We forecast Q4 sales of SEK5.6bn, with 4% organic growth YOY and EBITA of SEK838m, c2% below Infront consensus. We have updated our FX assumptions, made minor divisional estimate changes, and trimmed our 2026/27e EBITA by 1% amid an increasingly uncertain macroeconomic environment. Thus, we have cut our target price to SEK295 (310) but reiterate our HOLD.
Sales growth was 11% YOY (consensus 9%) in Q3, with a 4% beat versus consensus on EBITA and 2% on EPS. The solid EBITA was driven by a strong Energy segment, with the group EBITA margin up 80%-points YOY to 14.4%, above our estimate of 14.0%. We have raised our 2025/26e and 2026/27e EBITA by 2% and our target price to SEK310 (300), while we reiterate our HOLD.
We forecast c2% organic growth YOY for Q3 and expect an uptick for 2025/26e, driven by an easing investment climate for new projects with lower interest rates. Following a change of analyst, we have made minor divisional estimate changes and trimmed our EBITA for 2025/26e by 2% and for 2026/27e by 1%. We have downgraded Addtech to HOLD (BUY) and cut our target price to SEK300 (365) to align with historical multiples.
Addtech showed an impressive performance in Q1, with YOY organic growth (while consensus was for a contraction), adj. EBITA margin expansion of 170bp YOY, driven by broad-based gains and accretive M&A, and solid FCF generation. We have raised our 2024/25–2025/26e EBITA by 7%. We reiterate our BUY and have raised our target price to SEK365 (275).
With a 2001/02–2023/24 EPS CAGR of 18%, a 10-year average ROE of 27%, and exposure to attractive end-markets (electrification, energy, and green technology), we believe a premium valuation is warranted for this diversified industrials group focused on acquiring niche B2B companies with a goal (and track record) of doubling EBITA every five years. We initiate coverage with a BUY and SEK275 target price.
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