America. The company has manufacturing facilities strategically located around the world to serve its diverse customer base efficiently. While Europe remains a key market, Essity is experiencing strong growth in North and Latin America. The company's geographic diversification helps mitigate regional economic fluctuations and provides a broad platform for growth.

Risks

Essity faces several risks, including market volatility, regulatory changes, and supply chain disruptions. The company's reliance on raw materials exposes it to price fluctuations, which can impact margins. Regulatory changes, particularly in environmental standards, may require additional investments to comply. Additionally, geopolitical tensions and economic instability in key markets could affect demand and operational efficiency. Essity's centralized risk management processes aim to mitigate these risks through strategic planning and coordination.

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LowMediumHighLowMediumHighImpact →Likelihood →Raw material price fluctuations1Regulatory changes3
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. Raw material price fluctuationsImpact: HighLikelihood: Medium

    Affect margins and cost of goods sold

  2. Geopolitical tensionsImpact: High

    Affect demand and operational efficiency

  3. Regulatory changesImpact: MediumLikelihood: Low

    Require compliance investments

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Accounting

Judgemental items
Revenue recognition

Affects timing and amount of reported revenue

Impact: high

Currency translation

Impacts financial results due to exchange rate fluctuations

Impact: medium

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Last updated: 24/09/2026