
H1 2026
Revenue
Revenue increased to DKK 6.7bn (DKK 6.2bn) positively
impacted by the acquisition of Sonepar Norge. Despite the
improvement in Q2, revenue was at the lower end of our
expected range reflecting the impact of the severe winter
conditions in Q1.
Adjusted organic growth at group level amounted to 0.8%
(2.6%). After adjusting for Solar Polaris’ lower revenue from
deliveries to major solar project parks in H1 2026
compared with H1 2025, organic growth was 2.0%.
In H1 2026, we delivered growth in Solar Sverige, Solar
Nederland and Solar Polska while Solar Danmark and Solar
Norge had the most significant adverse impact on
performance stemming from the severe winter weather
conditions in Q1. However, both Solar Danmark and Solar
Norge returned to positive growth in Q2.
Gross profit
Our guidance for 2026 reflects a slight continued decline in
gross profit margin, primarily driven by persistent pressure
on sales prices.
Gross profit margin at group level declined to 19.3%
(20.3%) in H1 2026.
The decline was observed across all markets and
was further negatively impacted by 0.4 percentage point
due to increased freight costs driven by higher fuel prices.
External operating costs and staff costs
In all material respects, the integration of Sonepar Norge
was finalised and integration costs of DKK 37m were
included in H1 2026.
We continuously pursue initiatives to optimise our
operating model, and to mitigate the impact of cost
inflation and market development. As expected,
restructuring costs amounted to DKK 32m (DKK 57m)
including transition costs in relation to the relocation of our
warehouses in Sweden.
Adjusted for these non-recurring costs, external operating
costs and staff costs amounted to 16.1% (16.4%) of revenue.
EBITDA
Despite the improvement in Q2, EBITDA of DKK 143m
(DKK 186m) was at the lower end of our expected range,
reflecting the impact of the severe winter conditions in Q1.
When adjusted for non-recurring items, the underlying
EBITDA margin amounted to 3.1% (3.9%).
However, we continually pursue new growth and earnings
initiatives to improve business development.
The results of the individual markets are shown on
page 25.
Q2 H1
DKKm 2026 2025 2026 2025
Revenue 3,440 3,018 6,748 6,241
EBITDA 84 112 143 186
Restructuring and transition costs 17 5 32 57
Integration costs 21 - 37 -
EBITDA, adj. non-recurring items 122 117 212 243
EBITDA margin 2.4% 3.7% 2.1% 3.0%
EBITDA margin, adj. non-recurring
items 3.5% 3.9% 3.1% 3.9%
Depreciation
Depreciation amounted to DKK 142m (DKK 131m)
impacted by the acquisition of Sonepar Norge and the
commissioning of the new logistics centre in Kumla,
Sweden.
Financial income and expenses
Net financial income amounted to DKK -47m (DKK -43m),
primarily due to higher financing expenses related to the
acquisition of Sonepar Norge.
Earnings before tax
Earnings before tax amounted to DKK -89m (DKK -30m)
and were negatively impacted, as expected, by integration
costs, increased depreciation and higher financial
expenses.
Net profit
Net profit amounted to DKK -74m (DKK -29m).
Cash flows
Net working capital as an average of the previous four
quarters was almost unchanged at 15.0% (15.1%) of
revenue. Net working capital at the end of H1 2026
amounted to 17.6% (15.1%).
Cash flow from operating activities totalled DKK -440m
(DKK -84m).
During Q2, several suppliers implemented price increases,
initially for oil-based products but subsequently across
other product categories. In response, we accelerated the
sourcing of affected products, resulting in a temporary
increase in inventory levels of approx. DKK 250m at the end
of the quarter. Consequently, cash flow from inventory
changes amounted to DKK -201m (DKK 136m) in H1. The
temporary inventory build-up is expected to normalise
during H2.
Changes in receivables impacted cash flow by DKK -550m
(DKK -151m) due to a combination of normal seasonality
and the return to revenue growth while changes in non-
interest-bearing liabilities had a cash flow impact of
DKK 232m (DKK -204m).
Total cash flow from investing activities amounted to
DKK -190m (DKK -196m). The purchase of intangible
assets of DKK -74m (DKK -57m) primarily relates to
ongoing investments in the optimisation of our digital
platforms. The purchase of property, plant and equipment
amounted to DKK -117m (DKK -213m) of which DKK -88m
(DKK -195m) relates to the construction of our new
logistics centre in Kumla, Sweden. In H1 2025, disposal of
property, plant and equipment primarily related to the
release of the proceeds from the sale of our warehouse in
Duiven in Q4 2024.
Cash flow from financing activities amounted to DKK 573m
(DKK 25m). This was primarily affected by changes in
current interest-bearing liabilities of DKK 667m (DKK
317m) and repayment of non-current interest-bearing debt
of DKK -6m (DKK -105m). Dividend distribution amounted
to DKK 110m in H1 2025, while no dividend distribution
was approved by the Annual General Meeting in H1 2026.
As a result, total cash flow amounted to DKK -57m
(DKK -255m).
Net interest-bearing liabilities amounted to DKK 2,317m
(DKK 1,670m) primarily due to the DKK 309m acquisition
of Sonepar Norge in Q4 2025. By the end of H1 2026,
gearing was 5.1 (2.8) times EBITDA, which as expected is
above our gearing target of 1.0-3.0 times EBITDA due to the
acquisition of Sonepar Norge. The gearing is well in line
with our covenants.
By the end of H1 2026, Solar had undrawn credit facilities
of DKK 512m (DKK 718m).
Invested capital
Solar Group’s invested capital totalled DKK 4,242m
(DKK 3,410m) impacted by the acquisition of Sonepar
Norge. ROIC calculated over the past 12 months amounted
to 1.2% (6.7%).
7
Management’s
review
Solar A/S Q2 2026
Financial performance