OM:ESSITY BHousehold Products
Are Essity’s Stronger Margins and Higher Dividend Masking Softer Sales Trends (OM:ESSITY B)?
In January 2026, Essity reported fourth-quarter 2025 results showing lower sales of SEK 34,695 million but higher net income of SEK 3,208 million, alongside completing a SEK 2,384 million share buyback and the Board proposing a 6% dividend increase to SEK 8.75 per share.
These moves, combined with margin improvement across all business areas and sustainability recognition such as CDP’s “A List,” highlight Essity’s focus on profitability, capital returns and long-term environmental goals...