First-quarter report 2023

April 27, 2023

Record order intake, solid revenues and profitability

The comparison figures presented in this report refer to previous year unless otherwise stated.
 

First quarter

  • Orders received increased 18% to MSEK 47 707 (40 379), organic growth of 5%
  • Revenues increased 32% to MSEK 39 861 (30 086), organic growth of 18%
  • Operating profit reached MSEK 8 699 (6 749), corresponding to a margin of 21.8% (22.4)
    • Adjusted operating profit, excluding items affecting comparability, was MSEK 8 663 (6 525), corresponding to a margin of 21.7% (21.7)
  • Profit before tax amounted to MSEK 8 655 (6 671)
  • Basic earnings per share were SEK 1.34 (1.07 adjusted for share split)
  • Operating cash flow at MSEK 4 948 (2 400)
  • Return on capital employed was 29% (27)

Near-term demand outlook:

Atlas Copco expects that the underlying customer activity level will remain at the current level.

Previous near-term demand outlook (published ­January 26, 2023):

Atlas Copco expects that the customers’ activity level will remain at the current level.

Quarterly and annual financial data in Excel format can be found at:
https://www.atlascopcogroup.com/en/investor-relations/financial-reports-presentations/latest-results

This information is information that Atlas Copco AB is obliged to make public pursuant to the EU Market Abuse Regulation. The information was submitted for publication, through the contact person set out below, at 11:00 CEST on April 27, 2023.

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Great ideas accelerate innovation. At Atlas Copco we have been turning industrial ideas into business-critical benefits since 1873. By listening to our customers and knowing their needs, we deliver value and innovate with the future in mind. In 2022, Atlas Copco Group had revenues of BSEK 141 and at year end about 49 000 employees.

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