We are not satisfied with the second quarter. Although the development is consistent with the market conditions we described in our year-end report and revisited in our first-quarter report.
April - June 2026
- Net sales SEK 37.0m (130.0), a decrease of 72% compared to same quarter previous year. Excluding the one-off effect of the major licensing transaction with Bosch last year, revenue decreased by 46%.
- Gross profit decreased to SEK 3.9m (80.1) with a gross margin of 10.4% (61.6)
- Operating income SEK -52.2m (22.4)
- Net income SEK -51.2m (22.4)
- Operating cash flow SEK 4.6m (6.9)
- Earnings per share (basic and diluted) SEK -0.88 (0.39)
January – June 2026
- Net sales SEK 83.9m (204.1), a decrease of 59% compared to same period previous year. Excluding the one-off effect of the major licensing transaction with Bosch last year, revenue decreased by 35%.
- Gross profit decreased to SEK 14.4m (107.6) with a gross margin of 17.1% (52.7)
- Operating income SEK -92.6m (10.1)
- Net income SEK -91.0m (6.7)
- Operating cash flow SEK -88.1m (-72.4)
- Earnings per share (basic and diluted) SEK -1.57 (0.11)
Significant events during the second quarter
- Signed a follow-up order within aviation, worth approximately SEK 12m.
- Contract signed to supply 4 MW marine fuel cell systems for two cargo ships. Value approximately SEK 50m.
- The Annual General Meeting elected Katarina Bonde as Chair of the Board.
- PowerCell appointed Vlad Månsson as Chief Commercial Officer. Assumes the position during Q3 2026.
- The number of shared and votes in Powercell Sweden AB (publ) increased by 265,159, due to share subscription within the framework of the LTI 2021 programme.
Significant events after the second quarter
- Secured multi-MW Power Generation order for AI data center, valuted approximately SEK 30m.
- Announced a 300+ MW Hydrogen Power Partnership for AI Data centers with ECL, supported by Bosch.
| Key performance indicators | |||||||
| SEK million, unless other stated | Apr-Jun 2026 | Apr-Jun 2025 | Jan-Jun 2026 | Jan-Jun 2025 | Jan-Dec 2025 | ||
| Net sales | 37.0 | 130.0 | 83.9 | 204.1 | 385.0 | ||
| Gross profit | 3.9 | 80.1 | 14.4 | 107.6 | 174.2 | ||
| Gross margin, % | 10.4 | 61.6 | 17.1 | 52.7 | 45.2 | ||
| EBITDA* | -44.0 | 27.9 | -75.9 | 20.8 | 3.9 | ||
| Operating income * | -52.2 | 22.4 | -92.6 | 10.1 | -22.9 | ||
| Net income | -51.2 | 22.4 | -91.0 | 6.7 | -29.5 | ||
| Earnings per share (basic and diluted), SEK | -0.88 | 0.39 | -1.57 | 0.11 | -0.51 | ||
| Equity asset ratio, % | 52.8 | 73.6 | 52.8 | 73.6 | 64.6 | ||
| Operating cash flow | 4.6 | 6.9 | -88.1 | -72.4 | -10.1 | ||
* 2025 is affected by reclassification of blocked bank funds of SEK Q1 -1.0m, Q2 -0.2m.
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About PowerCell
PowerCell is a world leader in hydrogen electric solutions with unique fuel cell stacks and systems. With decades of experience, we use our expertise to accelerate the transition to an emission-free, more sustainable world. We target industries such as aviation, marine, off-road, on-road and stationary power generation. With our cutting-edge products we help our customers to reach net zero emissions already today.
We are headquartered in Gothenburg, Sweden with sales globally. PowerCell is listed on Nasdaq Stockholm.
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