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Electrolux's Third-Quarter Performance
Sweden's Electrolux, the second-largest appliance manufacturer globally, announced its third-quarter earnings on Friday, revealing an adjusted operating profit that fell short of analysts' expectations. The company reported an operating profit, excluding non-recurring items, of 717 million crowns ($67.8 million), a significant increase from 314 million crowns in the same quarter last year. However, this figure was below the forecast of 855 million crowns from an LSEG poll.
Operating Profit Analysis
When factoring in one-off costs, Electrolux’s operating profit decreased to 349 million crowns, down from 608 million crowns year-over-year. The company attributed this mixed performance to ongoing challenges in the European and North American markets.
CEO's Insights on Cost Initiatives
CEO Jonas Samuelson, who will retire at the end of the year, emphasized that despite the tough market conditions, Electrolux is making strides in its cost management initiatives. "While market conditions remained challenging in Europe and North America, we continued to make progress on our cost initiatives," he stated.
Conclusion
As Electrolux navigates a competitive landscape, the narrowing losses in its North American business signal potential recovery, although the company faces continued challenges ahead.
