{
  "id": 2106984,
  "title": "Catella Q2 2026 slides: revenue drops 47% but underlying trends improve",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/20/catella-q2-2026-slides-revenue-drops-47-but-underlying-trends-improve",
  "topic": "finance",
  "section": "Finance & Markets",
  "published": "2026-08-20T09:20:50.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Investing.com",
    "slug": "investing-com",
    "url": "https://www.investing.com/news/company-news/catella-q2-2026-slides-revenue-drops-47-but-underlying-trends-improve-93CH-4869041"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Catella reported a significant 47% drop in revenue to SEK 400 million in Q2 2026, but management highlighted improving underlying trends. The company's stock fell 3.93% to $18.56, near its 52-week low. Despite the revenue decline, transaction activity remained modestly positive in select markets, and cost management was disciplined. EBIT fell 97% to SEK 8 million, and the EBIT margin dropped to 2% from 40%. Net loss widened to SEK 12 million, or SEK -0.14 per share, after a profit of SEK 3.62 per share the previous year. However, excluding the impact of Kaktus Towers and CatWave disposals, underlying net revenue rose by 5%. Operating expenses fell by 6%, and the company maintained profitability in its core segments. Investment Management faced a 10% revenue decline, but maintained a 15% EBIT margin. Corporate Finance saw a 31% increase in transaction volumes and improved underlying net revenue and profitability. Balance Sheet Investments sharply declined, with revenue dropping 83%. The company's diversified business model, combining advisory services and recurring fees, provides resilience. Catella invested in capital raising capabilities and operational efficiency, repurchasing shares and launching a Danish joint venture.",
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}