Arjo’s interim report January-March 2026
“We deliver a stable first quarter with healthy demand and positive performance across several parts of the business. Underlying profitability was in line with last year, excluding the effects of currencies and tariffs. At the same time, we are intensifying our work to shape the company’s future direction. This marks the start of the next phase in our development – towards a more focused and profitable Arjo,” says Andréas Elgaard, President & CEO of Arjo.
January-March 2026 in brief
· Net sales amounted to SEK 2,698 M (2,863).
Net sales grew organically by 3.8%.
· The
Arjo’s Board of Directors has appointed Andréas Elgaard new President and CEO of the Group. Andréas most recently comes from the position as President and CEO of the publicly listed ITAB Shop Concept AB. Andréas is expected to assume his position no later than end of January 2026.
Andréas has broad international business experience. For the past six years, he has been the President & CEO of ITAB, which develops and provides solutions and services for retail and grocery sectors. Andréas’ previous experience includes almost ten years at IKEA, where he held several leading positions,
”We close the year with a solid fourth quarter with growth and increased profitability. We have a strong foundation to stand on and enter 2025 with positive momentum in key markets such as the US and UK. In parallel, we remain committed to our efforts for continued profitability improvements moving forward,” says Niclas Sjöswärd, Interim President & CEO of Arjo.
October-December 2024 in brief
· Net sales increased to SEK 2,989 M (2,879). Net sales grew organically by 3.1%. · The gross margin was 44.7% (45.3). · Adjusted EBITDA increased 6.5% to SEK 653 M (614). ·
Arjo, a global leader in medical device technology, is today presenting Symbliss[®], an innovative assisted bathing system setting a new standard in the healthcare industry. Symbliss supports workflows that reduce caregiver injuries, optimize efficiencies in care settings and enables person-centered wellness experiences.
Arjo has a longstanding tradition of developing hygiene solutions, with the systematic approach to both bathing and transfer equipment going back more than 50 years.
“Symbliss is the latest example of how we innovate premium products and solutions for real-life care
The medical technology company Arjo has been awarded the 2024 Allbright Prize for purposeful and long-term work with equality, diversity and inclusion. The prize was awarded at a ceremony in Stockholm today.
Allbright, a non-partisan and non-profit foundation that works for equality and diversity in management teams, writes in its motivation: "Arjo is a shining example of how conscious and systematic work for equality and diversity can create a more inclusive workplace and at the same time contribute to business success."
"With a genuine commitment, Arjo has also identified structures
