Core Insights - Kalmar Corporation reported improved profitability in Q3 2025, achieving a record-high comparable operating profit margin of 13.8 percent, driven by strong performance in Services and enhanced efficiency [5][7][10] Financial Performance - Orders received decreased by 10 percent to EUR 375 million in Q3 2025 compared to EUR 416 million in Q3 2024, while year-to-date orders increased by 9 percent to EUR 1,306 million [6][21] - Sales increased by 3 percent to EUR 436 million in Q3 2025, up from EUR 425 million in Q3 2024, but year-to-date sales decreased by 2 percent to EUR 1,254 million [6][21] - Operating profit for Q3 2025 was EUR 61 million, representing 13.9 percent of sales, while comparable operating profit was EUR 60 million, an increase of 4 percent year-over-year [6][21] - Profit for the period rose to EUR 45 million, up from EUR 36 million in the previous year, with basic earnings per share increasing to EUR 0.70 from EUR 0.56 [6][21] Market Dynamics - Global market uncertainty and volatility in tariff and trade policies have affected decision-making, particularly in the Americas, where demand remains subdued [5][9][13] - The eco portfolio sales represented 46 percent of consolidated sales, increasing by 17 percent year-over-year, indicating a growing customer adoption of sustainable solutions [6][12][21] Strategic Initiatives - Kalmar is focused on sustainable growth, with key initiatives including the Move2Green program and the construction of a new test center in Sweden to accelerate electric and autonomous product development [11][13] - The company aims to enhance operational excellence and profitability through sourcing optimization and process improvements, securing approximately EUR 24 million in annualized gross efficiency improvements in 2025 [10][16] Future Outlook - Kalmar expects its comparable operating profit margin to exceed 12 percent in 2025, maintaining its guidance despite the challenging market environment [3][5] - The company is committed to investing in sustainable innovations and expanding its services business to drive future growth [13][16]