K\u00e4hrs Group reported growth in consumer sales in both Europe and the USA during the second quarter of 2025, partially offsetting continued weakness in the new construction market. Activity in the renovation sector stabilized somewhat, though geopolitical tensions in Europe and the US continue to affect demand.<\/p>\n
In Q2 2025, sales reached SEK 508 million (\u20ac44), down 24% from Q2 2024. Operating EBITA amounted to SEK 17 million (\u20ac1.5), with a margin of 3.4%, while operating profit totaled SEK 12 million (\u20ac1), corresponding to a 2.4% margin. Profit for the quarter was SEK -26 million (\u20ac-2.2), and cash flow from operating activities stood at SEK -39 million (\u20ac-3.4).<\/p>\n
For the first half of 2025, sales were SEK 1,049 million (\u20ac90), down 20% from the previous year, with operating EBITA of SEK 39 million (\u20ac3.4) (margin 3.7%) and operating profit of SEK 30 million (\u20ac2.6) (margin 2.9%). Profit\/loss for the period was SEK -26 million (\u20ac-2.2), while cash flow from operations was SEK 2 million (\u20ac0.17).<\/p>\n
K\u00e4hrs continues to advance its efficiency program. Production optimization and cost-saving measures are on track to deliver annual savings of SEK 65 million (\u20ac5.6), with an additional SEK 100 million (\u20ac8.6) freed through inventory reductions. More of the company\u2019s European flooring production has been centralized in Sweden, while fixed cost streamlining is expected to cut overhead by SEK 20 million (\u20ac1.7) in 2025.<\/p>\n
CEO Johan Magnusson highlighted the company\u2019s strong performance in the consumer segment. Growth was particularly notable in the US through K\u00e4hrs\u2019 direct distribution model and in Germany via specialty flooring retailers. At the same time, sales to inventory-holding customers weakened amid trade uncertainty.<\/p>\n
K\u00e4hrs also continues to gain recognition in the US, winning the FCN Award of Excellence as Supplier of the Year for hardwood flooring for the fourth time in five years.<\/p>\n
Despite weak project markets, the company sees long-term growth opportunities in home renovations, supported by innovation, digitalization, and sustainable products.<\/p>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":50705,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"inline_featured_image":false,"footnotes":""},"categories":[4713,5204],"tags":[3491,3435],"class_list":["post-96820","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-companies-in-the-timber-industry","category-daily-news","tag-kahrs","tag-wood-flooring","topic-wood-flooring","topic-wood-products","area-europe","area-global"],"acf":[],"yoast_head":"\n