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I-Tech AB (ITECH) Q3 2026 Earnings Report
SE:ITECH Q3 2026 EPS Results
- Actual EPS
- SEK 1.10
- Consensus EPS
- SEK 1.30
- Beat/Miss
- Missed by -SEK 0.20
- One Year Ago EPS
- SEK 0.87
SE:ITECH Q3 2026 Revenue Results
- Actual Revenue
- SEK 48.76M
- Expected Revenue
- SEK 55.00M
- Beat/Miss
- Missed by -SEK 6.24M
- YoY Revenue Growth
- +19.04%
Earnings Announcement Details
- Quarter
- Q3 2026
- Date
- 10/16/2026
- Time
- Before Open
- Conference Call
- Friday, October 16, 2026
I-Tech AB's next earnings date is estimated for February 4, 2027, based on past reporting schedules.
Q3 2026 Earnings Call Audio
No earnings call audio is available for this earnings event.
Q3 2026 Earnings Slide Deck
No slide deck is available for this earnings event.
Q3 2026 Earnings Call Summary
The call was predominantly positive, with strong Q3 growth, higher profitability, a 60% gross margin, rising cash, favorable shipping-market indicators, and progress in product and market expansion. The main challenges were the uncertain EU re-registration of Selektope, elevated raw material prices, customer-driven revenue volatility, regulatory costs, and the early commercialization stage of the aquaculture technologies.
Management said its target is to keep gross margin at a higher level, with “±2 percentage points” reasonable around the reported 60%; it also targets “more than double-digit growth,” expects staff costs of approximately SEK 5.5 million as a quarterly run rate, and forecasts “a continuously prudent increase of our cost expenditure.” Internal product developments are expected “within, you could say, the coming one to two years,” the biological derived additive “within the coming years,” potentially “two to three years,” while Titanium Technology is “too soon to say”; for the EOGRT study, the company hopes to have “a starting time and a CRO in place within this year,” and a possible EU non-renewal would likely come into force “within this year” with a 180-day grace period.
- Continued Organic GrowthQ3 currency-adjusted sales growth was 18% year over year, continuing I-Tech's growth journey of nearly 30% year on year since its 2018 IPO.
- Higher Sales and Operating ProfitNet sales increased 19% to SEK 48.8 million. EBITDA rose 16% to SEK 15.1 million, while EBIT increased 20% to SEK 13.3 million.
- Gross Margin Maintained at a High LevelGross margin was 60% in Q3 compared with 57% in the same quarter last year. Management said the target is to maintain the higher level, with quarterly variation of approximately ±2 percentage points.
- Growing Cash BalanceThe cash balance continued to grow and reached SEK 177 million year to date.
- Broad-Based Asian Market GrowthYear-to-date sales were distributed across Korea at 46%, Japan at 27%, China at 21%, Singapore at 3%, and Europe at 3%. Management reported strong development across Asian markets, with Q3 growth driven substantially by South Korea and China.
- Customer DiversificationManagement said growth rates are higher among smaller customers, making I-Tech less dependent on its largest customer. The second-largest customer's growth has continued through Q1, Q2, and Q3 and was described as being at a more sustainable level.
- Positive Shipping Market ConditionsOverall seaborne trade increased 1.1% year over year, charter rates increased 61%, new-ship ordering increased 33% for full-year 2025, and shipyard output increased 14% year to date. Management said elevated fuel costs continue to underscore the value of premium antifouling solutions.
- Large and Underpenetrated Addressable MarketI-Tech estimated that approximately 3,500 of the global commercial fleet of 110,000 vessels use Selektope, indicating current penetration remains low. Nine major coating companies represent more than 95% of the addressable market.
- Strategic Aquaculture License AgreementI-Tech signed a worldwide exclusive license agreement with Titanium Technology to commercialize an electrochemical titanium-surface technology in aquaculture. The technology has been tested in pilot studies and is designed to limit microorganism settlement without using biocides.
- Aquaculture Technology Pilot ResultsPilot validation studies showed titanium surfaces remaining clean while surrounding areas experienced biofouling. Management said the technology has been technically proven to work, with commercial validation in aquaculture applications remaining as the next step.
- Potential Aquaculture Benefits IdentifiedManagement stated that reduced biofouling could improve water flow and oxygen levels, reduce pathogens and maintenance, improve animal welfare and yield, and lower environmental impact because the technology uses an electrical signal rather than releasing chemicals.
- Shorter Aquaculture Qualification PeriodsManagement said aquaculture qualification periods are generally much shorter than those in traditional commercial shipping antifouling, reducing time to market and supporting the attractiveness of the adjacent market.
- Continued Product and Market ExpansionI-Tech is actively evaluating complementary active ingredients, binder technologies, other products, and adjacent marine markets including aquaculture and yachts. Management said internal product developments could be launched within the coming one to two years, with a biologically derived additive potentially within two to three years.
- Ongoing Investment in the OrganizationI-Tech added three full-time employees during the year and reported staff costs of approximately SEK 5.5 million in Q3, which management described as approximately the new quarterly run rate. The company plans to continue investing in its organization and new technologies in a cautious manner.
- Regulatory Advocacy and Intellectual Property DevelopmentA petition concerning antifouling regulation in Europe had been signed by 30 organizations, including trade associations, shipyards, paint manufacturers, and ship owners. I-Tech also said it continues to file formulation, production, and product patents to strengthen its intellectual property.
- Shareholder Return Options Under ReviewManagement said the company is evaluating how to return more cash to shareholders through dividends and share buybacks. A regulatory proposal could potentially provide share buybacks as an additional tool before the end of the year.
SE:ITECH Earnings History
| Report Date | Fiscal Quarter | Forecast / EPS | Last Year's EPS | EPS YoY Change | Press Release |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 04, 2027 | 2026 (Q4) | 0.93- | 0.62 | ― | ― |
| Oct 16, 2026 | 2026 (Q3) | 1.301.10 | 0.87 | 26.44% (+0.23) | |
| Aug 21, 2026 | 2026 (Q2) | 1.001.50 | 0.39 | 284.62% (+1.11) | |
| May 07, 2026 | 2026 (Q1) | 0.831.40 | 1.3 | 7.69% (+0.10) | |
| Feb 05, 2026 | 2025 (Q4) | 0.800.62 | 1.5 | -58.67% (-0.88) | |
| Oct 17, 2025 | 2025 (Q3) | 1.200.87 | 0.86 | 1.16% (+0.01) | |
| Aug 22, 2025 | 2025 (Q2) | 1.400.39 | 0.94 | -58.51% (-0.55) | |
| May 08, 2025 | 2025 (Q1) | 1.401.30 | 0.8 | 62.50% (+0.50) | |
| Feb 06, 2025 | 2024 (Q4) | 0.901.50 | -0.01 | 15100.00% (+1.51) | |
| Oct 18, 2024 | 2024 (Q3) | 0.900.86 | 0.57 | 50.88% (+0.29) |
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