Atlas Copco AB (publ)

OM:ATCO A Stock Report

Market Cap: SEK 855.6b

Atlas Copco Past Earnings Performance

Past criteria checks 5/6

Atlas Copco has been growing earnings at an average annual rate of 15.9%, while the Machinery industry saw earnings growing at 13.3% annually. Revenues have been growing at an average rate of 14.4% per year. Atlas Copco's return on equity is 26.2%, and it has net margins of 16.8%.

Key information

15.9%

Earnings growth rate

15.9%

EPS growth rate

Machinery Industry Growth9.2%
Revenue growth rate14.4%
Return on equity26.2%
Net Margin16.8%
Next Earnings Update29 Apr 2025

Recent past performance updates

Recent updates

Earnings Not Telling The Story For Atlas Copco AB (publ) (STO:ATCO A)

Jan 29
Earnings Not Telling The Story For Atlas Copco AB (publ) (STO:ATCO A)

If EPS Growth Is Important To You, Atlas Copco (STO:ATCO A) Presents An Opportunity

Jan 15
If EPS Growth Is Important To You, Atlas Copco (STO:ATCO A) Presents An Opportunity

A Look At The Intrinsic Value Of Atlas Copco AB (publ) (STO:ATCO A)

Dec 19
A Look At The Intrinsic Value Of Atlas Copco AB (publ) (STO:ATCO A)

Many Would Be Envious Of Atlas Copco's (STO:ATCO A) Excellent Returns On Capital

Nov 22
Many Would Be Envious Of Atlas Copco's (STO:ATCO A) Excellent Returns On Capital

Here's What Analysts Are Forecasting For Atlas Copco AB (STO:ATCO A) After Its Third-Quarter Results

Oct 26
Here's What Analysts Are Forecasting For Atlas Copco AB (STO:ATCO A) After Its Third-Quarter Results

Atlas Copco (STO:ATCO A) Has Announced A Dividend Of SEK1.40

Oct 03
Atlas Copco (STO:ATCO A) Has Announced A Dividend Of SEK1.40

Atlas Copco (STO:ATCO A) Ticks All The Boxes When It Comes To Earnings Growth

Oct 02
Atlas Copco (STO:ATCO A) Ticks All The Boxes When It Comes To Earnings Growth

Atlas Copco (STO:ATCO A) Has Announced A Dividend Of SEK1.40

Sep 19
Atlas Copco (STO:ATCO A) Has Announced A Dividend Of SEK1.40

Investor Optimism Abounds Atlas Copco AB (STO:ATCO A) But Growth Is Lacking

Sep 18
Investor Optimism Abounds Atlas Copco AB (STO:ATCO A) But Growth Is Lacking

Atlas Copco (STO:ATCO A) Will Pay A Dividend Of SEK1.40

Sep 05
Atlas Copco (STO:ATCO A) Will Pay A Dividend Of SEK1.40

Atlas Copco (STO:ATCO A) Is Due To Pay A Dividend Of SEK1.40

Aug 19
Atlas Copco (STO:ATCO A) Is Due To Pay A Dividend Of SEK1.40

Atlas Copco's (STO:ATCO A) Dividend Will Be SEK1.40

Aug 02
Atlas Copco's (STO:ATCO A) Dividend Will Be SEK1.40

Here's What Analysts Are Forecasting For Atlas Copco AB (STO:ATCO A) After Its Second-Quarter Results

Jul 21
Here's What Analysts Are Forecasting For Atlas Copco AB (STO:ATCO A) After Its Second-Quarter Results

Atlas Copco (STO:ATCO A) Will Pay A Dividend Of SEK1.40

Jul 19
Atlas Copco (STO:ATCO A) Will Pay A Dividend Of SEK1.40

Atlas Copco (STO:ATCO A) Is Aiming To Keep Up Its Impressive Returns

Jul 12
Atlas Copco (STO:ATCO A) Is Aiming To Keep Up Its Impressive Returns

Atlas Copco (STO:ATCO A) Is Due To Pay A Dividend Of SEK1.40

Jun 28
Atlas Copco (STO:ATCO A) Is Due To Pay A Dividend Of SEK1.40

Atlas Copco (STO:ATCO A) Seems To Use Debt Rather Sparingly

Jun 27
Atlas Copco (STO:ATCO A) Seems To Use Debt Rather Sparingly

Atlas Copco (STO:ATCO A) Has Announced A Dividend Of SEK1.40

Jun 14
Atlas Copco (STO:ATCO A) Has Announced A Dividend Of SEK1.40

Are Atlas Copco AB (STO:ATCO A) Investors Paying Above The Intrinsic Value?

Jun 13
Are Atlas Copco AB (STO:ATCO A) Investors Paying Above The Intrinsic Value?

Atlas Copco (STO:ATCO A) Is Due To Pay A Dividend Of SEK1.40

May 31
Atlas Copco (STO:ATCO A) Is Due To Pay A Dividend Of SEK1.40

Earnings Not Telling The Story For Atlas Copco AB (STO:ATCO A)

May 26
Earnings Not Telling The Story For Atlas Copco AB (STO:ATCO A)

Atlas Copco (STO:ATCO A) Is Due To Pay A Dividend Of SEK1.40

May 12
Atlas Copco (STO:ATCO A) Is Due To Pay A Dividend Of SEK1.40

Is It Time To Consider Buying Atlas Copco AB (STO:ATCO A)?

May 09
Is It Time To Consider Buying Atlas Copco AB (STO:ATCO A)?

Atlas Copco (STO:ATCO A) Will Pay A Dividend Of SEK1.40

Apr 27
Atlas Copco (STO:ATCO A) Will Pay A Dividend Of SEK1.40

Atlas Copco AB (STO:ATCO A) Just Released Its First-Quarter Earnings: Here's What Analysts Think

Apr 26
Atlas Copco AB (STO:ATCO A) Just Released Its First-Quarter Earnings: Here's What Analysts Think

Atlas Copco's (STO:ATCO A) Upcoming Dividend Will Be Larger Than Last Year's

Apr 11
Atlas Copco's (STO:ATCO A) Upcoming Dividend Will Be Larger Than Last Year's

Atlas Copco (STO:ATCO A) Will Pay A Larger Dividend Than Last Year At SEK1.40

Mar 28
Atlas Copco (STO:ATCO A) Will Pay A Larger Dividend Than Last Year At SEK1.40

Atlas Copco's (STO:ATCO A) Shareholders Will Receive A Bigger Dividend Than Last Year

Mar 14
Atlas Copco's (STO:ATCO A) Shareholders Will Receive A Bigger Dividend Than Last Year

Revenue & Expenses Breakdown

How Atlas Copco makes and spends money. Based on latest reported earnings, on an LTM basis.


Earnings and Revenue History

OM:ATCO A Revenue, expenses and earnings (SEK Millions)
DateRevenueEarningsG+A ExpensesR&D Expenses
31 Dec 24176,77129,78231,1027,065
30 Sep 24175,73728,76330,7976,982
30 Jun 24177,11729,39130,8506,997
31 Mar 24175,67828,68930,6336,841
31 Dec 23172,66428,04030,0156,611
30 Sep 23167,76427,31429,0706,431
30 Jun 23161,35326,04927,9326,095
31 Mar 23151,10024,78725,5575,705
31 Dec 22141,32523,47723,5305,337
30 Sep 22130,80422,31321,8514,915
30 Jun 22120,55420,33720,3424,562
31 Mar 22114,97719,22819,6674,269
31 Dec 21110,91218,13019,4384,061
30 Sep 21107,11717,43718,4733,925
30 Jun 21104,14216,49818,0183,839
31 Mar 21100,71015,05817,6703,759
31 Dec 2099,78714,77917,6743,761
30 Sep 20101,36814,90918,5693,788
30 Jun 20103,19515,70918,9303,783
31 Mar 20104,67316,66019,4393,734
31 Dec 19103,75616,52219,3623,617
30 Sep 19101,75817,39618,7023,460
30 Jun 1998,75716,87418,2893,306
31 Mar 1997,63816,42917,8783,254
01 Jan 1995,36316,06517,2493,140
30 Sep 1892,68714,03116,6493,011
30 Jun 1890,04513,68516,1952,974
31 Mar 1886,98113,08315,6722,844
31 Dec 1785,65312,63915,5462,757
30 Sep 1791,50313,71616,7422,922
30 Jun 1796,31313,60017,4002,940
31 Mar 1799,48113,76217,7262,989
31 Dec 16101,35613,76817,8823,068
30 Sep 1695,25510,60916,8612,830
30 Jun 1695,13510,98016,3862,940
31 Mar 1696,68111,43316,4842,987
31 Dec 1598,97311,77116,9663,021
30 Sep 15101,93914,02017,0493,149
30 Jun 1599,80613,09316,9203,034
31 Mar 1597,04312,64916,4132,957
31 Dec 1493,72112,16915,5162,857
30 Sep 1489,62711,73814,7972,705
30 Jun 1486,58911,91114,1632,466
31 Mar 1485,08411,84013,5722,269

Quality Earnings: ATCO A has high quality earnings.

Growing Profit Margin: ATCO A's current net profit margins (16.8%) are higher than last year (16.2%).


Free Cash Flow vs Earnings Analysis


Past Earnings Growth Analysis

Earnings Trend: ATCO A's earnings have grown by 15.9% per year over the past 5 years.

Accelerating Growth: ATCO A's earnings growth over the past year (6.2%) is below its 5-year average (15.9% per year).

Earnings vs Industry: ATCO A earnings growth over the past year (6.2%) exceeded the Machinery industry -5%.


Return on Equity

High ROE: ATCO A's Return on Equity (26.2%) is considered high.


Return on Assets


Return on Capital Employed


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Company Analysis and Financial Data Status

DataLast Updated (UTC time)
Company Analysis2025/01/30 18:40
End of Day Share Price 2025/01/30 00:00
Earnings2024/12/31
Annual Earnings2024/12/31

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Key Developments10 years
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Analyst Sources

Atlas Copco AB (publ) is covered by 57 analysts. 18 of those analysts submitted the estimates of revenue or earnings used as inputs to our report. Analysts submissions are updated throughout the day.

AnalystInstitution
null nullABG Sundal Collier
Lionel PellicerAlphaValue
Robert BateBarclays