Securitas AB (publ) (SCTBY) Q1 2026 Earnings Call Transcript
Securitas AB reported Q1 2026 results with a 7% adjusted operating margin, marking 21 consecutive quarters of margin improvement, while group revenue grew 2% and North America saw flat year-on-year growth due to lower installation sales in its Technology segment. The company highlighted strong order intake and backlog in North American Technology despite the revenue dip. CEO Magnus Ahlqvist welcomed new CFO Matteo Dall’Ora, formerly of Assa Abloy and Atlas Copco. Overall, earnings and cash flow improved, but top-line performance lagged expectations.
- ▪Securitas AB achieved a 7% adjusted operating margin in Q1 2026, up across all business segments and marking 21 straight quarters of margin improvement.
- ▪Group revenue grew 2% year-on-year, but North America reported flat growth due to significantly lower installation sales in the Technology business.
- ▪Despite lower sales, North American Technology showed strong commercial activity with healthy growth in installation order intake and backlog.
- ▪Matteo Dall’Ora joined Securitas as CFO on April 1, 2026, bringing prior leadership experience from Assa Abloy and Atlas Copco.
- ▪The company delivered earnings growth and solid cash flow, though top-line performance was below management's expectations.
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