SCA EBITDA up 25%, kraftliner shipments down 2%

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SCA increased group EBITDA by 25% quarter on quarter in July–September 2026. Yet kraftliner shipments fell 2%, while lower maintenance costs and tariff refunds made up a large part of the earnings gain.

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A Swedish paper company sharply lifted profit even as kraftliner shipments declined. The company is SCA, whose business rests on forest resources. Group EBITDA reached SEK 1.631 billion in July–September 2026, up 25% from the previous quarter.

EBITDA is profit before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortisation. SCA's sales rose 2% quarter on quarter to SEK 5.248 billion. Its EBITDA margin improved by 5.8 percentage points, from 25.3% to 31.1%.…

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